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Slate Mini Crossword for Jan. 5, 2026

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

2 hours ago

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Slate Mini Crossword for Jan. 5, 2026

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Opening the Slate Plus Vault

Get a little taste of that sweet Slate Plus life with free bonus episodes on Halloween costumes, lullabies, and more.

3 hours ago

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Opening the Slate Plus Vault

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Slate Pears Game 141: Jan. 4, 2026

Today's puzzle has five pears.

20 hours ago

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Slate Pears Game 141: Jan. 4, 2026

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Slate Mini Crossword for Jan. 4, 2026

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

1 day ago

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Slate Mini Crossword for Jan. 4, 2026

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Slate Crossword: Chewy Rice Cake Drenched in a Chili Paste That Will Ruin Your Shirt (Worth It) (10 Letters)

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Jan. 4, 2026.

1 day ago

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Slate Crossword: Chewy Rice Cake Drenched in a Chili Paste That Will Ruin Your Shirt (Worth It) (10 Letters)

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Slate Pears Game 140: Jan. 3, 2026

Today's puzzle has 12 pears.

1 day ago

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Slate Pears Game 140: Jan. 3, 2026

Mother Jones

The Black Market for a Lifesaving Cat Drug

In 2023, Marlena Arjo adopted a one-eyed kitten with a penchant for destruction. She named him Otto, and over the next eight months, Otto grew into his own little chaotic personality. “ He’s laying on houseplants, he’s tearing books out of the bookshelves, ripping the calendar off the wall…I ...

2 days ago

The Black Market for a Lifesaving Cat Drug

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Coast Guard Searching For Survivors Of U.S. Strikes On Alleged Drug-Smuggling Boats

U.S. Southern Command said three people were killed when the first boat was struck, while people in the other two boats jumped overboard.

2 days ago

Coast Guard Searching For Survivors Of U.S. Strikes On Alleged Drug-Smuggling Boats

Fox News

Former hostage negotiator says he doesn't see Maduro as 'a bloodthirsty drug dealer'

Roger Carstens, told CBS' "60 Minutes" that he doesn't consider Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro a "bloodthirsty drug dealer" based on his experiences.

10 hours ago

Former hostage negotiator says he doesn't see Maduro as 'a bloodthirsty drug dealer'

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Help! We’re Finally Having a Baby. My In-Laws Have Taken an Unthinkable Liberty.

The entitlement still irks me.

2 hours ago

Help! We’re Finally Having a Baby. My In-Laws Have Taken an Unthinkable Liberty.

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Help! I’m Interviewing for My Dream Job. One Panelist Knows Way Too Much About My Messy Past.

It was the most selfish thing I have ever done.

2 days ago

Help! I’m Interviewing for My Dream Job. One Panelist Knows Way Too Much About My Messy Past.

Fox News

Major airline expands passenger test that holds flights to help prevent missed connections

A new AI system being tested by American Airlines helps delays flights to help passengers make their connections. The technology holds flights an average of 10 minutes.

2 hours ago

Major airline expands passenger test that holds flights to help prevent missed connections

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I Was in Charge of the Cake for My Nephew’s First Birthday. When We Brought It Out, We Realized Our Grave Mistake.

My sister will never forgive me.

2 hours ago

I Was in Charge of the Cake for My Nephew’s First Birthday. When We Brought It Out, We Realized Our Grave Mistake.

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My Brother-in-Law Threw an Orgy at My House While I Was Out of Town. I’m So Livid It Could Tear Our Family Apart.

I never want to see my brother-in-law again.

1 day ago

My Brother-in-Law Threw an Orgy at My House While I Was Out of Town. I’m So Livid It Could Tear Our Family Apart.

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My Wife and I Made an Agreement When We Blended Our Families. Now She Wants to Blow It All Up.

I thought we had managed to do the impossible.

2 days ago

My Wife and I Made an Agreement When We Blended Our Families. Now She Wants to Blow It All Up.