December can feel like a marathon of holiday prep, social plans, and endless cleanup. At the end of what has already been a series of busy months, I was feeling the strain and was quickly reverting ...

To hear Silicon Valley tell it, artificial intelligence is outgrowing the planet that gave birth to it. Data centers will account for nearly half of U.S. electricity demand growth between now and 2030 ...

Several best-selling books will make way for returning TV shows and new ones in 2026. One of the first major arrivals in January will be A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, based on George R. R. Martin’s ...

Each week, Prudence asks readers for their thoughts on the letters she’s received. Her reply will be available every Friday only for Slate Plus members. Re Hopeful for Balance: Ten years ago, we ...

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