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I used the NETGEAR Nighthawk 5G M7 Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot every day for close to two weeks. This hotspot is ultra-portable and delivers reliable speeds for moderate use, making it an excellent mobile option for workers on the go. Speeds vary by location and network conditions, so it may not always hit peak performance. But its functionality is top-tier.

SAVE $370: As of Feb. 23, the Anker Solix C1000 is on sale for $429.99 at Amazon. That's a 46% discount on the list price.

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The winter weather isn’t done with just yet. If you’re in a storm prone area, a portable power station is always a good thing to have in your back pocket. And as of Feb. 23, the Anker Solix C1000 is back on sale at Amazon. Right now you can get this popular model for $429 at Amazon.

And with a name like Anker, you know you’re getting reliable power. It charges fast, reaching 80% in just 43 minutes and it can fully recharge in under an hour using AC. There's also various upgrade options to add solar panels which make recharge times even faster.

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It has a 2,400W output and 11 ports, so it’s capable of running most household appliances, and several at once. And despite its power, it’s compact. It’s a great option for power backup on vacations or camping trips. It’s also a long-term investment, with its LiFePO4 battery designed to last up to 10 years with thousands of charge cycles.

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Whatever mad scientist is responsible for bringing together Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe, you have my sincerest thanks.

The two star in NBC's The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, a sports mockumentary from 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's Robert Carlock and Sam Means. At first glance, Morgan and Radcliffe may seem like an unexpected pair: one a boisterous comedy legend, the other the lead of one of the most successful fantasy franchises of all time. Yet their odd-couple dynamic turns Reggie Dinkins into pure gold.

SEE ALSO: Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez dish on bringing 'Merrily We Roll Along' from stage to screen What's The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins about? Daniel Radcliffe, Erika Alexander, and Tracy Morgan in "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins." Credit: Scott Gries / NBC

Morgan plays Reggie Dinkins, a former running back for the New York Jets whose career imploded after a gambling scandal. Years later, he's ready for an image rehabilitation, so he enlists Academy Award–winning director Arthur Tobin (Radcliffe) to make a documentary about his life.

Of course, what Reggie wants and what Arthur wants are two very different things. Reggie wants to look perfect, scripting out his every on-camera move. Arthur wants the truth, hoping to paint a picture of the man behind the public disgrace. That contrast — as well as their clashing worlds of pro sports and documentary filmmaking — fuels Morgan and Radcliffe's irresistible chemistry.

SEE ALSO: 'Paradise' Season 2 review: Great things lie beyond the bunker Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe lead an incredible cast. Credit: Scott Gries / NBC

From SNL to 30 Rock, there's no denying Morgan's hilarity. Radcliffe, too, has shown off his comedic chops in projects like Miracle Workers and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs the Reverend. While their Reggie Dinkins characters gel like rubber and glue at first, Morgan and Radcliffe are the comedy equivalent of peanut butter and jelly: perfectly complementary, and a joy to savor.

Morgan brings a lot of his heightened 30 Rock zaniness to Reggie, dropping outrageous line reads that will burn in your brain. Radcliffe often plays more of the straight man to Morgan's documentary-staging hijinks, but Reggie Dinkins quickly reveals that Arthur isn't as buttoned-up as he appears. Whether he's crashing out on a Marvel movie set or joyfully jazz scatting, there's a high-energy dork beneath Arthur's auteur surface, and Radcliffe brings that to life with gusto.

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Morgan and Radcliffe are joined by a cast of comedy heavy hitters, including Bobby Moynihan as Reggie's best friend Rusty and Erika Alexander as Reggie's ex-wife and manager Monica. Moynihan is perfect as a lovably daffy wild card, and Alexander works wonders as a savvy businesswoman whose competitiveness is ready to jump out at any moment. Rounding out the main cast are Precious Way as Reggie's fiancée Brina and Jalyn Hall as Reggie and Monica's son Carmelo. The two younger actors fit right at home in this cast of more established names, and the result is an ensemble that blends brilliantly right off the bat.

