We’ve come to the end of the road. This is my last NYT Mini Guide for the next couple of weeks. I pass the baton to my colleagues, Kris Holt and Paul Tassi, who will guide you along your crossword path until I return. Let’s dive right in! Looking for yesterday’s NYT Mini Crossword? Check out our hints and answers right here. The NYT Mini is a smaller, quicker, more digestible, bite-sized version of the larger and more challenging NYT Crossword, and unlike its larger sibling, it’s free-to-play without a subscription to The New York Times. You can play it…
The start of the academic year is often a peak time for many student counseling centers. Not surprisingly, many first-year/incoming students seek counseling due to anxiety about moving away from home and being in a new environment. A 2024 report on Frobes.com discussed the importance of understanding homesickness in college…
There’s no age limit when it comes to achieving significant financial milestones, but many people envision checking them off their list by a certain point in their lives.Unfortunately, these days, amid high costs of living and economic uncertainty, most U.S. adults fall short of wealth-building goals: 77% say they aren’t…
In an effort to help employers avoid violations of workplace regulations, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is encouraging the use of several voluntary “self-audit” programs. These tools are designed to help businesses proactively identify and correct compliance issues — often reducing the risk of costly fines, penalties and lawsuits.…
The journey from a corporate cubicle to the helm of a startup is a well-trodden path. Many successful entrepreneurs, from Elon Musk to Sara Blakely, cut their teeth in corporate environments before launching their ventures.But what drives this trend? Why do so many entrepreneurs emerge from the structured world of…
Akkaraju and Parker wasted no time in taking over Stability, installing Akkaraju as CEO and Parker as chairman of the board. They never spoke to Mostaque, although the former CEO says he reached out to offer his support.The pair set about trying to remake Stability AI for the moment. Not…
When most of us think about online shopping, we picture secondhand clothes, the latest fad (ahem, Labubus), household gadgets, or maybe a rare collectible. But the same digital tools that connect us to everyday goods are also quietly fueling a darker industry: the trade of endangered species. From the comfort…
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, it can be difficult for businesses and organizations to cut through the massive amount of noise and marketing clutter vying for people’s attention. Not only are consumers exposed to more information than ever before, but businesses are being extremely creative and adaptive in how they…
For the ambitious entrepreneur, there is an ever-growing list of exciting new sector opportunities to explore. Many of these, especially those with billion to trillion-dollar valuations, belong to growth industries, which are defined as sectors of the global economy that experience higher-than-average growth rate. These sectors host a high volume…
Back when Daemon X Machina was released on Switch in 2019, it wore its Armored Core influences on its sleeve, but this new sequel is a whole other game entirely. Yes, the Armored Core influences are still there, in terms of the customization in the backend, but most of those…
How much money do you really need to retire with peace of mind?Americans believe the “magic number” for a comfortable retirement is $1.26 million, down $200,000 year over year, according to recent research from Northwestern Mutual.Still, despite the slight decrease, the anticipated figure for retirement security remains out of reach…
Small businesses are facing strong headwinds in today’s dynamic business environment. Technology is evolving faster than entrepreneurs can keep up with, market and consumer demands are constantly changing, and there seems to be a new economic or geopolitical disruption every week. Surviving in this landscape requires businesses to have robust…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Michelle Jimenez-Meggiato, 36, of Jersey City, New Jersey. Jimenez-Meggiato is a former entertainment marketing executive who left the corporate world to co-found The Pizza Cupcake, a frozen snack brand, with her husband, Andrea Meggiato, in 2018.Image Credit: Courtesy of incredifulls Learn how the couple’s…
“We build a structural battery out of the cells, and that is the floor of the vehicle. So we actually built the seats on it,” says Field. So, to be clear, there’s no frame or structure with a battery on top of it to which the seats are bolted—with Ford’s…
You have been warned. Amazon has confirmed that “starting August 20, 2025, you will no longer have access to the Amazon Appstore on your Android device.” That’s just 48 hours from now. The retail giant says it will now focus its efforts on its own devices. For anyone who has…
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