Joe Green

NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle for Friday, April 17, 2026, delivered a satisfying mix of everyday knowledge and wordplay as players grouped 16 words into four clever categories in game #1041, with many hailing the solution as one of the more enjoyable Friday challenges of the year.

Apr 17, 2026

NEW YORK — The New York Times Wordle answer for Friday, April 17, 2026, is BELLE, a charming five-letter noun that left many players celebrating a quick solve while others scrambled in the final guesses due to its repeated letters and elegant simplicity.

Apr 17, 2026

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Apr 17, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO — Bluesky experienced a partial outage Thursday, with users across multiple regions reporting difficulties accessing feeds, loading posts and connecting to the decentralized social media platform as its official status page confirmed an ongoing incident.

Apr 16, 2026

DES MOINES, Iowa — No ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing, leaving the estimated $58 million jackpot unclaimed and setting the stage for a larger prize Saturday as the game continues its rollover streak.

Apr 16, 2026

NEW YORK — Verizon Communications customers across the United States reported no widespread service disruptions Thursday, with real-time monitoring sites showing normal operation for wireless voice, data and home internet services more than three months after the carrier's notorious January outage that affected hundreds of thousands nationwide.

Apr 16, 2026

NEW YORK — Players of the New York Times Connections Sports Edition on Thursday, April 16, 2026, tackled puzzle No. 570 with a mix of court-side observations, NBA arena fixtures, minor league baseball mascots and clever WNBA team wordplay that tested both sports knowledge and lateral thinking.

Apr 16, 2026

NEW YORK — Wordle fans who tackled puzzle No. 1762 on Thursday, April 16, 2026, discovered the solution was CUBIT, an archaic unit of length once used by ancient civilizations and still referenced in historical and biblical contexts.

Apr 16, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO — Travelers heading through San Francisco International Airport on Thursday should plan for moderate TSA security lines with average waits of 15 to 25 minutes during peak morning and evening hours, according to real-time tracking data as passenger volumes build with spring travel season in full swing.

Apr 16, 2026

TUCSON, Ariz. — More than two months after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in the Catalina Foothills outside Tucson, authorities still have no suspect in what they describe as a targeted abduction, with new expert analysis suggesting the crime could stem from personal retribution linked to her famous daughter, "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.

Apr 15, 2026

SYDNEY — As international visitor numbers climb toward pre-pandemic highs in 2026, Australia's iconic landmarks and natural wonders continue to top bucket lists for travelers seeking beaches, reefs, outback adventures and vibrant cities. Tourism authorities report strong recovery, with Sydney and Melbourne leading arrivals while the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru remain must-see draws for their unique appeal.

Apr 15, 2026

NEW YORK — Wordle players logging into The New York Times Games on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, encountered puzzle No. 1,397 and uncovered a five-letter word that resonated far beyond the grid: MORAL.

Apr 15, 2026

NEW YORK — Word game fans logging into The New York Times Games on Wednesday morning faced Connections No. 1,039, a brain-teasing grid that cleverly mixed academic ceremonies with royal chess icons and everyday drudgery.

Apr 15, 2026

NEW YORK — The New York Times Wordle answer for Wednesday, April 15, 2026, is "BEGUN," the past participle of the verb "begin," marking puzzle number 1,761 in the popular daily word game that continues to captivate millions of players worldwide with its simple yet addictive format.

Apr 15, 2026

LOS ANGELES — Security wait times at Los Angeles International Airport remained manageable Wednesday, with average TSA screening delays hovering between 15 and 25 minutes across most terminals as of mid-morning on April 15, 2026, offering a relatively smooth experience for passengers despite the airport's reputation for occasional chaos.

Apr 15, 2026

TUCSON, Ariz. — More than two months after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Catalina Foothills home, authorities and experts continue to grapple with a baffling kidnapping case that has produced surveillance footage, blood evidence, potential DNA leads and mysterious ransom notes — yet no arrest, no suspect identification and no confirmed trace of the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie.

Apr 15, 2026

NEW YORK — Travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport faced relatively smooth security screening on Tuesday, with TSA wait times averaging 8 to 13 minutes across major terminals in mid-morning hours, providing welcome relief amid typical spring travel volume.

Apr 15, 2026

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. — A 26-year-old man from San Marcos, California, drowned Monday morning in the Colorado River near Davis Camp Park after his hat blew off a pontoon boat and he jumped in to retrieve it, authorities said.

Apr 14, 2026

NEW DELHI — Millions of anxious students and parents across India are on edge as the Central Board of Secondary Education prepares to declare the CBSE Class 10 results 2026 for the first phase of board examinations, with strong indications pointing to an announcement as early as this week.

Apr 14, 2026

GENEVA — Rolex has officially discontinued two of its most coveted modern models — the stainless steel and white gold "Pepsi" GMT-Master II references and the white gold "Cookie Monster" Submariner Date — confirming long-standing rumors as the Swiss watchmaker refreshed its lineup for Watches and Wonders 2026.

Apr 14, 2026

TUCSON, Ariz. — More than two months after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in Catalina Foothills, authorities have made no arrests and her whereabouts remain unknown, even as new ransom notes surface and experts speculate the kidnapping may have been motivated by ransom or personal retribution tied to her famous daughter.

Apr 14, 2026

NEW YORK — Wordle players logging in Tuesday morning discovered the answer to today's puzzle was "CYCLE," a five-letter noun that stumped some while rewarding others with quick solves in the popular New York Times-owned word game.

Apr 14, 2026

NEW YORK — Travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport faced moderate security lines Monday as TSA wait times ranged from as little as 1 minute to around 24 minutes depending on the terminal, according to real-time data from the airport's official website and monitoring services.

Apr 13, 2026

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Zayed International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi remained open Monday with limited commercial flights operating under managed corridors, even as fresh uncertainty from the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns about longer-term aviation disruptions in the Gulf.

Apr 13, 2026

TUCSON, Ariz. — More than two months after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in an affluent Tucson suburb, authorities still have no suspect in custody and her whereabouts remain unknown, even as criminal profilers suggest the kidnapping could be an act of retribution tied to her daughter, NBC "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.

Apr 13, 2026

NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle for Monday, April 13, 2026, offered solvers a lively start to the week with a well-balanced mix of real-world scenes, stage illusions, pop-culture references and a clever pun on items that literally "have caps."

Apr 13, 2026

DES MOINES, Iowa — The latest Powerball drawing on Saturday, April 11, 2026, produced no jackpot winner, leaving the estimated prize to climb toward $45 million for Monday's draw after the white balls 6, 47, 49, 53 and 60 combined with a red Powerball of 6 and a 2x Power Play multiplier.

Apr 12, 2026

NEWARK, N.J. — Travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport faced uneven security lines Sunday as general TSA wait times ranged from as little as 3 minutes in some Terminal B checkpoints to 34 minutes at Terminal C, according to the airport's real-time dashboard, prompting officials to advise passengers to build in extra time amid fluctuating passenger volumes.

Apr 12, 2026

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — No one claimed the $35 million Powerball jackpot in Saturday night's drawing, while Florida Lotto and Fantasy 5 produced new winning combinations that could turn ticket holders into instant winners as the state lottery continues its steady pace into spring 2026.

Apr 12, 2026