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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know west coast schools.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new


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Joe Depa is the global chief innovation officer at EY.
  • EY's Joe Depa predicts adaptability will become "the new job security" in 2026.
  • He said it's essential to keep learning through formal education or self-study.
  • The global chief innovation officer also suggests calling on mentors and applying what you learn.

While you may not be able to outrun AI, you can move with it.

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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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Amy Errett, the CEO of Madison Reed, has a nearly 12-hour workday.
  • Amy Errett, the CEO of Madison Reed, has a structured routine that starts at 5:30 a.m.
  • Errett prioritizes exercise, downtime for thinking, and interviews every key hire.
  • She ends her days with a family dinner where she reflects on the good and bad of the day.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Amy Errett, the


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ChatGPT and Gemini's recent web traffic patterns, per Similarweb data, highlight the tightening AI race.
  • ChatGPT's web traffic has decreased since November, when Google launched Gemini 3.
  • Gemini traffic increased by 28% month-over-month in December, while ChatGPT's traffic decreased by 5.6%, per Similarweb.
  • ChatGPT still has the lead, but it could demonstrate



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Philips Hue has introduced a new software feature called SpatialAware at CES 2026 designed to ensure that all the lights in a space are in harmony with each other. Available exclusively for the Hue Bridge Pro, it takes into account each light point in a room and tailors the colors to ensure a natural representation. "In a sunset scene, for example, the lights on one side of the room emit warm


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Ruchir Baronia.
  • Ruchir Baronia left Meta to launch Frontdesk, an AI startup that automates business calls.
  • His early coding projects, including Rescuer, showed him the real-world impact and reach of code.
  • Now, he works with a team of other former Big Tech professionals to help businesses prevent customer loss.

My clearest memory from middle school is pacing in my bedroom


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McKinsey's global managing partner said AI changing the shape of its workforce.
  • McKinsey's top partner said AI is fundamentally reshaping its workforce.
  • Client-facing roles are growing by 25%, while non-client-facing roles are shrinking.
  • McKinsey now employs 40,000 people and 25,000 AI agents, and could have equal numbers by year-end.

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In: film cameras. Out: documenting everything on our phones.
  • I deleted Instagram from my phone for a year and only used it on my desktop.
  • I felt happier because I was more present and stopped comparing myself to others as much.
  • It made me crave being even more offline.

A little over a year ago, I started my 2025 resolution early: purging Instagram from my phone.

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