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Connections Answers Expose Tricky Alphabet Band Twist

Jonathan P. Miller January 17, 2026

At a Glance Today's NYT Connections puzzle hides a blue category of bands whose only vowel is "A" Answers include Alabama, Bananarama, Kansas and...

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Rourke Slams $100K Fundraiser as ‘Scam’, Orders Cash Back

Sophia A. Reynolds January 17, 2026

Mickey Rourke is trying to return more than $90,000 raised through an online campaign he never authorized, the actor said Friday, calling the effort...

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Batman Puzzle Hacks Revealed

Ethan R. Coleman January 17, 2026

At a Glance Today's NYT Strands theme is "DC crusader" and the spangram is BATMAN. Players must uncover themed words like JOKER, ROBIN, and CAPE to...

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Connections Sports Edition Answers Exposed

Sophia A. Reynolds January 17, 2026

At a Glance The Athletic's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Jan. 16, 2026, stumped players with four tricky categories. Yellow group:...

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Mellencamp Begs Daughter to Come Home

Ethan R. Coleman January 17, 2026

At a Glance John Mellencamp, 74, revealed he asked daughter Teddi to return to Indiana as she battles stage 4 melanoma Teddi, 44, was diagnosed in...

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OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Ads Despite No-Influence Pledge

Daniel J. Whitman January 17, 2026

ChatGPT will soon carry ads for the first time, but OpenAI insists the sponsored messages won't sway the answers the chatbot delivers. At a...

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NYT Mini Crossword Answers Revealed

Daniel J. Whitman January 17, 2026

At a Glance The completed NYT Mini Crossword for January 16, 2026 is now available Five across clues and five down clues have been...

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Best Buy Outlet Slashes 50% Off Tech

Daniel J. Whitman January 17, 2026

At a Glance Best Buy Outlet sale cuts up to 50% on clearance, open-box and refurbished tech Event ends Monday, January 19 Discounts reach 60% on...

Smartphone shows Apple Watch Ultra sale prices with up to 50% off savings and refurbished deals at sunset

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 Prices Slashed

Daniel J. Whitman January 17, 2026

At a Glance Apple Watch Ultra 3 now $750 on Amazon, $149 below the $799 list price Trade-in credits reach $335 at Apple, $250 at Best Buy, $300 at...

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Amazon Slashes $200 Off EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic

Sophia A. Reynolds January 17, 2026

Spring camping and beach trips are around the corner, and a limited-time Amazon discount makes the EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic power station more...