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Tinder users have a new safety feature at their fingertips: "Share My Date" will let people share date plans directly with friends and family via a single link.

The dating app shared the news on Monday, announcing that anyone on Tinder can now create a shareable link that will summarize details about an upcoming date — date, time, location — along with a photo and link to the profile of the Tinder match. Tinder users who receive the link can view the match's full profile, but non-users will have a limited view. According to TechCrunch, the links will expire after a couple of months.

The shared page can also include edited notes, so up-to-date information is provided.

SEE ALSO: It's easy to catfish strangers on dating apps

Share My Date is the result of data garnered by Tinder: over 50 percent of users under 30 say they let their friends know the details of their dates before they take place. Meanwhile, 19 percent said they tell their moms.

The feature seems pretty extensive, a build-on to the app's Matchmaker feature — where friends can recommend matches — and its evolving set of safety tools.

Tinder is rolling out the feature in the next few months across the world, including the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, India, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Brazil, Singapore, Switzerland, Mexico, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand.

Let's face it: There are so many streaming services, sometimes you just need to cut down on how many you currently subscribe to.

If you're looking to cancel your Apple TV+ subscription, you've come to the right place. Here's how to cancel your Apple TV+ subscription on desktop or on your phone.

How to cancel Apple TV+ on desktop Total Time

• 2 min

What You Need

• Desktop or laptop
• Apple TV+ account

Step 1: Sign into your Apple TV+ account and click on your profile icon in the top right corner of the window.

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Step 2: Select "Settings" from the drop-down menu that appears.

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Step 3: Scroll to the bottom of your "Account settings" page, where you will see your subscriptions.

Under Apple TV+, select "Manage."

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Step 4: A window to "Edit your subscription" will appear.

Select "Cancel subscription."

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Step 5: To confirm your cancellation, press "Cancel subscription" once more.

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You will still have access to your subscription until the end of your billing period. However, if you cancel while on a free trial, you will lose access to the free trial immediately.

How to cancel Apple TV+ on your phone Total Time

• 2 min

What You Need

• iPhone
• Apple TV+ account

Step 1: Open "Settings." Then, click on your name.

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Step 2: On your "Apple ID" page, select "Subscriptions."

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Step 3: Once on your "Subscriptions" page, select your Apple TV+ subscription.

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Step 4: On your "Edit subscription" page, press "Cancel subscription."

A window will pop up asking to confirm your cancellation. Press "confirm" to cancel your Apple TV+ subscription.

You will still have access to your subscription until the end of your billing period. However, as with canceling on desktop, if you cancel while on a free trial, you will lose access to the free trial immediately.

But, hey, at least you'll make room for other subscriptions!

If you've ever wondered why some people's iPhone names are personalized, changing your iPhone name is actually really simple.

It's handy in cases where you want to pair your iPhone to speakers or a new car, or if you're looking fro your WiFi hotspot — that way you can easily find your iPhone amidst a sea networks. Changing the name of your iPhone is reflected in your iCloud account, AirDrop, Personal Hotspot, and computer, so it will be seamlessly recognizable across your devices.

Here's how to change your iPhone name in a few quick steps.

Total Time

• 1 minute

What You Need

• An iPhone

Step 1: Go to Settings on your iPhone

From Settings, go to General, About, and then Name.

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Step 2: Change your iPhone's name

In the Name section, you can tap the field to erase the current name — or just start typing the new name. Once you've entered the new name, hit Done on the keyboard. Voila! Your iPhone has a brand new name and a whole new identity (if that's what you want).

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TL;DR: As of April 22, start making your own nut milk with the Venoly nut milk maker machine for only $54.98 or 21% off.

Nowadays, our food and beverage choices seem to be filled with chemicals and obscure ingredients, making it difficult to find clean options. The Venoly nut milk maker machine makes a great addition to your kitchen appliance selection and can help you take back control of what you put in your body. Regularly $69, you can get it on sale for just $54.98.

The Venoly was designed with convenience in mind so you can begin making healthier meals. Make homemade soy milk, nut milk, soup, smoothies, baby food, juice, etc. more easily — the delicious options are infinite. Weekly meal prep just got easier because this nifty machine has a 1.5L capacity for making large quantities at once.

