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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.

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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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Anthony and Joe Russo are the sibling directing duo behind "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame."
  • Multiple outlets have reported that the Russo brothers are in talks to return to Marvel.
  • What's known as superhero movie fatigue has caused a crisis in the film industry.
  • The Russo brothers could be exactly what the



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Passengers lined up to board an Akasa Air flight, and Molina Singh.
  • Molina Singh was flying with Akasa Air from Delhi to Mumbai when her plane was diverted.
  • After a note was found saying "Bomb on flight," all passengers had their handwriting examined.
  • Some people's belongings were damaged after luggage was left outside in a heat wave.

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Google is the king of leaks, there can be no doubt about it. The company's upcoming phones are often extensively leaked weeks or months before launch, and Google typically responds by revealing the phones early, announcement dates be damned.

Sure enough, it happened this year as well with the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

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GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump spoke for 91 minutes at the Republican National Convention, during which he attempted to portray a message of unity while attacking his opponents.
  • Donald Trump said he wanted to focus on a message about uniting America after a gunman attacked him.
  • In his speech at the RNC on Thursday, he held to that promise — for 26 minutes.
  • In his 92

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The Microsoft logo.
  • A mass IT outage is affecting flights, banks, and supermarkets around the world.
  • American, United, and Delta have grounded all their flights.
  • The London Stock Exchange also experienced disruptions.

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Thousands of Windows machines are experiencing a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue at boot today, impacting banks, airlines, TV broadcasters, supermarkets, and many more businesses worldwide. A faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike is knocking affected PCs and servers offline, forcing them into a recovery boot loop so machines can’t start



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A staff member holds a board advertising a sale while waiting for customers at the entrance of a clothing store in Beijing.
Chinese retailers are increasingly trying to entice customers in with discounts.
  • Chinese consumers are saving more, impacting luxury brand sales and economic growth.
  • Household deposits reached around 147 trillion yuan by June, hitting a record high.
  • Beijing has been trying to boost domestic demand, but consumer confidence is very low.

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The New York congresswoman argued that there are serious risks to replacing Biden — even as his campaign appears imperiled.
  • AOC raised concerns early on Friday morning about how Democrats are handling Biden's candidacy.
  • She says Democrats are listening too much to donors and not considering the risks of dumping Biden.
  • She also blasted her colleagues for

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Retired pro wrestler Hulk Hogan strikes his his bow-and-arrow pose on the stage of the Republican National Convention.
Retired pro wrestler Hulk Hogan cemented his endorsement for former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, in a dramatic tank-top tearing speech.
  • The Trump campaign scored yet another photo moment on Thursday with Hulk Hogan's tank-top ripping.
  • The retired WWE star tore up his top to reveal his support of Donald Trump and JD Vance for 2024.
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Trump walking out to deliver his address to the Republican National Convention on Thursday.
Trump walking out to deliver his address to the Republican National Convention on Thursday.
  • Trump officially accepted the GOP's presidential nomination for the 3rd time on Thursday.
  • His first speech since the assassination attempt, it was the longest acceptance speech in history.
  • He discussed the incident, and even displayed the chart that he says saved his life.

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