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NYT's The Mini crossword answers for April 30

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections —...

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Bumble revamps the 'first move' and other features

Earlier this year, new Bumble CEO Lidiane Jones said in a Fortune interview that Bumble was rethinking women making the first move — the dating app's signature for its ten-year run. Today, Bumble officially announced updates to the "first move," as well as other feature upgrades and a fresh brand identity.

Since Bumble's inception in 2014, only women could message matches first. In the case of same-gender connections, anyone could message first. In 2022, Bumble announced that non-binary...

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Amazon.com might cave in to Big Tech peer pressure to pay a dividend

Tesla is the only other member of the Magnificent 7 to not pay a dividend.

E-commerce titan Amazon.com may be under increasing pressure to offer investors a dividend, as it now finds itself one of the few massive U.S. technology and growth companies not making regular payouts to shareholders.

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Bumble unveils a redesign in hopes of reversing its post-pandemic slump

Bumble unveiled a new app design, updates to compatibility algorithm, and more.

Bumble unveiled a fresh look on Tuesday, marking what the company hopes is a new chapter for the decade-old dating app. The app, which stands apart from its competitors by requiring women to send the first message with male connections, now has a new logo, bolder fonts, and refreshed colors and illustrations.

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Getir layoffs: Thousands of jobs on the line as the delivery service pulls out of the U.S. and Europe

The ultrafast delivery company will shut down in most markets to focus on Turkey, where it based. It’s unclear how many jobs will be impacted.

Instant delivery platform Getir has announced it is leaving nearly every market it operates in to focus on its home country of Turkey, according to multiple media reports. This includes withdrawing from the United States, the United Kingdom, and most countries in Europe—and with those withdrawals, thousands of jobs will be eliminated.

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Acer Nitro 17 (2024, AMD) Review: Great Power Yet Affordable

This gaming laptop has poor battery life but delivers plenty of graphical power at a more-than-reasonable price.

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Bernhard Langer makes miraculous PGA Tour Champions return 3 months after torn Achilles

Bernhard Langer at the 2024 Mitsubishi Electric Championship in Hawaii. | Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Bernhard Langer is somehow set to return to the PGA Tour Champions after rupturing his Achilles playing pickleball.

Only three months after rupturing his Achilles playing pickleball, Bernhard Langer, the winningest player in PGA Tour Champions history, will make his return to competition at this week’s Insperity Invitational.

“Statistically, they say that guys win the most...

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NFL Draft full team grades for all 32 clubs after 2024 selections

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Let’s grade the draft hauls for all 32 NFL teams.

Grading an NFL Draft is often a difficult exercise.

But it does not mean we will not try.

In many ways, it is an analysis of process rather than results. As you will see in a moment, there might be players that we like in a vacuum, but disagree with when it comes to where they were drafted, when they were drafted, or a combination thereof.

And these grades are a mere snapshot in time, ultimately how...

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CJ Cup: How to watch, streaming, format, preview, tee times, and more

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How can fans tune into the CJ Cup Byron Nelson? Here is everything you need to know about the PGA Tour’s next stop.

The PGA Tour will make the short trip from Louisiana to Texas for the third time this season. This week, the Tour is in McKinney, TX, for The CJ CUP Byron Nelson event.

TPC Craig Ranch will host this event for the fourth time as Jason Day looks to defend his title. K.H. Lee won there in both 2021 and 2022.

Here is the one-stop...

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Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets garner $80,000 at Mahomes’ Charity Golf Tournament

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Swift supported Kelce this past weekend at a charity gala and golf tournament as the pop star infiltrated the golf world once again.

Taylor Swift was back on the golf scene this past weekend as the pop star was in Las Vegas with her boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. He loves to play golf and has participated in multiple celebrity charity events.

They attended The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Golf Classic gala.

The...

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How to watch Lucknow Super Giants vs. Mumbai Indians online for free

TL;DR: Watch Lucknow Super Giants vs. Mumbai Indians in the IPL for free on JioCinema. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Cricket lovers have been well and truly hooked by this year's IPL, and it's not over yet.

We're only five weeks in and things are continuing to heat up, and the next fixture sees the Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians go head-to-head.

