The Real Reason Jeff Bezos Killed the Washington Post Alex Kirshner
The billionaire wanted the Post to die, because a vigorous, well-resourced newspaper does not help his bottom line.
Slate Crossword: Wisconsin End-Zone Dive (11 Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Feb. 5, 2026.
Beer Is Declining in America. The Saga of One Tells Part of the Story. Michael Stein
The ballad of Bell’s Brewery.
Help! I Just Discovered My Husband Has a Truly Horrifying “Theory” About the Toilet Plunger. Jenée Desmond-Harris
We may not recover from this.
My Husband and I Work Together. I Never Thought the Woman I’d Have to Watch Out for Would Be My Boss. Laura Helmuth
I can’t sit by and let this happen.
My Boyfriend Is No Stranger to Tech Layoffs. But This Time, Something Is Making It Very Different. Laura Helmuth
I can tell something has changed for him, too.
What Can We Expect From Disney’s New CEO? This TV Show Gives Us a Strong Hint. Nitish Pahwa
Josh D’Amaro’s rise mirrors Tom Wambsgans’ improbable victory—and hints at a bleak and less creative future for Disney.
The Muppet Show Reboot Goes Somewhere the Troupe Hasn’t Gone in Decades Sam Adams
After countless failed gimmicks, this time it’s just like you remembered it. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/729107f3-f7eb-49f4-8988-95ab0b8a0c08.jpeg?crop=1560%2C1040%2Cx0%2Cy0" title="The Muppet Show Reboot Goes Somewhere the Troupe Hasn’t Gone in Decades” />
What the Latest Epstein Documents Say About Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump Mary Harris
Three million more pages of the Epstein files dropped last week. Here’s what you need to know.