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

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

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

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025:

AcrossBrief snooze

• The answer is Nap.

With 1-Down, not under any circumstances

• The answer is No way.

Busiest airport in the Midwest

• The answer is O'Hare.

Doesn't take vacation, say

• The answer is Works.

Anderson who directed "The Phoenician Scheme"

• The answer is Wes.

DownSee 4-Across

• The answer is No how

Cognizant (of)

• The answer is Aware.

"___ and Recreation" (2010s sitcom)

• The answer is Parks.

Right this moment

• The answer is Now.

"Amen to that!"

• The answer is Yes.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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

NEAR MARKET VALUE: Pokémon TCG's Mega Lucario ex Premium Figure Collection is $41.34 at TCGplayer, which is undercutting Amazon's $47.75 listing by just over $6.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Mega Kangaskhan ex Box $47.75 at Amazon
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There's no real reason why you should be paying over $6 more for the same product, even if you do get faster shipping, but if you really want to only wait a day with prime shipping, Mega Kangaskhan ex Box is near market value on Amazon right now. At the same time, this product is available for only $41.34 on TCGplayer, which is the deal I'd take every day of the week.

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Mega Khangaskhan ex is a great card to have for card farming early on in a battle by using its Run Errand ability, that allows trainers to draw two draws per turn. Unfortunately this ability can't be stacked, which would also be ridiculously overpowered and game breaking. It's also a basic Pokémon, so you can get this into play as soon as you draw it.

The best chase cards you can pull from Destined Rivals and Mega Evolution Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

Big box Pokémon TCG products aren't usually great for trying to pull chase cards considering you only get a handful of booster packs, but there's always a chase. It usually works out cheaper over time just buying the card you want straight up, which is where TCGplayer shines by offering a tracked marketplace with rated sellers.

Here's the top five chase cards you can pull or buy right now from Destined Rivals and Mega Evolution:

Destined Rivals

1. Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $434.49
   Market price: $443.29
   Most recent sale: $420

2. Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 232/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $215
   Market price: $232.09
   Most recent sale: $226.98

3. Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 230/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $174.90
   Market price: $175.27
   Most recent sale: $139.95

4. Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 229/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $119.99
   Market price: $125.55
   Most recent sale: $129.99

5. Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 234/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $70.01
   Market price: $70
   Most recent sale: $69.01

Mega Evolution

1. Mega Lucario ex - 188/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $334.75
   Market price: $394.70
   Most recent sale: $325

2. Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $286.72
   Market price: $307.92
   Most recent sale: $286.70

3. Mega Gardevoir ex - 178/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $202
   Market price: $207.38
   Most recent sale: $230.88

4. Mega Lucario ex - 179/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $193.01
   Market price: $197.50
   Most recent sale: $195

5. Mega Venusaur ex - 177/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $151.36
   Market price: $150.99
   Most recent sale: $140.74

Donald Trump's Truth Social rants about late night hosts have seen Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Seth Meyers as targets, with each taking more than one moment on their shows to respond to the president's onslaught.

It's kind of hard to keep up with Trump's continuous tirades against the hosts, as Late Night with Seth Meyers regular Amber Ruffin pointed out during her "Amber Says What" segment on Tuesday night's show.

During her show-favourite news recap, the comedian noted that Trump had taken aim at Meyers yet again in November, posting on his own social media platform, "Aside from everything else, Meyers has no talent." Ruffin was having absolutely none of that, and stuck up for her colleague.

"Someone told me that Trump tweeted about Late Night and I was like, 'What? I already know that.' And they were like, 'No, he did it again.' And I was like, 'Whaaaat? This man is obsessed," she said.

"So this time, Trump said, '[Seth] Meyers has no talent,' and that’s simply not true. Show him Seth."

Throwing to a nonchalant Meyers, the late night host responded, "Show him what?"

"Show him you can sing!"

"Oh, I don’t sing."

"Well, show him you can dance!"

"I can't dance."

"Seth, you gotta help me out here buddy."

Meanwhile, David Letterman was over on Jimmy Kimmel Live! also sticking up for his friend.

SAVE $79.01: As of Dec. 10, the Apple AirPods 4 ANC are on sale for $99.99 at Amazon. That's a 44% discount on the list price.

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Whether it's a Christmas gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself, if AirPods have been on your shopping list for a while, now is your time to buy because Amazon has a great deal on the Apple AirPods 4. As of Dec. 10, they've dropped below $100, now just $99.99. That's a saving of nearly $80 ($79.01 to be exact), and only 99 cents off its best-ever price.

This deal is for the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) model. So if you want to reduce outside noise, you'll be set with these. They also include a Transparency mode so you can still hear the world around you. For example, when using your AirPods outdoors and you still need to hear cars or cyclists passing.

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They’re powered by the H2 chip, which supports Adaptive Audio to balance Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode, while Conversation Awareness automatically lowers your music when someone nearby is talking. The Voice Isolation feature helps make your calls sound clearer, and the Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking creates an immersive listening experience.

