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There are plenty of other online word games now, but I still play the New York Times Wordle game every day. These days, it's not only an old friend, it's also a nice warm-up for Connections, Strands and the rest. Usually, I can get the Wordle answer in five tries, but sometimes I get stuck and worry that I might lose my streak. If you ever find yourself stumped, check CNET. Our home page always has the answers for Wordle, Connections and Strands.

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for August 3, #1141

I love the New York Times Connections puzzle, and I'm calling it: Today's puzzle was maybe the toughest so far. (Spoilers ahead..) Words relating to DJs, the color green, and grammar were all in the mix, and more people have flocked to our online answer page today than perhaps for any other Connections puzzle this year. Read on if you're one of them, and need Connections hints and answers.

Today's NYT Connections Puzzle for August 2, #418 Is the Toughest Yet

Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends.

NYT Connections: hints and answers for Sunday, August 4

How much more in Social Security benefits will you receive in 2025? If you already get monthly Social Security checks or you're looking to sign up to do so, it's likely you're eagerly awaiting the COLA increase announcement. Analysts have offered their predictions on how much extra money you could be getting with your benefits for the next year, and there are ways to calculate how much you may get per check already. But the COLA adjustment could mean significant changes to how much money you have to play around with each month.

How Much Will Social Security Increase in 2025? Here's What Experts Predict

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Keurig coffee machines are a super convenient way to brew your coffee in the morning or whenever you need your caffeine fix. Some of the "smart" Keurigs even let you brew a cup via an app, so you don't have to leave your bed until you know a freshly brewed cup of coffee is waiting for you. Sadly, for as much as Keurigs can do for us, a majority of us likely aren't giving them the attention they need -- in the cleaning department.

How to Clean Your Keurig Coffee Machine Properly

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TCL has just delivered a big present to Roku devices and TCL TVs that use the Roku OS. It's replacing the existing TCL app with a brand-new app called TCLtv Plus that will give you access to more than 350 ad-supported streaming channels.That's a big upgrade for a lot of people: TCL has been collaborating with Roku for over a decade now, so there are millions of TVs out there running the Roku OS.According to Mark Zhang, president of TCL North America, "Our partnership with Roku firmly establishes TCLtv Plus as a powerful force in the streaming ecosystem". So what...

Roku fans just got 350 new, free streaming channels thanks to TCL

Trader Joe's has an army of fans who come in droves for the exclusive food items, quirky employees (they really do seem happy) and cheap groceries. To that last point, are Trader Joe's groceries really as good of a deal as they seem? As a professional food writer and semi-professional deal hunter, I wanted to get to the bottom and see how much I could save shopping at Trader Joe's.

Is Trader Joe's Really Cheaper Than Other Grocery Stores? We Did the Math

Good earbuds can be the difference between enjoying or enduring your daily commute. If you're looking for a new set and want to make sure you get what are, in our opinion, the best noise-canceling earbuds around, then look no further than this deal. You can currently get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds for $249 at Amazon, which is $50 off their regular price.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Are on Sale Right Now With $50 Off

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Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner, July 16 and 17. Want to claim a $20 credit before Amazon Prime Day? Upload your memories to Amazon Photos and save even more.

How to Claim a $20 Credit Before Amazon Prime Day

During its Q2 2024 earnings call, SiriusXM announced a seismic shift in the company’s subscription model that could reshape the audio battle for the car dashboard. As it tries to gain ground against AM/FM and streaming competition, SiriusXM has launched an ad-supported, in-car subscription plan it calls Free Access.

SiriusXM Brings Free, Ad-Supported Radio To Automobiles

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is getting into the FAST TV (free, ad-supported television) business through a team-up with Lionsgate, the entertainment company announced Thursday. Branded as 50 Cent Action, the free streaming channel is the product of a partnership between Lionsgate and Jackson's G-Unit Film and Television Inc. Content will...

50 Cent to Launch a Free Streaming TV Channel

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YouTube is growing slower than expected. It is a warning to Amazon Prime and Netflix about demand for ad-supported content.
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YouTube Results a Warning to Netflix and Amazon

Now that back-to-school sales are in full swing, our favorite retailers are stocking shelves with some of the most popular scholastic tech. Expect to see a slew of student laptop deals on both digital and in-store shelves. Another top device you should expect to find on sale is the Apple iPad. In fact, if you’d like to get your shopping started early, we found this awesome markdown while perusing through Walmart deals:

Walmart dropped the price of the 2021 iPad by $80 for back to school

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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The rise of online instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, iMessage, and Facebook Messenger has brought about several improvements and reasons to never look back to using traditional SMS. We take for granted things such as high definition media sharing, voice messaging, or even video calling on most of these platforms — these were all things that weren't possible through text messaging in the early days of cellphones.

Android User Guide: How To Recover Deleted Text Messages

One of the biggest decisions you’ll make when choosing an iPhone is the color you buy it in. After all, you’ll probably be keeping this phone for at least a year – and maybe way longer – and you’ll likely be looking at it many times each day.So if you’re considering upgrading to an iPhone 16, an iPhone 16 Plus, an iPhone 16 Pro, or an iPhone 16 Pro Max later this year, you might want to start thinking about what color you want the phone in already.Of course, Apple hasn’t confirmed the colors yet, but thanks to leaks and...

iPhone 16 colors: every rumored shade for every model

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

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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?

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 4, #1142

There are plenty of other online word games now, but I still play the New York Times Wordle game every day. These days, it's not only...

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 4, #1142

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