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New York Knicks championship parade: Parade route, start time, livestream details

Mashable - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 14:33

TL;DR: The New York Knicks 2026 NBA championship parade starts on Thursday, June 18 at 10 a.m. ET. If you can't make it to Lower Manhattan, you can livestream the entire celebration via FuboTV or DirecTV, both of which offer free trials for new users.

It actually happened. After a painful 53-year wait, the New York Knicks are NBA Champions.

Finals MVP Jalen Brunson put away the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, ending the longest active championship drought among teams that had previously won an NBA title. Predictably, the city has lost its mind. Now it's time to party.

Whether you plan on skipping work to stand 10-deep on the sidewalk or want to stream the entire historic moment from the comfort of your living room, here is everything you need to know about the logistics, the route, and how to watch.

What time does the Knicks parade start?

The parade is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026. The floats are set to begin rolling at exactly 10 a.m. ET.

What is the Knicks parade route?

The procession will follow New York City’s legendary Canyon of Heroes pathway in Lower Manhattan. The parade kicks off at The Battery (Bowling Green) and travels directly north along Broadway before culminating at City Hall Park.

SEE ALSO: Knicks' Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mike Brown thank fans on 'The Tonight Show'

Following the float progression, Mayor Mamdani will host a civic ceremony outside City Hall to present keys to the city to Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and the rest of the roster. Keep an eye out for Mitchell Robinson driving his own custom raised pickup truck in the parade lineup. That's the kind of unhinged energy that Knicks fans relish.

How to watch the Knicks parade from home

If you aren’t willing to brave the swarms of fans taking over the subways (we get it), you will need a reliable livestream. The parade will be broadcast locally on New York news and sports networks (including MSG Network, FOX 5, and ABC 7). If you don't have a cable box, your best bet is a live TV streaming service.

How to live stream the Knicks parade: Our top pick for cord-cutters FuboTV 7-day free trial Get Deal Best Alternative DirecTV 5-day free trial Get Deal
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3 surprising USB-C-powered gadgets I rely on every day

How-To Geek - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 14:30

Devices that once shipped with awkward barrel plugs are now switching to USB-C, and I couldn’t be happier. It’s now something I look for whenever I buy everyday gadgets that I know I’ll have to plug in and recharge regularly.

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The solution to this common Android Auto/CarPlay problem is embarrassingly simple

How-To Geek - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 14:16

I write about tech for a living and spend much of my life being tech support for various family members. That’s why I was completely ashamed about how long it took me to figure out how to solve a basic volume issue in both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

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A few Dyson deals are live ahead of Prime Day. As a pro vacuum reviewer, Im not hyped (yet).

Mashable - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 14:01
A quick look at the best Dyson deals ahead of Prime Day: Best Dyson vacuum deal Dyson V15 Detect Extra $629.99 (save $220 at Best Buy) Get Deal Best Dyson hair tool deal Dyson Supersonic Nural (Certified Refurbished) $249.99 (save $170 at Dyson) Get Deal Best Dyson fan deal Dyson Cool Tower Fan AM07 $249.99 (save $150 at Dyson) Get Deal

Dyson feels like one of those brands that'd be everywhere you look during an event like Prime Day. Amazon is a decent spot to find deals on the Dyson Supersonic or Airwrap, but historically, Amazon isn't known for its amazing deals on Dyson vacuums.

Instead, Dyson's website often takes Amazon's sale events as a sign to hold a big sale of its own. Early Prime Day deals on Dyson vacuums aren't super hot yet, but I'm confident that we'll see a big Dyson summer sale come June 23. In the meantime, I'm tracking the few good deals on Dyson vacuums, hair tools, and air purifiers that are already live. While you wait, sit on the following Dyson shopping advice from Mashable's resident vacuum reviewer (that's me).

SEE ALSO: Dyson V16 Piston Animal first impressions: A new apex Dyson vacuum has entered the villa

While a few Dyson models are some of the best cordless vacuums you can buy overall, not every Dyson vacuum is worth your money just because it's on sale. For example, the Dyson V8 Absolute's $349.99 sale price looks amazing, right? How can you pass up a $240 discount on a Dyson vacuum?