The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins is catnip for 30 Rock fans. Credit: Scott Gries / NBC

Between Morgan, Carlock, and Means' involvement, Reggie Dinkins spoke to my 30 Rock-loving soul. The show keeps up 30 Rock's same lightning-fast clip, peppered with unexpected, biting pop culture references and cutaway gags that will have you gasping for air. Clips from Reggie's spokesperson days recall Jenna Maroney's strangest advertisement work, while a glimpse of Reggie's music career has me hoping for a "Werewolf Bar Mitzvah"-level banger down the line. (Brina's ultra-catchy Reggie jingle, used as the song's theme, is already an earworm.)

Reggie Dinkins being a mockumentary does switch up the 30 Rock formula a bit, adding in confessionals and some The Office-style Jim looks to camera. Carlock and Means have already proven they can nail the mockumentary style thanks to episodes like 30 Rock's reality show parody "Queen of Jordan" or Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's true crime riff "Party Monster." Their familiarity with the genre gets a bigger chance to shine across a full season, especially as they bring behind-the-scenes characters like Arthur in front of the camera. Watching Arthur embrace being on-camera adds a new dimension to the show's mockumentary approach, setting it apart from the strong crop of current mockumentary sitcoms like Abbott Elementary, St. Denis Medical, and The Paper. As a result, and with the inspired combination of Morgan and Radcliffe, Reggie Dinkins is a winning sitcom that feels both familiar and fresh.

The first episode of The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins is now streaming on Peacock. New episodes air Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, and stream the following day on Peacock.

TL;DR: Give the whole team a productivity boost with this lifetime subscription to Hive AI, on sale now for just $79.

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If you’re already using AI for part of your workflow, why not build it into your workspace? That’s what Hive AI sets out to do, combining the best of Notion and Miro to give you a superpowered workspace. Right now, you can secure a lifetime subscription to Hive AI for just $79.

Stop tab-hopping and guessing which AI model will best help your workflow — let Hive AI consolidate it all in one convenient spot. This AI-powered workspace can give you a much-needed productivity boost while making it easy to collaborate with coworkers in the same space.

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Tackle document creation, note organization, and task planning just like Notion, then map out ideas, brainstorm, and build workflows on the Visualization Board like Miro. As you work, AI-powered assistance is available at every turn. Let it help you summarize, rewrite, refine ideas, or uncover insights, with the end goal of taking things from concept to completion.

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TL;DR: The LG 34-inch UltraGear OLED curved gaming monitor (34GS95QE) is down to $699.99 at Amazon — a massive $600 discount off its $1,299.99 list price.

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If you’ve been waiting for a serious price drop on LG’s OLED UltraGear gaming lineup, now is a great time to jump in. As of Feb. 23, the 34-inch LG UltraGear OLED curved gaming monitor (34GS95QE) has fallen to $699.99 at Amazon, slashing $600 off its regular $1,299.99 price. That’s a hefty 46% discount on an OLED unit from LG’s ambitious range of UltraGear displays. 

Even without diving deep into the feature list, the 34-inch 21:9 curved OLED panel speaks for itself. The WQHD 3440x1440 resolution delivers sharp detail across a dramatic 800R curve, wrapping gameplay around your field of vision for a more immersive feel.

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What’s more, with DisplayHDR True Black 400 support, a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio, and up to 98.5% DCI-P3 color coverage, this UltraGear is built to showcase deep blacks and vibrant color, whether you’re exploring cinematic single-player worlds or grinding ranked matches. Performance is equally impressive when you consider the 240Hz refresh rate paired with a near-instant 0.03ms (GtG) response time — ideal for fast-paced shooters and competitive titles like Overwatch or Fortnite. 

NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support also keep motion smooth and tear-free during intense gameplay.

If you’re targeting an OLED monitor that’s cheaper, Samsung’s 27-inch G5 QHD & QD-OLED model is still $200 off at Amazon. Plus, you can still save at least $500 on LG's dual-mode 5K2K OLED gaming monitor.

SAVE $14: As of Feb. 23, the Roku Streaming Stick HD is on sale for $15.99 at Amazon. That's a 47% discount on the list price.

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The Roku Streaming Stick HD is back on sale at Amazon, and if you've been eyeing up a streaming device that can hack your setup, now is the time to make the plunge. This model is affordable and impressive, giving you access to a whole range of apps and channels. And it's a great option if you have a non-smart TV that is still in perfect working condition.

