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Jonathan Swan, Aishvarya Kavi and Michael Gold

Trump Calls Concern Over Hegseth’s 2nd Signal Chat Episode ‘Waste of Time’

The president said he had confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after The New York Times reported that he had shared details about a military strike in another group chat.

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Jason Horowitz

For a Times Reporter Who Covered Him, Francis Was Always a Surprise

An unlikely choice to be pope championed causes and challenged orthodoxy, keeping allies and critics alike on their toes.

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Pistons snap record playoff skid with Game 2 win

The Detroit Pistons snapped their NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak by beating the New York Knicks 100-94 on Monday.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 22, 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 April 22, 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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Just 34 Lazy Cleaning Products That'll Sweep You Off Your Feet

Get some rest and relaxation while these finds do the hard work for you.

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Anupreeta Das and Pragati K.B.

Vance’s Visit to India Sparks Hopes for Trade Deal Amid Trump Tariff Pause

Those tariff clouds? Indians wish them away as they welcome Vice President JD Vance for a four-day visit.

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Victor Mather

Kristi Noem’s Bag, With Security Badge and $3,000, Is Stolen

The homeland security secretary was dining at a Washington, D.C., restaurant. She also lost her passport and keys.

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Eileen Sullivan

Government Watchdog Drops Inquiries Into Mass Firings of Probationary Workers

Experts in federal employment law said the Trump administration’s justifications to end the investigations were baffling at best.

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Luke Broadwater

With Latest Missteps, Veneer of Discipline in 2nd Trump Term Falls Away

The mistakes, miscommunications and flip-flops are piling up after an early run defined by a flood of major policy changes that were rolled out at breakneck speed.

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Stephanie Saul

Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Threats to Cut Funding

Harvard’s lawsuit comes after the administration sought to force the university to comply with a list of demands by cutting billions in federal funding the school receives.

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Elisabetta Povoledo and McKinnon de Kuyper

What Happens After the Pope Dies? A Visual Timeline of Rituals and Traditions

After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

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Jason Horowitz, Elisabetta Povoledo, Emma Bubola and Michael Levenson

For Pope Francis, a Last Burst of Pastoring Before Death

The Catholic faithful took heart when the pontiff, after two brushes with death, emerged from a hospital and resumed some of his duties. Their joy proved short-lived.

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Sort These Celebrities Into A "Hunger Games" District

May the odds be ever in their favor!

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Chris Low

Sources: UCLA's Aguilar to transfer to Tennessee

Quarterback Joey Aguilar, who threw for 6,760 yards and 56 touchdowns the last two years with Appalachian State, plans to transfer to Tennessee after transferring to UCLA in the winter portion of the transfer portal, sources told ESPN's Chris Low Monday.

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Eli Lederman

Source: Younger Iamaleava to join Nico at UCLA

Arkansas freshman quarterback Madden Iamaleava, the younger brother of Tennessee transfer Nico Iamaleava, is set to enter the NCAA transfer portal, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN Monday evening.

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Noa Dalzell

New York Liberty announce two players will miss 2025 WNBA season

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Two Liberty training camp signees, Raquel Carrera and Seehia Rirad, are out for the 2025 due to what the team termed a personal decision.

The New York Liberty announced on Monday that two training camp signees, Raquel Carrera and Seehia Rirad, are out for the 2025 due to a personal decision.

Raquel Carrera is a Spanish power forward who currently plays for the Valencia Basket of the Liga Femenina in Spain. She was drafted by the Atlanta Dream...

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Noa Dalzell

Connecticut Sun sign two sharpshooters ahead of 2025 WNBA season

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North Carolina State guard Madison Hayes and Creighton forward Morgan Maly have both signed training camp deals with the Sun.

The Connecticut Sun announced on Monday that guard Madison Hayes and forward Morgan Maly have signed training camp contracts.

Madison Hayes just completed a strong graduate season at North Carolina State, in which she averaged a career-best 10.9 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. She led the Wolfpack in rebounds per game,...

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