Joe Green

NEW YORK — Security lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport moved briskly Friday morning, with most terminals reporting general TSA wait times under 20 minutes and TSA PreCheck lanes often clearing in five minutes or less, offering relief to spring travelers after weeks of volatile delays tied to staffing fluctuations and holiday surges.

Apr 10, 2026

The New York Times Wordle puzzle for Thursday, April 9, 2026 — game #1755 — concluded with the answer "LADEN," an adjective meaning "loaded" or "burdened; afflicted," offering players a moderately challenging test of vocabulary and deduction.

Apr 09, 2026

The New York Times Connections puzzle for Thursday, April 9, 2026 — game #1033 — challenged word enthusiasts with clever groupings that tested knowledge of synonyms for sadness, topical remedies, astrological symbols and a tricky wordplay category involving muscular terms minus their "ed" sound.

Apr 09, 2026

Powerball jackpots have shattered records multiple times in recent years, fueled by longer rollover periods, increased ticket sales and game format changes that allow prizes to balloon into the billions.

Apr 09, 2026

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — Yosemite National Park, one of America's most iconic natural treasures, offers visitors in 2026 an unprecedented level of flexibility with no vehicle entry reservations required for the entire year, including peak summer months and the popular Horsetail Fall "Firefall" event.

Apr 08, 2026

NEW YORK — Travelers at LaGuardia Airport faced relatively manageable security wait times Wednesday as TSA staffing levels continued to recover from a recent federal funding lapse that triggered some of the longest lines in the airport's history earlier this spring.

Apr 08, 2026

TEHRAN, Iran — Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), Iran's primary gateway for international travel, stayed mostly shuttered for routine commercial flights on Wednesday, with only a handful of pre-authorized or military-linked operations reported as the country navigated the fragile two-week ceasefire framework announced by President Donald Trump and Iranian officials.

Apr 08, 2026

NEW YORK — Travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport faced relatively light security lines Wednesday, with most terminals reporting general TSA wait times under 15 minutes and TSA PreCheck lanes moving even faster, according to real-time data from the airport's official website and monitoring services.

Apr 08, 2026

TEL AVIV, Israel — Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel's main gateway to the world, remained largely closed to normal commercial operations Wednesday amid ongoing regional security concerns tied to the conflict with Iran, with only highly restricted flights by Israeli carriers permitted under strict military and civilian safety limits.

Apr 08, 2026

KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport (KWI) remained closed to regular commercial passenger flights on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with no arrivals or departures listed on official systems as authorities continue safety assessments and infrastructure repairs following repeated drone strikes linked to regional conflicts.

Apr 08, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the world's busiest aviation hubs, remains fully open and operational on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with flights departing and arriving across all three terminals despite a still-reduced schedule caused by lingering effects of regional airspace restrictions and earlier disruptions.

Apr 08, 2026

Wordle enthusiasts logging into The New York Times Games on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, confronted puzzle No. 1754, a moderately challenging five-letter test that left many pondering watery geography before landing on INLET.

Apr 08, 2026

The New York Times Connections puzzle for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, delivered a moderately challenging brain teaser rated 2 out of 5 in difficulty, testing players' ability to spot clever word associations across categories ranging from professional relationships to gymnastics equipment and quirky pronunciation quirks.

Apr 08, 2026

Starbucks customers across the United States reported widespread issues with the company's mobile app Tuesday, with many unable to place orders, log in or complete payments during the morning rush as the coffee giant's digital platform experienced another disruption amid ongoing reliability concerns.

Apr 08, 2026

Dan Simpson, who has balanced a full-time government job with part-time deliveries for 14 years, delivered more than pizza on a busy Friday night in late March.

Apr 08, 2026

Travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport breathed easier Tuesday as TSA security wait times dropped to just a few minutes at most domestic checkpoints, a sharp improvement from the hours-long lines that plagued the world's busiest airport during a partial government shutdown in March 2026.

Apr 08, 2026

A single lucky lottery ticket sold somewhere in Delaware hit the $231 million Powerball jackpot in Monday night's drawing, lottery officials confirmed Tuesday, turning an ordinary purchase into life-changing wealth for one fortunate player.

Apr 07, 2026

SYDNEY — Australia's electric vehicle market has surged in 2026, with sales climbing sharply as more affordable models from Chinese brands challenge established players like Tesla. As of early April, EVs are on track to capture over 15% of new car sales nationally, driven by competitive pricing, improved range and expanding charging infrastructure.

Apr 07, 2026

NEW YORK — Security lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport moved smoothly Tuesday, with most terminals reporting TSA wait times under 10 minutes for general screening and even shorter for TSA PreCheck passengers as of mid-afternoon on April 7, 2026.

Apr 07, 2026

HOUSTON — A simple jar of Nutella hazelnut spread became an unlikely star Monday when it floated gracefully through the cabin of NASA's Orion spacecraft during the live broadcast of the Artemis II mission, drifting past astronauts just minutes before the crew set a new record for the farthest humans have traveled from Earth.

Apr 07, 2026

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.

Apr 07, 2026

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.

Apr 07, 2026

Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform often positioned as an alternative to X, faced intermittent outages in the US East region Monday, with users reporting difficulties accessing the app, loading feeds and viewing timelines, according to the company's official status page and crowd-sourced trackers.

Apr 07, 2026

KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport (KWI) stayed largely closed to regular commercial passenger traffic Monday as authorities continued safety assessments and repairs following a series of Iranian-linked drone attacks that damaged radar systems, fuel storage facilities and infrastructure since late February 2026.

Apr 07, 2026

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.

Apr 07, 2026

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.

Apr 06, 2026

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.

Apr 06, 2026

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.

Apr 06, 2026

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.

Apr 06, 2026