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Makena Kelly, Dhruv Mehrotra

Dozens of CFPB Workers Fired in After-Hours Blitz

Some affected employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were notified with an email that addressed them as [EmployeeFirstName][EmployeeLastName], [Job Title], [Division].

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Joseph Cox, Dhruv Mehrotra

This Ad-Tech Company Is Powering Surveillance of US Military Personnel

In a letter to a US senator, a Florida-based data broker says it obtained sensitive data on US military members in Germany from a Lithuanian firm, revealing the global nature of online ad surveillance.

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NYT Strands hints, answers for February 12

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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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 12

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...

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 12, 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.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 12, 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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33 Products For Anyone Who Has Recently Been Told “You Need To Find A Hobby”

These chocolate bar molds and mini Bob Ross paint-by-number kits are a fast, cheap, and delightful way to get your brain occupied, fast.

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Noa Dalzell

Unrivaled 1v1 tournament results: 4 WNBA stars win $25,000, advance to semi-finals

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Aaliyah Edwards, Azura Stevens, Napheesa Collier, and Arike Ogunbowale advance to the Unrivaled 1v1 sem-ifinals.

Unrivaled’s 1v1 tournament continued Tuesday night, and 4 WNBA players advanced. Because they’re headed to the semi-finals, each of those players also walks away with a $25,000 cash prize.

Unrivaled’s 1v1 tournament Second Round results

14 WNBA players competed in the second round: Allisha Gray, Kahleah Copper, Rae Burrell, Jewell...

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29 Uncommon Goods Gifts That’ll Make Them Say 'Whoa, Where Did You Find That?"

Because shopping for gifts should be uncommonly fun, not uncommonly stressful.

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I Was Madly In Love. Then My Partner Told Me They Had A Crush... On Our Friend.

"I imagined them falling asleep and waking up next to someone else, calling someone else when they were hurting, and marrying someone else instead of me."

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Do You Give Off Chaotic, Chill, Or Main Character Energy?

Ever wondered what kind of energy you bring into a room? Are you the whirlwind of chaotic vibes, the effortlessly calm and collected type, or do you naturally steal the spotlight? Take this quiz to find out!

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If You Just Own Too Much *Stuff*, These 27 Home Items Will Help

It might seem counterintuitive, but this stuff will actually help reduce the footprint of your existing stuff.

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35 Products That Must Be Really Great Because Reviewers Fell In Love With Them After "Trying Everything Else"

"I have tried EVERYTHING to get rid of my skin congestion, and this stuff is like a power washer for your face!" —a reviewer who now has "glowing, gorgeous skin" ?

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Shawn McCreesh

Enjoying the Pinnacle of Power, Musk Holds Court on Trump’s Stage

The president let the spotlight in the Oval Office go to his billionaire friend/budget slasher, who cited blank checks and 150-year-old Social Security beneficiaries to justify purging the federal work force.

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Alden Gonzalez

Dodgers stay hungry, say '25 'a unique challenge'

Facing immense expectations heading into the 2025 season, the defending champion Dodgers are preaching patience and avoiding the temptation to talk about the World Series in February.

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31 Charming Pieces Of Decor That’ll Make Your Home Feel A Million Times More Welcoming

Real flowers in your entryway are old news, it's all about Lego lotus flower bouquets now.

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Rob Tannenbaum

A Sly Stone Primer: 15 Songs (and More) From a Musical Visionary

The Sly & the Family Stone leader is the subject of a new documentary directed by Questlove. Here’s what to know about his brilliant career and crushing addiction.

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David McCabe and Tripp Mickle

Chinese Companies Use Legal Threats to Halt Foreign Research

Think tanks and universities have helped expose problematic Chinese business practices. Now, those businesses are accusing them of defamation.

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Adam Nossiter

Maria Teresa Horta, the Last of Portugal’s ‘Three Marias,’ Dies at 87

The book on which she collaborated with two fellow feminists drew global attention to the repression of women under their country’s dictatorship.

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Patricia Mazzei

Immigration Deal in Florida Ends DeSantis Feud With Fellow Republicans

The governor and legislators had jockeyed to prove that their respective plans for immigration enforcement aligned with President Trump’s.

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