# strand (news sources) — RSS Amplifier

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## [Hurdle hints and answers for August 21, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53995/hurdle-hints-and-answers-for-august-21-2026)

_2026-08-21 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Everything you need to win.

## [The only good bit of 'Spa Weekend' is the blooper reel](https://sea.mashable.com/movies/53994/the-only-good-bit-of-spa-weekend-is-the-blooper-reel)

_2026-08-21 · Shannon Connellan · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Long live the blooper reel. Whatever that was, Spa Weekend at least respects the blooper reel. Jon Lucas and Scott Moore's frankly terrible comedy gifts audiences who manage to remain seated until the end with the once-mighty inclusion, a stream of gaffs and bloopers from the shoot. Spa Weekend follows four childhood friends (including one they all …

## ['It Ends' review: Gen Z's disillusionment is distilled in a mind-snapping road trip thriller](https://sea.mashable.com/movies/53993/it-ends-review-gen-zs-disillusionment-is-distilled-in-a-mind-snapping-road-trip-thriller)

_2026-08-21 · Kristy Puchko · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Alexander Ullom's directorial debut is here to mess you up. It should have been a simple road trip, the kind where you ask each other silly hypothetical questions, eat junk food, and make memories that get foggy yet more glorious in the recounting. But It Ends, the directorial debut of writer/helmer/editor Alexander Ullom, takes this setup down a merciless road, …

## [NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 21, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53992/nyt-connections-hints-today-meanings-for-each-word-for-aug-21-2026)

_2026-08-21 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Looking for a spoiler-free way to find a connection? We have you covered. Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, \<a…

## [Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 21](https://sea.mashable.com/space/53991/moon-phase-today-what-the-moon-will-look-like-on-august-21)

_2026-08-21 · Lois Mackenzie · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

The Moon is more than half illuminated now. The Moon is getting closer to the Full Moon now, with its illuminated portion continuing to get bigger each night. Now in its Waxing Gibbous phase, more than half of the Moon is lit up as seen from Earth. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Friday, Aug. 21, \<a href="https://moon.nasa.gov/moon-observation/daily-moon-guide/?intent=011#1767622046258::0::"…

## [NYT Pips hints, answers for August 21, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53989/nyt-pips-hints-answers-for-august-21-2026)

_2026-08-21 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Stuck on Easy, Medium, or Hard? We have everything you need right here. 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 …

## [Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 21, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53987/wordle-today-answer-hints-for-august-21-2026)

_2026-08-21 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to "Wordle" #1889. Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you've ever doodled in class before. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading …

## [NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 21, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53985/nyt-connections-sports-edition-today-hints-and-answers-for-august-21-2026)

_2026-08-21 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Everything you need to solve Connections Sports Edition #698 Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you've watched NFL football. 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 \<a …

## [NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 21, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53983/nyt-connections-hints-today-clues-answers-for-august-21-2026)

_2026-08-21 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Everything you need to solve 'Connections' #1167. The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're familiar with the theater. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And …

## [NYT Strands hints, answers for August 21, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53981/nyt-strands-hints-answers-for-august-21-2026)

_2026-08-21 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle. Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you like to party. 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 …

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_2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Schulferien Sachsen-Anhalt 2026/2027: Alle Termine für Ferien und Feiertage im Überblick](https://www.news.de/reisen-und-leben/858397220/ferien-sachsen-anhalt-2026-naechste-schulferien-termine-und-feiertage-wann-sind-herbstferien-stand-21-08-2026/1/)

_2026-08-21 · news.de-Redakteurin Sarah Knauth · Reisen & Leben_

Hier gibt’s alle Termine für Ferien und Feiertage in Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 auf einen Blick.

## [Schulferien Berlin 2026/2027: Wie lange sind noch Ferien?](https://www.news.de/reisen-und-leben/858397217/ferien-berlin-2026-naechste-schulferien-termine-und-feiertage-wie-lange-sind-noch-sommerferien-wann-sind-herbstferien-stand-21-08-2026/1/)

_2026-08-21 · news.de-Redakteurin Sarah Knauth · Reisen & Leben_

Noch 1 Tag bis zum Ende der Sommerferien. Aber wann kommen die nächsten Schulferien? Hier gibt’s alle Termine für Ferien und Feiertage in Berlin 2026 auf einen Blick.

