Rihanna Was a 21st Century Chart-topper Before (Maybe?) Bowing Out of the Game
The Barbadian singer bombarded the charts in the 2000s and 2010s, recalling the heyday of prolific hit machines like the Supremes.
My Kid Won’t Pee Without a Towel
Plus: all hands on deck, hearts of palm, and Lord of the rings.
Help! I Think It’s High Time I Tell My Girlfriend’s Family What I Really Think of Them.
She may be conflict averse, but I’m itching to let them have it.
Slate Crossword: “Star Wars” Character That Was Nearly Played by Michael Jackson (11 Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for March 20, 2025.
The Inside Story of How Netflix Made It OK to Talk About the Hard Stuff
After an executive was fired for using a racial slur, Netflix encouraged employees to have the kinds of conversations many people avoid.
This Guy Might Be Even Worse Than Musk
OMB director Russell Vought isn’t as flashy as Musk. But it’s his vision of destroying the federal government that’s being put into effect.
My Mom Keeps Insisting I “Bullied” Her as a Child. I Have a Very Different Recollection of What Happened.
That’s not how I remember it.
Slate Mini Crossword for Feb. 17, 2025
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
The Surveillance State Trump Is Inheriting
The term “Orwellian” gets thrown around a lot—but in this case?