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NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 20, 2026
Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1166.
The best celeb interview podcasts of the week (Aug. 20, 2026)
There's a superabundance of celeb interview podcasts and internet series out there. Here's five you should watch this week.
NASA calls off mission to rescue the falling Swift observatory
The Swift observatory is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere this year, because NASA has aborted its rescue mission.
Sennheiser’s new Momentum 5 earbuds feature easily replaceable batteries
Sennheiser announced the next version of its flagship wireless earbuds with a major redesign focusing on sustainability. The company claims the new design impro...
Microsoft will pay up to $279K for a lawyer who can build AI
Microsoft is seeking a lawyer who can shape how its legal department uses AI. The hire will build agents, sharpen prompts, and train attorneys.
Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds come with user-replaceable batteries
Sennheiser's latest earbuds are the rare ones that have user-replaceable batteries.
Biden admin released illegal immigrant accused of fatally stabbing Fairfax County mother
A federal source says the Fairfax County stabbing suspect is a Salvadoran illegal immigrant caught and released at the border during the Biden era.
How one NYC suburb could decide which party controls the House
Mike Lawler accuses Cait Conley of ducking national debates in the New York City suburbs race that could decide the House majority in midterms.
Texas mom backs Ten Commandments in classrooms as legal battle reaches Supreme Court
Brittany McFarland says Texas Ten Commandments classroom displays gave her a renewed sense of hope as families ask the Supreme Court to block the law.
Trump reveals exact number of North Korea's nuclear weapons
Trump cited 57 nuclear weapons in North Korea's arsenal, marking the first time a U.S. official has publicly put an exact number on Pyongyang's stockpile.
Retro Pizza Hut draws customers from hours away as 1980s nostalgia sends sales soaring
Retro appeal has turned a small-town Pizza Hut into a destination for customers seeking a nostalgic dining experience, with its franchise operator planning to a...
Princess Diana could have survived fatal Paris crash if she made one simple choice, investigator says
Henri Paul's blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit when the Mercedes crashed in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel, killing Princess Diana.