For battery life, you'll get four hours of listening with ANC on. This increases to 20 hours using the case. With ANC disabled, you can get up to 30 hours of listening.

Find this impressive AirPods deal at Amazon now.

SAVE OVER $20: As of Dec. 10, Apple AirPods Pro 3 have returned to their lowest-ever price of $219.99 at Amazon. This is $29.01 off their list price of $249.

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With the holidays coming up, now is the time to make sure your gifts are all in order. If you still have some shopping left to do, Amazon has some great deals available right now, including quite a few Apple products. Even the new Apple AirPods Pro 3, which we consider a top Christmas gift this year, have returned to their lowest-ever price of $219.99.

This is a nearly $30 discount off the AirPods Pro 3 list price of $249. Not to mention, Amazon has a notice on their sale page that states they'll arrive before Christmas, which is even better news for those who have been hoping to grab these earbuds as a gift this year.

SEE ALSO: From AirPods to espresso machines, everything the Mashable shopping team bought during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025

The Mashable team are very big fans of these earbuds, as they've earned places on our lists of the overall best earbuds and best headphones this year. Our review from writer Adam Doud said they're "a remarkable upgrade in functionality over their predecessors, with better battery life and ANC, as well as a new heart rate sensor."

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According to Apple, the AirPods Pro 3 remove twice as much unwanted noise than their predecessors, which is very good news if you have a long trip planned ahead for the holidays. The battery life is a big win in that regard as well, offering up to eight hours of listening with Active Noise Cancellation on a single charge or up to 10 hours in Transparency mode.

Now is a great time to save on the AirPods Pro 3 ahead of the holidays, so don't miss out on this deal at Amazon. If you're looking for even more of our favorite gift recommendations, have a look at our breakdown of the 60+ best Christmas gifts for 2025.

SAVE $27.64: Pokémon TCG's Mega Lucario ex Premium Figure Collection is currently $41.34 at TCGplayer, which is undercutting Amazon's $68.98 listing by a massive $27.64.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Mega Lucario ex Premium Figure Collection $68.98 at TCGPlayer
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I'm all for paying a couple of extra bucks to get my precious booster packs a bit earlier, but Amazon is really taken their eye off the Pokéball with their pricing of Mega Lucario ex Figure Collection. It's nearly $28 more compared to the going rate on TCGplayer right now and serves as a perfect example of how big box retailers are taking advantage of trainers who just want to battle and collect.

It's no surprise at all that TCGplayer has undercut Amazon, but please tell me how an independant seller on the U.S.'s most popular trading card game secondary market can offer a better price than the biggest online retailer of all time? Yes, there might be a higher price at distribution for Amazon, but given the amount of product they'll be taking in, I imagine they'll be getting the best prices from suppliers.

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Meanwhile we have sellers that are likely being forced to bulk order products that don't sell in order to get the good stuff and keep distributors happy, yet are still able to massively undercut Amazon. Something stinks and we shouldn't support it — vote with your wallet whilst supporting independant traders.

The best chase cards you can pull from Destined Rivals and Mega Evolution Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

The biggest Boosters you'll get in the Mega Lucario ex Premium Figure Collection are Destined Rivals and a couple of Mega Evolutions, with Journey Together thrown in for good measure. If you're after pulling top tier chase cards, buying premium collections and big boxes ain't it chief. Save yourself some money and just buy the cards outright.

Here's the top five chase cards from Destined Rivals and Mega Evolution, with up-to-date market values and links to catch your own at TCGplayer:

Destined Rivals

1. Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $434.49
   Market price: $443.29
   Most recent sale: $420

2. Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 232/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $215
   Market price: $232.09
   Most recent sale: $226.98

3. Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 230/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $174.90
   Market price: $175.27
   Most recent sale: $139.95

4. Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 229/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $119.99
   Market price: $125.55
   Most recent sale: $129.99

5. Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 234/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $70.01
   Market price: $70
   Most recent sale: $69.01

Mega Evolution

1. Mega Lucario ex - 188/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $334.75
   Market price: $394.70
   Most recent sale: $325

2. Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $286.72
   Market price: $307.92
   Most recent sale: $286.70

3. Mega Gardevoir ex - 178/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $202
   Market price: $207.38
   Most recent sale: $230.88

4. Mega Lucario ex - 179/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $193.01
   Market price: $197.50
   Most recent sale: $195

5. Mega Venusaur ex - 177/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $151.36
   Market price: $150.99
   Most recent sale: $140.74

MARKET VALUE: Pokémon TCG's Destined Rivals Booster Bundle is currently $63 on TCGplayer including shipping, but Amazon has it for $66.83 for a limited time.

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Amazon's price for Destined Rivals is $3.83 more expensive than TCGplayer, but it's worth it for the prime delivery. If you fancy saving the money in exchange for waiting a little longer, go for TCGplayer. Whichever option you choose, the Destined Rivals Booster Bundle is at market value which means more stock is floating into trainers hands, so it's a step in the right direction.

