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Anthropic has made a deal to settle parts of a copyright infringement lawsuit ​​brought against the maker of the Claude AI model for allegedly distributing protected song lyrics. The agreement was signed off by US District Judge Eumi Lee on Thursday, requiring Anthropic to apply existing guardrails in the training of future AI models and to


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Connections: Sports Edition is a new 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 set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the


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If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands 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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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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A phone displaying the New York Times game 'Connections.'

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 hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you


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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.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be


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CES 2025 officially kicks off in a couple of days (January 7, to be exact), and we know one word will surely be at the center of this year's event: AI.

Being a gadget geek at heart, though, I'm somehow more excited about..well, actual, physical gadgets, and this being CES, we'll probably see a few really cool ones this year (AI-powered or not).

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More than 100,000 people are expected to make their annual trek to Las Vegas in January – and, no, they're not taking the trip to gamble (mostly).

We're, of course, talking about the Consumer Electronics Show, better known as CES. The annual trade show is the largest technology conference of its kind. Every January, some of the biggest and some of the newest tech companies and startups show up to


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It’s been nearly five years since Apple Arcade launched, and while the service hasn’t fully delivered on Apple’s promise back in 2019, it can still be worth paying for. Of course, that’s provided you’re willing to hunt through the 200-ish games currently available on the service. I’ve been playing Apple Arcade games since it launched and these are just a few of my favorites that have stood the



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The author (not pictured) decided to quit teaching and is now a freelance writer.
  • I loved being a high school English teacher because of my students.
  • After a medical issue, I was out of the classroom for months and not motivated.
  • I decided to quit and become a freelance writer instead.

When I decided to be a high school English teacher, I thought it was something I would


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Chris Roop, head of M&A for the Americas at investment bank Jefferies, said Big Pharma will be looking for new drugs to boost growth in 2025.
  • A top M&A banker said Big Pharma will be on the hunt for more acquisitions in 2025.
  • Major drugs including Keytruda and Eliquis will see patent exclusivity expire in coming years.
  • Pharma companies look at areas such as obesity to supplement

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