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Zeyi Yang

USPS Halts All Packages From China, Sending the Ecommerce Industry Into Chaos

As part of new tariffs on Chinese imports, President Donald Trump eliminated an exemption for small packages, vastly increasing the amount of parcels US Customs and Border Protection needs to inspect.

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NYT Strands hints, answers for February 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,...

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 5, 2025

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 ...

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 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...

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16 Items People Are Buying Now Before The Trump Tariffs Make Them Cost Even More Than They Already Do

Tariffs are expected to cost the average American household over $1,200 a year.

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Michael D. Shear, Peter Baker and Isabel Kershner

Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza and Says Palestinians Should Move

The president met with the Israeli prime minister at the White House, meeting in person with another world leader for the first time since returning to power.

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Future Parents Of 2025: Here Are The 31 Products You’ll Want To Include On Your Baby Registry

An aesthetic diaper bag, a portable milk warmer, a baby monitor — everything you need to get started with that famous newborn stage.

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Kate Knibbs

Chaos Consumes USAID as State Department Moves to Send Overseas Staffers Home

The US government’s primary foreign aid agency has employees stationed all over the world, many of whom are now bracing to abruptly leave their posts.

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Noa Dalzell

The Indiana Fever’s latest free-agent signing is a win for (almost) everyone

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Sydney Colson is the latest WNBA free agent to sign with the Fever.

The Indiana Fever has crushed the WNBA offseason so far. They’ve retained their effective core of Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston, and Caitlin Clark — and added Natasha Howard and DeWanna Bonner via free agency and Sophie Cunningham via trade.

The team — which will be led by veteran head coach Stephanie White next season — is already poised to contend for a...

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Reveal a few facts about yourself and see if people in the comments can guess your astrology sign ????

I can spot a fellow Pisces from a mile away. Yes, that includes you!

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Mark Walker, Kate Kelly, Eric Schmitt and John Ismay

Conditions May Have Stymied Black Hawk Crew Before Fatal Crash

The Army pilots were juggling dark skies, low altitude, a busy airspace and a cockpit without certain traffic detectors before the helicopter’s midair crash with a regional passenger jet.

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Ephrat Livni

West Bank? Call It Judea and Samaria, Some Republicans Say.

President Trump’s return has emboldened supporters of Israeli annexation of the occupied territory who want to mandate the use of language reflecting that view. Opponents of annexation say the term reflects a political agenda.

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Tim MacMahon

Fans say Mavs offering refunds after Luka trade

Fans told ESPN that the Mavericks have offered refunds to those who have canceled season tickets in the wake of the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers.

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Tim MacMahon

KD downgraded to doubtful as trade talks swirl

Kevin Durant has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday's road game against the Thunder as trade speculation swirls around the Suns' star

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18 Cool Valentine's Day Gifts For The Guy In Your Life

What says I love you like pink boxers, a Lego Ferrari, or a death star that makes buttery popcorn...????

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34 Products Reviewers With A D Cup+ Say Aren't A Total Bust

No-bounce bras, anti-chafing lotion, and tons of other products I have no idea how you've been living without.

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This Is One Of The Biggest Signs Of High-Functioning Depression People Often Miss

Some people may not even realize they're dealing with a form of depression.

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Snag These Valentine’s Day Lego Sets For 20% Off Before Time Runs Out

Grab them while they're discounted and can ship before February 14.

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