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Severance fans, if you've ever wanted to read the wise words of Dr. Ricken Hale (Michael Chernus) for yourself, you're in luck. On Jan. 31, Apple Books released the first eight chapters of The You You Are: A Spiritual Biography of You, Ricken's self-help book that spurred Lumon Industries' Innies to action in Severance Season 1. These are available in ebook format, or in audiobook format, with Chernus himself narrating.The You You Are is the second Severance companion book to be released, with t

Elon Musk and his allies in the federal government are at it again — this time, taking aim at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).According to a CNN report, the chaos kicked off late Saturday night when two senior USAID officials refused to let Musk-linked personnel access the agency’s offices, blocking what appeared to be an attempt to grab sensitive and possibly classified information. Their reward: administrative leave. Now, the future of USAID is hanging by a th

A bombshell report from Reuters has revealed that Elon Musk has locked U.S. government officials out of key data systems containing personal information on millions of federal employees.According to the report, which cites two anonymous federal agents, senior officials at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) suddenly lost access to crucial department databases. The move reportedly stems from Musk’s leadership at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a role assigned to him by

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 frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections &mdas

When NASA launched a spacecraft to an asteroid, scientists patiently waited for their chance to look at bits of the space rock in a laboratory, hoping it would answer some of humanity's most enduring questions. For Danny Glavin, a senior sample scientist, he wanted to solve a relentless mystery in his life's work: Why are all known living things only based on the left-handed forms of amino acids, the molecules that build proteins? His moment arrived nearly a decade later. Glavin and a

A robotic spacecraft has beamed home crisp videos and snapshots of Earth eclipsing the moon.Though lunar eclipses generally aren't that unusual — stargazers can watch Earth's shadow obscuring the moon a few times a year — this was different. Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander, a private spacecraft hired by NASA to take experiments to the moon, got a rare front-row seat of the spectacle in space. The phenomenon occurred when the blue marble came between the moon and the spacecraft.

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Listen, I, too, tried to be loyal to physical books. While you can't replace the feel of paper, the beauty of bound hardcovers, and the ritual of turning the page, an e-reader brings convenience and portability that, yes, a book can't beat. Sure, you can throw a book in your tote bag, but what about an entire library?SEE ALSO:We tried every Amazon Kindle to find the best for every bibliophile
When you think of e-readers, your first thought is likely an Amazon Kindle, and while it wasn't the firs

TL;DR: Live stream the 2025 Pro Bowl Games on Sling TV or FuboTV.The Pro Bowl Games, a yearly NFL event that involves a skills competition and flag football game between the league's top football players, takes place in the first week of February. This event will occur over multiple days. Players from the AFC and NFC divisions are selected by coaches, players, and fans.Wondering how you can watch the 2025 Pro Bowl Games? We have all of the information you need.When is the Pro Bowl?The AFC-NFC Pr

TL;DR: Live stream LA Clippers vs. Toronto Raptors in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The LA Clippers head to Scotiabank Arena to face the Toronto Raptors in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are 27-20, which puts the team in sixth place in the Western Conference. The Raptors are 15-32, which puts the team in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers have won three of their last five games, and are coming off a win over the San Antonio Spurs. The Raptors have won five

TL;DR: Live stream Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The Chicago Bulls head to Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Bulls are 20-28, which puts the team in 10th place. The Pistons are 23-24, which puts the team in eighth place. The Bulls have lost three of their last five games, and are coming off a loss to the Boston Celtics. The Pistons have also lost three of their last five games, all of those l

TL;DR: Live stream Dallas Mavericks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The Dallas Mavericks head to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup. The Mavs are 26-22, which puts the team in eighth place in the Western Conference. The Cavs are 39-9, which puts the team in first place in the Eastern Conference. The Mavs have won three of their last five games, and are coming off back-to-back wins over the New Orleans Pel

TL;DR: Live stream Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.The Boston Celtics head to Wells Fargo Center to face the Philadelphia 76ers in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Celtics are 33-15, which puts the team in second place. The Sixers are 19-27, which puts the team in 11th place. The Celtics have won three of their last five games, and are coming off a win over the Chicago Bulls. The Sixers have won four of their last five games, and all of tho

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Roses are red. Violets are blue. Here are some rom-coms, picked just for you.Are you in the mood for a one-night stand? A workplace fling? A full-blown commitment stretched over 30 episodes? More importantly, are you looking to laugh the whole time you're watching whichever sort of relationship you choose? We've got you covered with a selection of the best romantic comedies now streaming on Netflix. (If you're just looking for romance and not so much comedy, we've got you there, too, with a guid

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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 today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:NYT Connections today: Hints and answers

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 answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, w

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, 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 of this article for

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games 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 of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve