Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

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Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is back from March 25 to 31. Shop the best early deals on Apple, headphones, TVs, and more.

For the third time, NASA's Artemis 2 crew has entered mandatory quarantine, as the agency works toward a potential April 1 launch.

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Meta partially reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds on VR, announcing that it will continue to support existing games.

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Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1735 on March 20 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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The Fed keeps calling these events bad luck. They aren't.

Petro denied all ties to drug traffickers and maintained he never accepted their funds during his campaign.

Rights groups say more than 100 others could face death sentences.

CEO Scott Kirby pointed out jet fuel prices have more than doubled in the last three weeks, representing an additional $11 billion in annual costs if prices stay at that level.

Days earlier the U.S. redirected another group of amphibious assault ships carrying another 2,500 Marines from the Pacific to the Middle East.

U.K. officials have not given details of the strike that targeted the ocean air base Friday, which was unsuccessful.

Qatar supplies a third of the world's helium, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, but the nation had to halt production shortly after the war erupted three weeks ago.

For the first time since the federal government started tracking data, college graduates have lost their employment advantage over workers without degrees.

Mueller was a patrician Princeton graduate and Vietnam veteran who walked away from a lucrative midcareer job to stay in public service.

"I don't think a normal person actually realizes that this happened or how dramatic it was."

Slate’s guide to the most important figures in politics this week.

Ready or Not 2 is here, and it’s not just a retread.

Lindy West is no stranger to online trolls, but something about the “Adult Braces” discourse feels different.

HBO’s prestige TV luster seems to be taking a hit with the various mergers and rebrands.

Today's puzzle has 11 pears.

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for March 20, 2026.

Quinn is carving out a new space in audio erotica and courting romance fans with a canny strategy.

Justice Jackson is standing up for lower court judges in this perilous moment, while the chief justice has only weak tea.

Jury Duty did something seemingly unreplicable. Until now.

We're going to hurt her, I know.

With Trump’s help, he built a media empire. Now comes the hard part.

How Rupert Murdoch built a global media empire pitting his children against each other.

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He could slam a revolving door, make onions cry, and count to infinity—twice. Yet his real legacy is far more complicated.

What makes a person want to track these rankings? Why do we care about what—or who—is No. 1?

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This is an existential challenge to mail-in voting, and it has arrived just as we have the midterm elections coming up.

A Kremlin spokesman said the Russian government is discussing “possible options for assisting Cuba in the difficult situation it finds itself in.”

To aid Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a friend of Russia, in his election, operatives proposed “the Gamechanger” — a staged assassination attempt to stir supporters.

As attacks rattled markets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration might lift restrictions on Iranian oil already loaded onto vessels.

An effective U.S. oil blockade has worsened the island’s energy crisis. The U.S. Embassy in Havana, too, is feeling the effects.

Rather than evacuation, Israel’s defense minister said the mission now is “to protect northern communities against raids and anti-tank fire.”

The Treasury Department’s authorization of the sale of Iranian crude already at sea is likely to provide revenue for Iran’s war effort against the U.S.

Missile exchanges have jarred with the spirit of the holidays underway across the region.

They were at a salon getting their nails done for Eid al-Fitr. It was unclear who fired the missile.

The South Korean megastars thrilled tens of thousands of fans with their first concert in nearly four years following a break for military service and solo careers.

Israel’s assault on the world’s largest natural gas deposit has renewed tensions between the two allies’ end goals in Iran.

Fed chair cites importance of resisting short-term pressure in accepting Volcker award for public service

Wild swings in UK gilts point to strains that will hurt government finances and jack up borrowing costs for us all

A total of 25 skiers were on the mountainside where the avalanche occurred, but most had escaped.

Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.

Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Ha…

President Trump said Friday on social media that the U.S. is considering "winding down" its military efforts against Iran. Meanwhile, more than 2,000 Marines and more warships are headed to the region.

"CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek of Propstore's offerings for next week's live auction of more than 1,000 items from some of Hollywood's most iconic films.

Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.

The western United States experienced a severe snow drought this year, threatening the region's water supply and potentially setting the stage for its wildfire season.

Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.

Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.

Streaming platforms changed the way people purchase and listen to music, but they've also changed how artists get paid for their work. "CBS Saturday Morning" visits the Spotify offices to learn about how some artists are earning big bucks on the platform, and how some are still struggling.

President Trump signaled that the U.S. may be "winding down" its operation in Iran as more than 2,000 Marines head to the Middle East. Meanwhile, oil prices continue to soar amid tension in the region.

Dan Abrams' newest venture Danny's offers patrons a quintessential New York City dining experience. The menu by executive chef Ed Tinoco spotlights fun twists on American classics.

The Iran war reached the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials said.

Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.

Best friends Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross formed Buffalo Traffic Jam as students at Montana State University. Dorm room jam sessions progressed into a sold-out worldwide tour as the duo garnered acclaim for their stripped-down sound and heartfelt lyrics. Here is Buffalo Traffic Jam performing "Fo…

A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition​ of the social media company.

