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TUCSON, Arizona — Eighty-four-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC's "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, remains missing more than 78 days after her suspected abduction from her Catalina Foothills home, with authorities repeatedly stressing that she was taken without access to the daily heart medication she requires for survival.

NEW YORK — Baseball fans and soccer enthusiasts alike found plenty to cheer about in Sunday's New York Times Connections: Sports Edition, as the April 19, 2026, puzzle blended Major League Baseball divisions, American football positions, Premier League managers and historic nicknames of the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise.

NEW YORK — Millions of daily Wordle players woke up Sunday to discover that the answer for April 19, 2026, puzzle No. 1,765 is STAND, a versatile five-letter word that serves as both a common verb and noun in everyday English.

ATLANTA — Security wait times at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport remained short and manageable Saturday, April 18, 2026, with most domestic checkpoints reporting waits of just 1 to 2 minutes as travelers moved efficiently through screening on a relatively calm spring weekend day.

NEW YORK — Security lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport moved efficiently on Saturday, April 18, 2026, with most terminals reporting average TSA wait times under 15 minutes for general screening and even shorter for TSA PreCheck passengers during the midday period.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Zayed International Airport, commonly known as Abu Dhabi International Airport, remains open and operational on Saturday, April 18, 2026, handling a reduced schedule of commercial flights despite ongoing regional airspace uncertainties and recovery from recent geopolitical disruptions.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport (DXB) remains fully open and operational on Saturday, April 18, 2026, welcoming departures and arrivals across all three terminals despite continuing to run a limited flight schedule as recovery from regional airspace disruptions progresses.

SYDNEY — Southeastern Australia woke up to biting cold Friday and Saturday mornings as a powerful cold front delivered the lowest temperatures since last winter across large swaths of inland New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria, with several locations dipping below zero and widespread frost blanketing farms and fields.

TUCSON, Ariz. — Federal investigators have received and begun advanced forensic testing on new DNA evidence, including hair samples recovered from the Tucson-area home of Nancy Guthrie, more than 10 weeks after the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie was abducted from her residence in the early morning hours of Feb. 1.

NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle on Saturday delivered a brain-teasing mix of everyday terms and clever wordplay, with its trickiest category sparking widespread discussion among dedicated solvers worldwide.

NEW YORK — The New York Times' popular Wordle puzzle delivered a challenging five-letter word on Saturday that left many players scrambling for the solution as they raced against their daily six-guess limit.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Ford's Garage USA has turned the humble hamburger into a full sensory experience, blending juicy half-pound Black Angus patties with a nostalgic 1920s service station vibe that keeps customers rolling back for more in 2026.

One month after its March 19, 2026 launch, Pearl Abyss' open-world action-adventure Crimson Desert continues to captivate players with its vast continent, fluid combat and deep exploration systems. New Greymanes stepping into the shoes of Kliff and his allies often struggle with inventory woes, stamina drain and hidden mechanics in the early hours. Here are 10 powerful tips and tricks that can transform your journey across the war-torn land of Pywel and help you progress faster without major spoilers.

ATLANTA — Security wait times at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) remained short and efficient today, with most TSA checkpoints reporting waits between 5 and 20 minutes as of April 17, 2026, providing smooth sailing for Friday travelers at the world's busiest airport.

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA/JED) in Jeddah remains fully open and operational today, Friday, April 17, 2026, serving as a vital gateway for domestic, international, and Umrah-related travel despite some lingering flight delays and schedule adjustments caused by regional Middle East developments.

NEW YORK — Security wait times at John F. Kennedy International Airport remained relatively short and manageable today, with most TSA checkpoints reporting waits between 5 and 19 minutes as of April 17, 2026, offering smoother experiences for Friday travelers despite typical weekend buildup.

SAN FRANCISCO — Security lines at San Francisco International Airport remained smooth and efficient today, with most TSA wait times ranging from 10 to 25 minutes as of April 17, 2026, allowing travelers to move through checkpoints quickly despite the busy Friday travel period.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport (DXB) is fully open and operating today, Friday, April 17, 2026, with a steadily expanding schedule of flights as the world's busiest international hub continues its strong recovery from regional airspace disruptions that began in late February.

KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport did not open for regular passenger operations on Friday despite circulating online speculation, with authorities confirming that existing terminals stay closed while the ambitious new Terminal 2 project advances toward a targeted completion in the final quarter of 2026.

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.

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.

MILWAUKEE — A second consecutive night of heavy thunderstorms dumped up to 3 inches of rain across Milwaukee on Wednesday, triggering widespread street flooding, stranding motorists in rising waters and forcing full closures of major freeways including stretches of Interstate 43 and Wisconsin Highway 175.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.