You may or may not have heard that Dyson just released three new stick vacuums at the beginning of June. One of them is a revamped version of the Dyson V8, offering 30 percent more suction power and nearly double the battery life of older V8 models. The new Dyson V8 Cyclone only costs $399.99 — just $50 more than the weaker V8 Absolute model that's on sale. Plus, a self-emptying docking station for the V8 Cyclone is coming in August.

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Another pro tip: I wouldn't recommend the Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai even if you see it on sale — there are more reliable robot vacuums on sale at Amazon that a much better bang for your buck.

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YouTube Premium's best discovery feature isn't enabled by default, here's where to find it

How-To Geek - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 14:00

YouTube is the streaming platform I use the most, both as part of my job and just for my own entertainment and education.

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40+ Best Buy deals that match or beat Amazons early Prime Day deals

Mashable - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 13:53
The best anti-Prime Day deals at Best Buy (so far): Best Amazon device deal Amazon Fire TV Stick HD $15.99 (save $19) Get Deal Best headphones deal Beats Studio Pro (Black/Gold) $159.99 (save $190) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Shokz OpenFit 2+ (Stone Blue) $149.99 (save $50) Get Deal Best laptop deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,199 (save $499) Get Deal Best tablet deal Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi + cellular, 128GB SSD) $749 (save $200) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) $549 (save $250) Get Deal Best unlocked phone deal Apple iPhone Air (256GB) $929.99 (save $69.01) Get Deal Best video game deal "Madden NFL 26" (Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X) $29.99 (save $40) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Star Wars Cobb Vanth’s Speeder 75437 $27.99 (save $7) Get Deal

Prime Day is just around the corner, but it won't be the only huge sale we get this month. Other major retailers are planning to host competing sales that run alongside Amazon's festivities, turning late June into a savings smorgasbord.

Best Buy, for its part, will be running a weeklong "Tech Fest" sale from June 22 to 28. (It's almost double the length of Prime Day 2026, which goes from June 23 to 26.) Historically, the tech retailer has been one of Amazon's biggest rivals when it comes to Prime Day counter-programming, and I expect that to be the case again this year.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day is next week: Here are 20+ early deals to start shopping now

Already, the competition between the two retailers is vicious. Having spent several hours cross-checking their prices on popular gadgets, I've found many instances where Amazon is undercutting Best Buy by anywhere from two bucks to two cents. (That's just petty.) For now, its early Prime Day deals seem to be generally better the Best Buy's pre-Tech Fest offers.

That said, I've managed to scrounge up over 40 products that are price-matched or cheaper at Best Buy, or available exclusively there because Amazon's inventory has dried up. (There are some really good deals on older Apple devices that Amazon no longer stocks in new condition, including the M4 MacBook Air and M3 iPad Air.)

Check out the full list below. Just keep in mind that prices could get even better once Tech Fest officially begins next week.

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Tell your friends on Spotify what you really think about their music taste with an emoji

Mashable - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 13:46

Sometimes, it's best said with an emoji, right?

Spotify is rolling out a feature that lets you emoji-react to collaborative playlists on the platform. Collaborative playlists are just playlists that let users build and edit a playlist together, and now, when someone adds a track to such a playlist, you can let them know with an emoji.

Unfortunately, the choice of emoji is pretty slim, and boils down to heart, thumbs up, ROFL, fire, sad, and headphones emoji. We suspect, given the low number of negative emoji here, that the sad face will be used quite often.

Only playlist owners and collaborators can see or add these reactions, so there won't be any randos laughing at your song choices. Once you do get a reaction to one of the songs you added, you can choose to receive a notification through Spotify messaging when you and the person reacting are connected.

Reactions are enabled by default on eligible collaborative playlists, but owners can turn them on and off in the playlist settings.

SEE ALSO: Spotify adds editor videos to New Music Friday. We asked its curators why.

