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TL;DR: Learn piano in your free time for life with this lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons, now only $149.99 (reg. $299.99).

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Want to learn piano without making a major time commitment to lessons? Skoove lets you learn in your free time, from the comfort of your own home. There are no classes to schedule, no places to be — just work on your skills whenever you’d like. This lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons makes it possible, and right now it’s just $149.99 (reg. $299.99).

Skoove Premium Piano Lessons lets you learn piano from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. All you need is a piano or keyboard to get started, and this AI-powered app can do the rest. It listens to you play, recognizes your notes, and provides real-time feedback as you go, so you can continuously improve.

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Whether you have a few lessons under your belt or you’re totally new to piano, Skoove can take you to the next level. If you have a few lessons under your belt or you’re totally new to piano, Skoove can take you to the next level. There are over 400 lessons and thousands of instructional videos available, with options ranging from beginner to advanced. You’ll even learn by playing your favorite music — with options ranging from The Beatles and Adele to Beethoven.

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TL;DR: Create presentations that are impossible to misunderstand with this lifetime license to Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional for Windows, now just $14.97 (reg. $249.99).

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Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer!

Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We've got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, and animation, among others. But if you're seeking something brand new (or just new to streaming), we've got you covered there, too.

18. Five Nights at Freddy's 2

The killer animatronics of your nightmares return in Five Nights at Freddy's 2, based on Scott Cawthon's hit horror game franchise. This time around, Freddy Fazbear, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy aren't the only animatronics in play. There's also their "toy" versions to contend with, along with Marionette, Mangle, and Balloon Boy. That's certainly no fun for security guard Mike (Josh Hutcherson), but it's plenty of fun for game fans.

Like the first film, Five Nights at Freddy's 2 was a box office smash, but critics didn't take too kindly to it, with Mashable's Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko writing in her review that, "like the first one, this sequel has just a deadly amount of talking, with too little scares, jokes, or surprises."* — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich, Wayne Knight, Mckenna Grace, and Teo Briones

How to watch: Five Nights at Freddy's 2 debuts on Peacock on April 3.

17. The Housemaid

Looking for a trashy popcorn movie? Well, The Housemaid should satisfy on that level.

Based on Freida McFadden's novel of the same name, The Housemaid stars Sydney Sweeney as a desperate young woman grateful for the titular job and eager to please her mercurial new boss, played by Amanda Seyfried in psycho-biddy mode. While movie audiences turned out in droves for this sexy thriller, I couldn't help but wish its leading ladies were evenly matched in go-for-it gravitas. As I wrote in my review, "In this battle of wild wills, Seyfried is left to shadowbox while Sweeney sleepwalks. Far from fun, The Housemaid is underwhelming as an erotic thriller, a dark comedy, and even a Sydney Sweeney movie."* — K.P.

Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and Brandon Sklenar

How to watch: The Housemaid is now streaming on Starz.

16. Crime 101

You might not know his name, but Bart Layton has been making some of the most thought-provoking true crime films of the last 15 years. In 2012, he delivered the mind-bending documentary The Imposter, which delved into a missing persons case that's way, way stranger than fiction. In 2018, he blended fact and fiction — well, narrative and documentary filmmaking — with American Animals, which used big-name actors to reenact a crime while the real criminals reflect on the movie's making in talking-head interviews and on the set. Now, he's adapting Don Winslow's 2010 novella Crime 101. Expect twists and WTF turns.

SEE ALSO: 'Crime 101' review: Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Halle Berry star in heist thriller

Chris Hemsworth stars as a dashing thief who's been plaguing Los Angeles with one heist after another. When he meets a dissatisfied insurance broker (Halle Berry), he finds a new partner in business. But with a determined cop (Mark Ruffalo, because naturally) on his tail, his days may be numbered.* — K.P.

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Halle Berry, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte

How to watch: Crime 101 is now streaming on Prime Video.

15. Atomic

This British drama series aired in the UK last summer. But now we can get into the thrills stateside.

Based on William Langewiesche's nonfiction book The Atomic Bazaar: Dispatches from the Underground World of Nuclear Trafficking, Atomic stars Game of Thrones' Alfie Alan and "Wuthering Heights"s Shazad Latif as a pair of crooks who plot to hold up a truck, but have no idea what atomic mess they've gotten into. Bumbling into a cartel's scheme to traffic uranium across North Africa, they need to decide if they're going to try save themselves or the world from nuclear war. Can these unlikely heroes save the day? While dodging a deadly cartel and the international agencies tracking them down? You'll have to tune in to find out. — K.P.

Starring: Alfie Allen, Shazad Latif, and Samira Wiley

How to watch: Atomic is now streaming on Hulu.

14. Pizza Movie

Written and directed by comedy duo BriTANicK (Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher), this stoner comedy stars former child stars Gaten Matarazzo (Stranger Things) and Sean Giambrone (The Goldbergs) as college roommates overeager to try out a new drug called "M.I.N.T.S." You see, this hallucinogen hits both hard. And apparently the only way to mellow the bad trip is pizza. So begins their deeply stupid — and comically complicated — quest for pizza. —K.P.

Starring: Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone, Lulu Wilson, Jack Martin, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Marcus Scribner, Caleb Hearon, Sarah Sherman, Justin Cooley, and Daniel Radcliffe

How to watch: Pizza Movie debuts on Hulu on April 3.

13. If It's Tuesday... It's Murder

A new crime caper hits the small screen this week with If It's Tuesday… It's Murder, a Spanish language series on Disney+. The show transports viewers to Lisbon alongside a group of eclectic Spanish tourists. Unfortunately for them, their vacation goes off the rails when one among their number winds up dead. Four of the tourists team up to solve the murder, but they'll have to face down local police and dangerous suspects… including members of their own travel group. — B.E.

Starring: Mia Zafra, Xavi Lite, Inma Cuesta, Alejandro Garcia, Ana Wagener, Belén López, Carla Campra, and Gorka Lasaosa

How to watch: If It's Tuesday... It's Murder is now streaming on Hulu.

