The 2026 World Cup final is here at last. We’ve had weeks of epic contests between the best sides in the world, and it all comes down to this. It’s the defending champions against the Euro 2024 winners for a shot at immortality. The likes of Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi will battle it out…
Millennials, the first computer generation, recall many a classroom lecture about the unreliability of Wikipedia. We were told to be wary of unverified forum posts. We were advised to seek out primary sources on the World Wide Web, and the place to start was Google. Now, as Gen Alpha enters AI-powered classrooms, can Google Search…
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you’re stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to…
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you watch soccer. As we’ve shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And…
True ice cream is a labor-intensive process that requires double boilers to make custard, on top of all the churning time. But innovation has brought convenience to the kitchen. Instant ice cream machines like the TikTok-famous Ninja Creami make ice cream easy for anyone to make at home These appliances take a hint from blenders…
FIFA is giving the World Cup final its first Super Bowl-style halftime show, and the lineup is almost as crowded as the pitch. Justin Bieber, BTS, Madonna, and Shakira will headline the performance during Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium. Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus…
Superdrug’s celebrating the first anniversary of its ‘Beauty Playground’ concept by rolling out a host of new brands and products, as the “retailer continues to lead the way in immersive, experience-led beauty retail.” Read More
Anglo American has chosen a preferred buyer for its stake in diamond producer De Beers, with Botswana weighing whether to exercise its right of first refusal either alone, with the chosen bidder, or with a third party. Read More
Reliance Industries Limited reported a 24.5% increase in its consolidated revenue in the first quarter of the 2027 financial year as Reliance Retail’s revenue from operations grew by 8.2% year on year. Read More
On Friday, France’s FHCM held elections, re-electing its Executive Committee and Board of Directors for a further four-year term. Notably, Jacquemus has joined the FHCM, represented by its chief executive, Sarah Benady. Read More
