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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Need the answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle? To me, Wordle is more of a vocabulary test, but Connections is more of a brainteaser. You're given 16 words and asked to put them into four groups that are somehow connected. Sometimes they're obvious, but game editor Wyna Liu knows how to trick you by using words that can fit into more than one group. Read on for today's Connections hints and answers.

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Aug. 19 #435

Former Trump White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham spoke at the Democratic National Convention about what Donald Trump was like behind closed doors and what led her to leave the White House.

Grisham reveals what Trump is like when cameras are off

An alarming number of products in the baby food aisle of the supermarket are not nutritious and contain misleading marketing claims, a new study says.

Nearly two-thirds of supermarket baby foods are unhealthy, study finds

Closer Weekly

Hoda Kotb built quite a spectacular life for herself and her two daughters while living in the heart of New York City, but she decided it was time for a big change. The Today host reflected on saying “goodbye” to her longtime Manhattan apartment and hello to a new home in the suburbs.

Hoda Kotb Opens Up About Saying ‘Goodbye’ to Her NYC Apartment Amid Move to the Suburbs

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

New York City, NY

A group representing Indian American Muslims has withdrawn its float from New York City’s annual India Day Parade on Sunday following controversy over the inclusion of a float they say shows anti-Muslim bias.

Indian American Muslim group cancels parade participation amid float controversy

Ivan Perez Sarmenti reports from Argentina about a cargo ship that has been quarantined due to a crew member showing signs of mpox.

Argentina quarantines cargo ship as fears of mpox grow

The DNC’s greatest hits playlist, call her really, really rich, “Bennifer” breaks up, again and much more on today’s episode of 5 Things. Sign up for our newsletter at CNN.com/5Things and watch more at CNN Max. 

Five stories to start your day

The world’s oldest person, US-born Maria Branyas Morera, has died at the age of 117, her family announced on social media.

World’s oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera, dies aged 117

Scientists have found that human beings age at a molecular level in two accelerated bursts.

Humans age dramatically at two key points in their life, study finds

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Apartment Therapy

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. It was June of 2020, and Khrystyne Jaspers and her husband, Nic Jaspers, were encouraged by friends to upgrade to a two-bedroom apartment while the rates were dropping. “We stumbled across a real estate agent in the neighborhood and even though we weren’t really looking to buy, we agreed to see an apartment that had just been listed,” Khrystyne begins. “It was only a one-bedroom, but the moment we walked in, we instantly fell in love with the natural light and the open layout.”

A Family of Four Shares a Tiny One-Bedroom NYC Apartment (It’s Impressive!)

Meredith Swanson has been nannying in New York City for more than a decade — but it wasn't until a few weeks ago that the job helped her go viral on TikTok. On July 1, the 33-year-old posted a 90-second clip on her account @meredithgswanson walking people through a day in her life as a nanny in the Hamptons.

33-year-old commutes from New York City to the Hamptons every summer to nanny: ‘The best job I’ve ever had’

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 Barron Trump, the youngest son of Donald Trump, will be heading to a college in New York this fall, the former president has revealed.“He is going to announce it soon,” Donald Trump told The New York Post at a campaign stop in Michigan on Tuesday. “He’s all set in a certain school that’s very good.”“It’s in New York, and he’s always been a very good student,” Trump added. “He’s smart, and so we’ll be letting you know very soon.”The 18-year-old could choose from any number of top universities in New York City, including Columbia, New York University, as well...

Barron Trump will go to college in New York this fall

Tropical activity in an unusually active hurricane season will take a breather after Ernesto, but forecasters don’t believe it will last long.

New forecast reveals when and where hurricane season could get active after Ernesto

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Minnesota State

Former President Barack Obama joked about Tim Walz’s flannel shirts during his speech at the Democratic National Convention, which drew a laugh from Gwen Walz.

Obama jokes about Tim Walz’s shirts. See his wife’s reaction

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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