12. Greenland 2: Migration

In 2020, Gerard Butler had audiences at the edge of their seats with the nerve-shredding apocalyptic thriller Greenland. In that disaster movie, everything that could go wrong did, and then some. And yet, the family of three at its center survived!

Greenland 2: Migration picks up five years after the comet Clarke hit Earth with massively devastating effects. In their bunker, John Garrity (Butler), his family, and their neighbors are running out of resources. There's scientific speculation that a far-flung crater in southern France could grant them a new home, untouched by Clarke's worst effects. But getting there will be a harrowing journey, studded with new obstacles and fresh fears to face. Can the Garrity family survive this too? We're already holding our breath to find out. — K.P

Starring: Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Roman Griffin Davis, Amber Rose Revah, Gordon Alexander, Peter Polycarpou, William Abadie, and Tommie Earl Jenkins

How to watch: Greenland 2: Migration is now available on digital.

11. XO, Kitty, Season 3

Looking for a dose of YA romance? Then tune in to XO, Kitty Season 3, from creator (and reigning queen of YA stomach butterflies) Jenny Han. 

This season sees Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart) back at the Korean Independent School of Seoul (KISS), where she plans to figure out her relationship with Min Ho (Sang Heon Lee) once and for all. She'll have extra help on her quest for love, as her sister, To All the Boys I've Loved Before's Lara Jean (Lana Condor), will be stopping by, hopefully to dole out some sage advice. — B.E.

Starring: Anna Cathcart, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Choi Min-yeong, Anthony Keyvan, Regan Aliyah, and Peter Thurnwald

How to watch: XO, Kitty, Season 3 is now streaming on Netflix.

10. Love on the Spectrum, Season 4

When you think of Netflix dating shows, you probably think of some cursed options: Love Is Blind, Too Hot to Handle, and Age of Attraction come to mind. But you can also find much more wholesome gems like Love on the Spectrum, an Emmy-winning series about autistic people looking for love. This season introduces three new singles, and it also follows three returning couples as their relationships progress. — B.E.

How to watch: Love on the Spectrum, Season 4 is now streaming on Netflix.

9. Your Friends and Neighbors, Season 2

Jon Hamm is back to stealing in Your Friends and Neighbors Season 2. He plays disgraced hedge fund manager Andrew "Coop" Cooper, who's doubling down on thieving from his wealthy suburban neighbors. However, a new neighbor, played by James Marsden, threatens to expose him, creating new tension in Vestment Village (and maybe, just maybe, some new dance memes). And guess what? The show is already renewed for a Season 3.* — B.E.

Starring: Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Hoon Lee, Mark Tallman, Lena Hall, Aimee Carrero, Eunice Bae, Isabel Marie Gravitt, Donovan Colan, and James Marsden

How to watch: Your Friends and Neighbors, Season 2 debuts on Apple TV on April 3.

8. My Undesirable Friends: Part 1 - Last Air in Moscow

Celebrated by an array of critics groups, this documentary, My Undesirable Friends: Part 1 - Last Air in Moscow, follows Soviet-born American filmmaker Julia Loktev as she travels to Moscow in the winter of 2022, before Russia attacked Ukraine.

At this time, independent journalists had been declared "foreign agents" by Putin's regime. So, Loktev and the doc's co-director Anna Nemzer, talk show host for Russian's last remaining independent channel, teamed up to interview journalists who pursued their vocation despite surveillance, legal persecution, and other threats.

Forget a stiff portrait of hard-nosed male news anchors. My Undesirable Friends captures young women who are bright, funny, defiant, and inspirational. — K.P.

Starring: Anna Nemzer, Ksenia Mironova, Sonya Groysman, Olga Churakova, Irina Dolinina, and Alesya Marokhovskaya

How to watch: My Undesirable Friends: Part 1 - Last Air in Moscow debuts on Mubi on April 3.

7. Alien: Romulus

The Alien franchise returns to its roots with Alien: Romulus, a stone-cold horror fest that pits a group of young space colonists against the scariest creatures in the galaxy: good ol' Xenomorphs. Chests will burst. Faces will be hugged. And director Fede Álvarez will deliver what might be the most gonzo, gross-out third act of an Alien film to date. The only thing holding Alien: Romulus back from true perfection? Too much fan service, including a cameo that's sickening — and not in a good way.

Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko said as much in her review. While she praised everything from the sound design ("you don't just watch Alien: Romulus; you are absorbed into it") to the film's gore ("this movie had me dry-heaving") to David Jonsson's performance as android Andy ("David Jonsson steals this movie"), she also noted that its deference to what came before felt stifling.

"Alien: Romulus won't be sunk by its flimsy final act," she wrote, "but some of the thrill is lost amid the clutter of callbacks." — B.E

Starring: Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu

How to watch: Alien: Romulus debuts on HBO Max on April 3.

6. Avatar: Fire and Ash

Is your TV the most rewarding way to experience the Academy Award–winning visual effects of James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash? No, probably not. But will you still bask in the glory of Pandora? Absolutely.

In the third installment of the Avatar franchise, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and his family are once again on the run from Colonel Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang). This time, though, he has new allies in the form of the Ash People, a new Na'vi clan who worship fire and destruction. Their leader Varang (Oona Chaplin) is just the kind of spark these films need to keep growing, yet, as I wrote in my review, "Fire and Ash cannibalizes prior Avatar films' best set pieces and story beats, resulting in a film that, while undeniably spectacular, relies too heavily on its prior installments, as opposed to the new Pandoran elements that could make it truly special." — B.E.

Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Brendan Cowell, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, David Thewlis, Britain Dalton, Jack Champion, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jamie Flatters, Bailey Bass, Filip Geljo, Duane Evans Jr., Matt Gerald, and Dileep Rao

How to watch: Avatar: Fire and Ash is now available to purchase on Prime Video.

