Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is kind of tough — with a few terms I didn’t know.... Read more

Over the course of several hours and a few dozen trail miles, I had little to say about the Deflectr RLS, which is precisely what you want in a bike helmet. In other words, when a bike helmet is well made, it’s something you should forget is there. Other... Read more

Turkish soccer has been rocked by the ongoing gambling scandal that implicated hundreds of its match officials when the news broke in late 2025. A far-reaching investigation ordered by Turkish Football Federation President, Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu, was instigated to “drain the swamp,” but instead, it revealed deeper, murkier waters that... Read more

It: Welcome to Derry is nearing the end. The first season of the Stephen King spinoff series has followed a new group of young heroes and revealed the origin story of Pennywise the Dancing Clown.  We’ve seen multiple adaptations of King’s novel, It, but this is the first time audiences... Read more

The detachable controllers go a long way towards making the device more portable and usable. The screen has a hefty flip-out kickstand on the back, so I’ve found it more comfortable to park the console on the table or bar in front of me, and hold the controllers at... Read more

Broadcasting giant CNBC and prediction market Kalshi have penned a multi-year partnership. The media conglomerate will, as a result of the deal, incorporate Kalshi’s real-time data into its broadcast media, digital platforms, and paid-for content. CNBC and Kalshi strike deal The partnership will be the second for a news... Read more

After months of teasing a triple-display foldable phone, Samsung is gearing up to launch what it’s calling the Galaxy Z TriFold — because foldables with just one hinge are so last year.  The phone is slated to become available first in Korea on Dec. 12, and will then launch in other... Read more

This story originally appeared on Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. During the summer of 2025, Iran experienced an exceptional heat wave, with daytime temperatures across several regions, including Tehran, approaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and forcing the temporary closure... Read more

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has fined Fanatics Betting and Gaming $20,000, following a vote that landed at 4-1. The issue was due to accepting prohibited bets on a non-tournament Massachusetts collegiate football team, with the item discussed in a recent meeting on 4 December. It was initially recommended by... Read more

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s long and challenging today! 16-Across made this GenX... Read more