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Destined Rivals is one of my favorite Scarlet and Violet sets thanks to the artwork alone. Ethan's Typhlosion - 190/182 is a masterclass in how Illustration Rares are done. There's so much action and emotion behind this cracking bit of artwork by GIDORA. It shows the pinnacle of Ethan's bond with his starter Pokémon syncing up to deliver the cards Buddy Blast attack.

The best chase cards you can pull from Destined Rivals Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

It's no secret that Pokémon TCG can become a very expensive hobby if you're sat down ripping booster packs for the top chase cards. Whilst trainers can get lucky in a Booster Bundle, it's not guaranteed. You'll usually find spending hundreds of dollars on a single card can be cheaper than trying to pull it from sealed product.

Here's the top five Destined Rivals chase cards for you to drool over, including up-to-date market pricing and links to catch your very own on TCGplayer:

1. Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $434.49
   Market price: $443.29
   Most recent sale: $420

2. Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 232/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $215
   Market price: $232.09
   Most recent sale: $226.98

3. Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 230/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $174.90
   Market price: $175.27
   Most recent sale: $139.95

4. Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 229/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $119.99
   Market price: $125.55
   Most recent sale: $129.99

5. Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 234/182
   Near Mint Holofoil: $70.01
   Market price: $70
   Most recent sale: $69.01

Apple CEO Tim Cook should be celebrating, and not just because he turned 65 in November. Instead, he's beset by questions about a retirement he hasn't announced yet — and stories about his executives heading for the exits.

We'll get to the who, but first of all: Why? Why would anyone with executive-level stock options want to leave Apple right now?

Cook's company may not be be the world's most valuable (after a remarkable run), but it has been growing steadily and is worth more than $4 trillion — within hailing distance of world leader NVIDIA, now that the latter's stock is sliding. By the time you read this, Apple might well be wearing the crown again.

And why is Apple so resilient, such a safe, steadily increasing bet for stock pickers? Three words: global iPhone sales.

The iPhone continued to massively outperform Android models in the third quarter of 2025, a report by analysts Counterpoint revealed. In fact, smartphone sales paint an picture of perpetual global popularity unlike any product before it — well, unless you count the Beatles as a product.

Like the Fab Four at their height, all four models of the iPhone 16 occupy the top four slots in the top 10. (Last year, for comparison, iPhone 15 models occupied the top 3 slots). Rounding out the top 10 are the Galaxy A16 5G, four other Galaxy models, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

That too is new. The just-released iPhone 16 models didn't penetrate the top 10 in last year's third quarter. But the just-released top-of-the-line iPhone 17 cracked the top 10 even though it had "limited availability" at the end of the period, Counterpoint notes.

Who's out at Apple?

An unprecedented flurry of executive departure announcements roiled Apple in the last week, and each seemed to portend something bad for the company's direction — until you dug deeper into each one of them.

First came John Giannandrea, Apple Senior VP of Machine Learning and AI. At a time when Apple Intelligence is racing to catch up (and may soon be driven by Android nemesis Google and its Gemini model), and given that Meta has poached a lot of Apple AI talent this year, that didn't sound good!

But Giannandrea may not be any great loss, and not just because he's responsible for Siri in its current iteration. Check out his replacement, Amar Subramanya — one of the people responsible for releasing Google Gemini in 2023.

In other words, Cook is doing exactly what you'd expect if you were forced to use Gemini for now, but really wanted to nail your in-house AI model. The fact that Subramanya was hired to work on AI at Microsoft six months ago, but left for Apple regardless, is a pretty big vote of confidence in Cook's company (especially given Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI).

Then came Apple design chief Alan Dye, who gave the world Liquid Glass — the translucent icon thing in iOS 26 that has, to say the least, divided users. Dye is departing to become head of design at Meta, news which itself divided longtime Apple watchers. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, who broke the story, called it "a big loss for Apple."

SEE ALSO: What is Liquid Glass? Apple debuts a beautiful new interface for iOS and iPadOS

But again, this is only half the story of an executive departure. Dye's replacement, Stephen Lemay, is wildly popular at Apple; "everyone I’ve spoken to is happy — if not downright giddy — at the news," John Gruber, another veteran Apple watcher, wrote.

Gurman also reported that Apple chip chief Johny Srouji was heading for the exit — but in what may be a rare miss for Gurman, Srouji shot down the rumors by telling staffers Monday he wasn't planning on leaving "anytime soon."

Who else has actually headed for the exits this fall? There's general counsel Kate Adams — but she's retiring, just a little ahead of Cook. Then there's Lisa Jackson, the former EPA head who's spent a decade fighting the good fight on recycling Apple product components and nudging its operations towards being 100 percent carbon free.

If anyone deserves a break, it's Jackson.

Who's replacing Tim Cook?

