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Slate Mini Crossword for May 3, 2025

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

Why Even Many Liberal Parents Agree With Donald Trump on This One Point

The president must have seen the stuffed animals scattered all over my living room floor.

The Time for Republicans’ Most Contentious Policy Has Arrived. They Better Brace Themselves.

An intraparty battle has been brewing for some time, and now it’s coming to a head.

The Harry Potter Fandom Faces Its Biggest Test

Princess Weekes joins to answer: Which fans have stuck by the series, and will others be able to resist the siren call of a brand new TV series?

It’s Time to Consider the Power Grid

The Iberian peninsula went dark and we want to know why.

An Originalist Smackdown of Two of Trump’s Signature Orders

The President’s lawlessness looks set to really mess with Chief Justice John Roberts’ vacation plans.

I Just Watched in Real Time How Trump Is Trying to Manipulate People for His Agenda. It Almost Worked on Me.

Mohsen Mahdawi's release is one bright moment in a long, perilious road.

Slate Crossword: They May Be Served With Umbrellas Under Umbrellas (Seven Letters)

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for May 2, 2025.

A Literal Child Is Trying to Fix the “Male Fertility Crisis.” His Solution Is So Chaotic That It Just Might Work.

The world’s first sperm race marks the beginning of a new sport, and also maybe the end of mankind?

Trump’s Tariffs Are Decimating People’s Wallets. The Solution Is Almost Too Easy.

It’s as simple as calling the tariffs what they are.