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Chandra X-ray Observatory watching a supernova unfold

Astronomers have turned a famous star explosion into a 25‑year time‑lapse, using a NASA telescope to watch the superheated gas race through space and slam into its surroundings. 

The new study using the Chandra X-ray Observatory tracks how different parts of the shockwave slow down in different directions, turning this 400‑year‑old relic into a laboratory for how supernovas work.

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Xiaomi SU7, the company's first electric sedan originally launched in 2023, has gotten its first refresh — and it's an important one.

On Wednesday, the company started taking pre-orders for the new SU7. Starting at ¥229.900 ($32,856), it's slightly pricier than the original variant, which retails for roughly $31,000.



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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you have a sweet tooth.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some


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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love binging competitive shows.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an



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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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Photo collage showing Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, U.S. President Donald Trump, and a smartphone displaying Polymarket, alongside a hand sliding a note.

It certainly looks like an insider may have cashed in big by betting on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's American-orchestrated ouster. Is that allowed? Good question! Maybe not, but also, to some extent, that's the point, and nobody's doing anything about it, anyway.

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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.

One for fans of Lucy Campbell and Matt Vesely's 2024 micro-budget Australian