Underlying all this supposed uncertainty at Apple, of course, is Tim Cook — the man who took the company from a market cap of $450 billion in 2011 to $4 trillion now — turning 65 this year and reportedly stepping back from the company in some way in 2026.

Officially, Cook isn't retiring anytime soon; in interviews, he presents himself as the kind of CEO who'd like to work long into retirement. And that has left some uncertainty about his successor, who can't be officially announced if Cook isn't officially leaving.

SEE ALSO: 5 potential successors for Tim Cook at Apple

Except ... well, the fact that Cook's successor feels like the worst kept secret in Silicon Valley. Spoiler alert: It's almost certainly John Ternus, 50, Apple's senior VP of hardware engineering, and a 24-year veteran of the company who's worked on every iPhone and iPad model.

Evidence is legion. Gurman calls Ternus the heir apparent; so does Fortune. Ternus is featuring more frequently in Apple keynotes. He's understated and charismatic, very much a team player.

That's important for Cook, who can't abide ego-driven executives (unless they make fun of themselves, Craig Federighi style). The last sharp-elbowed kind of executive at Apple was Scott Forestall in 2012, and that didn't turn out well.

In other words, things are a lot more stable at the old reliable iPhone company than the surface-level executive departure stories make it appear. To get behind the news at Cook's highly secretive company, to borrow an old Apple slogan, it's necessary to think different.

A space explosion detected this summer burned for days on end, making it the longest and most unusual gamma-ray burst ever seen.

Gamma-ray bursts are the universe’s most powerful explosions. They usually flare for just seconds or minutes, triggered when massive stars collapse or when ultra-dense dead stars called neutron stars collide. But this particular event — known as GRB 250702B — defied all expectations.

Satellites, including NASA’s Fermi and Swift telescopes, along with instruments on other spacecraft, spotted the explosion on July 2. No single observatory could track the full event, so scientists stitched together data from multiple sources to capture the entire outburst.

Researchers think the long, record-breaking explosion may reveal a new way black holes destroy stars — something not covered by existing theories — putting this gamma-ray burst in a league of its own.

"This is certainly an outburst unlike any other we’ve seen in the past 50 years," said Eliza Neights, a NASA researcher based at George Washington University, in a statement.

SEE ALSO: Webb telescope found a Milky Way lookalike 12 billion light-years away

Follow-up observations traced the burst to a galaxy about 8 billion light-years away, meaning it erupted long before Earth even existed. Images from the James Webb Space Telescope and others revealed the radiation shining through thick bands of dust, providing a rare, detailed view of the hosting galaxy. 

And it definitely is a galaxy, albeit a strange one, said Andrew Levan, an astrophysics professor at Radboud University in the Netherlands who led the Hubble study. It's either two galaxies merging or one really massive one with a dark band of dust dissecting its core. 

The explosion released as much energy as 1,000 suns shining for 10 billion years, all within a few days, scientists say. The initial burst of energy lasted at least seven hours — more than double any previous gamma-ray burst.

“The resolution of Webb is unbelievable," said Huei Sears, a Rutgers University researcher who led some of the observations, in a statement. "We can see so clearly that the burst shined through this dust lane spilling across the galaxy."

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The Neights-led gamma-ray paper will appear in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society journal. Other findings have already appeared in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, with more to come. 

Most scientists agree the prolonged flash likely occurred when a black hole ate a star, but two other ideas can't be ruled out yet. One involves a medium-size black hole, thousands of times heavier than the sun, tearing a wandering star apart. Gravity would stretch and rip the star before swallowing it.

Scientists used ground and space telescopes to pinpoint the galaxy where the prolonged gamma-ray burst originated in the universe. Credit: NASA Goddard / A. Mellinger / CMU

The second scenario envisions a smaller black hole orbiting a nearby companion star. Over time, the black hole siphoned gas from its partner, then plunged into the star itself, consuming it quickly.

In both cases, gas stripped from the star swirled into a superheated disk around the black hole. As material fell inward, the system fired narrow jets of energy at nearly the speed of light — jets responsible for the gamma-ray glow detected from Earth.

The event broke other norms. X-rays appeared a full day before the main burst and continued flaring for two days after, behavior never seen in typical gamma-ray bursts. Astronomers also detected no clear supernova, the bright explosion usually left behind by collapsing stars.

Those peculiar details strengthen the idea that scientists may be witnessing a new type of blast. But catching more of these phenomenons will be essential to crack the case.

Over the course of 16 seasons and over 300 episodes, Bob's Burgers has developed a deeply devoted fandom, rich with cosplays, fan theories, and TikTok videos lip-syncing to their favorite scenes. This community also obsesses about the tiny details on the animated family sitcom that some might miss — including the show's creator Loren Bouchard.

