Bluesky is on the verge of overtaking Threads in all the ways that matter

Bluesky, the formerly Jack Dorsey-affiliated, decentralized answer to Elon Musk's X is closing the gap with Threads at breakneck speed. The browser version of Bluesky surpassed Threads in total usage weeks ago, but now the Bluesky app has exploded to 3.5 million daily active users, putting it just 1.5 times behind Meta’s Threads — an impressive feat considering the Threads app had 5x Bluesky's active users at the start of the month.

NYT Strands hints, answers for November 24

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,...

36 Gifts For Anyone Who’s Ever Uttered The Words “I’m Too Old For This”

Their bones and their brains are weary — be the hero who gifts them a heated eye massager or this cleverly-designed bath pillow.

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Cignetti: 'So obvious' Indiana still playoff worthy

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said his team belongs in the 12-team College Football Playoff field despite Saturday's 38-15 loss at Ohio State.

Live updates: Colorado's CFP and Big 12 title game hopes in peril vs. Kansas

The Buffaloes can clinch a spot in the Big 12 title game, and the Jayhawks can play spoiler again.

37 TikTok Products Under $50 That Will Make Holiday Gift Shopping *Too* Easy

The algorithm already knows how much they're going to love this rainbow Lego brick puzzle and clever airplane travel "pocket."

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Microsoft pauses Windows 11 updates for PCs with some Ubisoft games installed

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Microsoft has stopped offering updates to Windows 11 version 24H2 on PCs that have certain Ubisoft games installed, Bleeping Computer reports. The company made the move after complaints that Star Wars Outlaws and games in the Assassin’s Creed series were crashing after installing the new Windows update.

Microsoft confirmed the “compatibility hold” in a status update yesterday evening, and says it’s working with Ubisoft to find a fix. In...

TD with :04 left lifts No. 24 Illinois to 8th win

Illinois, down 31-30 in the final minute, pulled out a wild 38-31 victory over Rutgers on Saturday in Piscataway, New Jersey, keeping the Fighting Illini in line for not only their first nine-win season since 2007, but also a prestigious bowl game bid.

Sources: Ex-Giant Jones to eye playoff contender

Former Giants QB Daniel Jones is expected to clear waivers Monday and have a new home on a one-year deal soon, sources told ESPN.

Which Hated Song Would You Rather Listen To?

"Thick of It" ? "Sick of It" ??

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SMU clinches ACC title berth in debut season

SMU clinched a spot in the ACC championship game after a 33-7 win over Virginia on Saturday, becoming the first team in league history to make the title game in its first season.

Florida upset dashes playoff hopes of Ole Miss

DJ Lagway threw two touchdown passes, Montrell Johnson ran for 127 yards and a score, and Florida upset No. 9 Mississippi 24-17 on Saturday to knock the Rebels out of College Football Playoff contention.

43 Cooking Basics You Should Probably Know By Now

Practical tips for those of us who love to eat...but don't necessarily love to cook.

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Man City thrashed by Spurs for 5th straight loss

Manchester City's misery continued with a shock 4-0 Premier League rout by Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, marking the first time in Pep Guardiola's dazzling managerial career that he has lost five games in a row across all competitions.

Harris return short-lived as Ole Miss WR exits

Ole Miss standout receiver Tre Harris aggravated a lower-body injury in the first half at Florida and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

27 Amazon Fashion Pieces So Functional And Cute, You’ll Want To Wear Them Every Day

Including: pants that made 2017 my comfiest year ever.

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James Acasters Hecklers Welcome was created as a form of "immersion therapy"

James Acaster opens up about his fears of doing standup comedy again: hecklers, people not laughing and working through his own insecurities.

Hecklers Welcome is now streaming on Max.

Ward breaks Kosar's season passing yards record

Miami quarterback Cam Ward passed Bernie Kosar as Miami's single-season passing leader.

Just 27 Pairs Of Ankle Boots That Reviewers Say Are Comfortable

READ: Pointed toe kitten heels that don't hurt.

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Matt Gaetz joins Cameo like disgraced congressman before him

Matt Gaetz is pulling a George Santos.

The Florida Republican has gone from a sitting member of Congress to selling custom videos on Cameo in about the span of a week.

On Friday, as first noticed by Semafor political reporter Kadia Goba, Matt Gaetz opened up an official account on Cameo, a website that allows celebrities to sell custom message videos to fans.

When Gaetz...