How to create a custom lock screen in iOS 26

You just got a new iPhone 17, or you’re planning on getting one imminently. Or, maybe you installed iOS 26 on your older iPhone. Either way, you need one of those awesome new custom lock screens to match the Liquid Glass vibe, pronto. The good news is that iOS 26 has some easy-to-use ways to…

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NYT Strands hints, answers for September 10, 2025

If you’re reading this, you’re looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky…

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How Gavin Newsom trolled his way to the top of social media

With an inescapable, smashmouth, all-caps-laden and meme-filled X account, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is holding a mirror up to MAGA — and MAGA doesn’t like what it sees. There’s Newsom on Mount Rushmore. There’s Newsom getting prayed over by Tucker Carlson, Kid Rock and an angelic, winged Hulk Hogan. There’s Newsom posting in all caps,…

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The Smashing Machine review: Dwayne Johnson delivers a career-changing performance, but theres one big problem

American cinema has long been fascinated by professional fighters. Rocky, Raging Bull, The Fighter, The Wrestler, Cinderella Man, Creed, Million Dollar Baby, Girlfight, Ali, The Hurricane, Warrior — the list goes on and on. Within this sports subgenre, actors like Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro,  Russell Crowe, Will Smith, Hillary Swank, Michael B. Jordan, and many…

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