Nuts can be hard to grind, but rest assured the Venoly has built-in safety features to prevent dry heating, overflow, or overheating issues. This durable machine is built to last so you can have fresh nut milk products for life.

The advanced 6-bladed system will give you smooth, creamy, and chunk-free results every time. The helical grinding blade has serrated edges to ensure extra fine blending. This machine is lightweight and compact and can be easily stowed away until its next use. The Venoly nut milk maker is powerful and quiet, making this discreet machine a must-have in any kitchen.

For a limited time, get the Venoly nut milk maker machine for only $54.98 (reg. $69).

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TL;DR: As of April 22, gear up for your summer camping trip with this tent that fits up to three people for just $27.99 (reg. $79).

With spring in full swing, you may be planning your next camping trip — and if you're in need of some discounted gear, check out this deal. Discover the convenience of this useful three-person tent that can make camping easier and more enjoyable. Get the Pop-A-Shade 3-Person Tent while it’s on sale for $27.99.

The tent's breathable skylight design provides protection from the sun, rain, and wind while ensuring ventilation for a comfortable stay. Crafted from durable Oxford fabric with silver-bonded nylon sides and a layer of insect netting, this tent offers durability and protection against outdoor elements. Bad weather ahead? Designed to be sturdy even in windy and rainy conditions, this tent can come in handy when the elements are less than ideal.

You can also hang a portable lamp or mini fan with the convenient built-in hook, perfect for creating a comfy-cozy atmosphere inside your tent. Plus, this pop-up tent is designed to be assembled in mere seconds — not to mention, it folds back into a compact round shape for easy storage in the included carrying bag.

The tent measures 78 x 55 x 45 inches, providing ample space for you and up to two of your camping buddies.

Whether you're in your backyard, at the beach, on a campout, or at an outdoor sporting event, this convenient tent provides shade and shelter wherever you go.

Experience the outdoors with comfort and convenience — order the Pop-A-Shade 3-Person Tent while it's on sale for $27.99 (reg. $79) for a limited time.

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TL;DR: As of April 22, you can snag a 28% discount on the Mercato open-ear Bluetooth headphones, on sale for $49.95 (reg. $69).

When you think of earphones or headphones, you might think of a traditional style that typically drowns out the world, freeing you of the burden of unwanted noise. But there's a case to be made for open-ear headphones. They may not exactly replicate the immersive acoustics of a concert hall, but they retain your consciousness of your surroundings, allowing you to hear the tea being spilled by folks in the break room, or traffic and pedestrians on your evening run.

You can try the open-ear experience yourself without breaking the bank with this sale on the Mercato Open-Ear Bluetooth Headphones. For a limited time, you can snag a pair for just $49.95 (reg. $69).

These headphones were engineered with active folks in mind. They sit just outside your ears, allowing you to hear your surroundings as you do your laps around the neighborhood, zip through the city on your bike, or during your daily commutes.

But make no mistake; the design shouldn't compromise your listening experience. You can still listen to your playlists and podcasts loud and clear, with deep bass and dynamic range to boot, thanks to directional audio technology that sends sound waves straight to your inner ears. You don't have to worry about others snooping on what you're listening to, either, as it automatically minimizes the sound that the people around you can hear.

The lightweight, ergonomic design promises all-day comfort and stability without the usual discomfort of in-ear headphones. Weighing just 28 grams and featuring IPX5 water-resistance, they are also equipped to handle sweaty workouts and unpredictable weather alike.

These headphones also include dual noise-canceling microphones for clear calls on the move, complemented by a six-hour battery life on a single charge. You can enjoy extended listening and conversation sans interruption.

Never miss a beat or a conversation with the Mercato open-ear Bluetooth headphones. Usually $69, you can cop a pair for only $49.95.

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TL;DR: As of April 22, discover your dog's heritage with a DNA My Dog test kit for only $67.99.

You don't have to know everything about a dog to shower them with affection and spoil them with treats, but if your furry friend is a mutt and you wish to know them better, perhaps it's worth picking up a pup-approved DNA test.