5. The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson

Since her untimely death in 2022, the murder of Moriah "Mo" Wilson has been a recurring subject of true crime television. But even if you've seen the case before, I'd recommend watching The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson. Director Marina Zenovich interviews Wilson's friends and family to create a full and moving and complicated portrait of its subject, refusing to define her purely by how she died.

Wilson was a gravel cyclist who'd gone to Austin for a race, and to catch up with friends. That's where she'd be fatally shot in her friend's house. Much attention has been paid to the incredible efforts the police put into tracking her killer, who fled the country under a false passport, and the prosecution case that used GPS tech to score a conviction. While these are elements of this Netflix documentary film (notably not a series), The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson focuses more on who Wilson was, delving deep into the romantic relationship that unfairly ended her life. The result doesn't treat its subject as a cautionary tale, but as a girl who rode a path that might make you think, "But for the grace of God go I." — K.P.

How to watch: The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson debuts on Netflix on April 3.

4. Scream 7

Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and Matthew Lillard reunited for Scream 7, marking the highest-grossing sequel this franchise has seen. But if you somehow missed how exactly Lillard is returning to the slasher film series after his Stu Macher was killed off by a TV in Scream, we'd recommend the video below. Visiting our Say More studio, he gave the only kind of spoilers he was allowed, through telepathy.

Shenanigans aside, Scream 7 brought Scream screenwriter Kevin Williamson back to the franchise and on as director. The results were a wild ride that had Sydney Prescott (Campbell) defending her teen daughter Tatum (Isabel May) from Ghostface. In my review, I cheered, "As someone who has long counted Scream as the best of the batch, I yearned for a sequel that recaptured that feeling of discovery but also shared in my affection for the first film. Scream 7 does that, paying homage without being beholden to audience expectation or constrictive lore. Incredibly, Williams gives us a hearty dose of nostalgia and Easter eggs while providing new ideas, weird reveals, and fresh chills." — K.P.

Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Matthew Lillard, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, Michelle Randolph, Jimmy Tatro, Asa Germann, Celeste O'Connor, Sam Rechner, Ethan Embry, Timothy Simons, and Mark Consuelos

How to watch: Scream 7 is now available for rent or purchase on digital.

3. The Testament of Ann Lee

Amanda Seyfried stars as the eponymous religious leader, who builds community and love through chastity, song, and dance. Written by The Brutalist's screenwriters Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold (who also directs), The Testament of Ann Lee follows its subject from a grim childhood in England to America, where she develops the "Shaking Quakers" and faces violence for her faith.

Seyfried is extraordinary in a film stuffed with stellar performances. So, don't overlook this like the Academy did. In my review out of TIFF, I wrote, "Told in movements, broken up by title cards quoting Bible verses like 'The Woman Clothed by the Sun With the Moon Under Her Feet,' The Testament of Ann Lee swells and swoons like an orchestra playing an epic opera. Less an investigation into her testament and more a reveling in its passion and resilience, this drama is dynamic and dreamy. It may not make you a believer, but it may well leave you awestruck."* — K.P.

Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Thomasin McKenzie, Lewis Pullman, Stacy Martin, Tim Blake Nelson, and Christopher Abbott

How to watch: The Testament of Ann Lee is now streaming on Hulu.

2. Dimension 20: On a Bus, Season 2

Last year, Game Changer gifted us with "Fool's Gold," where Katie Marovitch pitched herself as the Game Master for a new season of Dimension 20, despite a complete lack of understanding of tabletop role-playing games. The resulting video for "Dimension 20: On a Bus" had her perplexing the series' storied Game Masters, Jasmine Bhullar, Aabria Iyengar, Matthew Mercer, and Brennan Lee Mulligan, with hilarious results.

Fun fact from Dropout: That video "generated over 6 million views across Game Changer's social accounts and was ranked as the most highly rated episode of Dimension 20 according to IMDb."

So for April Fool's (Gold) Day, Marovitch and her perplexed players are back for another round. But this time it's a whole episode! And that's not all. Dropout not only has a single-episode season of Dimension 20: On a Bus to offer, but also a corresponding Adventuring Party after show. So, brace yourself for some deeply silly adventuring fun. — K.P.

Starring: Katie Marovitch, Jasmine Bhullar, Aabria Iyengar, Matthew Mercer, and Brennan Lee Mulligan

How to watch: Dimension 20: On a Bus Season 2 is now on Dropout. The Adventuring Party will debut on Dropout on April 2 at 1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. PT.

Best of streaming this week: Pillion

This week, treat yourself to "dom-com" Pillion, the tremendous debut feature from director Harry Lighton. Harry Melling stars as meek parking attendant Colin, who embarks on a BDSM relationship with domineering bike gang leader Ray (Alexander Skarsgård). While their dynamic is unconventional to onlookers, it offers up heaps of self-discovery and enjoyment for Colin as he dips his toes into this world.

In his review out of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Mashable contributor Siddhant Adlakha praised the film, saying, "Lighton's electric, modern-day British drama explores a master-slave relationship that's as upsetting as it is invigorating. Led by a pair of fine-tuned performances from Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling, the movie walks a fragile tonal tightrope with remarkable flair, resulting in one of the finest (and most crowd-pleasing) experiences at this year's Cannes Film Festival." — B.E.

Starring: Harry Melling, Alexander Skarsgård, Douglas Hodge, and Lesley Sharp

How to watch: Pillion is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video.

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In a world where a side of guac can cost more than a monthly streaming subscription, National Burrito Day (April 2) is welcome respite from the mounting costs of this delicious combo of meat, rice, cheese, and everything else you like to stuff in there. Whether you're hunting for a BOGO deal or you're desperately trying to win a whole year's supply of the good stuff, we’ve rounded up the best deals on this special day.

We've checked out everything on offer from Chipotle, Qdoba, and the smaller cult-favorites so you don't have to go hunting. We'll be updating this list with any new free food deals that drop on Burrito Day.

Burrito Day 2026 food dealsBaja Fresh Mexican Grill

On National Burrito, score a Baja burrito with chicken for just $5 when you order in-store.

