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NEW YORK — Word game enthusiasts tackling the New York Times Strands puzzle on Tuesday found themselves navigating a grid filled with daring spirit, as the theme "Risky business" challenged players to uncover words describing bold individuals who thrive on adventure and courage.

CANTON, Mass. — Coffee lovers, set your alarms. Dunkin' is handing out another 1 million free coffees Tuesday, just weeks after a massive April Fools' Day giveaway that delighted customers across the country.

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Powerball winning numbers for Monday, April 20, 2026, have been drawn, but no ticket matched all six numbers to claim the $87 million jackpot, lottery officials said.

NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, challenged word enthusiasts with a clever mix of leisurely walks, nonsense synonyms, handbag styles and iconic James Bond film title starters, delivering Connections #1045 as a moderately tough brain-teaser that rewarded pop culture knowledge and synonym recognition.

NEW YORK — The New York Times Wordle puzzle for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, delivered a compact challenge with the answer CLUMP, leaving many players scrambling in the final guesses while others celebrated quick solves on the 1,767th edition of the popular daily word game.

SAN FRANCISCO — All tours to Alcatraz Island were suddenly canceled this week as the National Park Service closed the historic former prison site for urgent dock repairs, leaving thousands of ticket holders scrambling for refunds or alternatives.

TUCSON, Ariz. — More than 80 days after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Catalina Foothills home in the early morning hours of Feb. 1, authorities still have no suspect in custody and no confirmed trace of the mother of NBC "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.

NEW YORK — The New York Times Connections puzzle for Monday, April 20, 2026, delivered a clever mix of everyday imagery, outdoor hobbies, arachnid facts and pop culture references that tested solvers' associative thinking and left many reaching for hints by mid-morning.

NEW YORK — Wordle enthusiasts faced a crafty challenge Monday as the New York Times puzzle No. 1766 delivered the answer "WEAVE," a verb that left many solvers reaching for extra guesses and sparking lively discussions across social media on April 20, 2026.

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $75.8 million for the Saturday, April 18, 2026, drawing, but no ticket matched all six numbers, sending the grand prize rolling over for a bigger payday in the coming week.

NEW YORK — Word game enthusiasts across the globe unlocked the New York Times Connections puzzle for Sunday, April 19, 2026, discovering a clever mix of sassy synonyms, fashion measurements, poker terminology and playful candy brand references in game No. 1,043.

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.