How Hybrid Tactics Targeted NATO Allies in 2024: Drones, Exploding Parcels, Sabotage

Russia and other hostile states have become increasingly brazen in adopting “gray zone” attacks against Europe and the United States, leaving defense officials with a dilemma: How to respond?

Jackson focus on playoffs after Ravens win North

Lamar Jackson put the finishing touches on a record-setting season with a win Saturday but said his only focus was on the playoffs.

Bengals keep playoff hopes alive, while Steelers lose fourth straight

Pittsburgh is in the playoffs despite its losing streak. Cincinnati will need help to get the 7-seed.

"Yes! I Found A Bestie On Bumble BFF": People Are Sharing Their Experiences With Friendship Finder Apps

"I met two guys on my city's Reddit a month ago, and we've been getting together every week or two to learn to play some Jazz together."

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NYT Strands hints, answers for January 5

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,...

NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 5

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...

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for January 5, 2025

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...

Edwards nets career-high 53 in loss to Pistons

The Pistons overcame Anthony Edwards' career-high 53 points to beat the Timberwolves on Saturday night.

I Have Been Lying To My Grown Children For Years. Here's What They Don't Know About My Life.

"Would my daughters really want to know what goes on when they aren’t around — the challenges I face every day and all that I go through?"

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38 Wonderful Winter Products That’ll Make You Want To Sing “Let It Snow”

Cadbury hot chocolate, a towel warmer, a reliable snow shovel, and so much more.

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"A Sushi Place That Reeks Of Fish": 21 Things That Will Always Turnoff Restaurant Guests

"Gordon Ramsay is filming inside."

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34 Handy Things You'll Use Every Day In 2025, So They'll Basically Pay For Themselves

I kid you not when I say that I can't go a *day* without my Laneige Sweet Candy lip balm.

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31 Products That'll Make Your Friends Think, "Wow, Your Place Looks *So* Nice"

Say it with me now: G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S.

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Italy’s Prime Minister Visits Trump in Mar-a-Lago

Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister, joins just a handful of other world leaders who have been to the president-elect’s Florida estate since his victory.

60 Kitchen Products That Are Totally Worth The Space *And* The Money You Spend On 'Em

"From a person who has cooked for 30+ years, I can say is one of the best items I have ever had in my kitchen." —a reviewer of the TikTok-famous veggie chopper

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"It Often Has The Biggest Markup On The Menu": Restaurant And Fast Food Workers Are Spilling Insider Secrets That Customers Would Probably Never Guess

"I'm an Olive Garden employee. Anything labeled as 'endless' is truly endless, so some people stuff themselves until they are literally sick. All the employees hated the never-ending pasta bowl promotion because people would literally throw up at the table and keep eating."

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34 Products To Help You Handle ~That Thing~ You Wish You Didn't Have To Deal With In 2025

No worries. Mum's the word.

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NFL playoff picture: Week 18 finalizing AFC and NFC standings

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Week 18 is finalizing the NFL playoff picture and we are updating it live!

Week 18 is set up to be monumental in the NFL starting with big games in the AFC on Saturday and ending with a winner-take-all game on Sunday night. In between, there is plenty of intrigue.

On Saturday, the Baltimore Ravens clinched the three seed and in the process, forced the Pittsburgh Steelers into a wild card spot. The majority of the AFC playoff picture could be decided...

Recently-fired WNBA head coach will coach Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso in Chicago

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Tanisha Wright, formerly the head coach of the Atlanta Dream, joins Tyler Marsh’s Chicago Sky coaching staff.

The Chicago Sky announced on Saturday the hiring of a new assistant head coach to join Tyler Marsh’s staff, and it’s a familiar name: Tanisha Wright. Wright was the head coach of the Atlanta Dream from 2021 to 2024 before being dismissed in early October. She was replaced by long-time FGCU head coach Karl Smesko....

Chiefs, stuck 4 hours on tarmac, finally depart KC

The Chiefs spent about four hours stranded on the tarmac amid an ice storm before finally departing Kansas City International Airport for their game in Denver.