If you want to watch Lucknow Super Giants vs. Mumbai Indians for free from anywhere in the...

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How to stop students from making deepfakes of each other

There is no official tally of how many students have become victims of explicit deepfakes, but their stories are mounting faster than school officials are prepared to handle the abuse.

Last fall, girls who'd attended a dance at Issaquah High School in Washington state discovered that a fellow student had created explicit versions of photographs taken of them at the event, using software powered by artificial intelligence. In February, a 13-year-old girl in Southern California accepted a...

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How to cancel NordVPN — and get a refund

Ready to cancel NordVPN and get refund? We've got your back.

NordVPN is arguably the most popular VPN service. It boasts excellent speeds, a multitude of advanced security features, and incredible unblocking power to bypass geo-restricted content. It even takes our top spot in our list of best VPNs, but all these perks don’t come cheap. 

If you’re after a more affordable way to stay protected online, thinking of giving another VPN service a whirl, or NordVPN just isn’t your cup of tea,...

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For $120, get 500GB of lifetime cloud storage you can share with 9 others

TL;DR: As of April 30, if you need a safe place to store your files, load them up into a 500GB Amaryllo lifetime cloud backup you can share with up to nine people for only $119.99. 

Those low storage warnings get frustrating fast, but there's only so much you can do. You could move files to another device, but that just puts it that much closer to its own warning. You could delete apps, but they're on there for a reason. A more practical solution is to find somewhere you can keep your files...

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Get expert AI guidance with this $30 software

TL;DR: As of April 30, lifetime access to Consultio Pro is on sale for $29.99 (reg. $199). It gives you access to a variety of AI-driven experts to help steer your decisions.

No one is beyond needing support in this life. Whether professionally or personally, support can come in a variety of forms. If you are unsure of your next move, this software can be of use. Consultio Pro offers over 50 AI-driven chatbot experts in an array of fields to support you. Lifetime access to Consultio Pro is...

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Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office 2019 are only $49.97 for life

TL;DR: Through May 5, upgrade your computer for security and productivity when you get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro 2019 for $49.97.

Your computer might age a bit quicker than your budget when it comes to an upgrade, but there's more than one way to give your tech an overhaul. Whether you need to get some work done, ensure digital security, or just want an upgraded interface, see how much you can get from this Microsoft bundle featuring Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro...

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Unlock your Mac with these 16 apps for only $39.99

TL;DR: As of April 29, save time scouring the app store and get a bundle of apps for everything from revealing hidden Mac files, shutting down apps, organizing files, and more for $39.99 (reg. $221) when you get the Big Mac Utility Bundle. 

You may love your Mac, but you might not be using it to its full potential. Whether you're trying to troubleshoot, save memory by shutting down background apps, or just organize your files, some Mac operations aren't the most intuitive. That's why you...

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iPad is now forced to 'open up' like iPhone, but only for some — here's why

By now, you've likely heard that mobile software developers no longer have to go through Apple's App Store in the EU in order to distribute their apps on the iPhone. In addition, Apple also now has to allow "alternative marketplaces" (i.e., third parties) run App Stores on the iPhone.

This was all possible due to a new EU law that went into effect called the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA classifies certain Big Tech companies' platforms as "gatekeepers," and in order to spur competition,...

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Astronomers thought they knew this famous nebula. Then they saw it in high-def.

A favorite celestial target is getting the James Webb Space Telescope treatment.

The Horsehead Nebula, a cosmic masterpiece about 1,300 light-years away from Earth in space, got its name from a portion looking like a seahorse in profile, buoyed by thick waves of gas and dust. Actually, it's a bit of a Rorschach test: The sign of a true nerd is if you see a knight chess piece.

Other telescopes have snapped detailed photos of this object before. But now infrared cameras on the Webb...

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The best Windows laptops of 2024, tested and reviewed

From 2-in-1s with new Intel Core Ultra hardware to dual-display stunners and AI-ready gaming stations, the best Windows laptops run an impressive gamut. (Some of them, dare we say, will tempt even the most devoted Macbook disciples.) Users who need a new laptop for everyday productivity, creativity, or entertainment have no shortage of options — and that's for better or worse.

To help you have an easier time picking out your next PC from the crowded Windows market, we've broken out our best...

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