Rhaenyra Girlbosses a Little Too Close to the Sun on House of the Dragon Jenny G. Zhang and Nadira Goffe
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The Social Network That Has Been Feeding Paris for Generations Henry Grabar
A dense marketplace on the outskirts of the city keeps the art of French cooking alive.
The Quest for the Perfect Cracker Talea Anderson
From ancient Rome to colonial ships to Tolkien, the snack has long been seen as the perfect food. Are today’s crackers any closer to that dream?
I Spend Less Than $40 a Week on Food in New York City. One Particular Dinner Item Is the Key. Ivy Buck
It works if you’re vegetarian, too.
I Couldn’t Disagree More With My Brother-in-Law’s Parenting Decisions. This Time, I Might Tell Him. Michelle Herman
I can’t believe no one stepped in.
Slate Crossword: Los Angeles Made a Successful One for 2028 (Ten Letters) Quiara Vasquez
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for July 28, 2024.
Why Are People Always So Mad About the NYT’s Connections? The Woman Who Makes It Isn’t Sure Either. Heather Schwedel
Wyna Liu loves making the game every day. She isn’t so sure about the online reaction.
Germany Is Famous for Fast Driving. That Could Be on the Brink of Changing. David Zipper
It’s a heated debate—and it’s enviable.