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It's notable that this acquittal happened in the same month that George Floyd was murdered five years ago.

A bully doesn’t respect those who suck up to him. Stand up instead.

Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.

Leo XIV has his very own Florida Man in the family.

You’re going to use A.I., like it or not.

The host of NPR’s It’s Been A Minute joins Jenée Desmond Harris.

It would be nice if senior U.S. officials talked with expert advisers—or even consulted Google—before speaking in public about a subject.

The university can't know my true motives.

Plus: setting boundaries, scheduling oversights, and MIA Rosens.

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for May 8, 2025.

Judges are on the IMLS’ side. But the budget battle is still to come.

And I think her teacher’s behind it!

I can’t believe he’s even suggesting this!

Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.

Forget Christmas—remember how many medical supplies come from China?

There's a simple reason why this deadline keeps moving back (yes, that happened again).

He could change it if he wanted to.

Who will be the next archbishop of Canterbury? The choice is very far from clear.

It involves a White Lotus star, Pharrell, panties, and … Rosa Parks?!

We have so much in common ... perhaps too much.

Hollywood is full of easy targets. The Studio isn’t aiming for any of them.

It's expensive!

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for May 7, 2025.

Are NEA grant recipients the next to fall by the chainsaw?

Documenting the queer experience through travel.