SEE ALSO: 'Bob's Burgers' creator Loren Bouchard credits 'early fans' for the show's success

In Mashable's Say More interview with Bouchard, he and Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko talked about the show's growth, what drives him, how the character of Marshmallow has evolved, Bob being embraced by queer fans as a bicon, and of course how the Belcher kids eat tacos. Much to Puchko's surprise, even after 15 years of promoting Bob's Burgers on junkets and numerous conventions, Bouchard hadn't been asked about why the Belchers eat their tacos from the top down.

In case you missed it, here's the exchange from Say More:

While Puchko laid out the most popular fan theories, Bouchard admitted he didn't know the origin of this Belcher eccentricity, but promised he'd look into it. Well, he's gotten back to us.

Here is Bouchard's official follow-up to the taco question:

"This first happened in 'Work Hard or Die Trying, Girl' and was an accident we decided to keep. As many suspected, we boarded the scene with burgers, then changed the prop to tacos so we ended up with the odd-looking 'top down taco eating' animation."

This means the idiosyncratic taco-eating dates back to Season 5, episode 1, where Gene and Courtney had dueling musicals based on '80s hit movies, Die Hard and Working Girl. It's a sensational episode in many respects, including the clever practical effects for Die Hard's most iconic action scenes, and now, also the start of the Belchers eating tacos top-down.

Shout out to all those fans in our comments who speculated correctly, and a special cheers to those of you who insist top-down is the best way to eat a taco. You, Gene, Tina, and Louise clearly have a deep connection.

Bob's Burgers is now streaming on Hulu.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 is setting course for the Sea of Monsters, and just like in Season 1, there are bound to be a few adaptation changes ahead.

SEE ALSO: 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 2 review: Rough waters ahead for 'Sea of Monsters' adaptation

Whether it's adding new characters or tweaking major book events entirely, some of these changes from Rick Riordan's original books fall flat, while others enrich the world of the show. Here are all the biggest changes between Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 and The Sea of Monsters. We'll be updating every week, so be sure to come back for more adaptation breakdowns.

Episode 1: Grover meets new characters, like Alison Simms. Aryan Simhadri in "Percy Jackson and the Olympians." Credit: Disney / David Bukach

Season 2 kicks off with Percy having a nightmare about Grover in danger, just like The Sea of Monsters does. However, there are some key differences: Grover isn't in Florida, meaning we don't get him running into St. Augustine Bridal Boutique. (Don't worry, though, the show doesn't abandon the wedding dress storyline.) Instead, he's in the jungle, where he meets a crew of demigods like Alison Simms (Beatrice Kitsos). They're new characters who have allied themselves with Luke (Charlie Bushnell) and Kronos, meaning Percy and his crew will have even more rogue demigods to contend with.

Episode 1: Basically everything about Tyson is different. Daniel Diemer in "Percy Jackson and the Olympians." Credit: Disney

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 introduces Tyson (Daniel Diemer), Percy's Cyclops half-brother. In the books, he is unhoused, and while he attends Meriwether College Prep with Percy, no one gives him any extra support outside of school. That changes in the series, as Sally Jackson (Virginia Kull) meets him while volunteering at a shelter, takes him in, and gets him into Meriwether. That means she and Percy already know he's a Cyclops, as opposed to in the book, where the Mist disguises his true nature to Percy.

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SEE ALSO: Watch Phineas and Ferb recap 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 1

I'm always happy to see Sally get to showcase her kindness and empathy, and I'm intrigued by whether she's aware of Tyson also being Poseidon's (Toby Stephens) son. Based on her telling Percy that they might have more in common than they think — hence the "two sides of the same coin" talk — it seems like she's got a pretty good idea, giving her more investment in Percy and Tyson's relationship.

Another big change with Tyson is how he speaks. In The Sea of Monsters, he has a more childlike speech pattern, as Cyclops age more slowly than humans. Here, though, he sounds like any of the other characters. Perhaps this was a case of the book dialogue simply not translating well to screen, for fear of infantilizing or stereotyping Tyson. Still, it seems like book Tyson's loyalty and enthusiasm carry over into show Tyson.

Episode 1: The Laistrygonian giant dodgeball scene gets a big change.

The Sea of Monsters opens with a monster attack in the form of a deadly gym class. Laistrygonian giants posing as visitors from Detroit sneak into Meriwether and wreak havoc during a dodgeball game, hurling fireballs at Percy, Tyson, and their classmates. Percy Jackson and the Olympians moves this fight scene from Meriwether to Camp Half-Blood, with the Laistrygonians ambushing Percy, Tyson, and Annabeth on their way to camp. In moving the scene, the attack winds up replacing the book's Colchis Bull fight.

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While there's still a fiery dodgeball element to the Laistrygonian sequence, it misses a lot of the charm from the book's version. Gone are the Laistrygonians' weak disguises, along with the name tags reading Joe Bob, Skull Eater, and Marrow Sucker. These disguises, along with the high school setting of the scene, are a huge part of the appeal of Riordan's series in the first place: seeing Greek mythology transposed into our day-to-day world. I understand wanting to fold two monster attacks into one due to time and budget constraints, but there's still a lot lost when you rip away one of the defining elements of the book series.