Chipotle

The Burrito Vault is back. Rewards members can play to win one of 140,000 BOGO codes or free burritos for a year. Members can also score free delivery during National Burrito Day.

Chronic Tacos

On April 2, loyalty members can earn a BOGO free burrito via ordering through the app. California Burritos and Surf and Turf Burritos are not included in this promotion.

El Pollo Loco

Loco rewards members can buy one à la carte burrito, get one free on April 2.

Moe’s Southwest Grill

On National Burrito Day, members can get a BOGO deal on burritos, bowls, and Moe Value Meals.

Qdoba

On National Burrito Day, rewards members who purchase an entree and a drink can get a free burrito or bowl. This offer is valid for online, in-store, and in-app orders.

Tortilla

On National Burrito Day, Tortilla is giving away 15,000 free burritos across the country. The giveaway starts at 3 p.m. local time, but you need to be a member to qualify.

FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on April 1-2. Romance Spotlight, hosted by Book Below, is offering free romance books for your Kindle.

Amazon's Big Spring Sale offered a wide range of deals on Kindles and books, but that event has sadly come to an end. Bookworms have it good though, because Stuff Your Kindle Day is here to bridge the gap to the next shopping event.

Romance Spotlight is the latest free giveaway to go live, offering readers the chance to download romance books without spending anything. Everything that you download is yours to keep forever, so think of this as your opportunity to stock up on romance reads before the summer. You're going to need plenty of material for those warm nights and vacations by the pool.

SEE ALSO: I tested the best Kindles to help you find the perfect e-reader

Looking to make the most of the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day? We've lined up everything you need to know about this popular event.

When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?

Romance Spotlight takes place on April 1-2.

A lot of Stuff Your Kindle Days only last 24 hours, so it's nice to have a little more time to consider your options. You have time to properly check out everything on offer, make a wishlist, and then download until your Kindle is weighed down with reading material. We can't think of a better way to spend the day.

Which ebooks are free?

Romance Spotlight offers free romance books from a number of sub-genres. There's a helpful hub page with all the free books listed out. According to hosts by Book Below, "Whether you're a fan of steamy contemporary romances, heartwarming romantic comedies, or classic love stories, this event has something special waiting for you."

Is Stuff Your Kindle Day the same as Amazon Kindle Unlimited?

Everything you download on Stuff Your Kindle Day is yours to keep, and there's no limit on the number of books you can download. Stuff Your Kindle Day downloads don't count towards the 20 books that Amazon Kindle Unlimited subscribers can borrow at the same time.

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These popular e-readers let you take your entire library on the go. With weeks of battery life and an anti-glare display, you can read anywhere and anytime with the Kindle. Plus, you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free with your purchase for a limited time.

SpaceX may have just taken one step closer to going public. Bloomberg reports that Elon Musk's aerospace company has confidentially filed a draft initial public offering (IPO) registration to the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC). If all goes well, SpaceX could be listed on the stock exchange by June.

SEE ALSO: Why SpaceX bought xAI: Data centers in space aren't the only reason

While certainly a move toward a public listing, SpaceX's confidential IPO doesn't put it on a rigid timeline. Confidential filings such as this merely allow companies to receive the SEC's direct feedback on their IPO plans, and make changes accordingly. Initially intended for use by smaller companies, this mechanism allows businesses to keep information private for longer, including the number of shares offered, their financial statements, their future plans, and anticipated risk factors.

As such, details of SpaceX's draft IPO currently remain unclear. Even so, the fact of the filing indicates that the company is ready to push forward with going public.

Anonymous sources cited by Bloomberg claim SpaceX may seek a valuation of over $1.75 trillion, and that the company is considering aiming for a fundraising target of $75 billion. This is a notable increase from the $25 billion fundraising goal Reuters reported last December, though more in line with the $40 billion to $80 billion range The Wall Street Journal reported last week, both publications also citing anonymous sources. Either way, the IPO has the potential to offer a significant boost to SpaceX's finances.

Reuters reports that at least 21 banks are now working with SpaceX on its IPO, with Morgan Stanley, Goldman ⁠Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citigroup taking lead roles.

SpaceX acquired Musk's AI company xAI earlier this year, including its social media platform X (previously known as Twitter). The deal boosted SpaceX's valuation to $1.25 trillion at the time, and further consolidated Musk's various X-branded companies. xAI acquired the already Musk-owned X in a deal valued at $33 billion last March, after the billionaire originally bought it for $44 billion in 2022.

No one wants to feel alone at work. Loving leaders create a sense of warmth by making sure people feel supported, guided, and connected to those around them. Here’s how to build that kind of community on your team. Offer yourself as a guide. When onboarding a new team member, be explicit that you’re their […]

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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 April 2, 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 April 1, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for April 2 Pips

Not Equal: Everything in this space must be different. The answer is 6-1, placed vertically; 0-5, placed vertically; 2-3, placed horizontally.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 0-5, placed vertically; 5-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 2-3, placed horizontally; 3-3, placed vertically; 5-3, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for April 2 Pips

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 1-4, placed horizontally.

Number (16): Everything in this space must add up to 16. The answer is 6-5, placed horizontally; 5-4, placed vertically.

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

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

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 5-4, placed vertically; 5-3, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 2-3, placed vertically; 5-3, placed horizontally.

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

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 1-3, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for April 2 Pips

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

Greater Than (8): Everything in this space must be greater than 8. The answer is 4-5, placed vertically.

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 6-6, placed vertically.

Greater Than (9): Everything in this space must be greater than 9. The answer is 4-6, placed vertically.

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

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

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

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 0-0, placed vertically; 0-1, placed horizontally; 0-2, placed horizontally.

Not Equal: Everything in this space must be different. The answer is 0-2, placed horizontally; 0-1, placed horizontally; 1-6, placed vertically; 3-0, placed vertically; 5-5, placed horizontally; 4-2, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 4-2, placed horizontally; 2-1, placed vertically.

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

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

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

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

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition is for people who love New York sports.