As of Feb. 23, this streaming stick is down to $15.99, a saving of $14 on list price. This is its best price in 2026, according to camelcamelcamel.

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Its compact design is another plus for this model, with a straightforward setup. You plug it straight into your TV and this model doesn't even need power from an outlet — it's powered directly from the TV. So there’s no extra cables or clutter. And there's no remote clutter either, as the included remote handles everything from power and volume to voice search.

You can also take it on the go — it's the perfect companion for watching your favorite shows when traveling. Just plug it into any TV without having to sign into your accounts on unfamiliar devices.

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SAVE $35: As of Feb. 23, the Apple AirTag four-pack is on sale for $64 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount on the list price.

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We all know what a new product release means: discounts on the previous generation. And that's exactly what's happening with Apple's AirTags.

Apple recently announced a second generation of the famed tracker, so of course, the first generation AirTag is seeing some great discounts. As of Feb. 23, the four-pack bundle is down to just $64, saving you $35. That works out at just $16 per AirTag, so this is the perfect time to stock up and save.

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Not heard of AirTags before? Prepare to be amazed. These little devices are the perfect way to keep track of everyday essentials. These trackers simply attach to your chosen item and connect instantly to your iPhone or iPad using the Find My app. Here you can locate your item and even share access with up to five people.

If something’s nearby, you can play a sound or use Precision Finding with Ultra Wideband technology to guide you straight to it. You can also turn on Lost Mode to get notified when your AirTag is found and you can even share its location with third parties, like airlines, when needed.

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If you're looking to upgrade your TV to something bigger and better, take a look at this latest Amazon deal on the 75-inch Hisense QD7 TV. Currently down to its lowest-ever price, this TV is a perfect choice for an at-home cinema experience or watching sports on a big screen.

As of Feb. 23, you can get this popular TV for over $100 off at Amazon, now priced at $547.96 (down from $649.99). You can even go bigger than 75-inch, with the 85-inch and 100-inch models also on sale for a limited time.

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With this TV you'll get all your favorite shows and sports in amazing quality. The QLED color uses quantum dot technology to give you over a billion shades, so everything looks colorful and perfectly detailed. It will run smoothly too, thanks to the native 144Hz panel, Motion Rate 480, and AMD FreeSync Premium support. This makes it a great TV for gamers too.

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TL;DR: Live stream Zimbabwe vs. West Indies in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026 T20 World Cup group stage is over and a number of teams came away undefeated. West Indies were one of the most impressive sides from the opening stage of this tournament, topping a group that included England. Their reward? Being placed in a group with all the other undefeated sides: India, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

South Africa and India are probably favorites to progress into the semi-final stage, so this opening Super 8 game is absolutely vital for Zimbabwe and West Indies. A defeat here and it's going to be very tough to recover.

If you want to watch Zimbabwe vs. West Indies in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Zimbabwe vs. West Indies?

Zimbabwe vs. West Indies in the 2026 T20 World Cup starts at 8:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 23. This game takes place at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

How to watch Zimbabwe vs. West Indies for free

Zimbabwe vs. West Indies in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup is available to live stream for free on ICC.TV.

This free live stream on ICC.TV is only available in select regions (see full list of territories here), but anyone can live stream the T20 Cricket World Cup for free with a VPN. These helpful tools can hide your IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in a location with free access. This simple process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can live stream on ICC.TV from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Zimbabwe vs. West Indies in the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with access

4. Visit ICC.TV

5. Watch the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch every game from the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for ICC.TV?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ICC.TV, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Watch the 2026 T20 World Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The best international T20 teams are in India and Sri Lanka to compete for the T20 World Cup. This competition always delivers incredible drama and huge performances from the best players in the world, and this edition in no different.

You can expect the likes of India, South Africa, and England to be fighting it out in the latter stages. Those teams were the pre-tournament favorites, but this electric form of the game is always unpredictable. Australia were dumped out in the group stage, but the likes of Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan made it through to the Super 8 stage. We can't wait to watch the top teams come together over the next couple of weeks.

If you want to watch the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the T20 World Cup?

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is a Twenty20 International cricket tournament organised by the International Cricket Council. The event is generally held every two years. India are the defending champions.