Episode 1: Chiron is fired for different reasons.

Rounding out the biggest changes from episode 1 is Chiron's (Glynn Turman) firing from Camp Half-Blood. In the show, he's fired because he's the son of Kronos, which makes the Greek gods wary about his allegiances. The book takes it a step farther: In The Sea of Monsters, Chiron's connection to Kronos makes him a prime suspect in the poisoning of Thalia's (Tamara Smart) tree. He's already fired by the time Luke poisons the tree in the show, though. Percy sees Luke attack the tree in person, furthering the animosity between the two.

Episode 2: Whoa, there's a lot of drama between Percy and Annabeth. Walker Scobell and Leah Sava Jeffries in "Percy Jackson and the Olympians." Credit: Disney / David Bukach

Percabeth shippers, buckle up, because this episode delivers so much angst. Chiron reveals the Great Prophecy to Annabeth before telling her that she can't let Percy go on any quests. Cue Annabeth planning to sabotage Percy in the chariot race should it come down to the two of them. Later, she suggests she go on Clarisse's (Dior Goodjohn) quest for the Golden Fleece without Percy. All of this is new, and it's stressful, adding more distrust between the pair.

Despite all the new twists in how the quest comes together, the end result is the same: Percy, Annabeth, and Tyson set out for the Sea of Monsters. However, Percy and Annabeth are more at odds than ever before, setting a more adversarial tone for the quest ahead.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 is now streaming on Disney+, with a new episode every week.

TL;DR: Live stream Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The NBA Cup quarter finals are almost through. The last matchup sees the Los Angeles Lakers take on the San Antonio Spurs for a place in the final four. We're expecting an electric contest between two star-studded teams.

If you want to watch Lakers vs. Spurs in the NBA Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Lakers vs. Spurs?

Lakers vs. Spurs in the NBA Cup starts at 10 p.m. ET on Dec. 10. This game takes place at the Crypto.com Arena

How to watch Lakers vs. Spurs for free

Lakers vs. Spurs in the NBA Cup is available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

This free live stream is geo-restricted to the U.S., but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime (if you're not already a member)

2. Subscribe to a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

4. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

5. Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA Cup before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like Prime Video, 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 secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also 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 $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream the NBA Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The NBA Cup quarter finals promise some really interesting matchups, including Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns. The vibes are pretty great with the Suns this season, but vibes won't help you beat the Thunder. This could be a historic season for SGA and co.

If you want to watch Thunder vs. Suns in the NBA Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Thunder vs. Suns?

Thunder vs. Suns in the NBA Cup starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 10. This game takes place at the Paycom Center.

How to watch Thunder vs. Suns for free

Thunder vs. Suns in the NBA Cup is available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

This free live stream is geo-restricted to the U.S., but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime (if you're not already a member)

2. Subscribe to a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

4. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

5. Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA Cup before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like Prime Video, 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 secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also 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 $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream the NBA Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

Memes are few and far between in 2025, but there are still some good ones.

Why are memes so rare? Simply put: TikTok. The heart of digital culture has migrated to TikTok, which is a short-form video platform. So there remain memes of a sort — they're mostly called TikTok trends — but the text-and-image-based memes of years past? Those are harder to come by.

Another reason for that? Twitter (RIP). When Elon Musk bought the app and then reimagined it as X, well, that fractured the central text-based social platform. Previously, a meme was born on Twitter, then worked its way to Reddit, then Instagram, then, weeks later, Facebook. With X becoming increasingly difficult to use and less popular, that lifecycle has mostly disappeared.

But memes, to some extent, persist. On TikTok, Bluesky, Instagram, and, yes, even X. We've tracked them closely and collected 12 of the best memes of 2025.

1. The endless 6-7 of it all

I personally cannot wait until we exit the era of 6-7. Dictionary.com made it their word of the year, for better or worse (worse...definitely worse). In case you missed it, we explained the origins and meaning, but the TL;DR is that it means nothing. It's just a fun thing to say. And kids, especially, find it hilarious. It's so prevalent that it made it onto South Park.

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. SEE ALSO: What does '6-7' mean? Here's why kids are saying 'six, seven' over and over. 2. Trump take egg

Just before President Donald Trump's extreme tariffs sent the U.S. economy into a tailspin, the internet had jokes...jokes about egg. It was a bit of classic internet absurdism, poking fun at people who voted for Trump for lower egg prices...as egg prices skyrocketed.

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— Thor Benson (@thorbenson.bsky.social) March 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM SEE ALSO: The 'Trump take egg' meme is an absurdly layered joke 3. The Anthropologie rock

The internet collectively created a bit that the famously pricey retailer Anthropologie was selling rocks for four figures. It was all based on a joke from TikTokker @phoebeadams112, who pranked their boyfriend by claiming she paid $150 for a rock from Anthropologie. It eventually grew so large that the brand itself began joking about it.

