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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

• Americans, in a Bankrate survey, said that they need nearly $200,000 annually to feel financially secure.
• Gen Zers, who already tend to feel financially vulnerable, said they need the most to feel secure.
• Gen Z is also coming up against rising costs other generations didn't contend with.

Americans think they

Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 has joined the billion-dollar club.

The sequel to the 2015 film surpassed $1 billion at the global box office on Sunday, becoming the first film of 2024 to do so – and the first film since Barbie to garner this kind of ticketing success. It is currently the highest grossing film of the year.

• Ukraine's F-16s now look set to arrive when they can be particularly impactful.
• That's because they'll arrive when Ukraine has permission to use other weapons on targets in Russia.
• This means that Russian air defenses that could target them can be taken out, experts told BI.

New rules from Ukraine's allies

In March, Jessica, a marketer at a financial-services company, showed up for her annual performance review expecting a promotion and a big raise. Her boss had already told her she deserved it. She'd had a stellar year, receiving great reviews along the way. She was pretty sure she was the top performer on her team.

But when she met with her boss, he gave her the bad

Apple's AirPods will one day come with built-in cameras.

While that may sound preposterous for a gadget whose primary purpose is to deliver sound into your ears, there is a good reason for it: spatial experiences.

According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is planning to mass produce AirPods with infrared (IR) camera modules by 2026. These cameras would be similar to the Face ID received on

• For the last three years, my mom has been our childcare provider.
• She does a great job of looking after my two kids, but we have different rules for them. 
• This creates tension and confusion.

When we moved to my hometown three years ago, my mother became our day care provider. She wanted to do it, but due to a

• Lauren Boebert was seen sporting a pair of Trump sneakers at her election watch party last week.
• But the Colorado Republican said the flamboyant footwear she wore wasn't the real deal.
• "These are very China, but I'm okay with that," Boebert told Westword.

Rep. Lauren Boebert may be an ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump but even she couldn't get her hands on some of Trump's campaign merchandise.

The Colorado Republican was seen sporting a pair of golden Trump sneakers at an election watch party on Tuesday. Boebert, who switched from Colorado's 3rd congressional District to the 4th congressional District, won the GOP primary for the constituency.

But the flamboyant footwear she was wearing wasn't even the real deal, Boebert said.

"These are very China, but I'm okay with that. If I could've bought the OGs, I would have," Boebert told the Denver-based media outlet Westword on Tuesday.

Boebert said she spoke to Trump after clinching her win.

"He congratulated me, he loves me and thanks me for a good win," Boebert told Westword.

Trump launched the high-top sneakers in February at this year's "Sneaker Con" in Philadelphia and was met with both boos and cheers from the audience. The shoes, which were launched with a limited run of 1000 pairs, are indeed sold out, per the product listing.

BI identified an online seller in southern China that was hawking "Never Surrender Trump male sneakers" on Taobao, a Chinese online shopping platform.

The knockoffs retail for $24.50 and are far cheaper than the originals, which sell for $399. It is unclear if Boebert had bought her pair from this seller.

The GOP congresswoman has been a staunch supporter of Trump. In fact, Boebert even skipped a day in Congress to support Trump at his hush-money trial in May but was reportedly absent at her own son's court appearances.

Boebert's 18-year-old son, Tyler, was arrested by the Rifle Police Department in February after a "string of vehicle trespass and property thefts" in Rifle, Colorado.

To be sure, Boebert probably isn't the only Trump supporter who had trouble snagging some of his merchandise.

The former president has endorsed a wide range of products — like bibles and fragrances like "Victory Cologne" and "Victory Perfume."

Trump also has a hefty war chest. In May, the Trump campaign raised $141 million in donations alongside the Republican National Committee.

Representatives for Boebert and Trump did not immediately respond to a request for comment from BI sent outside regular business hours.

• Emily Reagan is a military spouse who became a freelance marketing assistant due to frequent moves.
• She hadn't been able to progress her media career so she started working remotely for business owners.
• Offering specialized marketing services led to both higher income and work-life balance.

I became a freelance marketing assistant without planning to in 2010 when

It's time for a Apple AirPods Max vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 face-off: airport edition. We're testing these bad boys in the wild — at JFK and Heathrow, to be specific. They're one of the best headphones on the market, boasting high-resolution sound quality, crisp transparency mode, and top-of-the-line active noise cancellation (ANC).

But the question is, which one is actually better?

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