## [Schulferien Brandenburg 2026/2027: Wie lange sind noch Sommerferien?](https://www.news.de/reisen-und-leben/858397214/ferien-brandenburg-2026-naechste-schulferien-termine-und-feiertage-wie-lange-sind-noch-sommerferien-wann-sind-herbstferien-stand-21-08-2026/1/)

_2026-08-21 · news.de-Redakteurin Sarah Knauth · Reisen & Leben_

Noch 1 Tag bis zum Ende der Sommerferien. Aber wann kommen die nächsten Schulferien? Hier gibt’s alle Termine für Ferien und Feiertage in Brandenburg 2026 auf einen Blick.

## [Schulferien Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 2026/2027: Wie lange sind noch Sommerferien in MV?](https://www.news.de/reisen-und-leben/858397208/ferien-mecklenburg-vorpommern-mv-2026-naechste-schulferien-termine-und-feiertage-wie-lange-sind-noch-sommerferien-wann-sind-herbstferien-stand-21-08-2026/1/)

_2026-08-21 · news.de-Redakteurin Sarah Knauth · Reisen & Leben_

Noch 8 Tage bis zum Ende der Sommerferien. Aber wann kommen die nächsten Schulferien? Hier gibt’s alle Termine für Ferien und Feiertage in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 2026 auf einen Blick.

## [Schulferien Thüringen 2026/2027: Alle Termine für Ferien und Feiertage im Überblick](https://www.news.de/reisen-und-leben/858397205/ferien-thueringen-2026-naechste-schulferien-termine-und-feiertage-wann-sind-herbstferien-stand-21-08-2026/1/)

_2026-08-21 · news.de-Redakteurin Sarah Knauth · Reisen & Leben_

Hier gibt’s alle Termine für Ferien und Feiertage in Thüringen 2026 auf einen Blick.

## [Schulferien Baden-Württemberg 2026/2027: Wie lange sind noch Sommerferien in BW?](https://www.news.de/reisen-und-leben/858397223/ferien-baden-wuerttemberg-bw-2026-naechste-schulferien-termine-und-feiertage-wie-lange-sind-noch-sommerferien-wann-sind-herbstferien-stand-21-08-2026/1/)

_2026-08-21 · news.de-Redakteurin Sarah Knauth · Reisen & Leben_

Noch 22 Tage bis zum Ende der Sommerferien. Aber wann kommen die nächsten Schulferien? Hier gibt’s alle Termine für Ferien und Feiertage in Baden-Württemberg 2026 auf einen Blick.

## [Schulferien Sachsen 2026/2027: Alle Termine für Ferien und Feiertage im Überblick](https://www.news.de/reisen-und-leben/858396563/ferien-sachsen-2026-naechste-schulferien-termine-und-feiertage-wann-sind-herbstferien-stand-21-08-2026/1/)

_2026-08-21 · news.de-Redakteurin Sarah Knauth · Reisen & Leben_

Hier gibt’s alle Termine für Ferien und Feiertage in Sachsen 2026 auf einen Blick.

## [Schulferien Saarland 2026/2027: Wann sind die nächsten Ferien?](https://www.news.de/reisen-und-leben/858392420/ferien-saarland-2026-naechste-schulferien-termine-und-feiertage-wann-sind-herbstferien-stand-21-08-2026/1/)

_2026-08-21 · news.de-Redakteurin Sarah Knauth · Reisen & Leben_

Hier gibt’s alle Termine für Ferien und Feiertage im Saarland 2026 auf einen Blick.

## [Schulferien Bayern 2026/2027: Wie lange sind noch Ferien?](https://www.news.de/reisen-und-leben/858392417/ferien-bayern-2026-naechste-schulferien-termine-und-feiertage-wie-lange-sind-noch-sommerferien-wann-sind-herbstferien-stand-21-08-2026/1/)

_2026-08-21 · news.de-Redakteurin Sarah Knauth · Reisen & Leben_

Noch 24 Tage bis zum Ende der Sommerferien. Aber wann kommen die nächsten Schulferien? Hier gibt’s alle Termine für Ferien und Feiertage in Bayern 2026 auf einen Blick.