More than 5,500 people were under evacuation orders as severe rain pounded Hawaii on Friday. More rain is expected Saturday.

The U.S. temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea as oil prices soar amid the Middle East conflict.

Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.

Researchers have created a cutting-edge catalyst that turns CO2 into methanol more efficiently than ever before. Instead of using clumps of metal atoms, they engineered a system where each single indium atom actively drives the reaction. This dramatically reduces energy needs while making the proces…

Researchers have identified a surprising brain pattern that may help explain why people with ADHD often struggle to stay focused. Even while awake, their brains can slip into brief episodes of “sleep-like” activity during demanding tasks. These moments are linked to more mistakes, slower reaction ti…

Scientists have found a way to make one of the most aggressive brain tumors vulnerable to the immune system. A single injection of a modified virus can invade glioblastoma, kill cancer cells, and summon immune fighters deep into the tumor. These immune cells persist and attack, which was linked to l…

A redesigned cancer immunotherapy is showing striking early results after decades of disappointment with similar drugs. Researchers engineered a more powerful CD40 agonist antibody and changed how it’s delivered—injecting it directly into tumors instead of into the bloodstream. In a small clinical t…

Your morning coffee or tea could be quietly supporting your brain health. A long-term study found that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea was linked to an 18% lower risk of dementia and better cognitive performance over time. The benefits appeared strongest at 2–3 cups of coffee or 1–…

For years, people with prediabetes have been told the same thing: lose weight or risk developing diabetes. But new research flips that idea on its head, showing that blood sugar can return to normal even without shedding pounds. The key isn’t just how much fat you carry—it’s where it’s stored. Harmf…

Scientists have developed a powerful new computational method that could accelerate the search for next-generation materials capable of turning sunlight into useful chemical energy. The work focuses on polyheptazine imides, a promising class of carbon nitride materials that absorb visible light and …

Ravens have long been thought to follow wolves to find food, but new research shows they’re far more strategic. By tracking both animals in Yellowstone, scientists discovered that ravens memorize areas where wolf kills are likely and fly directly to those spots—sometimes from great distances. Rather…

AI’s growing energy use sounds alarming, but its global climate impact may be far smaller than expected. Researchers found that while AI consumes huge amounts of electricity, it barely moves the needle on overall emissions. The real impact is more localized, especially around data centers. Meanwhile…

Scientists recreated a life-size oviraptor nest to understand how these dinosaurs hatched their eggs. Their experiments showed the parent likely couldn’t heat all the eggs directly, meaning sunlight played a key role. This uneven heating could cause eggs in the same nest to hatch at different times.…

Scientists have mapped the genetics of cancer in cats for the first time at scale, uncovering major overlaps with human cancers. Key mutations—like those linked to breast cancer—appear in both species, and some human cancer drugs may also work in cats. Because pets share our environments, these simi…

The distinctive smell of ancient mummies is helping scientists decode the secrets of Egyptian mummification. By analyzing tiny traces of chemicals in the air around mummy samples, researchers identified dozens of compounds linked to oils, resins, beeswax, and bitumen used during embalming. The chemi…

A risky but often lifesaving surgery that removes damaged parts of the small intestine can leave patients facing a new threat: serious liver damage with no available treatment. Now, scientists have developed a promising compound that works directly in the gut to shield the liver and improve how the …

A new tomato-picking robot is learning to think before it acts. Instead of simply identifying ripe fruit, it predicts how easy each tomato will be to harvest and adjusts its approach accordingly. This smarter strategy boosted success rates to 81%, with the robot even switching angles when needed. Th…

Astronomers may have found an exciting new clue about dark energy—the mysterious force driving the universe’s accelerating expansion. They discovered an extraordinarily bright supernova from more than 10 billion years ago whose light was bent and magnified by a foreground galaxy, creating multiple i…

Kepler-51d is a giant, ultra-light “super-puff” planet wrapped in an unusually thick haze that’s blocking scientists from seeing what it’s made of. Observations from JWST revealed that this haze may be one of the largest ever detected, possibly stretching as wide as Earth itself. The planet’s low de…

A routine quantum optics technique just revealed an extraordinary secret: entangled light can carry incredibly complex topological structures. Researchers found these hidden patterns reach up to 48 dimensions, offering a vast new “alphabet” for encoding quantum information. Unlike previous assumptio…

Stopping popular weight-loss injections like Ozempic or Mounjaro might not trigger the dramatic rebound many fear. A large real-world study of nearly 8,000 patients found that most people who discontinue these drugs manage to keep the weight off—or even continue losing—by restarting treatment, switc…

Eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods like chips, frozen meals, sugary drinks, and packaged snacks may significantly raise the risk of serious heart problems. In a major U.S. study, people consuming around nine servings per day had a 67% higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, or death from h…

Some feathered dinosaurs may have briefly taken to the skies—only to give it up later. By studying rare fossils with preserved feathers, researchers uncovered a surprising clue hidden in molting patterns, revealing that Anchiornis likely couldn’t fly at all. Instead of the neat, symmetrical feather …