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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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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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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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Jared Isaacman returned from the Polaris Dawn mission he led with SpaceX on September 15.
  • Jared Isaacman led the first private space walk during SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission.
  • The mission broke NASA's Earth orbit record and tested new Starlink communication technology.
  • He talked with BI about the experience, what felt different during his second space mission, and the challenges



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Rachael Ray says she doesn't regret not having kids.
  • Rachael Ray says she doesn't regret not having kids even though she was "bashed for it" over the years.
  • Instead, the celebrity chef said on her podcast that she prefers the company of her dog.
  • And it's not just her — millennials these days are choosing to raise pets over kids.

Rachael Ray, 56, doesn't regret her



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Neom is scaling back its ambitious plans as costs swell.
  • Amid rising costs, Saudi Arabia is scaling back Neom plans to focus on sports venues.
  • Neom's plans include a stadium for the 2034 World Cup and a winter sports resort.
  • The new city faces financial challenges, leadership changes, and scrutiny over human rights issues.

Saudi Arabia is changing plans for mega-city Neom to cut costs and



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Russian leader Vladimir Putin visits servicemen who were wounded during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, at a military hospital in Moscow in May 2022.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Wednesday limiting a $30,000 payout to injured soldiers based on the severity of their wounds.
  • Russia enacted a new decree on Wednesday that limits payouts for injured soldiers based on their wounds.
  • Soldiers with less severe wounds now have their $30,000 payout knocked down to $10,000, or even $1,000.
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Lei Jun, the founder and CEO of Xiaomi, speaking on stage while launching the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra.
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun said in an X post on Tuesday that the company had produced 100,000 Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicles in 230 days.
  • Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun posted a photo of himself sleeping on the factory floor.
  • Lei was celebrating an EV production milestone — 100,000 units of the Xiaomi SU7.
  • Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi SU7 in March and makes four versions of the car.

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