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.

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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: New York, New York

• Green: Train this

• Blue: The Anamoly

• Purple: Breakfast of champions

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: New York Teams

• Green: Training Equipment

• Blue: Associated with Jayson Tatum

• Purple: Sports for Breakfast

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 #556 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• New York Teams - KNICKS, LIBERTY, NETS, RANGERS

• Training Equipment - FOAM ROLLER, JUMP ROPE, MEDICINE BALL, RESISTANCE BAND

• Associated with Jayson Tatum - 0, CELTICS, DUKE, THE JAYS

• Sports for Breakfast - CUP OF COFFEE, GOOSE EGG, HASHMARK, PANCAKE BLOCK

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 NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're an animal lover.

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 April 2, 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: To foster

• Green: A break

• Blue: Furry friends

• Purple: Alcohol companies

Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Support

• Green: Opportunity

• Blue: Male animals

• Purple: Ends of liquor brands

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Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #1025 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Support: BACK, CHAMPION, ENDORSE, SECOND

• Opportunity: CHANCE, MOMENT, OPENING, WINDOW

• Male animals: BUCK, DRAKE, DRONE, STALLION

• Ends of liquor brands: CARDI, EATER, MESON, MIGOS

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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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love the derby.

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.

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The words are related to sports.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe a sporting competition.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Horse Racing.

NYT Strands word list for April 2

• Bettor

• Agent

• Jockey

• Horse Racing

• Trainer

• Bookie

• Tipster

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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you don't drink.

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.

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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 April 2, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Dry.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter S.

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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...

SOBER

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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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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Poop.

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BOWEL

Hurdle Word 2 hint

In place of.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 2, 2026 Hurdle Word 2 Answer

STEAD

Hurdle Word 3 hint

To supply.

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EQUIP

Hurdle Word 4 hint

A military ranking.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

CADET

Final Hurdle hint

See-through

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SHEER

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The Artemis II launch, in case you need a TL;DR on all the coverage, was a big deal. A really big deal. I mean, you might think it's a big deal when SpaceX executes a perfect retro-rocket landing, but that's just peanuts compared to all the things that have to go right when you're hurling a massive nitrogen and hydrogen-filled missile, tipped with actual human beings, at the moon.

And somehow, social media sensed it. For one moment, those hellscapes of doomscrolling had nothing but admiration and applause for a tremendous scientific achievement — the likes of which nobody under 54 has seen in their lifetimes. (That includes most of that supremely cynical generation, Gen X.)

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It wasn't hard to be overwhelmed by awe. We've never seen a crewed moon rocket launch on social media before, and we've certainly never seen one with modern camera technology.

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What a fucking shot holy shit

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— Tetraethyl (@tetraethyl.bsky.social) April 1, 2026 at 3:47 PM

There was another reason for the celebratory mood — that at a time of war, inflation, and environmental and political catastrophe, we can have a hard time remembering what it looks like when a major world event is about something not going wrong.

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And somehow, even the critics of the cost felt Artemis II was worth it.

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NASA's Artemis II Orion spacecraft has begun transmitting its first images from deep space, offering a view of Earth from farther away than any crewed mission has traveled since Apollo.

The Orion capsule lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, carrying Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency mission specialist Jeremy Hansen on a 10-day voyage around the moon — the first crewed lunar mission since 1972. Koch and Glover will set new spaceflight records for women and people of color once Orion surpasses the International Space Station's altitude of roughly 250 miles above Earth.

When Artemis I completed the same journey in November 2022 without a crew, the Orion spacecraft began transmitting striking views of Earth shortly after launch, drawing widespread attention. This time, four astronauts are aboard.

NASA is livestreaming views from Artemis II's spacecraft throughout the journey. The stream description says the broadcast begins with the ascent into space and conclude shortly before returning to Earth.

SEE ALSO: The Artemis II astronauts have a make-or-break moment in the dead of night

The crew is expected to set a new distance record for human spaceflight on Flight Day 6, when Orion passes behind the moon. During that 45-minute communications blackout, the astronauts will photograph the lunar far side — terrain that has never been directly observed by human eyes. Those images would mark another first for the mission.

Orion is expected to splash down April 10 off the coast of San Diego, where U.S. Navy teams will recover the crew and capsule.

It's the Full Moon in parts of the world tonight, and depending on where you are, it’ll either be visible after sunset or in the early hours of the following morning. In all North American timezones, it'll show up on April 1.

Keep reading to see how much of it is visible tonight.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Wednesday, April 1, the Moon phase is Full Moon. This means 100% of its surface will be illuminated tonight (according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide).

Tonight, without visual aids, you can spot the Kepler Crater, the Mare Vaporum, and the Mare Serenitatis. With binoculars, you'll also be able to see the Mare Nectaris, Alphonsus Crater, and the Endymion Crater. With a telescope, you'll also be able to see the Apollo 11, 14, and 15 landing spots.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon is predicted to take place on May 1, the first of two in May.

What are Moon phases?

According to NASA, the Moon takes about 29.5 days to circle Earth, moving through eight unique phases along the way. Although we always see the same side from Earth, different amounts of its surface are lit by the Sun as it orbits, causing it to appear fully illuminated, partially lit, or as a thin crescent. These changing views are called the lunar phases, and there are eight altogether:

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.

NASA's Artemis II astronauts will get a swift reminder on their first flight day that moon missions don't adhere to sleep demands. 

The historic human spaceflight, NASA's first beyond low-Earth orbit in over 50 years, launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Wednesday evening at 6:35 p.m. ET. But even after that bone-rattling liftoff, the crew — Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — won't have downtime. 

First, the rocket's upper stage places the Orion spacecraft into a high-Earth orbit that takes about 24 hours to complete. As it circles the planet, the crew will test life support, communications, and navigation systems while they're still relatively close to home. 

Then comes an awkwardly timed maneuver: the so-called "perigee raise" burn. Mission managers say this unassuming moment sits in the same high‑risk category as liftoff itself. The problem is when that engine burn must happen — right in the middle of the astronauts' sleep. 

