LIFE

ORLANDO, Fla. — Security lines at Orlando International Airport moved swiftly Tuesday, with TSA wait times averaging under 20 minutes across most checkpoints as the busy 2026 spring break season wound down, airport officials and real-time trackers reported.

NEW YORK — The New York Times Wordle puzzle for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, has been solved by millions of players worldwide, with the official answer revealed as DENSE for game No. 1753.

NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, challenged word-game enthusiasts with clever categories that mixed competition terms, board-game idioms, indefinite pronouns and compound "life" expressions, delivering a satisfying mix of straightforward and tricky connections in edition No. 1031.

Australia — Lottery officials and locals launched a public hunt Tuesday for a mystery winner who purchased a $4.8 million Set for Life ticket at a Cairns newsagency over the Easter weekend, with the buyer possibly still unaware of the life-changing windfall that will pay $20,000 every month for the next 20 years.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi remained open Monday for scheduled operations, handling a limited number of commercial flights as the UAE's second major hub continues its gradual recovery from weeks of airspace disruptions linked to broader Middle East tensions.

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County health officials are sounding the alarm after reporting a record 220 cases of flea-borne typhus in 2025, the highest number ever documented in the county, with nearly 90% of infected individuals requiring hospitalization.

SYDNEY — A Qantas Airbus A380 bound for Dallas, Texas, was forced to make an emergency return to Sydney on Sunday, April 5, 2026, after a passenger suffered a serious medical incident approximately four hours into the long-haul flight over the Pacific Ocean.

SYDNEY — Australians consumed just 9.8 litres of pure alcohol per capita in 2023–24, the latest official figures show, continuing a long-term decline in drinking habits that health experts say is accelerating in 2026 amid heightened wellness awareness and generational shifts.

NEW YORK — The New York Times Wordle puzzle #1752 on Monday, April 6, 2026, challenged players with a five-letter word tied to solemn promises and legal oaths, testing vocabulary and strategic guessing in the enduring daily word game.

Fans of The New York Times' popular word-grouping game Connections woke up Monday to a fresh challenge in puzzle #1030, blending themes of lively parties, financial stakes, arcade nostalgia and clever wordplay on Broadway hits.

Travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) encountered manageable security lines Monday as TSA wait times averaged under 15 minutes at most checkpoints, providing relief during a busy spring travel period even after recent staffing fluctuations and a brief period when real-time data was unavailable online.

LOS ANGELES — Travelers passing through Los Angeles International Airport on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, are encountering unusually short TSA security wait times, with many checkpoints reporting waits of just 1 to 5 minutes as of mid-morning, according to official airport data and real-time trackers.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — T.J. Maxx stores across the United States are closed today, Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, following the retailer's long-standing policy of shutting down operations on the major Christian holiday to allow associates time with family.

LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets stores across the Southeast United States are closed today, Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, honoring a long-standing company tradition that gives associates the day off to spend with family and observe the Christian holiday.

Target stores across the United States are closed today, Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, giving team members the day off to spend with family and observe the Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Domino's Pizza stores across the United States will largely remain open on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, delivering hot pies, cheesy breadsticks and wings to customers celebrating the holiday or seeking a convenient meal option.

McDonald's restaurants across the United States will largely remain open on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, providing Big Macs, fries and drive-thru service for families and travelers despite the major Christian holiday.

SEATTLE — Starbucks stores across the United States will largely remain open on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, offering customers their favorite lattes, Frappuccinos and pastries despite the religious holiday.

Most Home Depot stores across the United States are open today, Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, with abbreviated hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time, allowing customers to pick up last-minute gardening supplies, outdoor furniture, paint or home improvement essentials for spring projects and holiday gatherings.

Costco warehouses and gas stations across the United States remained closed on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, in observance of one of the retailer's seven annual holiday closures, leaving members seeking bulk groceries, household essentials or last-minute Easter supplies to look elsewhere or plan ahead for Monday's reopening.

Security wait times at LaGuardia Airport remained exceptionally short on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, with most terminals showing general TSA lines of 1 minute or less and TSA PreCheck lanes often reporting no wait at all, according to the airport's official real-time data.

TUCSON, Ariz. — More than two months after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson, authorities continue to investigate what they describe as a targeted abduction, with no arrests made and her whereabouts remaining unknown as of Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.

NEW YORK — Security wait times at John F. Kennedy International Airport remained relatively light on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, with most terminals reporting general TSA lines under 15 minutes and TSA PreCheck lanes moving even faster, according to real-time data from the airport's official website and third-party trackers.

Yes, most Walmart stores across the United States are open today, Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, operating during their regular business hours to accommodate shoppers picking up last-minute items for family gatherings, brunches and celebrations.

As families gather for egg hunts, sunrise services and festive meals on Easter Sunday 2026, millions turn to cherished quotes that capture the holiday's enduring message of hope, new life and triumph over despair.

Hundreds of U.S. flights faced cancellations and delays on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, as the ripple effects of severe spring storms and record holiday travel continued to disrupt operations at major airports nationwide.

Spring storms and record holiday travel demand turned Easter weekend into a travel nightmare for hundreds of thousands of Americans, with more than 5,500 U.S. flights delayed and hundreds canceled as thunderstorms hammered key airports from Florida to the Midwest.

For decades, the narrative around aging has focused on inevitable decline: slower steps, fuzzier memories and fading strength. But a growing body of research, including a major new Yale University study published this month, shows that's not the full story.

SYDNEY — Three variants of Medik8 Physical Sunscreen SPF50+ are being urgently recalled in Australia and New Zealand after testing showed the products may not deliver the level of sun protection claimed on their labels, the Therapeutic Goods Administration announced.