Something Very Unsettling Is Happening at Gyms. It’s Only Getting Worse. David Mack
Shady contracts. Hidden fees. Drained wallets. Some gyms are preying on unsuspecting clients, and it’s only getting worse.
Why Trump Keeps Pardoning Crypto Criminals Lizzie O’Leary
Trump’s entry into the predictions market brings things full circle to his ol’ casino days.
My Daughter Just Learned That She Has a Second Grandmother—and That She Wants Nothing to Do With Her Jamilah Lemieux
I hate mother-in-law for this.
Every Time My Boyfriend Climaxes, I Spend 24-36 Hours Cleaning Up. It’s Driving Me Nuts. Rich Juzwiak
I think he might need to see a doctor.
Zohran Annoyed a Lot of New York Public School Parents With This One. But He’s Got a Point. Sarah Carr
The idea of assessing preschoolers for intelligence strikes many as impossible. It might be.
Help! I Just Hooked Up With a Couple. Then I Found Out Their Chilling Secret. Jenée Desmond-Harris
Do I need to warn others?
Slate Mini Crossword for Nov. 1, 2025 Kavin Pawittranon
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
One Disgusting Childhood Affliction Comes for Us All. I’ve Had It Five Times. I Don’t Regret It. Emma Urdangen
I wouldn’t trade away my lice for anything.
What Daniel Naroditsky’s Death Reveals About the Chess World’s Dark Side Owen Poindexter
Daniel Naroditsky was a young, popular chess streamer. Then his childhood hero accused him of cheating online—and his world flipped over.