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There’s a Simple Way to Make Flying Easier for Everyone This Season

Take it from America’s most powerful flight attendant.

What Is Going On With Donald Trump’s “Campaign”?

His major announcement this week was … digital playing cards.

Should You Care About the Dot Plot?

Slate Money talks interest rates, video games and SBF.

If You Forgot What Happened in Avatar, We Have Good News for You

2009 was a long time ago, OK?

My Kids’ Dad Just Died, and I’m Not Sad at All

Parenting advice on grief, boundaries, and bodily autonomy.

Is Elon Musk Right That Flight Tracking Is an Invasion of Privacy?

There’s a much simpler way for Musk to keep his travels secret.

How the “Nicest Guy in Hollywood” Became QAnon’s Biggest Target

The guy's probably not a demon, but we could be in for a Tom Hanks reckoning.

Henry Kissinger Wrote a Peace Plan for Ukraine. It’s Ludicrous.

The former statesman has revealed the limits of his own relevance to the 21st century.

How Aubrey Plaza Became a Low-Key Generational Icon

The White Lotus and Emily the Criminal actress is putting together what might be the ultimate millennial career.

Billboard Calculates the Year’s (Surprising) Top Hits

Why it’s so hard to land the Hot 100’s year-end top song: Whitney and Mariah each got one. Madonna never did, for example.