"Unfortunately, physics cannot be defied," said Jeff Radigan, lead flight director for the mission. "We have to put the burns where they're necessary for the trajectory."

SEE ALSO: What 'home' will look like for the Artemis 2 crew headed to the moon

For the astronauts, that means a very long first day in orbit that requires burning the midnight liquid hydrogen, so to speak. Their day began at about 11:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, some seven-or-more hours before the launch. 

Once in space, Wiseman and Glover will perform a demonstration of the spacecraft's manual steering. They'll use Orion's spent upper stage — the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage — for docking practice. Cameras and windows will help the pair see how the ship handles approaching and backing away. 

Chief Training Officer Jacki Mahaffey oversees the Artemis II crew as they train for key maneuvers in an Orion spacecraft mockup in Houston, Texas. Credit: NASA / Mark Sowa

Though manual control isn't necessary for this mission, the test is a crucial demonstration of whether the spacecraft can dock with landers during future moon missions. After about 1.5 hours of this piloting exercise, Orion will perform an engine burn to speed away from the upper stage. The discarded propulsion system will then have a controlled splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. 

About 8.5 hours into the flight, the astronauts will finally be allowed to get some shuteye. But it won't last long: Just four hours later, they'll get a wakeup call from Houston about that critical perigee-raise engine burn. 

The maneuver is one of the mission's make‑or‑break moments. It takes Orion's initial, temporary orbit and reshapes it into a stable path ahead of their moon-bound engine firing scheduled for the next day. 

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NASA had little control over the timing. The laws of orbital motion did. Orion has to fire its engine at specific moments — not whenever it’s convenient — to get where it needs to go.

Rather than "bedtime," Glover calls their interrupted first night what it truly is. 

"We’re going to take a nap," he said. 

When the job is complete, the crew can crawl back into their sleeping bags stuck to the walls — for a luxurious 4.5 hours. 

April Fool's Day can be a treacherous time online, with plenty of pranksters looking to play tricks on the average doomscroller. However, Dropout is out here gifting viewers with an April "Fool's Gold" in the form of Dimension 20: On a Bus, Season 2, which was announced this morning. 

This is not a joke. After Katie Marovitch's video pitch for Game Changer's Shark Tank parody scored over 6 million views across the game show's social accounts, Dropout created a second season. Now available on the streaming platform, Dimension 20: On a Bus Season 2 clocks in at 54 minutes, which is about 20 times longer than the original segment. So, how did Marovitch prepare for Season 2, which reunites this proudly know-nothing "Dragon Master" with professional Game Masters Jasmine Bhullar, Aabria Iyengar, Matthew Mercer, and Brennan Lee Mulligan? 

Mashable spoke with Marovitch over a video call to unearth the secrets of her "homebrew hacks," the entertainment value of irritating Brennan Lee Mulligan, and what celebrity cameo she'd be willing to have in Season 3. 

Brennan Lee Mulligan offered advice on how Katie Marovitch should approach Dimension 20: On a Bus, Season 2.  Brennan Lee Mulligan embraces Dragon Master Katie Marovitch in "Dimension 20: On a Bus" Season 2. Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

In "Fool's Gold," Katie's pitch was to bring together "the best DMs in the world" and force them to "sit through whatever bullshit I come up with." Because — as she put it — "what does the internet love more than an upset Brennan?" 

The resulting video delivered exactly that. Yet Marovitch revealed to Mashable that Mulligan did weigh in on how she might best prepare for a second season. 

Speaking of the difference between Season 1 (the viral video shoot) and Season 2, Marovitch said, "Season 1, I'd say I truly went in not having any idea what was gonna come out of my mouth, including the dice system. Had no idea. Anything I said was truly just for the moment." 

She continued, "For Season 2, I will say I put in a lot of effort for bits that I knew I wanted to do and not much else. Actually, I talked to Brennan, and I was like, 'Should I actually know how to play this? Like, is that funnier if I know how to play it now? Or do I need to learn how to play it so that I can then, you know, break the rules and play it badly?' And he thought that the less I knew, the better. And so I still knew nothing, and I still know nothing. But we definitely did plan bits." 

How did Rick Perry contribute to Dimension 20: On a Bus, Season 2? Dragon Master Katie Marovitch stars in "Dimension 20: On a Bus" Season 2. Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

The "we" she spoke of includes Dimension 20 production designer Rick Perry and producer Carlos Luna, who offered pitches of their own and helped Marovitch get access to a wealth of the minis, props, and projections to choose from in creating her campaign. Asked about procuring Jasmine's chalice and Critical Role's Vecna model, Marovitch said, "So that was a lot of Rick. Because I really am just a big idiot who knows nothing, but the team behind this really did make sure that I knew which props were available, which little minis were from what campaign, and who had them, and other props that were very specific to individual people — like the Vecna and the glass that was Jasmine's. So it was really just a matter of, like, what is the most personal item that we can use have a little fun?"

As for turning Mulligan's Box of Doom dice tower into a "bejazzled" Cheetos bowl, Marovitch said, "I should have asked if I actually messed anything up. But yeah, it's important to me to have a very strong brand, and my brand is being a Cheetos lover. So I've eaten Cheetos. I've referenced Cheetos in the past, and it was so important for me to bring Cheetos into this game. And so I'm glad I was able to do that." 

Who thought of the Mr. Questions ribbon? Dragon Master Katie Marovitch stars in "Dimension 20: On a Bus" Season 2. Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

One of the funniest moments in Dimension 20: On A Bus, Season 2 is when, in her role as Dragon Master, Marovitch scolds Brennan with a big, garish white ribbon that reads "Mr. Questions." Not fitting over his head, the badge sits over his mouth, or as Iyengar pointed out in the episode, "where the questions come from." 

Marovitch credits this inspired bit of flair to a pitch from "either Rick or Carlos." She explained, "They thought it could be funny, because they knew that these professional players are going to be asking questions, desperate to get me to actually make a point. And just making fun of them for trying to play the game well is very fun." 