In 2026, 20 teams will compete in 55 matches across five venues. The 20 qualifying teams are divided into four groups of five. In the group stage, each team will play four matches in a round-robin format, with the top two teams in each group advancing to the Super 8 stage. At this point, teams will be placed into two groups of four, and will play three matches. The top two teams in each group will advance to the knockout stage.

When is the 2026 T20 World Cup?

The 2026 T20 World Cup is the 10th edition of the competition. This year's event takes place from Feb. 7 to March 8.

How to watch the 2026 T20 World Cup for free

The 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup is available to live stream for free on ICC.TV.

This free live stream on ICC.TV is only available in select regions (see full list of territories here), but anyone can live stream the T20 Cricket World Cup for free with a VPN. These helpful tools can hide your IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in a location with free access. This simple process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can live stream on ICC.TV from anywhere in the world.

Access free T20 Cricket World Cup live streams by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with access

4. Visit ICC.TV

5. Watch the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch every game from the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for ICC.TV?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ICC.TV, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Watch the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Lego Insiders can exchange Insiders points for the Mini Pokémon Center. Points are available to redeem from Feb. 27, while stocks last.

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The release of the first-ever Lego Pokémon sets has naturally caused a stir. Whether or not you like what you see, you just know that these sets are going to sell like mad. We regularly see huge interest in anything released by Lego and Pokémon, so any sort of collaboration between these two brands was always going to send the world into a frenzy.

There are three main sets in this initial launch, featuring fan-favorites Pikachu, Eevee, Charizard, Venusaur, and Blastoise in Lego brick form. That's where most of the focus has been directed since preorders went live on Jan. 12, but there's more for fans to consider if you cast your net a little wider.

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From Feb. 27, Lego Insiders can redeem 2,500 Lego Insiders points for the brand-new Mini Pokémon Center. This member-exclusive build is filled with mini-scale details inspired by all the different versions of the Pokémon Center from the Pokémon games, including sliding doors that open and close using lever functions, a healing station, seating area, and PC. It's recommended for ages 18+ and contains 233 pieces.

Not already a Lego Insider? Don't panic, you can sign up here for free.

This set is available in select markets, while stocks last. Members will get a code to add to their next order. The code is valid for 60 days and must be entered during checkout in the field labelled "enter promo code."

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 23, 2026

The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for February 23, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Feb. 23 Pips

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 1-1, placed horizontally; 6-5, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-5, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically; 2-0, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 2-0, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally; 2-0, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Feb. 23 Pips

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 6-1, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 0-2, placed horizontally; 5-4, placed vertically.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically; 5-4, placed vertically; 1-0, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Feb. 23 Pips

Number (4): Everything in this purple space must add up to 4. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically.

Number (11): Everything in this space must add up to 11. The answer is 0-5, placed horizontally; 6-2, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this orange space must add up to 4. The answer is 0-2, placed vertically; 6-2, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this red space must add up to 4. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically; 0-1, placed vertically; 1-2, placed vertically.

Number (17): Everything in this space must add up to 17. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally; 5-2, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this green space must add up to 4. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this light blue space must add up to 4. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically; 5-2, placed vertically.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically; 6-3, placed vertically.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 6-3, placed vertically; 3-3, placed horizontally.

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition is for people who have watched Space Jam.

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. 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: 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: What you do to a rival team

• Green: Space Jam

• Blue: Sunshin State universities

• Purple: Sounds like an NFL team

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Heckle

• Green: Characters in Space Jam

• Blue: Florida College Teams

• Purple: NFL Teams, With The First Letter Changed

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The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #518 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Heckle - BOO, HISS, HOOT, JEER

• Characters in Space Jam - BUGS, JORDAN, LOLA, TWEETY

• Florida College Teams - BULLS, GATORS, OWLS, SEMINOLES

• NFL Teams, With The First Letter Changed - BOLTS, CROWNS, HACKERS, PAINTS

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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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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Masculine.

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MANLY

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Pizzazz.

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FLAIR

Hurdle Word 3 hint

To wed.

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MARRY

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Bummer.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

DOOZY

Final Hurdle hint

Corn.