According to a post on Spotify's Community pages, the feature will be rolling out "over the coming weeks in select markets," which is about as imprecise as it can be. Hopefully, it'll be showing up on your profile soon.

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The 5 Linux distros you should never run on an old PC

How-To Geek - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 13:31

"Just install Linux" is popular advice when someone needs to squeeze a little bit more life out of an old PC. It also leads many to believe that any old computer, no matter how ancient, can be revived by simply installing any Linux distribution on it. However, that isn't really true—lightweight options exist, but a large share of modern distros are actually fairly demanding.

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Get Jiro brings Anthony Bourdains graphic novel to TV (and we saw the first 2 episodes)

Mashable - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 13:30

Anthony Bourdain's 2012 graphic novel, Get Jiro, has received the Adult Swim treatment, with a new animated series bringing the chef and author's enigmatic protagonist to the screen. And of course, it's set in a world where cooking rules.

It's been a long road for the adaptation, almost a decade of conversations, approvals, a writer's strike, and finally, two years of production — all notably after the famed chef's passing in 2018. Created by filmmakers Alessandro Tanaka and Brian Gatewood, this unashamedly bloody series transports us to a dystopian future where the ruling class is something only Bourdain (and his co-writer Joel Rose) could come up with: chefs.

Mashable was lucky enough to view the first two episodes at Get Jiro's SXSW London premiere. And friends, from the very first scene, you'll be hungry.

SEE ALSO: Genndy Tartakovsky breaks down the animation of "Fixed" while drawing his iconic characters

In this cutthroat future Los Angeles, economic collapse has left one only non-virtual experience: food, which means it's big business. Chefs are revered as gods. Waiting lists for the top restaurants are years long, with coveted spots to die for. Here, the stakes are a little higher than the Chicago Tribune review in The Bear. Food itself is scarce, meaning ingredients are precious. Hospitality groups are run like crime syndicates, with fresh produce providers treated like drug suppliers. Fish markets are hushed affairs with blacklists. Armed chefs patrol their turf in veste de chef outfits and terrorise anyone who dares to grow their own ingredients at home.

Here, we meet the mysterious sushi chef, Jiro (voiced by Brian Tee), who has just moved from Japan set up shop in LA's lawless Outer Rim. Class divide rules this city, with all the fanciest restaurants located within the Inner Rim. However, such a societal divide will not stop Jiro from making pristine, top-level sushi — with no soy sauce allowed. (Seriously, a man could lose his head for such a request — and that would be a health code violation.)

"The spirit and the energy of Bourdain loom very large on this series."

From the very first moments of episode 1, the team's animation, editing, cinematography, and foley skills are on full display, using Bourdain's narrative as a jumping off point but finding a new style — though the chef's signature adoration for both the beautiful and grotesque is absolutely here. Clean lines and visceral sound effects make every slice of salmon, the process of making rice, and the plating of perfect nigiri a feast for the senses. If you're a fan of kitchen/cooking dramas like The Bear, Boiling Point, or Chef, or cinematically-shot cooking series like Chef's Table, you'll appreciate the detail these scenes.

"Obviously, we had to get the food right, because it's Bourdain," said series co-creator Tanaka at SXSW, who added that the team recruited a friend of Bourdain's, Matt Goulding, to consult on the show. "He was basically our food guy. Every script, every animatic, every rough cut of every episode went through him," he said.

Despite being made after his death, Bourdain feels undeniably present in Get Jiro. There are cameos from famous chefs including David Chang, Eric Ripert, and José Andrés. Those who know the chef's love for meat and disdain for vegetarians will enjoy a storyline entirely based on a rival vegan chef's empire with harsh, even puke-inducing commentary on meat substitutes. And the production team recruited Bourdain's Get Jiro co-writer Rose for the writers room, even penning an episode.

"He was kind of always there to make sure that we were doing right by Bourdain," said Tanaka. "The spirit and the energy of Bourdain loom very large on this series."

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In terms of cinematography in this animation, Get Jiro also leans into Bourdain's love of cinema, shared by Tanaka and Gatewood, with references ranging from the work of Japanese cinema icons Akira Kurosawa and Yasujiro Ozu to George Miller's Mad Max films, and more.

