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Richard Sandomir

Fernando Valenzuela, Pitcher Whose Screwballs Eluded Batters, Dies at 63

The Los Angeles Dodgers star won the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Awards in 1981, when “Fernandomania” made him a household name and filled ballparks.

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Zach Montague

Freshman Enrollment Appears to Decline for the First Time Since 2020

A projected 5 percent drop in this year’s freshman class follows a number of disruptions last year, including persistent failures with the FAFSA form.

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Michael Gold

Trump’s Attacks Again Turn Nasty in Campaign’s Waning Days

Donald Trump is escalating his attacks against Kamala Harris, turning more personal and derogatory, a pattern from his campaigns in 2016 and 2020.

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Michael S. Schmidt

As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator

John Kelly, the Trump White House’s longest-serving chief of staff, said that he believed that Donald Trump met the definition of a fascist.

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Dave McMenamin

Rookie hazing, cupcakes and extra shots: LeBron and Bronny's path to NBA history

Here are key moments that led to LeBron James and Bronny James sharing an NBA court for the first time.

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Just 47 Everyday Products That You Won’t Want To Live Without

This wrinkle-releasing fabric spray is every lazy perfectionist's dream.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 23

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 October 23'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 ...

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Dodgers legendary pitcher Valenzuela dies at 63

Fernando Valenzuela, the impetus behind "Fernandomania" while starring for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1980s, has died at the age of 63.

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Dave McMenamin

LeBron, Bronny make history, take court together

LeBron James and Bronny James become the first father-son duo in NBA history to appear in a game together when they checked in at the same time with 4:00 left in the second quarter Tuesday night.

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43 Beauty Products So Cheap And Beloved That It'll Be A Miracle If You Don't Buy At Least Three Of Them On The Spot

Your add to cart button is going to be *tired* by the time you've added all the flavors of this TikTok-beloved $4 lip balm and who knows what else by the end of this post.

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Ricky O'Donnell

The Celtics were booed by their fans on ring night despite blowout win

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The Celtics looked incredible in the season opener, but their fans were still upset about one tiny thing.

The Boston Celtics accepted their 2024 championship rings on Tuesday night, and then showed why they’re the favorites to go for back-to-back titles this season.

The Celtics blasted the New York Knicks, 132-109, in the season opener. The Knicks are spent all offseason trying to construct a team to beat Boston, but the champs showed there’s still a huge gap...

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Harrison Faigen

Bronny James makes history as first player to ever have a catch with their dad during an NBA game

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Bronny and his father, LeBron James, made history just by stepping onto the court on Tuesday night.

There is arguably no franchise in professional basketball that has seen more history take place in its uniforms than the Los Angeles Lakers, and Tuesday night was just the latest chapter in that respect, as LeBron James and his son, Bronny, became the first father-son duo to share the court at the same time in NBA history.

But while that...

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 23

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 of this article for October 23's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself,...

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Andrew Liszewski

The Boox Palma 2 has a faster processor and adds a fingerprint reader

The Boox Palma 2 features a faster processor and a fingerprint reader. | Image: Boox

Boox has announced the Palma 2, the next version of its popular smartphone-sized e-reader. The Palma 2 addresses some of the original’s shortcomings, with a faster processor to address the original’s laggy interface and by running a newer version of Android.

The new Boox Palma 2 is available for preorder today in ivory white or deep cyan black for $279.99, which is exactly the same price as the...

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Shams Charania

Sources: Wolves extend Gobert for 3 years, $110M

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has reached a three-year, $110 million contract extension, sources told ESPN on Tuesday night.

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Tim Bontemps

Celtics bury Knicks, tie 3-point record with 29

The Celtics spent the end of Tuesday's win over the Knicks attempting to break the NBA's single game 3-point record after tying the mark with 29 early in the fourth quarter.

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46 Packing Tips That'll Help You Avoid Having To Check A Bag

No checked baggage fees *and* no risk of lost luggage or waiting at the carousel — that's what I call a win-win-win.

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Sarah Barshop

Kupp 'aware' of trade rumors, focused on Rams

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp said he was focused on "being the best L.A. Ram" that he can be and keeping trade rumors "in the background" ahead of his expected return Thursday.

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25 Things To Buy Now That You're Actually An Adult

These products are unsung heroes. You are welcome.

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