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MAIZE

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It's almost a new lunar phase, and with each night the Moon appears bigger and brighter in our sky. So, naturally, each night there's more and more features to spot on its surface. And tonight is no different, so keep reading to find out what you're looking at.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Monday, Feb. 23, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 36% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

Without any visual aids, you can see plenty, but three Mares stand out: the Fecunditatis, Tranquillitatis, and Serenitatis. If you add binoculars you'll also be able to see the Endymion Crater, the Mare Nectaris, and the Posidonius Crater. And if you're lucky enough to own a telescope, this will give you a glimpse of the Apollo 16 and 17 landing spots, and the Rupes Altai.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon will be on March 3. The last Full Moon was on Feb. 1.

What are Moon phases?

NASA tells us that the Moon completes a full orbit around Earth in roughly 29.5 days. During this cycle, it passes through eight distinct phases. Although we consistently see the same side of the Moon, the portion illuminated by the Sun shifts as it travels along its orbit. The changing angle of sunlight reflecting off the Moon’s surface is what makes it appear full, partially lit, or nearly dark at different times. The eight phases include:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

Rejected! Publicly humiliated! Why, it's more than I can bear for Lyonel Baratheon, the real MVP of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

At the end of the HBO series' finale, we see our heroes Dunk (Peter Claffey) and Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) ditching their Summerhall plans and riding off into the countryside together, probably headed for the warmer climate of Dorne. No, Egg did not get permission from his father, Prince Maekar Targaryen (Sam Spruell), to join hedge knight Ser Duncan on the road as his squire. But yes, this dynamic duo are safe to slay another day.

But there's a broken heart in Ashford Meadow, that of our salt-and-pepper-bearded, fearless dance floor and battleground icon, Lyonel Baratheon (Daniel Ings). Extending Dunk an invite to his home in Storm's End, the Laughing Storm is left on read, after fighting valiantly for him in the trial of seven.

Come with me to Storm's End and I'll love you like a brother. And if not, well, f**k you, I'll hate you like a brother." - Lyonel Baratheon to Dunk

Reader, hear me out. Ser Duncan should join Lyonel Baratheon in Storm's End. I have reasons! We don't actually hear about any of these characters again in George R. R. Martin's books, so it's all fantasy from here. So, here's five reasons why the stag-horned party animal's boring seaside home would make a solid choice for Dunk's next chapter. Hell, I'll go.

1. Lyonel Baratheon risked his life to fight for Dunk. Lean into that guilt, Lyonel. Credit: Steffan Hill / HBO

While you really shouldn't guilt someone into being your friend, Lyonel Baratheon does exactly that after the trial of seven. "Come with me to Storm's End and I'll love you like a brother," Lyonel says to Dunk. "And if not, well, f**k you, I'll hate you like a brother."

Granted, he makes a strong point to Dunk, who remains firmly committed to his pity party after the death of Prince Baelor (Bertie Carvel). Yes, this death of the heir to the Iron Throne in the trial is tragic, politically tumultuous, and seemingly prophesied. And yes, it was valiant as hell for him to fight against his own family for justice. But as Lyonel points out, Baelor was fighting against the Kingsguard, who have sworn oaths to not harm him. Meanwhile, two Sers Humfrey were killed — Beesbury and Hardyng — as well as Baelor, fighting for Dunk.

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"F**k you! I fought for you. Hardyng, Beesbury, the f**king apple boy, we fought for you," Lyonel says in the finale. "Your prince fought for you against men sworn to protect him. He risked nothing! And the gods don't favour a fraud."

This is Game of Thrones, so Lyonel mentions "a war coming" (always) and suggests he and Dunk could be a force together. Perhaps if Lyonel had gone a little less hard on Baelor, Dunk may have joined him.

2. Lyonel Baratheon finds a good time in Westeros that isn't pure violence. Lyonel Baratheon (Daniel Ings) and Dunk (Peter Claffey) = instant pals. Credit: Steffan Hill / HBO

"You could come with me," Lyonel tells Dunk. "We'll hunt, and hawk and sail, make merry."