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. 4. The Duke-White Lotus debacle

It was the (missed) shot heard round the world: Duke crashed out of 2025's March Madness in a stunning chokejob. It was kismet: In this year's season of HBO's The White Lotus, Timothy Ratliff (Jason Isaacs) spirals out of control, often in a Duke t-shirt. The memes practically made themselves.

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Morgan Wallen inspired one of the best memes of 2025 after he stormed off the stage at Saturday Night Live as the credits rolled. He later, hilariously, posted an image of a private jet to his Instagram stories, captioning it, "Get me to God's country."

It was assumed that country star Wallen, who had a previous SNL appearance cancelled for violating COVID protocols and, soon after, faced major ire when footage of him saying the N-word surfaced, was signaling to his fans he was ready to leave the liberal big city. People mostly poked fun at the idea, since, you know, the super-rich guy was leaving NYC in a private jet.

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— Hayden Clarkin (@thetransitguy.com) March 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. 6. The little French fish

There was a period of time in 2025 when FYPs everywhere were dominated by a little French fish. It was just a little orange fish named Steve. That was really it. But it ruled.

7. The conclave memes

There were few bigger internet moments in 2025 than the conclave to decide the new pope. That seems odd, and it was. But the memes and jokes about the conclave were hilarious and constant. We got Brat edits, fancams, and breathless coverage online. It was great and quite strange.

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To keep things on the holy side, TikTok had lots of memes about holy f-ing airballs in 2025. In essence, posters would use the phrase to subvert people's expectations — often in a braggy way.

9. 100 men vs. 1 gorilla

And, finally, we have perhaps the biggest meme of 2025: 100 men vs. one gorilla. The internet has long loved to imagine silly, man vs. animal fights. And in 2025, we really focused on 100 dudes taking on a gorilla. Real scientists even weighed in, which is fantastic. (In general, if the guys stay organized and selfless, they'd win.) It became a meme for days.

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The whole gorilla debate was unserious and funny, just how memes should be.

10. The Weapons run

Not to spoil the movie Weapons — but to mildly spoil Weapons — a scene features kids running in a very specific manner. People quickly started copying the run, making it an IRL meme in no time at all. People also posted images of the scene, adding funny or relatable captions.

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. 11. The Group 7 fad

Speaking of memes involving the number seven, remember the whole Group 7 thing? It stemmed from the promotion of the song "So Unfair" by singer Sophia James. She posted seven promotional videos, grouping folks by which video they saw. Weirdly, the Group 7 TikTok took off, and people made jokes about how elite that group was.

It was random and an interesting flash in the pan.

"I was just trying to promote my song. That's all it was," James told Mashable over email.

12. Bobby Hill's wabi-sabi

There's beauty in imperfection, and there's beauty in Bobby Hill's voice. It's no wonder a clip from King of the Hill featuring Bobby waxing about wabi-sabi took off. It became a meme on TikTok to use that sound and show off the imperfect things in life, such as crooked teeth or bad haircuts.

So sure, we didn't get as many memes this year, but we certainly had a decent amount of fun online. And as Bobby Hill taught us, perfection is overrated.

There's a lot of pressure when brainstorming good gift ideas for your mom. She sacrificed a lot for you, and you'd like to show some appreciation back. Part of our larger series dedicated to finding the best gifts for everyone, this list of gifts for your mom (or any mom or mother figure, for that matter) attempts to think outside of the same old generic suggestions that have plagued moms at major holidays for decades.

SEE ALSO: The 71 absolute best stocking stuffers for 2025

Does she have a unique interest or pastime that's a huge part of her life? You could look for hyper-specific items that speak directly to her passions, or pick up an item to finally get her started on that dream hobby. If she'd appreciate a more practical gift, rack your brain for a frustration that she's mentioned more than once — perhaps her coffee machine sucks or she's having trouble sleeping. You can't go wrong with gifting something that'll make her life easier.

Either way, the best Christmas gifts for mom will make her feel listened to, valued, or straight-up pampered. Consider what she does when she has no one putting demands on her time — then shop for those moments. And if you get stuck, visit our guide to the best gifts under $50 for even more winning ideas.

SAVE $120: As of Dec. 10, the Insignia 50-inch Class F50 TV is on sale for $179.99 at Amazon. That's a 40% discount on the list price.

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If you like to spend the festive season cozy on the couch with a good movie, now is a great time to upgrade. The Insignia 50-inch Class F50 TV back on sale. As of Dec. 10, this impressive TV is only $10 up from its Black Friday price, now at $179.99.

With this TV you'll get 4K Ultra HD resolution with HDR10, so your movies, TV shows, and games will look sharper with a huge range of colors. Sound quality is unmatched too, thanks to the DTS Virtual-X which gives a much more immersive experience.

