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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 22, 2026
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
A productivity startup is laying off 22% of the company to create million-dollar salary bands
ClickUp CEO Zeb Evans said the company laid off 22% of its workforce, but employees who "create outsized impact using AI" could see a million dollars.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. says he expects to return to Congress 'in the next couple of weeks' after missing 100 votes
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. breaks silence on extended absence, says he anticipates returning to Congress and the campaign trail in the next couple of weeks.
Teen suspect tied to 12 attacks in chaotic Austin shooting spree identified as illegal alien
The 17-year-old suspect accused in a random shooting spree across Austin has been identified as an illegal immigrant with an active ICE detainer.
Caitlin Clark passes LeBron James in jersey sales, further exposing WNBA's marketing problem
Caitlin Clark outsells LeBron James in basketball jersey sales, ranking second only to Stephen Curry amid WNBA marketing controversy over her omission.
More than 300 arrested in sprawling California crackdown on child exploitation crimes
More than 300 suspects arrested in Operation Firewall, a multi-agency child exploitation crackdown spanning five counties in Southern California.
Jon Stewart rages over Trump 'slush fund' for allies' legal battles as another 'F--- you troll'
Jon Stewart fumes over Trump's nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, calling his entire administration a 'smash and grab' on the American public.
Logan Paul's WWE success as an outsider 'messed it up' for everyone else, Austin Theory says
Austin Theory and Logan Paul defend their world tag team championships against The Street Profits at Saturday Night's Main Event this Saturday.
Generational divide overshadows policy push in NYC Mayor Mamdani’s inaugural Twitch stream
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attempted to connect with Gen Z on Twitch but revealed cultural gaps over Minecraft, rap and online slang terms.
Reigning MVP Matthew Stafford locks in extension with Rams worth up to $60M with incentives
Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams agreed on a one-year extension reportedly worth $55 million after his dominant 2025 MVP season with 46 touchdowns.
AI robotic beehives installed in Florida community claim 70% reduction in colony collapse threatening crops
A Florida community deploys AI-powered robotic beehives to protect declining bee populations that pollinate roughly 75% of the crops Americans eat.
White House fires back after Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen take Trump swipes amid Colbert's farewell week
Over a dozen celebrities surprised fans on Colbert's second-to-last "Late Show," with Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen taking notable swipes at President Tr...