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An aerial shot of the rainforests and beaches in Costa Rica.
I had the time of my life in Costa Rica, but there were a few things I wish I'd packed.
  • I traveled to Costa Rica earlier this year and learned a lot about how I'll pack for my next trip.
  • There were a few things I was glad I'd thought to bring, like an extra blanket and natural soap.
  • That said, an umbrella and UV-protective clothing would have made my Costa Rica trip even

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The author only shops for her kids at consignment shops now.
  • During my first pregnancy, I was set on only buying high-quality items and clothing for my baby.
  • After I gave birth, I realized kids are messy, and it was impractical to always buy new clothing.
  • I now shop secondhand and attend therapy to heal my inner child.

When I became pregnant with my first kid back in 2019, I


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Ukrainian servicemen of the mobile anti-aircraft fire group of the 112th Territorial Defense Brigade prepare anti-UAV machine guns on November 24, 2024 in Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine.
Ukrainian mobile air defense units use truck-mounted machine guns to shoot down Russian drones.
  • Russia's drone attacks have become more complex and difficult to defend against.
  • A Ukrainian team leader overseeing a mobile air defense unit said the drones fly faster and higher.
  • He said his unit needs shoulder-launched missiles in addition

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People inside the pool at Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay
Cruisers love Royal Caribbean's private island — known as Perfect Day at CocoCay — so much so that the company is expanding its destination portfolio to send 90% of its Caribbean voyages to.
  • I've been to Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay private resort three times over the years.
  • Cruise lines are all in on these private island resorts: Passengers love them, and

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Norwegian Aqua has 1,387 cabins, 93 of which are for solo travelers.
  • Norwegian Cruise Line's latest ship, Norwegian Aqua, is great for both families and lone cruisers.
  • The ship has 93 single-person cabins and plenty of solo-friendly amenities.
  • The cruise line has been championing the solo cruise boom.

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Welcome back to our Sunday edition, where we round up some of our top stories and take you inside our newsroom. This week, BI's Polly Thompson took an inside look at how artificial intelligence is set to upend a pillar of the white-collar world: the Big Four.


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Satellite imagery shows a North Korean warship partially covered with blue tarps after a failed launch.
Satellite imagery showed a North Korean warship partially covered with blue tarps after a failed launch.
  • North Korea has detained three officials following a failed warship launch, state media reported.
  • The ship was partially "crushed" after attempting to launch earlier this week.
  • Satellite images showed the capsized destroyer covered by blue tarps at North Korea's

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Wordle game on a smartphone

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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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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Connections game on a smartphone

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.

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

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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