Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered. What Is Connections?

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for July 28 (#413)

Whether you are a movie buff looking for a cinematic experience, a gamer demanding responsive gameplay, or someone needing a TV for general entertainment, there is a wide array of excellent TVs on the market. What to Look For in a TV in 2024. A TV purchase can be tricky...

The Best TVs of 2024

While it's tempting to simply leave your computer on overnight, or have it running in sleep mode, there are a few legitimate reasons why you might want to consider turning it off at the wall. 1 It Can Save Significant Power. While your computer might not use much power in...

5 Great Reasons to Unplug Your Computer Overnight

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and Google Pixel 8 are two of the best compact flagship phones that you can buy right now, but which is best? Find out in this head-to-head comparison!

Google Pixel 8 Vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: Compact Flagships Are Alive!

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Upworthy

The concept of the fourth dimension seems beyond human comprehension. As three-dimensional beings, we are unable to see beyond a physical object's height, width and depth. What else could there be?Enter Carl Sagan, revered as one of the greatest science communicators of his time. He possessed a unique gift for demystifying complex scientific concepts, making them accessible and thrilling for the general public. In 1980, on Episode 10 of the groundbreaking PBS show “Cosmos,” Sagan embarked on a mission to explain the seemingly impossible fourth dimension.

Can't comprehend the 4th dimension? Carl Sagan explains it with an apple in this classic clip.

The CMF Phone 1 looks like a solid budget phone that features a swappable back cover schtick reminiscent of the ancient HTC Tattoo. What caught my eye, though, are the CMF earbuds and their case, which rocks a volume wheel. Now I want my next earbud charging case to have one.

I Want a Volume Wheel on My Next Earbud Charging Case

Florida State

Akeena

Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

Hairspray solves 3D print adhesion issues by providing a sticky base that releases models when cooled down. Make sure to use the specific adhesive hairspray formulated for 3D printing to achieve optimal results. Apply hairspray in a thin, even layer outside the printer to avoid clogging mechanisms; reapply sparingly after...

Why Hairspray Is My New Favorite Tool for 3D Printing

The Google Pixel 8a had landed to mixed opinions due to its stagnant progression and a price tag close to its bigger sibling - the Pixel 8. OnePlus’s 12R is an out-and-out flagship killer with super hardware both inside and out. At under $500, how do they stack up to each other? Find out in this Google Pixel 8a vs. OnePlus 12R comparison!

Google Pixel 8a Vs. OnePlus 12R: Night and Day

While trying to chat up classmate Madi (Mahaela Park) on AIM, Chris (Izaac Wang) skims her MySpace for an “in”. Then, beneath all the Paramore pictures and low-res GIFs is a list of her favorite movies. Oh, A Walk to Remember is one of them. He fakes loving it; “its helllllla good,” he says. Now he has to maintain that––at least for a few scenes. This sort of thing happens throughout Sean Wang’s feature directorial debut. The character moments flow on a moment-to-moment basis and the period detail is quite good beneath it. Ultimately, Dìdi (弟弟) works despite its untapped potential.

Dìdi (弟弟) Review: Snapshots of Growing Up in an Early Social Media Age

Newark, NJ

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Paterson, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

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Sam Westreich, PhD

It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

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

MarketRealist

The companies and the world learned a valuable lesson of vetting email IDs before handing out money

Con artist steals over $100 million from Google and Facebook with a simple request

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Enter the website URL (domain or specific page) in the Wayback Machine search bar. View the calendar results with timestamps showing how often the site was captured across years. Explore the cached site by hovering over the timestamps and choosing a specific date and time. The internet is constantly evolving....

How to Use the Wayback Machine

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Cooper Cutie, an 8-and-a-half-month-old puppy who is part Shepherd, part Hound, part Treeing Walker Coonhound, and a few other parts thrown in. Whatever the combination, the result was an adorable and unique-looking puppy with ears to melt your heart. Cooper was found with his brother as a stray trying to find enough food to get by. While his brother has since been adopted, Cooper has been waiting in rescue now for over 6 months! Are YOU just who he has been waiting for?

Cooper Cutie Is A Unique Looking Pup Still Searching For Love After Brother Adopted Without Him

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Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for July 30 (#415)

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can...

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for July 30 (#415)

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