A single test could reveal their genetic makeup and which breeds make them up to help you better understand their lineage, as well as their health and behavior. The DNA My Dog Essential Breed ID Test happens to be on sale for a limited time at only $67.99.

The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) has 360 dog breeds in its repertoire, while the American Kennel Club (AKC) has 199 on its list. DNA My Dog's database covers 350 breeds, which just means it can likely recognize whatever your dog is made up of. All it takes is a quick cheek swab.

But your pup's breed breakdown isn't the only thing this test yields. It also delivers a comprehensive report of your dog's health concerns and potential health risks so you can care for them better, as well as personality traits, including their temperament and preferences, so you can bond with them better. And speaking of bonding, the test also doles out tips on how to develop a better bond with your four-legged pal.

With the DNA My Dog Essential Breed ID Test, you don't have to wait long to get the results. In just two weeks from mailing the sample, you'll receive a custom report packed with your dog's heritage and health insights, allowing you to start understanding your fur baby better in no time. You even get a certificate, complete with their name, photo, breed analysis, and more useful insights.

Dive deeper into your dog's genes with the DNA My Dog Essential Breed ID Test, on sale for only $67.99 (reg. $79).

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NASA's exploration robots have rumbled around Mars, swooped around Saturn, and flown well beyond the planets, into interstellar space.

But the space agency's engineers often direct their machines to peer back at the vivid blue dot in the distance.

"During almost every mission we turn around and take a picture back home," NASA's former chief historian, Bill Barry, told Mashable. "There seems to be an irresistible tendency to look back at home."

"During almost every mission we turn around and take a picture back home."

Indeed, in the cosmic images below you'll glimpse some of the farthest-away views of our humble, ocean-blanketed Earth ever captured by humanity. When we view other objects, worlds, stars, or even galaxies, we often see just dots. But to most of the cosmos, we're just a dot in the vast ether, too.

SEE ALSO: The first images of Earth are chilling Earth and the moon floating in space Earth in the top left, and the moon in the lower right. Credit: NASA Goddard / University of Arizona

From 804,000 miles away, we can still see Earth in its true, marbled form, and even spy the shadowed moon, too.

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft — which traveled to the rubbly asteroid Bennu to successfully capture a sample — snapped this image en route to its deeper space destination. In this black and white photo, Earth and the moon are about a quarter million miles apart. Unlike most space exploration robots, OSIRIS-REx will return back home to drop its precious asteroid sample into Earth's atmosphere; from there the sample will plummet to the surface.

A dot in the Martian sky Earth seen above Mars' horizon. Credit: NASA / JPL / Cornell / Texas AM

NASA's Spirit rover, which explored the Martian surface for six years and found evidence of a once watery planet, snapped this historic image in 2004.

"This is the first image ever taken of Earth from the surface of a planet beyond the Moon," wrote NASA.

You can see the rolling Martian hills below, and a relatively faint Earth high in Mars' atmosphere.

Here on Earth, with the unaided eye, Mars looks like a bright red dot in the sky to us Earthlings.

Zooming past Earth

En route to Jupiter in 2013, NASA's Juno spacecraft swung around Earth to pick up speed, a strategy known as a gravity assist. Meanwhile, a camera aboard the craft captured views of Juno approaching Earth and the moon, beginning from 600,000 miles away.

"The result was an intriguing, low-resolution glimpse of what our world would look like to a visitor from afar," NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory wrote.

By 2016, Juno arrived at the "King of the Planets," hundreds of millions of miles beyond Earth.

The vista from glorious Saturn Earth as viewed from the Cassini spacecraft. Credit: NASA

In 2013, NASA's Cassini spacecraft snapped an exceptional view of our vivid blue planet beyond Saturn's glorious rings.

"At a distance of just under 900 million miles, Earth shines bright among the many stars in the sky, distinguished by its bluish tint," NASA writes.

Earth's rich blue color, clearly visible throughout much of the solar system, comes from sunlight scattered in our planet's atmosphere. The blue wavelength of light is short and choppy, allowing atmospheric molecules to scatter it around, creating a blue sky.

