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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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OpenAI's new CFO, Sarah Friar, emailed investors on Thursday just after CTO Mira Murati and two other top executives left.
  • OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar emailed investors the day after three top execs suddenly left, per CNBC.
  • Friar sought to soothe investor worries, saying the firm is still "laser-focused" on AI that can bring them



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Mark Cuban and Donald Trump
  • Mark Cuban says Trump has turned the Republican Party into his own "family business."
  • "RNC? Here comes the daughter-in-law. You know who's going to speak for him? His two sons," he said to CNBC.
  • Cuban, a vocal Kamala Harris backer, has slammed Trump for his business ethics and core values.

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Android 15 is launching soon, and with Google readying the stable build, it's time to see when your phone might get the update.



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Honor is doing a great job as a standalone brand, and its continued global rise isn't a fluke.



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Hoda Kotb celebrated her 60th birthday on "Today" at Rockefeller Plaza with fans.
  • Hoda Kotb, longtime anchor of NBC's "Today," said she will be stepping down from the role.
  • In a tearful announcement, she said her 60th birthday had prompted her to reevaluate her next phase of life.
  • She also wants to spend more time with her two daughters, Haley and Hope.

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As the Ukraine war rages on, Russia has been charging citizens donating to pro-Ukrainian groups with treason, which can now carry up to life in prison.
  • A Russian teen was given 15 years for donating to the Freedom of Russia Legion, local media reported.
  • Danila Yakovlev in Siberia had donated $54 to the organization, a source told Mediazona.
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TL;DR: Upgrade your AI content quality with a lifetime subscription to Undetectable AI and humanise your writing with a one-time payment of £29.81.


Creating content with AI is a game-changer, but let’s be honest — it doesn’t always hit the mark when it comes to sounding natural. Whether you’re a blogger, marketer, or student, you’ve probably found yourself tweaking AI-generated text to make it



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Lelian Chew left the world of private banking to plan weddings for ultra-wealthy Asian families.
  • Lelian Chew is the founder of The Atelier & Co, a Singapore-based luxury wedding planning company.
  • She shares the importance of having weddings steeped in tradition and hearing everyone's needs.
  • Chew doesn't believe any request is too out there — with enough time and resources.

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Adrian Cheng during dinner after the opening ceremony of the Festival de Cannes Film Week in Asia in 2019.
  • Cheng Yu-tung's family is one of the richest in Hong Kong, with a property empire larger than Central Park.
  • The family also owns the Carlyle, the glitzy New York City hotel that's tied to the Met Gala.
  • Cheng's grandchildren