She added that Mulligan — though he offered some advice in her prep — did not have a role in the season's development. "Brennan had no idea what we were doing," she said. "Brennan was not super involved with the bits, which was by design, so that he could actually be surprised and actually be annoyed. But I was happy to use that on him. And I love that it didn't fit on his head."

Asked how DMing for Brennan compared to him DMing for her in Dimension 20: Mice & Murder, she said, "Oh God, he's so good. When I hear Brennan narrate a story, there's no one else doing it like him. He's so talented. And my best attempt at doing that would fail just completely, and that's why I stole his [A Crown of Candy] monologue. I had to do it." 

While a goal for her Dimension 20 series is to amuse Dropout viewers by riling Mulligan and his fellow DMs, Marovich says, "I want it to be fun for everyone still, and I don't want to ever actually offend people. So, I feel like it is kind of a fine line. I don't want to poke fun at Dimension 20 or at D&D. I want to be like the butt of the joke. I want to be just a big idiot who's playing this badly. I hope I don't ever actually offend them." 

Katie Marovitch reveals the origins of her homebrew hacks.  Dragon Master Katie Marovitch stars in "Dimension 20: On a Bus" Season 2. Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

In Season 2, Marovitch throws around Dimension 20 terminology like "homebrew hack," "crit," and "rule of cool" as if she's a young child who's just learned how to say a new phrase and is throwing it around until she can figure out where it sticks. But even without planning for gameplay, Marovitch pulled from her own home and habits to create a homebrew hack or two. 

"I cannot stress how little planning went into those elements," she said of the enormous backpack, binders, and variety of tools she flaunted from her seat as Dragon Master. "The day before, I said, 'I think it'd be funny if I had a bunch of laptops for no reason.' And actually, this is a sort of an inside joke with the College Humor group, because I used to bring three laptops to College Humor every day, each with a different purpose. Which makes absolutely zero sense, because you can do multiple things on one computer. So it was sort of a nod to that. And then I have two graphing calculators in my desk, right next to me, just for if I need one. And so I said, You know what? I'll grab one of those. And then I had no idea that it was going to become central to the game, had no idea. But I hope it sticks. I hope they rewrite, you know, the D&D books to include that. I think it'd be really cool."

A bit about the origins of the graphic calculators: Marovitch has had both since they were demanded for a math class in high school. "They were outrageously expensive," she recalled, "And I will say, I was a big old nerd, and I had my parents buy me two. I had terrible anxiety that in the middle of the math test, my first calculator would stop working, the batteries would stop. So I had my parents buy me two, so that I always had a backup." 

Kate Marovitch fact-checks Dimension 20: On a Bus trivia.  Dragon Master Katie Marovitch stars in "Dimension 20: On a Bus" Season 2. Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

While researching ahead of our interview, Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko came across some dubious "trivia" in Dimension 20: On a Bus's IMDb page. So, she asked Marovitch to confirm or deny. 

The first claim from IMDb: "The bus in D20: On a Bus was originally going to be played by Philip Seymour Hoffman before he passed." (Editor's Note: Hoffman died in 2014. "Fool's Gold" aired in 2025). 

Marovitch refuted this claim, saying, "Yes, that is sadly not true. And I don't know where that rumor started." 

The second claim from IMDb: "After the passing of Philip Seymour Hoffman, they strongly considered Sandra Bullock, but she wouldn't work for anything under 50 mph." 

On this one, Marovitch said, "Yes, OK, that one is true. That one's true. And Sandra, just, just a side note, if you want to come back for Season 3, we'd love to have you." 

Asked if she'd be willing to meet Bullock's need for speed, Marovitch replied, "Yeah, I'm willing. Now that I've had two seasons under my belt, I'm willing." 

Dimension 20: On a Bus Season 2 is now streaming on Dropout.

With Dimension 20: On a Bus, Dropout turned the gaming tables on professional Game Masters Jasmine Bhullar, Aabria Iyengar, Matthew Mercer, and Brennan Lee Mulligan by subjecting them to self-proclaimed "Dragon Master" Katie Marovitch, who proudly admits she knows "nothing" about Dungeons & Dragons. The resulting viral video garnered over 6 million views across Dropout's social media channels. But more impressively, the video has also been ranked on IMDb as the most popular episode of Dimension 20. 

When Mashable spoke with Marovitch in a video interview, the IMDb ranking for Season 1 was 9.9/10. Marovitch said of this success, "I put so much time into that two-minute and 32-second episode — that was also a full season, by the way — so that makes a lot of sense. I'm sure I work just as hard as Brennan did for all his seasons, so I really, definitely deserve that." 

She went on to say of those IMDb users who ranked the show less than a 10/10 (which at the time of publishing is four users, who opted for a 9 or 8 ranking), "Well, I'm mad at whoever voted an eight. Show yourself!" 

How an elf costume helped Katie Marovitch find her inner Dragon Master.

On the Game Changer episode ("Fool's Gold") in which Marovitch pitched DMing a Dimension 20 episode, she already had locked and loaded an elf costume, which would have "nothing to do with" the proposed campaign.  

The look evolved between the pitch and the resulting video, where Marovitch has a more sexy Legolas look. Speaking to Mashable, she said, "The appearance is not a joke to me; genuinely, I want to look like an elf, and it's not funny to me. It's real, and I need to feel confident. Something happens when I get dressed up in costume, regardless of what it is. It could be a turtle costume. The second I'm in costume, I am confident. It's wild. I just change. I'm a different person. And that's the kind of thing I need when I'm about to Dragon Master, for sure." 

She went on to say, "Everyone needs to be more confident, and everyone should dress like an elf more."

What advice does Katie Marovitch have for new Dragon Masters?  Brennan Lee Mulligan embraces Dragon Master Katie Marovitch. Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

Having now DMed a two-and-a-half-minute first season and a 54-minute second season of Dimension 20, Marovitch was happy to offer advice for newbies to the Dragon Master role. 