Unlike certain sadistic Targaryen princes and backstabbing Fossoway cousins, Lyonel Baratheon seems to be in Ashford Meadow purely for a good time. Getting pissed during a tug of war, tearing up the dance floor in his festival tent, and "seizing the chance the bloody up the Kingsguard" for a dude he just met — this man seizes life by the horns on his head. Boasting an ample candle, roast, and ale budget, he also gives great if not mildly threatening pep talks: "The seven above made you tall, so be tall! Or I will name you a heretic and burn you." Motivational!

Sure, some Baratheons, historically, have that whole excessive partying and hunting streak going that somewhat bankrupts their kingdom. But honestly, it's hard to find a man who throws a dinner party in Westeros that doesn't end in blood. We'll take it.

3. To be fair, Storm's End seems bleak, lonely, and boring as hell. Borros Baratheon (Roger Evans) looking thrilled in Storm's End in "House of the Dragon." Credit: Gary Moyes / HBO

It's no wonder Lyonel wants a new friend to join him in his court. "Home is... Well, it's brutally dull," he laments in the Knight of the Seven Kingdoms finale, loath to return to the seat of House Baratheon in Storm's End. But it's there, he suggests, they'll indulge in various outdoor activities like sailing and hunting. Plus, "I'll sharpen that iron of yours so you don’t make such a grand fool of yourself next time."

The only time we've actually visited the capital of the Stormlands onscreen in the Game of Thrones franchise is in the House of the Dragon Season 1 finale, when the young Lucerys Velaryon fails to ally with Borros Baratheon and comes face-to-face with Aemond Targaryen (and that didn't turn out well).

Storm's End is basically the Wuthering Heights of Westeros: dark, windswept, and home to bearded men. A hedge knight used to greener, muddier pastures, Dunk might struggle in the mighty stone castle atop the treacherous Shipbreaker Bay, but surely a spark like Lyonel keeps fireside amusements close. Plus, Lyonel mentions visiting Tarth, the island off the coast of the Stormlands (where GoT icon Brienne of Tarth hails from).

Could be worse. Could be the Iron Islands.

4. Ser Dunk can go to Dorne after Storm's End. If you look closely, you can actually pinpoint the exact moment Lyonel's heart breaks in two. Credit: Steffan Hill / HBO

In the finale, Dunk suggests Dorne as their destination (good puppets in Dorne, yup), which is the next kingdom over from the Reach, where Ashford Meadow is (their current location). If you check the map, the Stormlands also border Dorne, sitting east of the Reach. It's technically on the way to visit Storm's End, if you take a detour to the coast. ON THE WAY.

Honestly, Dunk, just go and visit your friend who fought for you at his boring house and then head south. Watching Lyonel put the invite out to Storm's End and have Dunk mope all over it is the Westeros version of the Ralph Wiggum heartbreak meme. Put this man's heart back together with one visit and then hit the road. Unless Storm's End is some seaside Hotel California...

5. Egg can come! Make merry! Credit: Steffan Hill / HBO

Seeing as though Egg (really Aegon, a Targaryen prince), snuck off from his family caravan back to King's Landing and joined Dunk without his father's permission, it doesn't really matter where Egg goes next — as long as it's where Dunk is and the Targaryens never find them. Sure, this child is exposed to way more adult partying than feels appropriate, and yes, Lyonel isn't the most concerned with kids' welfare, and of course the Stormlands could be in trouble if they're found to be harbouring a Targaryen prince, but Egg could learn a thing or two about court life in another great house of Westeros. Together, they could all hunt, hawk, sail, and make merry!

Look, the caravan leaves after the roast. I'll be joining it.

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has come to an end, and the finale left us with two main questions: Where will Dunk (Peter Claffey) and Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) go next, and hang on a minute, are there actually nine kingdoms rather than seven?

Given that the show literally has "seven kingdoms" in its title, it's an interesting curveball — but one that Egg seems certain is correct. So what exactly does he say, and is he right? We've broken it down.

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As Dunk and Egg are setting off on their next adventure and deciding where they might go, they have the following exchange:

Egg: "Where are we going, ser?"

Dunk: "Don't know. I suppose we could go anywhere in the seven kingdoms, though I've never been to D—"

Egg: "Nine."

Dunk: "What?"

Egg: "There are nine kingdoms, ser."

Dunk: "Of what?"

Egg: "The realm."

Dunk: "Are you mad?"

