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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

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Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you



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Paranormal investigators and sceptics never have a great time of it in horror films, and A24's undertone looks like it will be absolutely no exception.

Director Ian Tuason follows podcast host Evy Babic (Nina Kiri) who debunks supposedly haunted audio records, only to find herself — you guessed it — becoming haunted by one.

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Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams has made his late night TV debut, chatting to Jimmy Fallon about the hit hockey romance series. Many paying attention to Williams' shenanigans on Heated Rivalry's press tour hoped he would bring the same unhinged, slightly feral energy to this appearance. Fortunately, he didn't disappoint.

Though seemingly on his best behaviour, apparently Williams cannot be



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Anker dove into CES 2026 with a slew of announcements that bring new chargers and accessories under its umbrella. The new accessories include improved visual interfaces, faster Qi2 wireless charging and “upgraded ecosystems” that support the latest iPhones. Some of the latest devices are even available to buy right now.

First up is the Anker Nano Charger with smart display, which features a tiny


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President Donald Trump.
  • Trump wants to spend $1.5 trillion on the US military in 2027.
  • He said that the raised budget would secure the country during "very troubled and dangerous times."
  • The budget would be financed from "tremendous" tariff revenue, he said on Truth Social.

President Donald Trump says the US will be spending a lot more on the military next year.

Trump said in a


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Character.AI and Google are entering settlement negotiations with the families of teenagers who died by suicide.
  • Google and Character.AI have agreed to settle lawsuits over chatbot-linked teen suicides.
  • The cases allege that AI chatbots contributed to mental health crises among teenagers.
  • OpenAI and Meta have been involved in

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Matt Damon says his latest role required a strict routine that left him lighter than he's been in years.
  • Matt Damon, 55, says he made a big diet change to prepare for his latest film, "The Odyssey."
  • He said cutting out gluten helped him slim down to 167 pounds, a weight he hadn't been at since high school.
  • Experts say gluten-free diets are not universally

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Ukraine has officially received at least 44 F-16s, out of a total 87 promised so far by European countries.
  • Ukrainian F-16 pilots had to make their own tactics after returning from training, according to one.
  • He said NATO's early training for them was based on wars "fundamentally different" from Ukraine's.
  • Meanwhile, Ukrainian pilots devised their own ways to fight cruise

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2022 Ford Maverick XL.
  • Ford announced it's making a new AI assistant for its cars.
  • It will help drivers answer specific questions, such as how much firewood can fit into their trucks.
  • The assistant will be available via mobile app in 2026 and will be integrated into vehicles in 2027.

Ford will be launching an AI assistant to help its drivers with everyday problems.

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Replit CEO Amjad Masad says AI tools are enabling executives to prototype ideas themselves, rather than wait on engineers.
  • Some CEOs are vibe coding and showing up to meetings with prototypes, said Replit's chief executive.
  • Amjad Masad said vibe coding is giving CEOs agency.
  • He also said product managers are "some of the best vibe

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