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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

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

iOS 18's new Send Later feature now lets you schedule texts on iPhone. The ability to schedule texts on your iPhone isn't necessarily new. For example, you can use the Shortcuts app to program the device to schedule texts. However, with the new Send Later feature, sending texts at a later date is now easier than ever.

iOS 18 isn't officially out yet, but you can test the feature via the iOS 18 beta

• A CIA official has given more information about the planned attack on Taylor Swift's Austria concert.
• CIA Deputy Director David Cohen said these people plotted to kill "tens of thousands of people."
• Swift canceled her three Austria shows, where she was supposed to perform for 200,000

• I always take the train to Trader Joe's and only buy what I can carry home.
• Trader Joe's dark-chocolate-covered cherries and triple-ginger snaps are my guilty pleasures.
• I also love having Trader Joe's truffle aioli and sparkling water as staples in my fridge.

When I moved to Boston, I downsized from a

• David Cohen says the Russians are in for a "difficult fight" if they want to take back Kursk.
• Ukraine caught the Russians off guard when it launched a shock offensive into Kursk on August 6.
• Besides losing territory, Cohen

• California lawmakers just passed a controversial AI safety bill, SB 1047.
• The bill mandates safety measures for companies spending $100 million or more on AI training.
• Silicon Valley is divided: OpenAI opposed the bill and Elon Musk supported it.

California lawmakers voted to pass an

• Trump's visit to the Arlington National Cemetery has raised more concerns, the New York Times reported.
• The sister of a fallen soldier has called Trump's campaign out for filming in his grave's vicinity.
• This comes after NPR reported that Trump's staffers got

• Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was charged with six crimes related to illegal activity on his platform.
• Durov was released from custody, but he is not allowed to leave France.
• His arrest prompted questions about to what degree executives are responsible for content on their

• The UK privately backs Ukraine's call to lift a targeting ban on Storm Shadow missiles, reports say.
• But it first wants to persuade the US to support the green light to strike inside Russia.
• The US likely has some say because Ukraine relies on American intelligence and systems for

TL;DR: Through Sept. 3, you can get The Ultimate Cybersecurity & IT Career Certification Pathway Training Bundle — worth £139.49 — for just £22.72.

If we’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that the internet needs some regulation. While most people have good intentions, there are plenty who don’t — and it’s costing the world trillions of dollars. Cybercriminals are ruthless, but little do they