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From best pals to colleagues you barely tolerate, it can feel like you're surrounded by people who met their partners on a dating app.

But all that anecdotal evidence we've been collecting over the years since the apps launched, all the friends, acquaintances, and distant cousins who've met the loves of their lives with a swipe — their digital meet cutes might make it feel like the only way to meet



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Rosalind Eleazar as Kat Donovan in "Missing You" and Michelle Keegan as Maya Stern in "Fool Me Once."
  • Netflix's "Missing You" is based on the book of the same name by Harlan Coben.
  • The mystery writer has worked with the streamer on several shows.
  • Here's how critics rank Netflix's Coben adaptations.

"Missing You" is Netflix's ninth adaptation of a Harlan Coben novel, following huge hits




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As a lover of the outdoors, my favorite attractions often involve some adventure.
  • I've traveled to all 50 states and am often asked about the best things to do in each one.
  • When I'm in Arizona, I love visiting bucket-list attractions like the Grand Canyon.
  • I also like visiting lesser-known spots like Monument Rocks in Kansas and the Art Coast in Michigan.

After visiting all 50 states solo, I


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Russian soldiers in Russia's Kursk region.
  • A US think tank estimates Russia lost about 40 troops per square mile seized in Ukraine in 2024.
  • Russia's losses in its invasion of Ukraine are thought to have soared toward the end of the year.
  • A former Russian president's remarks suggest Russia added just enough troops to replace its losses.

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The FBI has identified the driver in the New Orleans attack as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar.
  • The suspect in the New Orleans attack was interviewed by a journalist back in 2015.
  • The reporter said the suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, gave "no red flags."
  • Jabbar talked about the difficulties of adjusting to civilian life after serving in the Army.

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TL;DR: Live stream Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.


The Portland Trail Blazers head to crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles in a Western conference matchup. The Trail Blazers are 11-21, which lands them in 13th place in the west. The Lakers are faring a bit better, with an 18-14 record, which lands them in seventh place.

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TL;DR: Live stream Philadelphia 76ers vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.


The Philadelphia 76ers head to the Chase Center to face the Golden State Warriors in a non-conference matchup. The 76ers are 13-17, which puts them in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The Warriors are 16-16, which puts them in 10th place in the Western Conference.

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Bright colors are one of the nail trends that will be popular in 2025.
  • Business Insider spoke to three nail experts about which trends will be in and out in 2025.
  • Keep your manicure simple to match your capsule wardrobe in the New Year.
  • Have fun with animal prints and cat-eye shimmers, but say goodbye to chunky charms.

For many, January means a fresh start. It's also a


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TL;DR: Live stream Los Angeles Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.


The Los Angeles Clippers head to the Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Western Conference matchup. The Clippers are 19-14, which puts them in sixth place in conference standings. The Thunder are 27-5, in first place in the west, but the team also has the second best


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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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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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