Egg: "Is that relevant?"

Dunk: "There are seven kingdoms of the realm, boy. Everyone knows that."

Egg: "Then everyone is wrong."

Dunk: "Do you want a clout in the ear?"

Egg: "Crownlands, Westerlands, Stormlands, Riverlands, the Iron Islands, the North, the Reach, the Vale of Arryn, and Dorne."

Dunk: "No, but..."

Egg: "I've never been over the Red Mountains before. I hear they have good puppet shows in Dorne."

Moments later the show's title pops back up on a black screen, with the seven replaced by a nine. So what's the deal?

Are there really nine kingdoms?

As we already know from the show, Egg is no fool. He knows his history. The difference between seven kingdoms and nine kingdoms, it turns out, dates back to Aegon's conquest of Westeros. There were initially seven kingdoms — the North, Mountain and Vale, the Isles and the Rivers, the Rock, the Reach, the Stormlands, and Dorne — when Aegon first brought them under Targaryen rule, but the Isles and Rivers was then divided into the Iron Islands and the Riverlands, and the Crownlands was added into the mix too. The Rock became the Westerlands, and Mountain and Vale became the Vale of Arryn. The new total? Nine.

An Easter egg for Westerosi history buffs, and yet another amusing interaction between our favourite hedge knight and his squire.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is now streaming on HBO Max.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' first season may have come to an end, but Dunk (Peter Claffey) and Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) have more adventures ahead of them.

The show has already been renewed for a second season, and there are more of George R. R. Martin's Dunk and Egg stories to draw from, so the attention now turns to what might be next for our intrepid duo.

The thing is, even though Dunk appears to end the season without knowing exactly where he wants to go next, the clues do point to one obvious destination. Let's unpack.

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Dunk goes from being a man with nowhere to be at the start of the season to a man fielding multiple offers at the end of the season — but in the end, it's the open road and the hedge knight life that calls to him.

After confirming to his new friend Raymun Fossoway (Shaun Thomas) that he doesn't plan to head back to Storm's End with Ser Lyonel Baratheon (Daniel Ings), Dunk takes his horses and begins to make a move. "I don't know, Chestnut, stop asking me," he mutters. "Where would the old man go?"

As he's heading off, though, Egg catches up with him, lying to Dunk that his father has given him permission to be Dunk's squire. As they're setting off on their horses, the two have the following exchange:

Egg: "Where are we going, ser?"

Dunk: "Don't know. I suppose we could go anywhere in the seven kingdoms, though I've never been to D—"

Egg: "Nine."

Dunk: "What?"

Egg: "There are nine kingdoms, ser."

Dunk: "Of what?"

Egg: "The realm."

Dunk: "Are you mad?"

Egg: "Is that relevant?"

Dunk: "There are seven kingdoms of the realm, boy. Everyone knows that."

Egg: "Then everyone is wrong."

Dunk: "Do you want a clout in the ear?"

Egg: "Crownlands, Westerlands, Stormlands, Riverlands, the Iron Islands, the North, the Reach, the Vale of Arryn, and Dorne."

Dunk: "No, but..."

Egg: "I've never been over the Red Mountains before. I hear they have good puppet shows in Dorne."

We end the season without knowing for sure where they're headed next. But at the same time, the clues all seem to be pointing in the same direction.

Where will Dunk and Egg go next?

We know that after fleeing Ashford, Tanselle (Tanzyn Crawford) and her band of puppeteers fled to Dorne — hence Egg's final comment about "good puppet shows." Before he's interrupted by Egg, Dunk also seems to be about to say, "I've never been to Dorne," and Egg's comment about never having "been over the Red Mountains" refers to the mountain range that separates Dorne from their current location in The Reach.

If you look closely at the final shot of them riding through the field, you can even spot a mountain in the distance — presumably the Red Mountains that Egg is talking about.

The conclusion? Unless it's all a huge red herring, it seems pretty clear that Dunk and Egg are at least planning to head to Dorne next. Whether they'll already be there by the time Season 2 rolls round, or will still be on their way, is another question.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is now streaming on HBO Max.

"Our interests finally align."

