A Viral German Tourist Is Revealing a Sad Reality About America Alex Kirshner
One man’s World Cup road trip has turned him into a folk hero—and exposed something about the U.S.
I Thought My Marriage Was Perfect. Then I Got a Call From the Police Station. Jenée Desmond-Harris and Lizzie O’Leary
Prudie says: “You’re not alone. You’re a human being who isn’t psychic.”
Slate Crossword: Dish That’s Definitely *Not* Con Carne (11 Letters) Quiara Vasquez
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for June 26, 2026.
There’s a Big “Upgrade” Coming to Your Favorite Restaurants. Diners May Not Be Thrilled. Maggie Hennessy
This may ruin your appetite.
The Same Disturbing Thing Befalls Everyone Who Earns $100,000 at My Job. I Can’t Let it Happen to Me. Laura Helmuth
I refuse to suffer the same fate.
My Wife Has a Disturbing New “Policy” About the Kids Next Door. I Want No Part of It. Jenée Desmond-Harris
They can be annoying, but they don’t deserve this.
Slate SoundBites for June 25, 2026 Jenny Fey
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