LIFE

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.

NEW YORK — The New York Times Wordle puzzle for Monday, April 13, 2026, challenged players with an uncommon adjective that left many guessing longer than usual, as the game's testers required an average of 5.3 attempts out of six to crack Wordle No. 1759.

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."

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A powerful late-season winter storm slammed the Sierra Nevada on Saturday, prompting active Winter Storm Warnings across Northern California's mountain ranges as heavy snow, strong winds and whiteout conditions made travel dangerous or impossible on major highways including Interstate 80, U.S. Highway 50 and routes near Lake Tahoe.

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.

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.

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.

NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle for Sunday, April 12, 2026 (No. 1036) delivered a satisfying mix of everyday observations and tricky wordplay, with many players praising its clever purple category built around types of "dolls." The daily word-grouping game challenged solvers to categorize 16 words into four thematic groups of four.

NEW YORK — Wordle players tackling puzzle No. 1758 on Sunday, April 12, 2026, discovered that the answer was ALLEY, a seemingly straightforward five-letter word that proved surprisingly challenging for many despite its common usage.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Security screening lines at Dubai International Airport moved efficiently Saturday, with average wait times ranging from 15 to 45 minutes across terminals amid a busy weekend travel day at one of the world's busiest international hubs.

NEW YORK — Travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport encountered manageable security lines Saturday, with TSA wait times averaging under 25 minutes across most terminals amid typical weekend passenger volume.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Alani Nu energy drinks have exploded in popularity with their candy-like flavors, zero sugar and 200 milligrams of caffeine per can, captivating fitness enthusiasts and everyday consumers seeking a vibrant pick-me-up without the crash.

Wordle players faced a moderately challenging test Saturday as The New York Times' popular daily word game delivered puzzle No. 1757, with the answer "PRUDE" — a term describing someone overly concerned with propriety and modesty — leaving many scratching their heads before claiming victory in four to six guesses on April 11, 2026.

SAN FRANCISCO — Security lines at San Francisco International Airport moved steadily Saturday with average TSA wait times hovering between 15 and 25 minutes, offering a relatively smooth start to the weekend for thousands of passengers despite typical spring travel volume.

DENVER — Travelers at Denver International Airport faced manageable security wait times Friday as the busy spring travel period tapered off, with standard TSA lines averaging 10 to 17 minutes across the facility's East and West checkpoints amid moderate passenger volume on April 10, 2026.

LOS ANGELES — Travelers at Los Angeles International Airport enjoyed relatively smooth security screenings Friday, with TSA wait times averaging under 15 minutes at most checkpoints as passenger volume remained moderate and staffing held steady on April 10, 2026.

NEW YORK — Travelers at LaGuardia Airport enjoyed unusually swift security screenings Friday, with TSA wait times hovering at one minute or less across most terminals as staffing stabilized and passenger volume remained moderate on April 10, 2026.

OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett, the legendary Berkshire Hathaway chairman who turned 95 in 2025, continues to consume approximately five 12-ounce servings of Coca-Cola products daily — a habit that adds up to roughly 1,825 cans per year and accounts for about a quarter of his daily calorie intake, the billionaire investor has repeatedly confirmed over the past decade.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport (DXB) is fully open and operating today, April 10, 2026, with a steadily growing flight schedule as the world's busiest international hub continues its strong recovery from regional airspace disruptions earlier this year.

TUCSON, Ariz. — The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC's "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, entered its third month Thursday with no arrests, no confirmed suspect and growing uncertainty about whether the elderly woman is still alive nearly 70 days after she was abducted from her suburban Tucson home.

The New York Times Connections puzzle for Friday, April 10, 2026, delivered a lively mix of food, surprises and pop culture in game No. 1034, with solvers grouping 16 words into four clever categories that ranged from spicy peppers to things that literally pop up and descriptors for Swiss cheese.

NEW YORK — Wordle fans faced a moderately challenging test Friday as The New York Times' popular daily word game delivered puzzle No. 1756, with the answer "CAROM" — a term from billiards describing a shot where the cue ball ricochets off two others — leaving many players scratching their heads before securing the win in four to six guesses.

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah remains fully open and operational on Thursday, April 10, 2026, serving as a vital gateway for domestic, international and Umrah-related travel despite lingering effects from regional geopolitical tensions that have caused scattered flight delays and cancellations in recent weeks.

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.

DOHA, Qatar — Hamad International Airport (DOH) is open today, April 9, 2026, and operating on a gradually expanding but still limited schedule as Qatar continues its phased recovery from months of airspace restrictions caused by regional Middle East tensions.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest airport for international passengers, marked a significant milestone on April 9, 2026, as it continued its strong recovery with expanded flight schedules and near-normal operations following months of disruptions caused by regional Middle East tensions.

DALLAS — Security checkpoints at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport have shown marked improvement in early April 2026, with most TSA wait times now ranging from 5 to 15 minutes as the partial government shutdown continues but its effects on one of the world's busiest airports ease.

LOS ANGELES — Security lines at Los Angeles International Airport have stabilized significantly in early April 2026, with most TSA wait times now ranging from 5 to 15 minutes across checkpoints as the partial government shutdown continues but its impact on LAX eases following back pay for officers and auxiliary support.

SAN FRANCISCO While hours-long security lines have plagued many major U.S. airports amid the ongoing partial government shutdown, San Francisco International Airport continues to operate smoothly with average TSA wait times holding steady between 10 and 15 minutes and all checkpoints functioning normally as of April 9, 2026.