The view from Mercury An overexposed Earth and moon as observed from 61 million miles away. Credit: NASA / Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory / Carnegie Institution of Washington

Not many spacecraft visit Mercury, the closest planet to the sun.

But in 2013, NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft — short for Mercury Surface, Space, Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging — captured this image of Earth and the moon from 61 million miles away. At the time, the mission was actually looking for possible small moons around Mercury.

Earth and the moon can be quite dim from such a distance, so MESSENGER captured a long exposure of reflected light from their respective surfaces. "They appear exceptionally bright and large when, in reality, both are less than a pixel in size in this image," NASA wrote.

Earth and moon align The moon crosses Earth in 2015. Credit: NASA / NOAA

In this image captured by the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite, you can see the rarely viewed dark side of the moon in front of the sunlit Earth. It's a shot from 1 million miles away.

The legendary pale blue dot The "pale blue dot" of Earth viewed from the deep solar system. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech

Perhaps the most poignant picture of Earth is also the smallest view of Earth.

Over three decades ago, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft — which has journeyed deeper into space than any other mission — captured this image from a whopping 3.8 billion miles away. "The planet occupies less than a single pixel in the image and thus is not fully resolved," NASA explains.

Making the shot especially glorious is a ray of sunlight fortuitously intersecting our planet.

The great astronomer and thinker Carl Sagan suggested Voyager take the image before NASA shut down the camera to save energy. The vista didn't disappoint. As Sagan wrote:

Look again at that dot. That's here. That's home. That's us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives. The aggregate of our joy and suffering, thousands of confident religions, ideologies, and economic doctrines, every hunter and forager, every hero and coward, every creator and destroyer of civilization, every king and peasant, every young couple in love, every mother and father, hopeful child, inventor and explorer, every teacher of morals, every corrupt politician, every "superstar," every "supreme leader," every saint and sinner in the history of our species lived there — on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam.

This story has been updated.

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for April 22 SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for April 22

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, April 22, 2024:

AcrossFly buzzing around the house, e.g.

• The answer is pest.

The very first Wordle word (6/19/2021)

• The answer is cigar.

What two intersecting lines form

• The answer is angle.

Shoplifted

• The answer is stole.

Theater award

• The answer is Tony.

DownBean choice at Chipotle

The answer is pinto.

Provoke by saying "Do it, do it, do it!"

• The answer is eggon.

"When Harry Met ___"

• The answer is Sally.

Site of a stereotypical cat rescue

• The answer is tree.

Theater group

• The answer is cast.

It may be end of the line for Apple's FineWoven accessories.

Introduced last year as a textile-based replacement for Apple's leather cases and wallets, FineWoven accessories were touted as a similarly fancy, but more environmentally friendly alternative.

They weren't greeted all that well, though, with numerous complaints that they're just not as good as leather products, even though they were sold at the same price.

Now, according to leaker Kosutami (via MacRumors), Apple has stopped production of FineWoven cases, and is moving to "another material" which once again isn't leather. The report doesn't have any other details, but Kosutami did report on the launch of FineWoven accessories ahead of time, so he might be onto something here.

Update: Kosutami later updated his initial report, saying that Apple would still produce one (and only one) round of FineWoven accessories in new colors.

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I've tested several FineWoven wallets and cases over the past eight months or so, and I did notice that they do wear out a bit faster than leather. Recently, I've given up on my iPhone 15 Pro Max's FineWoven case and went case-less for the first time in forever — mostly because it started to look really shoddy (I did keep using the FineWoven wallet).

At this point, this is just a rumor, but it is notable that Apple didn't add any new FineWoven colors when it recently launched new silicone cases and watch bands.

SEE ALSO: Apple forced to pull Meta's WhatsApp, Threads from China’s App Store. Here’s why.

If the report is accurate, we're likely to see cases, bands and wallets made out of an entirely new material when the new iPhones launch, likely in the fall.

If you’re a long-term employee, it’s not only frustrating when your colleagues have an outdated perception of you—it can stymie your professional growth. How can you align your reputation with your self-perception? Start by identifying the discrepancy between how you see yourself and how others see you. Feedback from trusted colleagues or your manager can […]

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TL;DR: Stream 2024 MotoGP races for free on ServusTV. Access this free streaming platform from the U.S. with ExpressVPN.