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"It is a competition between Dragon Masters," she said. "So you know, go out there, do your best. Win. Be organized. Be prepared, and go in with an open mind and be ready to change hearts, and also do the best that you can do. And just know that I'm there as the mama Dragon Master." 

Sure, typically, Dungeons & Dragons is considered a collaborative versus a competitive game. But by adding points (a homebrew hack?) in Season 2 of Dimension 20: On a Bus, Marovitch literally changed the game. So, does she feel that she's won in her competition against the players in her season? 

"I think I did win," she shared, "I mean, not to toot my own horns, but I think I gave them a run for their money, and I'm so excited. I'm sure they're all desperate to have me on their seasons. I can tell. I really feel like they all can't wait to play with me again. And yeah, so I'm looking forward. I can't wait to do Critical Role and whatever the other people do." 

Would she be up for playing Dimension 20 live? Perhaps if the Dropout cast does another show at Madison Square Garden? "Yeah," she said. "I'll probably do one." 

Dimension 20: On a Bus Season 2 is now streaming on Dropout.

For the first time, a woman and a Black astronaut are headed into deep space, breaking through the glass ceiling of low-Earth orbit as they attempt to circle the moon.

At 6:35 p.m. ET on April 1, NASA's 32-story Space Launch System lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. With the horsepower of 160,000 Corvettes, the rocket sent up a column of fire and vapor over the Atlantic Coast. This was no April Fool's Day gag, but a signal that the United States has returned to human-led space exploration. 

More than a half-century after NASA last ventured farther than the International Space Station, Artemis II — including mission specialist Christina Koch and pilot Victor Glover — is on its way toward the moon. The crew is also composed of Commander Reid Wiseman and mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, who makes history in his own right as the first non-American on a lunar spaceflight. Hansen flies for the Canadian Space Agency.

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Topping the mega moon rocket was the Orion spacecraft, a new capsule designed for the agency's Artemis moon program, which aims to establish a continuous human presence on the moon. There, astronauts will learn how to survive the formidable lunar conditions before pushing on toward Mars, perhaps in the 2030s. 

But the Artemis II crew won't be landing on the surface — that's for a later mission. If all goes according to plan, the four astronauts will test the spacecraft's life-support systems over a 10-day voyage that loops around Earth before slingshotting around the moon. They'll attempt to travel about 248,700 miles from Earth, surpassing Apollo 13's record of 248,655 miles, set in 1970. 

"The thing to celebrate is that we as a world actually are living in an era where we know that we have to go for all and by all," Koch said on Friday about becoming the first woman on a moon mission. "We collectively made the decision to be here."

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Koch and Glover, who were assigned to the crew in 2023, have each downplayed the historic achievement, shifting focus away from their "first" superlatives. The milestones come at a time when NASA, under President Donald Trump's executive order, has ended diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives. When NASA announced its latest astronaut trainees in October 2025, it was the first class in 40 years without any Black candidates, though it included a record number of women. 

For the past year, NASA has stopped talking about putting the first woman and person of color on the moon. It's unclear whether the agency will abandon that commitment, as the space agency has declined to directly discuss it with Mashable. The first moon-landing mission, Artemis IV, is slated for 2028, and NASA has not announced any crews beyond Artemis II.

Challenges before the launch

Today's $4.1 billion launch leaves Earth two months after NASA had initially rolled the rocket out to the launchpad, only to haul it back and forth to the hangar for unexpected tests and repairs. 

Engineers have worked through a handful of problems with the rocket, including hydrogen leaks during a fueling test and helium flow issues during a routine step to restore pressure in the upper stage. Those concerns, combined with the complexity of integrating the rocket, spacecraft, and mobile launcher, have delayed the mission and reshuffled timelines, underscoring the challenges of operating a rocket that has only flown once before. The vehicle made its inaugural voyage, the uncrewed Artemis I mission, in 2022. 

Prior to takeoff, a battery on the launch abort system on Orion posed a potential issue for the rocket, but NASA officials addressed and cleared it.

In the first eight minutes of flight, the crew hurtled an estimated 18,000 mph through the air, enduring intense G-forces — about three times Earth's gravity — to escape the atmosphere. Koch and Glover will set new spaceflight records for women and people of color when Orion surpasses the altitude of the space station, about 250 miles above Earth. 

NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch train together for the Artemis II moon mission in an Orion mockup at Johnson Space Center in Houston. Credit: NASA / James Blair History-making moments

That milestone is expected to happen within the first two hours of Flight Day 1. A crucial engine burn should propel the spacecraft into a high-Earth orbit with a peak altitude of about 46,000 miles.

Whether the crew will set the record for the farthest distance humans have ever traveled remains to be seen. The moment of truth would occur on Flight Day 6, when Orion passes behind the moon from Earth's perspective. 

During those 45 minutes, when the moon literally blocks communication between Earth and the spacecraft, the crew will study and photograph the far side, observing features never seen directly by humans before. Because of the timing of the launch, the flight path, and lighting conditions, the Artemis II astronauts may be the first to lay eyes on Mare Orientale, for example, a lunar landmark nearly 600 miles wide that almost completely escapes Earth's view.

"I would love it if the entire world … could come together and just be hoping and praying for us to get that acquisition of signal," Glover said. "It would be a reminder, a data point that we all share, that we can do challenging and very big and very important things when we work together."

Over a 10-day spaceflight, the Artemis II crew will fly around Earth and then the moon, testing the Orion spacecraft's life-support systems. Credit: NASA infographic

When Orion returns, the capsule will re-enter Earth's atmosphere at high speed, heating to about 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Because the heat shield for Artemis I was damaged during descent, the hardware has raised concerns about crew safety. NASA said the redesigned landing trajectory for Artemis II will prevent Orion from reaching the temperatures of the inaugural flight, which experienced roughly 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Orion is expected to splash down on April 10 off the coast of San Diego, California, where U.S. Navy teams will recover the crew and ship.