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Zach Montague

Judge Says Trump Administration Memos Directing Mass Firings Were Illegal

A federal judge in California ordered the retraction of the memos. He suggested, but did not order, that the layoffs be stopped.

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 28

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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NYT Strands hints, answers for February 28

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 28, 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 28, 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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Shrek 5 teaser trailer adds Zendaya to cast, draws on TikTok memes

DreamWorks has announced Shrek 5's cast in a short clip which draws on TikTok memes and trends. Of course, this includes the viral "yassified" Shrek filter of the ogre wearing a black catsuit and dancing in the sky.

In the brief 27-second video, Shrek scrolls through short clips on the Magic Mirror in a manner reminiscent of a TikTok feed — and is suitably repulsed by the questionable depictions of himself that he encounters. Unsurprisingly, Shrek alum Mike Myers is returning to voice the...

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People Are Sharing The Most Out-Of-Touch Things They've Heard People Say, And I'm At A Loss For Words

"My rich dad was appalled that I didn't even consider paying for every person at my wedding to have their own Uber or taxi to ensure they get home safely."

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Curry cooks Magic with 12 3's, season-best 56

Stephen Curry scored 22 of his season-high 56 points in the pivotal third quarter and hit 12 3-pointers in a vintage performance as the Warriors rallied top the Magic 121-115.

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UConn women clinch 5th straight Big East title

No. 5 UConn defeated No. 22 Creighton 72-53 on Thursday night and claimed its fifth straight Big East regular-season title.

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Eileen Sullivan

Office Closures and Relocations Part of Trump’s Plan for Large-Scale Layoffs

The newly released requirements for agencies to move forward with mass cuts to the federal work force have employees even more on edge.

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28 Weird And Wonderful Products You Won't Regret Buying

Including whimsical accessories, home decor that'll make guests do a double take, and an air freshener you kinda gotta see to believe.

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This Bose Bluetooth Speaker Is The 'Gold Standard' For Sound Quality

With a staggering number of 5-star ratings, snatch up what users call an “exceptional” speaker.

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Doctors Shared The Top 5 Early Warning Signs Of A Mini Stroke, And It's Information Everyone Should Have

Nearly 1 in 5 people who experience a suspected mini stroke will have a full-blown stroke within 90 days. Here are the symptoms to keep an eye on.

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Pick Your Favorite Noodle Dish

Slurping permitted.

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No, It’s Not Magic — These 35 Products Just Work Really Well

"Coochy" shaving cream, a stink blocking balm, and flat claw clips so you can rest your head — if these products are at the end of the witches' road, then someone give me Agatha Harkness' number.

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Mitchell Northam

Winners (USC) and losers (South Carolina) from the 2025 women’s NCAA Tournament top 16 reveal

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There’s a new No. 1 seed in the top 16 projection from the women’s NCAA Tournament selection committee.

The selection committee for the women’s NCAA Tournament revealed its top 16 seed projections for the second and final time this season on Thursday night, just before tip-off of a rivalry clash between North Carolina and Duke.

Both the Blue Devils and the Tar Heels remained in the committee’s top 16 and so did nearby Tobacco Road rival...

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Stephanie Nolen

U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World

Here are some of the 5,800 contracts the Trump administration formally canceled this week in a wave of terse emails.

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Christopher Flavelle, Austyn Gaffney, Camille Baker and Ana Swanson

Mass Layoffs Begin at NOAA

The cuts came just before a separate wave of departures was expected under the Trump administration’s so-called deferred resignation program.

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Michael D. Shear, Julian E. Barnes and Eric Schmitt

How Trump’s Cabinet Scrambled to Respond to Musk’s DOGE Email

Behind the scenes, cabinet secretaries compared notes as they tried to figure out how to respond to a directive from President Trump’s most powerful adviser without angering the president.

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