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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 September 3's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

Connections is the latest New York Times word game 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 can jump to the end

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

One afternoon this summer, a tech employee I'll call Dylan received a meeting invitation out of the blue. Labeled "private and confidential," the mandatory call was set for 10 the next morning. A follow-up email instructed him to come into the office to take the meeting, and to bring his ID badge and company-issued laptop with him.

The news he received the next morning

• Finance firms have tons of data, usually strewn all over the place in different systems.
• That makes enterprise search a challenge for Wall Street firms, but generative AI could help.
• Blackstone's CTO breaks down how the PE giant is using AI to strengthen its internal search.

This story is part of a series highlighting top technology projects on Wall Street.

Wall

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

• Stephanie Alston shared signs of an impending performance improvement plan.
• HR exec Alston avoided a PIP by spotting the red flags in advance.
• Key indicators include being put on less exciting projects and having reduced communication from your manager.

The head of a recruitment

• Jon Schubin took a six-month sabbatical to travel after 10 years at the same company.
• He volunteered, explored Russian-speaking areas, and visited family and friends.
• The experience revitalized him, and he found unexpected pleasure in his job when he returned.

At the beginning of 2023, I realized I was in worse shape than I thought. I was grumpy, irritable, and

• Don Bucolo has been on 80 cruises and has noticed some annoying behaviors like hogging deck chairs.
• Bucolo advises new cruisers to follow unspoken rules and respect crew and fellow passengers.
• Don't crowd elevators, hang your clothes from balconies, or act like an influencer, he said.

Hogging deck

• AI is dominating healthcare investments this year as VC funding picks back up after a slump.
• We asked VCs at firms like Khosla Ventures and Lux Capital to name rising startups in healthcare AI.
• They picked 22 companies using AI to improve cardiovascular care, insurance payments, and more.

This year, AI has taken over healthcare

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