If you're not already familiar with MotoGP, we'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to a thrilling and unpredictable form of two-wheel racing. If you're looking for something that entertains over every single lap, without constant pit stops and yellow flags (we're talking about you F1), there really isn't much that can compete with MotoGP.

If you're interested in watching 2024 MotoGP for free from the U.S., we have all the information you need.

What is MotoGP?

MotoGP is the oldest established motorsport world championship, with the first season taking place in 1949. Races last approximately 45 minutes, without stopping to refuel or change tires.

What makes this form of racing unique is that the motorcycles are purpose-built machines that are unavailable for purchase by the general public. That means they are fast. Seriously fast.

When is MotoGP in 2024?

The 2024 MotoGP season features 21 races held all over the world between March and November.

How to watch MotoGP for free in the U.S.

Fans can stream every MotoGP 2024 race for free on ServusTV.

ServusTV is geo-restricted to Austria, meaning you'll be blocked if you attempt to connect from outside the country. That is unless you're using a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Austria, meaning you can access ServusTV from the U.S.

Unblock ServusTV by following this straightforward process:

1. Sign up for a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Austria

4. Connect to ServusTV

5. Watch MotoGP for free from the U.S.

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

What is the best VPN for MotoGP?

ProtonVPN and CyberGhost VPN can reliably unblock free streaming services like ServusTV, but for streaming live sport, ExpressVPN is tough to beat:

• Servers in 105 countries including Austria

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

• Strict no-logging policy

• Strong streaming speeds

• Up to five simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning (All Languages) is on sale for £120, saving you 75% on list price.

If you’ve always wanted to learn to speak another language, but don’t know how to fit it into your busy schedule, we have a solution for you. This lifetime subscription to the Babbel Language Learning app offers personalised language courses with short 10- to 15-minute lessons so you can squeeze in a session on the go, before bed, or on a lunch break. Go at your pace, and access the lessons from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

If you missed the holiday shopping frenzy and are still looking to score some deals, you can get this Babbel Language Learning lifetime subscription (all languages) for £120.

The Babbel Language Learning app has 14 languages to choose from. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner, you’ll pick up basic conversational skills in no time. Babbel uses speech-recognition technology to help you improve your pronunciation, speak more confidently, and blend in like a local. 

If you’re planning a trip and want to learn the native language of your destination, after a few lessons with Babbel, you’ll be able to communicate better, read menus, and navigate transportation easier. Travelling is more fun when you don’t have to struggle to translate every little thing. 

The benefits of learning a second (or third) language are infinite. This subscription also makes a fun gift for the adventurer in your life. 

Don’t miss this price drop on the lifetime subscription to all 14 languages on Babbel Language Learning, available for just £120. No coupon necessary.

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TL;DR: Watch Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians in the IPL for free on JioCinema. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The IPL is off to yet another exhilarating start and cricket fans all over the world are tuning in to catch the action. With over a month to go until the end of the season, there's still plenty of time to watch some of the best players in the world. Heading to the field for the next game are the Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. It's set to be a great match.

Want to tune in? You can watch Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians for free from anywhere in the world.

When is Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians?

Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians starts at 3 p.m. BST on April 22. This match takes place at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, India.

How to watch Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians for free

JioCinema is offering free live streams of every IPL cricket match this season in 4K resolution on its app.

JioCinema is geo-restricted to India, but anyone can unblock this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in India, meaning you can access JioCinema from anywhere in the world.

Unblock JioCinema to stream the IPL 2024 by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in India

4. Visit JioCinema (you will need an Indian phone number to subscribe)

5. Watch Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians for free from anywhere in the world

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Most of the best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By taking advantage of these offers, you can watch IPL live streams without committing with your cash. This is clearly not a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select IPL fixtures for free.

If you want permanent access to free streaming platforms from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for JioCinema?

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking JioCinema, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including India

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

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• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Stream the IPL for free with ExpressVPN.

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for April 22's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

Where did Wordle come from?

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

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

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

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 used to be available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it. Unfortunately, it has since been taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times.