"Bourdain was a huge cinephile. Brian and I also love movies, and so for us, we wanted to explore different genres," said Tanaka, explaining each episode is its own genre. "We're constantly making references to movies, cinema history, and to other filmmakers," he said. "We have an episode that's coming up that is a prison episode, and we did it all as one take, which in live action, you see it a lot — you don't often see that in animation. We use a lot of the tools from film in order to make the show."

Get Jiro will premiere on Adult Swim in 2026, with dates TBC. The graphic novel is available on Amazon.

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I 3D printed custom keycaps for the function row shortcuts I actually use

How-To Geek - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 13:00

Devices that once shipped with awkward barrel plugs are now switching to USB-C, and I couldn’t be happier. It’s now something I look for whenever I buy everyday gadgets that I know I’ll have to plug in and recharge regularly.

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The Hisense 100-inch U6 Pro Series Mini‑LED 4K TV has never been cheaper — save over $1,000 at Amazon

Mashable - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 12:57

SAVE OVER $1,000: As of June 17, the Hisense 100-inch U6 Pro Series Mini‑LED 4K TV has returned to its lowest-ever price of $2,297.99 at Amazon. This is $1,202 off its full price of $3,499.99.

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Amazon's big Prime Day sale event is one of the best times of year to shop for a new TV. If you've been thinking it's time for an upgrade, and you want to go all-out with a huge model, the good news is there are already some early deals popping up at Amazon worth checking out. The gigantic Hisense 100-inch U6 Pro Series Mini‑LED 4K TV is among them, sitting at its lowest-ever price point.

As of June 17, this Hisense TV has plummeted to $2,297.99 from its original list price of $3,499.99 at Amazon. Overall, that saves you $1,202, which is a pretty fantastic discount, especially before Prime Day even begins. If you've been searching for a TV in this size range, now is your time to make a move on this model before its price goes back up.

SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime in time for Prime Day

It's not just this Hisense TV's 100-inch screen size that's worth shouting about. While that will help transform your living room into a mini movie theater, it also boasts 4K resolution, Hi-QLED technology, and mini-LED backlighting that help bring out all of the colors, contrast, and detail in what you're watching. Summer streaming will look stunning on this TV.

And speaking of streaming, since it's a Fire TV, you'll also be able to easily access all of your favorite apps right from its home screen. On top of that, it even has a native 144Hz refresh rate, so no matter if you're watching the World Cup matches or booting up your favorite games, the action will look smooth and sharp.

If it sounds like the TV for you, act fast to take advantage of this huge deal on the Hisense 100-inch U6 Pro Series Mini‑LED 4K TV at Amazon before it's gone.

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I ditched all my to-do apps for Excel—and replaced premium features for free

How-To Geek - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 12:30

Giving up dedicated productivity apps sounds like chaos, but switching to Excel replaced my entire task management setup. I built a personalized to-do system that recreates the core features of premium task apps using Excel's built-in tools, with no extra subscriptions.

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New York Knicks championship parade: Parade route, time, livestream details

Mashable - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 12:12

TL;DR: The New York Knicks 2026 NBA championship parade starts on Thursday, June 18 at 10 a.m. ET. If you can't make it to Lower Manhattan, you can livestream the entire celebration via FuboTV or DirecTV, both of which offer free trials for new users.

It actually happened. After a painful 53-year wait, the New York Knicks are NBA Champions.

Finals MVP Jalen Brunson put away the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, ending the longest active championship drought among teams that had previously won an NBA title. Predictably, the city has lost its mind. Now it's time to party.

Whether you plan on skipping work to stand 10-deep on the sidewalk or want to stream the entire historic moment from the comfort of your living room, here is everything you need to know about the logistics, the route, and how to watch.

What time does the Knicks parade start?

The parade is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026. The floats are set to begin rolling at exactly 10 a.m. ET.

What is the Knicks parade route?

