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Today's Connections: Sports Edition is simple if you've played video games.As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a 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 hu

A beloved San Francisco neighborhood cat has died after being hit by a self-driving Waymo vehicle, and mourners across social media are posting about it. KitKat, also known as the "mayor of 16th Street," was struck by the Waymo around 11:30 p.m. Monday night, his owner, Mike Zeidan, told The San Francisco Standard. Zeidan also owns Randa's Market, the convenience store where KitKat roamed. There, he became known and loved by the community, often frequenting the market's Instagram page. SEE ALSO:

Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims that a demo of the long-anticipated new Roadster is coming — and in the next couple of months.Yesterday, host Joe Rogan asked Musk on his podcast (around 38 minutes into the over three-hour-long episode) whether the company is still doing the Roadster, which was first announced in 2017.SEE ALSO:Tesla Robotaxis are crashing more than Waymo, even with human safety monitors
Musk said yes. "We're getting close to demonstrating the prototype," he said. "I think this w

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.'s Rockstar Games, which develops Grand Theft Auto, has terminated staff members involved in a British trade union. While the union accuses the studio of union-busting, the company claims that the workers were let go for misconduct.Rockstar Games apparently fired over 30 employees on Thursday, according to a statement by the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB). The workers, who are members of IWGB, were involved in an IWGB Game Workers Union

Why are we so obsessed with serial killers?Maybe it’s because we can’t quite imagine what it takes for an ordinary human brain to cross that line. Or maybe it’s just the morbid curiosity that so many of us find hard to shake. Ed Gein didn’t kill hundreds of people, but his story, one man on a farm, and one deranged devotion to his mother, quietly changed horror forever. Because from that frozen little town in Wisconsin emerged the DNA for three of the most iconic killers

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're always on the road.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 hints today: Clues, answers for October 24, 2025
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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a foodie.Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, 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, word or phrase that

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you know the law.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 t

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

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through ea

Black Friday is fast approaching, and there's nothing you can do to stop it. Major retailers already dropping their Black Friday ads and early-access deals, so it's time to check out everything that's on offer, make a list of your top priorities, investigate price history, and hope for the best. Target has joined the likes of Best Buy and Walmart by announcing its Black Friday plans. The Target early Black Friday sale goes live on Nov. 6-8, three weeks before the main event. Want to make the mos

TL;DR: Live stream the 2025-26 Ashes series for free on 7plus. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Cricket fans have been treated to some truly special events this year. We've been dazzled by the Asia Cup, gripped by India's tour of England, and the ICC Champions Trophy produced some thrilling moments that we'll remember for a long time. But for now, it's time to forget all about that and focus on arguably the biggest contest on the stacked schedule: th

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We know you might not want to hear it, but Black Friday is very much upon us. The beast of a shopping holiday has been looming menacingly on the horizon for some time, but it will not be contained any longer. Leading retailers are already dropping their Black Friday ads and early-access deals. We know that shopping fatigue is a real thing at this time of year, so why not beat the rush and all the associated stress and get your shopping done early this year? You know it makes sense.SEE ALSO:Black

Online dating as a gay man is a rite of passage, from the Craigslist m4m era to today's endless scroll. But for all the high rewards, even the best dating apps come with a unique set of challenges for gay men: ghosting, catfishing, straight guys who shouldn't be in your feed, and even some not-so-subtle fetishization. It's a lot to take in when you're just trying to find a genuine connection.Yet, despite the BS, the best gay dating apps are still one of the main ways to meet new people, especial

Kindle Scribe vs. Kobo Libra Colour: Specs and priceComparing the Kindle Scribe and Kobo Libra Colour.Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable
Since the Scribe and Libra come from different brands, it's no surprise that they have such different looks. The Scribe is a lot larger than the Libra and comes with more storage. But the Kobo has color displays. Here's a comprehensive rundown of all the specs for each device.DimensionsKindle Scribe: 7.7-inch x 9-inch x 0.22-inch with 10.2-inch displayKobo Lib

Nothing feels as good as a deep, genuine laugh. It's an expression of joy! It's a workout. It's a sign that you're having a good time. Netflix has a dazzling selection of comedy movies that give you that good-time feeling on demand. Whether you're craving action-spiked shenanigans, quirky coming-of-age adventures, awkward humor, stranger-than-fiction silliness, madcap musical numbers, or crime with a spree of laughs, there's a perfect pick for you. And we've made singling it out all the easier b

It started with a homework assignment: A University of Texas astronomy class run jointly by its Austin and San Antonio campuses has led to students making a discovery that has landed in the pages of a scientific journal. Researchers have believed that Segue 1, a puny galaxy orbiting the Milky Way just 75,000 light-years away, was packed with dark matter, a substance in space that doesn't shine or interact with light. Some scientists have recommended it as a key place in the local unive

Recently, there has been a lot of hullabaloo about the idea that large reasoning models (LRM) are unable to think. This is mostly due to a research article published by Apple, "The Illusion of Thinking" Apple argues that LRMs must not be able to think; instead, they just perform pattern-matching. The evidence they provided is that LRMs with chain-of-thought (CoT) reasoning are unable to carry on the calculation using a predefined algorithm as the problem grows.This is a fundamentally flawed argu

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from pr

We're getting closer and closer to the Full Moon, which means there's plenty to see on the moon's surface tonight. Keep reading to find out exactly what you can see.What is today’s moon phase?As of Saturday, Nov. 1, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. There will be 79% of the moon lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.Even without any equipment, there’s plenty to spot tonight, including the Mare Crisium, Mare Imbrium, and the Copernicus Crater. With a pair of binoc

Every SOC leader knows the feeling: drowning in alerts, blind to the real threat, stuck playing defense in a war waged at the speed of AI. Now CrowdStrike and NVIDIA are flipping the script. Armed with autonomous agents powered by Charlotte AI and NVIDIA Nemotron models, security teams aren't just reacting; they're striking back at attackers before their next move. Welcome to cybersecurity's new arms race. Combining open source's many strengths with agentic AI will shift the balance of power aga

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