NYT Strands hints, answers for January 8, 2026

Today’s NYT Strands hints are easy if you love binging competitive shows. Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game, 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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Galaxy Watch 8 review: Hey, I like the Squircle design

Smartwatches have a singular advantage over other devices: around-the-clock connectivity. Connectivity to you, that is. Your phone is in your pocket; your earbuds are only worn when you’re listening to something. But a smartwatch rides on your wrist, with brief breaks for charging. Which makes it an ideal health tracking device.  Now, with the debut…

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Blue state GOPers shudder

With help from Amira McKee MUTUALLY ASSURED REDISTRICTING: The multi-front, tit-for-tat gerrymandering war is putting New York Republicans in a perilous position, and they’re acting quickly to condemn Hochul — and even buck President Donald Trump — to avoid becoming casualties as Dems seek retaliatory redistricting. After President Donald Trump pressed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott…

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