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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a California native.

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're good with words.

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 answer



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Close-up view of crossword puzzle.

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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  • Rahul Kasanagottu, 32, spent 2.5 years upskilling to transition to an AI role at Google.
  • He started reading AI and machine learning books during paternity leave to kick off his job pivot.
  • He said continuous learning, hands-on projects, and support were key to his transition.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rahul Kasanagottu, a 32-year-old


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Roblox CEO David Baszucki used to keep up with research. In the age of AI, he finds it "humbling."
  • Roblox CEO David Baszucki said that a recent attempt to understand all of the latest AI research was "humbling."
  • "It is hard to get to a position where you can understand all of those research papers," he said on the "Access" podcast.
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A man shops on Temu, a Chinese e-commerce platform, during the Eid al-Adha holiday, in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, June 7, 2025
Shopping on Temu feels more like gaming than commerce.
  • After years of writing about Temu, I finally tried to buy a Christmas gift on the app.
  • I thought it would be as simple as getting a gift from Amazon or Walmart — now I'm not so sure.
  • The products were interesting, and the prices seemed low, but the shopping experience was chaotic.

Temu is not exactly new news, I know.

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Elon Musk has said that Tesla's Optimus robot could "eliminate poverty."
  • Humanoid robots are having a moment.
  • Companies are racing to build the market for robots, with Tesla's Optimus set to enter mass production next year.
  • Morgan Stanley analysts identified 25 companies poised to dominate the humanoid robot boom.

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Morgan Stanley, Citi, and Capital One all said they're deploying videos and in-house courses to upskill their engineers.
  • Banks are working to reskill developers as they race to adopt AI.
  • Efforts include capstone-style courses, video modules, and voluntary initiatives, like hackathons.
  • Tech leads said English communication with AI agents is key in the new "continuous