The procession will follow New York City’s legendary Canyon of Heroes pathway in Lower Manhattan. The parade kicks off at The Battery (Bowling Green) and travels directly north along Broadway before culminating at City Hall Park.

SEE ALSO: Knicks' Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mike Brown thank fans on 'The Tonight Show'

Following the float progression, Mayor Mamdani will host a civic ceremony outside City Hall to present keys to the city to Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and the rest of the roster. Keep an eye out for Mitchell Robinson driving his own custom raised pickup truck in the parade lineup. That's the kind of unhinged energy that Knicks fans relish.

How to watch the Knicks parade from home

If you aren’t willing to brave the swarms of fans taking over the subways (we get it), you will need a reliable livestream. The parade will be broadcast locally on New York news and sports networks (including MSG Network, FOX 5, and ABC 7). If you don't have a cable box, your best bet is a live TV streaming service.

How to live stream the Knicks parade: Our top pick for cord-cutters FuboTV 7-day free trial Get Deal Best Alternative DirecTV 5-day free trial Get Deal
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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 17, 2026

Mashable - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 12:04

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're into folklore.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for June 17, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

  • Yellow: Crevice

  • Green: Getting smart

  • Blue: Ancient folklore

  • Purple: Classification

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Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

  • Yellow: Alcove

  • Green: Bodily words for attitude

  • Blue: Figures in Greek myth

  • Purple: Starting with synonyms for "Ilk"

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #1102 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

  • Alcove: CAVITY, NICHE, NOOK, RECESS

  • Bodily words for attitude: CHEEK, LIP, MOUTH, NERVE

  • Figures in Greek myth: CALLIOPE, ECHO, IRIS, NEMESIS

  • Starting with synonyms for "Ilk": CLASSIC, KINDLE, SORTIE, TYPEFACE

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 17, 2026

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.

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NYT Strands hints, answers for June 17, 2026

Mashable - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 12:04

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you tend crops.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 17, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: In the barnyard

The words are related to agriculture.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe a farmer's work.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

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NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Farming.

NYT Strands word list for June 17

  • Pitchfork

  • Sawhorse

  • Farming

  • Tractor

  • Wheelbarrow

  • Bucket

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Strands.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 17, 2026

Mashable - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 12:04

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a collector.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 17, 2026 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for June 17, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A keepsake.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter T.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

TOKEN

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Wordle.

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for June 17, 2026

Mashable - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 12:02

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Wednesday, June 17, 2026:

AcrossWitty one-liners

  • The answer is Quips.

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Common poster in a geography class

  • The answer is US map.

Country that's won the World Cup four times (but failed to qualify in 2018, 2022 and 2026)

  • The answer is Italy.

The one for Starbucks has a wavy-haired mermaid

  • The answer is Logo.

___ socks (1970s fad)

  • The answer is Toe

DownPatchwork blanket

  • The answer is Quilt.

"We feel the same!"

  • The answer is US too.

Word after spitting or mirror

  • The answer is Image.

___ Alto, Calif.

  • The answer is Palo.

Secret agent

  • The answer is Spy.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 17, 2026

Mashable - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 11:57

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will require baseball knowledge.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections: Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. The sports Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words, and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes before the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

  • Yellow: Arena of the mind maneuvers

  • Green: Football game locations

  • Blue: Athletic gear brands

  • Purple: Specific team-related

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

  • Yellow: Fantasy football moves

  • Green: NFL stadiums

  • Blue: Soccer cleat makers

  • Purple: Cincinnati Reds to win MVP

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #632 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

  • Fantasy football moves: ADD, DROP, SIT, START

  • NFL stadiums: ARROWHEAD, HIGHMARK, METLIFE, SOFI

  • Soccer cleat makers: ADIDAS, DIADORA, LOTTO, PUMA

  • Cincinnati Reds to win MVP: BENCH, LARKIN, MORGAN, VOTTO

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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The 15 most popular books of 2026, determined by Goodreads members

Mashable - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 11:52

Bestseller lists are great and all, but a lot goes into them and just because people are buying books, it doesn't mean people are actually reading them. So how do you find the books that people are actually reading and not just talking about? Goodreads. The site reports over 45 million users a month and those dedicated readers log everything they read on the site, which provides some incredible data for what people are reading and loving.