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It has built-in Fire TV too, so you can easily stream apps like Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, and more. You'll also get free options like Pluto TV, Tubi, and Fire TV Channels. And it's super easy to navigate, too. The remote control even has an Alexa button. Hold it down to search through different platforms at once or search the web. You can also use it as a smart home hub to check cameras, control lights, or tinker with your thermostat.

It has plenty of connectivity options too, especially for home theater devices like a Blu-ray player, game console, speakers, and more. General connections also include three HDMI ports, composite (AV) jacks, digital optical output, USB port, headphone jack, coaxial jack, Ethernet port, and WiFi technology.

Pick up this great TV deal from Amazon.

SAVE $20: As of Dec. 10, the JBL Clip 5 is on sale for $59.95 at Amazon. That's a 25% discount on the list price.

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If you're in need of a reliable, great-sounding speaker, you can't go wrong with JBL.

Famed for their high-quality earbuds, headphones, and speakers, JBL is definitely one of the most recognizable names in the audio field. And as of Dec. 10, you can get a great deal on a portable option, the JBL Clip 5. For a limited time, Amazon has knocked $20 off the list price, bringing it down to $59.95; a nice discount if you want something small and durable with great sound.

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Despite being a small, portable speaker, this model gives solid sounding audio with a powerful driver and a passive radiator. But its selling point is its built-in carabiner that you can clip onto a bag, backpack, or belt loop when you’re on the move. And for listening on the go, it offers up to 12 hours of battery life on a full charge, and you can extend that by a few hours with Playtime Boost if you’re out for the day and don’t want to think about charging.

It's also IP67 rated, which means it’s fine around water, sand, or dust, perfect for beach or pool days. And if you ever want a bigger setup, you can pair two Clip 5 units together, or connect it with other JBL speakers that support Auracast.

You can pick up this speaker deal at Amazon now.

SAVE $120: As of Dec. 10, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is on sale for $129.99 on Amazon. That's a 49% saving on the list price.

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is back on sale at Amazon, and as of Dec. 10, you can get it for its lowest-ever price. It’s currently $120 off, bringing it down to $129.99, a solid deal if you’ve been eyeing an everyday smartwatch with reliable fitness tracking and all the Galaxy lifestyle features without the premium price tag.

This watch does a bit of everything. For a fitness tracker, you'll get great stats and plenty of tracking modes. It even uses Galaxy AI to track how your runs or rides compare to your last effort, giving you a better understanding of how your training is going.

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For general health tracking, it offers stats like the daily Energy Score, a figure based on how well you recovered, slept, and responded to any stress. Plus, it has heart-rate tracking that filters out movement for a more accurate reading.

Sleep tracking is advanced too, and it keeps an eye on your sleep levels at night so it can pick up signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea. Galaxy AI comes into play here too, with the watch learning your sleeping habits so it can suggest better habits for more restorative sleep.

Grab this great Galaxy watch deal from Amazon.

Sony has jumped on the end-of-year recap trend, introducing the new PlayStation Wrap-Up. Debuting this year, the Wrap-Up offers a summary and statistics on your PlayStation gaming habits for 2025.

What is the PlayStation Wrap-Up?

Available from today, the PlayStation Wrap-Up offers a summary and statistics on how you used your PlayStation console over the past year. This includes such information as the number of games you've played, which titles you played the most, which genres you spent the most time with, how many trophies you won, and the total hours you spent in-game. Interestingly, the PlayStation Wrap-Up also includes statistics on your hardware, such as the design of the DualSense wireless controller you used the most. 

The 2025 PlayStation Wrap-Up is available from now until Jan. 8 next year, and will continue to be updated until the end of the year. As such, even if you look at yours now, you'll probably want to check it again closer to its expiry date for a more complete summary of your 2025 PlayStation habits.

How to get your PlayStation Wrap-Up 2025 Credit: PlayStation

To see your 2025 PlayStation Wrap-Up, you simply visit the official website and sign into your PlayStation account. Once you've viewed it, you'll be given a summary card which you can share on social media, as well as a glass-themed avatar.

Not everyone will have a PlayStation Wrap-Up. In order to get one, you must be an adult with a PlayStation account who has played games on PlayStation 4 or 5 for at least 10 hours this year. You must also have consented to PlayStation collecting your "Full Data" in your PlayStation 5's system settings, or "Additional Data" in your PlayStation 4's settings.

If you're really disappointed you didn't get a Wrap-Up, you could switch on such data collection and smash out 10 hours in a game before the end of the year. Of course, the data will only cover the next three weeks of your PlayStation use, which will probably be much less interesting.

This week’s tips are adapted from Phil Le-Brun and Jana Werner’s new book, The Octopus Organization: A Guide to Thriving in a World of Continuous Transformation (HBR Press). An “Octopus Organization” is flexible, decentralized, and built for change. The journey to becoming one begins with identifying “antipatterns”: formulaic responses to complex challenges that can set […]

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