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.

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A solid beam of light.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no letters that appear twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter L.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. What's the answer to Wordle today?

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 Wordle #1038 is...

LASER.

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.

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

Connections is the latest New York Times word game 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 April 22's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

What is Connections?

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

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer. If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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

Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Greeting a friend

• Green: Vibes in a basement

• Blue: 5 o'clock shadow

• Purple: Lots of money

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• Yellow: Slang for Friend

• Green: Adjectives for a Basement

• Blue: Stubble

• Purple: Collection of Money

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What is the answer to Connections today

• Slang for Friend: BUD, CHUM, MATE, PAL

• Adjectives for a Basement: COLD, DANK, DARK, MUSTY

• Stubble: FUZZ, SCRUFF, SHADOW, WHISKERS

• Collection of Money: FUND, KITTY, POOL, POT

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Tesla has announced significant price reductions across several of its models, including the Model Y, Model S, and Model X, each reduced by $2,000 in the US. This pricing adjustment comes amidst a series of setbacks for the company, including workforce reductions, executive departures, legal challenges concerning CEO Elon Musk's compensation, and paused projects, as reported by Electrek.com.

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The decision to lower prices does not affect the Model 3 or the recently recalled Cybertruck. However, it aligns with a pattern observed last quarter when Tesla temporarily discounted its popular Model Y in response to disappointing delivery results and rising inventory levels. This price reduction returns the Model Y to its lowest recent price point, equivalent to the temporary discount offered earlier in February.

It also seems that Tesla is ending its referral program, starting on April 30. However, Musk has stated that the program would be relaunched in the future.

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The new starting price for the Model Y RWD is now $42,990, down from $44,990. Other trims, including the Long Range and Performance models, have seen similar $2,000 reductions, bringing them to $47,990 and $51,490, respectively.

The more upscale Model S and Model X also enjoy the $2,000 discount, with the Model S now starting at $72,990 and the Model X at $77,990. This reduction marks the lowest price point for the Model X, which also qualifies for a federal tax credit, potentially reducing its upfront cost further.

Electrek notes that Tesla has not labeled these reductions as "temporary" — suggesting a potential strategic shift in pricing. These cuts come at a time when Tesla is also promoting a new lease offer for the Model 3 at a reduced rate of $299 per month, down from $329.

This series of price adjustments appears to be a response to various internal and external pressures facing Tesla, aiming to boost sales and address stock issues amidst ongoing challenges.

A bill that could eventually ban TikTok is again on its way to the Senate for approval, having passed the House for a second time in as many months.

An earlier version of the bill, which would also require TikTok's Chinese parent company to either sell the video app or face a ban in the U.S., passed the House in March but stalled in the Senate.

The revised version of the "TikTok ban" legislation has now been packaged with critical aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as part of an effort to draw enough bipartisan support in the Senate. It has also been updated with a key timeline shift: TikTok owner ByteDance would now need to sell the platform in nine months instead of six, before the government would enforce its "ban" on the app. And the President now has the option to grant a single 90-day extension to that nine month deadline. In all, these changes essentially double ByteDance's runway from six to 12 months.

With these updates, the bill passed 360-58 in the House on April 20, and could pass the Senate as early as this week. Then it would go to President Biden, who has vowed to sign it into law.

The idea of "banning" the app began under President Trump, but has been taken up in earnest by Congressional lawmakers and President Biden, who claim that China could use the app to disseminate propaganda or misinformation via the app's algorithmic feeds. Although the President has expressed unequivocal support for the idea of banning TikTok, he still uses the platform: his re-election campaign opened an account on TikTok in February.

On the House floor yesterday, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) said that TikTok is tantamount to “a spy balloon in Americans’ phones” which can “surveil and exploit America’s personal information.”

TikTok has denied these claims and underscored the app's impact on everyday Americans, telling USA Today that, “It is unfortunate that the House of Representatives is using the cover of important foreign and humanitarian assistance to once again jam through a ban bill that would trample the free speech rights of 170 million Americans, devastate 7 million businesses, and shutter a platform that contributes $24 billion to the U.S. economy, annually."