Now that we're halfway through the year, Goodreads has released the most popular books of 2026. The Goodreads team determined this list by how many members added this book to their currently reading or want-to-read shelves as well as how books were rated (out of five stars) and the list only includes books with at least a 3.5-star average rating.

So without further ado, these are the most popular 2026 releases according to Goodreads users.

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'Yesteryear' by Caro Claire Burke $19.50
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It's no surprise to see Yesteryear on the list of the most popular books. A satire on tradwife culture in which an influencer wakes up to find herself in 1855, Yesteryear is a novel of the internet and people can't stop talking about it. With over 300K reviews on Goodreads, Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke has a 4.0-star rating.

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Belle Burden's memoir, Strangers, is a personal, revealing story of the unraveling of her marriage. It's clearly touched many readers as it reckons with heartbreak and divorce and coming out the other side of a major betrayal. It has a 4.2-star rating on Goodreads from nearly 175K reviews.

Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'Dear Debbie' by Freida McFadden $19.08 at Amazon
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The bestselling author of The Housemaid, Freida McFadden, is back with her next twisted thriller. Dear Debbie centers on Debbie Mullen, the author of the Dear Debbie advice column. As her life falls apart around her, she decides to take matters into her own hands with killer consequences. Dear Debbie has an impressive 4-star rating from 483K reviews.

Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'Our Perfect Storm' by Carley Fortune $20.98 at Amazon
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Carly Fortune's bestselling book, Every Summer After is now a Prime Video series, but her latest book Our Perfect Storm was released May 5. In Fortune's latest, best friends Frankie and George make the most of Frankie's called off wedding, taking her honeymoon to Tofino to heal Frankie's heart. It's chance to repair their friendship too, even if it means confronting long hidden feelings. With 108K reviews on Goodreads, Our Perfect Storm has a 4.1-star rating.

My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'My Husband’s Wife' by Alice Feeney $19.87 at Amazon
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The twists keep coming in Alice Feeney's My Husband's Wife. In the novel, Eden Fox returned to her home, Spyglass, to find a woman answering the door. A woman who Eden's husband claims is his wife. In one house, there's one husband, two women both claiming to be his wife, but someone is lying. With a 4-star rating from 329K reviews, it's safe to say it was a fan favorite.

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The author of The Help, Kathryn Stockett has finally returned with her next novel The Calamity Club, in which a group of unbreakable women in 1933 Oxford, Mississippi, come together to fight for freedom, despite the consequences. Even though it was just released in May 5, it already has nearly 42K reviews and a 4.6-star rating.

Into the Blue by Emma Brodie Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'Into the Blue' by Emma Brodie $23.56 at Amazon
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Emma Brodie's Into the Blue is a decades spanning romance beginning in small town Massachusetts to New York City. It tells the story of AJ Graces and Noah Drew who found each other by chance and now must confront what happened between them all those years ago. With over 42K reviews, it has a 4.1-star rating.

Kin by Tayari Jones Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'Kin' by Tayari Jones $19.04 at Amazon
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Amazon book editor's named Kin by Tayari Jones the best book of 2026 (so far), and Goodreads users agree, giving it a 4.2-star rating from over 45K reviews. The novel centers on Vernice and Annie, best friends and neighbors since childhood, the pair a bound to different futures as each navigate the complexities of being a woman in the south.

Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'Lady Tremaine' by Rachel Hochhauser $19.92 at Amazon
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Rachel Hochhauser's Lady Tremaine reimagines the evil stepmother myth, as Lady Etheldreda Verity Isolde Tremaine Bramley uncovers a secret hidden in the depths of a royal family. The royal family that Lady Tremaine's stepdaughter is meant to marry into. This fairytale reimagining has earned a 4.2-star rating from over 47K on Goodreads.

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Author Matt Haig is expanding his Midnight World with his latest, The Midnight Train. In this time-traveling love story, the Midnight Train takes you back to relive the moments that mean the most, letting you go back and have the chance to relive it all.