That's what Yasmin Kara-Hanani (Marisa Abela) tells Harper Stern (Myha'la) in Industry Season 4, episode 7, "Points of Emphasis." The statement's been a long time coming, as Season 4 has done almost everything in its power to keep the show's two leads apart. Each navigates a different world: Harper reigns over her own fund, while Yasmin leverages the aristocracy and presses. From their respective vantage points, they've set their sights on fintech company Tender. Harper is shorting it, hoping for its failure, while Yasmin has tied her and her husband Henry Muck (Kit Harington) to its success.

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By episode 7, it's clear that Harper took the correct position. Tender's fraudulence is exposed, and Yasmin arranges an exit strategy for herself. With no money, a husband who's implicated in Tender's wrongdoings, and an uncertain future, Yasmin turns to Harper for comfort.

The pair meet at a bar and have a cathartic heart to heart. They each unpack their deepest insecurities, and how the other often embodies them. It's a softened mirror to their blow-up fight in Season 3, and proof that there may just be a path forward for TV's most complicated frenemies.

"As a person who's always rooting for Harper and Yasmin, I was so glad for them," Myha'la told Mashable in a video interview alongside Abela. "I felt like it was one of the first and only times they really said some things to each other that needed to be said, that were really honest and vulnerable and not with any intention of hurting the other person at all. It was the friendliest conversation I think they ever had."

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"They often have these conversations where, in a heightened moment, they say all these unforgivable things to one another, but they're most painful because they're so true," Abela added. "Whereas this is a moment of truthfulness and vulnerability, where they're really asking for tenderness from the other person, and the other person is able to give it to them. It was a very rewarding scene in the context of the four seasons of the show."

That sense of giving is best encapsulated by an exchange about the two preparing to go out.

"Will you look after me tonight?" Yasmin asks.

"When the fuck are you gonna look after me?" Harper retorts. (It's a valid question, as Harper literally helped her cover for her father's death in Season 3.)

Yasmin's response? "Tonight."

"I think genuinely, this is the first time that Harper asks for Yasmin's help," Myha'la said. "She might say it with a little bit of attitude, because there's history, but she genuinely also wants someone to take care of her. She's also gone through so much loss: her mother, and then Eric [Ken Leung], so it was really rewarding."

For Abela, that shared history is the reason why Yasmin is able to open up so much to Harper in this moment. While the two were at odds over the Tender situation, Yasmin isn't upset about anything Harper is done. (She did try to warn her!)

"She doesn't blame Harper for any of that stuff," Abela said. "She knows at this point that Harper is one of the only people left that really, truly sees her and understands her. I think we couldn't have had a conversation like this in Season 2 because they didn't know each other as well as they know each other now."

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Harper and Yasmin's reconciliation ends with a trip to the club, where they dance and share a kiss. It's a far cry from the kiss they shared back in Season 1, in an attempted threesome with Robert Spearing (Harry Lawtey). Here, it's just the two of them, the only bodies lit up in a sea of dancing shadows.

"The intimacy is the only thing left at that point," Abela said of the scene. "'Where do you end? Where do I begin? How much can I love you, and how much can I let you love me? How much can I let you in, and how much will you let me in?' All of those questions are being asked in that moment."

For now, the answer seems to be that yes, Harper and Yasmin are able to love one another and let their guards down.

"We're here forever, even if we can't be," Yasmin tells Harper as they sit outside, smoking and leaning on one another. It's a sweet snapshot of their new closeness, of what they could have been much earlier had they not met in the competitive pressure cooker of Pierpoint.

Knowing Industry, though, how long will that "forever" truly last?

Industry's Season 4 finale premieres Sunday, March 1 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're affectionate.

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.

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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 February 23, 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: "I'm starving!"

• Green: Same shape

• Blue: A facade

• Purple: Smooch

Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Eat voraciously

• Green: Conical things

• Blue: Pose

• Purple: Settings for a kiss

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Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #988 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Eat voraciously: BOLT, GORGE, INHALE, SCARF

• Conical things: CHRISTMAS TREE, CONE, PARTY HAT, VOLCANO

• Pose: BLUFF, FRONT, MASQUERADE, POSTURE

• Settings for a kiss: BLARNEY STONE, MISTLETOE, NEW YEAR'S EVE, WEDDING

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.

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