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 Sunday, April 21, 2024:

AcrossForm of exercise that originated in ancient India

• The answer is Yoga.

"Am not!" comeback

• The answer is Are so.

Music associated with this hand gesture: 🤘

• The answer is Metal.

BAM! or BOINK! or BZZT!

• The answer is Sound.

Places for body treatments

• The answer is Spas.

DownSweet potato lookalikes

The answer is Yams.

Cookies with a Space Dunk variety launched in 2024

• The answer is Oreos.

"Out of bed! You'll be late!"

• The answer is Get up.

Cat pose or downward dog, in 1-Across

• The answer is Asana.

Teen's slangy term for their parents, with "the"

• The answer is Olds.

The German word "schadenfreude" basically means "deriving pleasure from someone else's pain," and that has to be part of the magic behind First We Feast's uber popular YouTube show Hot Ones. Since 2015, host Sean Evans has put celebs in the literal hot seat, challenging them to eat increasingly spicy wings and answer probing questions meticulously crafted by his research team.

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After more than 300 episodes, 21 seasons, and 1 billion views, guests ranging from Olivia Rodrigo and Matt Damon to Malcolm Gladwell and Joel Embiid have taken on the hot wing gauntlet. And while many have failed (DJ Khaled only made it to three wings, proving that all he does is quit), others have triumphed like champs.

We gathered some of the most memorable episodes to watch back-to-back, notable for their animated reactions, memorable conversations, or legendary performances.

In no particular order, here are the greatest Hot Ones episodes to binge.

1. Shaq

Shaq brings his own milk, apologizes to the entire state of Kansas, and desperately asks for "ice cube chapstick" to soothe his burning lips. But can he finish all 10 wings without tapping out?

2. Jennifer Lawrence

Lawrence is not just a lovely guest, but an iconic one. Her horrified expression and nonsensical blabbering ("What do you mean? What do you mean?") as Evans picks up and shakes the final bottle of hot sauce became one of the most popular memes of 2023.

3. Conan O'Brien

O'Brien brings a doctor along to the Hot Ones studio, declares "I don't think there's a wing on this table that I cannot devour like it's cool whip cream on an August afternoon," and inevitably succumbs to spice-induced delusion.

4. Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd opts for vegan cauliflower wings and utters the words that launched a thousand memes: "Hey, look at us." In an incredible display of mental and physical fortitude, he also completes the 10-wing gauntlet without a single sip of water or milk.

5. Lorde

Watch as Lorde waxes poetic about the virtues of the perfect onion ring and wipes the floor with every single Hot Ones celeb who preceded her by eating all 10 wings without so much as breaking a sweat.

6. Idris Elba

Idris Elba shows up a bit cocky ("I'm pretty confident, I fear no one," he assures Evans), but the wings soon put him in his place. It's all smooth sailing until he tries Da' Bomb and is overcome by a dry cough and confusion.

7. Tom Holland

Bubbly Brit Holland muscles his way through a difficult meal to conquer the wings of death, all while charming Evans with stories from the set and his failed audition for Star Wars.

8. Millie Bobby Brown

Millie saunters through seven wings like a champ, but everything breaks down in the 14th minute when she flips Da' Bomb the bird and starts talking a mile a minute.

9. Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish gets so heated she shoves handfuls of ice cubes into her mouth.

10. Desus and Mero

This comedy duo wipes literal nose sweat away as they stare down the wings of death.

11. Lil Yachty

In his first-ever experience with hot wings, the rapper delivers some of the best reactions the show has ever seen. 🔥

12. Gordon Ramsay

Karma is spicy for Chef Gordon Ramsay, who pops open a bottle of Pepto-Bismol mid-challenge.

13. Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie truly struggles to take on the wings of death ("I think I might die," she says at one point) but makes it through thanks to special cameos from her Birds of Prey costars.

14. Pete Davidson

Davidson fights his way to an impressive finish while asking Evans through tears, "Am I the worst!?" No worries, Pete, DJ Khaled was definitely the worst.

15. Post Malone

Posty returns to the show and provides cartoon-level reactions, from a Wile E. Coyote scream to a respectable repertoire of dance moves.