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According to Goodreads users, the historical fiction release of the year is Sadeqa Johnson's Keeper of Lost Children. The novel centers on three perspecitives. Ethel Gathers, the proud wife of an American Officer, who discovers an orphanage of abandoned mixed-race children of German women and Black American GIs. Ozzie Phillips, a volunteer in the now desegregated army who meets a local woman, Jelka, while serving in Manheim, Germany. And finally, Sophia Clark, attending a prestigious all-white boarding school, who discovers a secret that threatens to upend her entire identity. Johnson's Keeper of Lost Children has 28K ratings with a 4.4-star rating.

A Parade of Horribles by Matt Dinniman Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'A Parade of Horribles' by Matt Dinniman $22.38 at Amazon
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The eighth book in Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl series, A Parade of Horribles, made a splash this year with fans giving it a 4.7-star rating out of 51K reviews. With the Faction Wars underway, Carl and Donut find themself on the 10th floor of the dungeon, and the stakes have never been higher.

Famesick by Lena Dunham Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'Famesick' by Lena Dunham $25.99 at Amazon
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Lena Dunham was living the dream in the midst of her hit HBO series Girls. At least that's what it looked like from the outside. Because despite the awards shows and Met Gala appearances, Dunham felt that existing in her body was “like towing a wrecked car across town at midnight.” In Famesick, Dunham confronts if her ambitions were worth the cost of so much pain, in a book that's earned a 4.3-star rating on Goodreads from 50K reviews.

The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'The Burning Side' by Sarah Damoff $25.48 at Amazon
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What starts with a fire, unfolds into a family saga of heartbreak and forgiveness in Sarah Damoff's The Burning Side. In the face of their house burning in the middle of the night, April and Leo retreat to April's childhood Dallas home with their two young children. But that's just the beginning as the aftermath of the fire, exposes the cracks already present in their marriage. The Burning Side, has a 4.3-star rating from 18K reviews on Goodreads.

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Macy Mullins is intrigued when she sees the Craigslist post: Caretaker urgently needed. Three days of work. Competitive pay. Serious applicants ONLY. But little does she know, this job on the wild Oregon Coast brings her face to face with grave danger and soon she will be the only thing standing between evil and humanity. That all takes place in Marcus Kliewer's The Caretaker, which has a 3.7-star rating from 25K reviews.

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Stephen King posts his 2-line review of Obsession

Mashable - Wed, 06/17/2026 - 11:51

Obsession has had a phenomenal run at the Box Office, managed to get the entire internet talking, and achieved 94 percent from both audiences and critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

But what does horror legend Stephen King make of it?

SEE ALSO: 5 horror movies Stephen King recommended in 2025

On Tuesday the author took to Threads to share his thoughts, posting a two-line review that suggested he liked it but maybe didn't love it — and nonetheless can't get it out of his head.

"I gave OBSESSION a B+ in my movie book, but I keep thinking about it," wrote King. "That weird mixture of humor and horror."

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The buzzy horror movie from YouTuber turned feature filmmaker Curry Barker follows a man called Bear (Michael Johnston) who uses a "One Wish Willow" novelty toy to ask for his heart's desire: his friend Nikki (Inde Navarrette). But being careful what you wish for is just the tip of the discourse iceberg here.

Mashable's Kristy Puchko also had a mixed reaction to the movie, praising Navarrette's performance while questioning the film's perspective.

"Obsession explores an incel's twisted idea of romance through scenes of brutal violence and gross-out gags involving blood, vomit, piss, and a cat corpse," she wrote in her review. "Barker and his cast go hard into the darkness, creating scenes that are visually disturbing and emotionally harrowing. For all that, I can imagine this becoming one of those movies horror fans dare each other to watch. However, even as the audience may come to understand that Bear is not the hero of this story but the villain, Obsession's cinematography favors his perspective, turning the female characters into fleshy, dehumanizing spectacles until the end." 

Meanwhile, if you want some more Stephen King horror movie recommendations, here are some of the films he shouted out in 2025.

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