## [Schulferien Nordrhein-Westfalen 2026/2027: Wie lange sind noch Ferien in NRW?](https://www.news.de/reisen-und-leben/858397232/ferien-nordrhein-westfalen-nrw-2026-naechste-schulferien-termine-und-feiertage-wie-lange-sind-noch-sommerferien-wann-sind-herbstferien-stand-21-08-2026/1/)

_2026-08-21 · news.de-Redakteurin Sarah Knauth · Reisen & Leben_

Noch 11 Tage bis zum Ende der Sommerferien. Aber wann kommen die nächsten Schulferien? Hier gibt’s alle Termine für Ferien und Feiertage in Nordrhein-Westfalen 2026 auf einen Blick.

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_2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Hurdle hints and answers for August 20, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53879/hurdle-hints-and-answers-for-august-20-2026)

_2026-08-20 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Everything you need to win. If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown …

## [Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 review: The perfect phone for cool teens — with generous parents](https://sea.mashable.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-8/53878/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-8-review-the-perfect-phone-for-cool-teens-with-generous-parents)

_2026-08-20 · Timothy Beck Werth · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

The pink Z Flip 8, specifically. The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is an interesting phone in a time when most phones are aggressively boring. Flip it open in front of someone for the first time, and they will inevitably ask questions about it or ask if they can hold it. When the pink …

## [A ton of Apple memorabilia is up for auction, including Steve Jobs' 8th grade science project](https://sea.mashable.com/tech/53877/a-ton-of-apple-memorabilia-is-up-for-auction-including-steve-jobs-8th-grade-science-project)

_2026-08-20 · Amanda Yeo · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Also for sale are a sealed first-generation iPhone, a working Apple-1 computer, and a prototype iPod. A large collection of Apple memorabilia has gone up for auction, including a sealed first-generation iPhone , a prototype iPod , and Steve Jobs' 8th grade science fair project . The Apple 50th Anniversary Auction Part Two is currently …

## [NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 20, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53875/nyt-connections-sports-edition-today-hints-and-answers-for-august-20-2026)

_2026-08-20 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Everything you need to solve Connections Sports Edition #696 Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you've been to a hockey game. 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 …

## [NYT Pips hints, answers for August 20, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53873/nyt-pips-hints-answers-for-august-20-2026)

_2026-08-20 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Stuck on Easy, Medium, or Hard? We have everything you need right here. 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 …

## [Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 20](https://sea.mashable.com/space/53872/moon-phase-today-what-the-moon-will-look-like-on-august-20)

_2026-08-20 · Lois Mackenzie · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

It's a new lunar phase tonight. The Moon is looking brighter than it did just a few nights ago. Tonight, it reaches its First Quarter phase, when half of the Moon’s visible surface is illuminated. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Thursday, Aug. 20, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the \<a…

## [NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 20, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53870/nyt-connections-hints-today-clues-answers-for-august-20-2026)

_2026-08-20 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Everything you need to solve 'Connections' #1166. The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're familiar with the theater. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And …

## [Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 20, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53868/wordle-today-answer-hints-for-august-20-2026)

_2026-08-20 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to "Wordle" #1888. Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you've been stuck in an overhanging fog. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep …

## [NYT Strands hints, answers for August 20, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53866/nyt-strands-hints-answers-for-august-20-2026)

_2026-08-20 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle. Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you still have your HS yearbook. 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 …

## [NASA reluctantly abandons a space telescope rescue mission](https://sea.mashable.com/space/53865/nasa-reluctantly-abandons-a-space-telescope-rescue-mission)

_2026-08-19 · Elisha Sauers · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

It was worth a shot. NASA 's Hail Mary attempt to rescue a falling spacecraft has failed, leaving scientists to grieve the eventual loss of a key space telescope later this year. The space agency hired Arizona-based Katalyst Space Technologies to build a small servicing spacecraft to push the Neil …

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## [NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 19, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53853/nyt-connections-sports-edition-today-hints-and-answers-for-august-19-2026)

_2026-08-19 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Everything you need to solve Connections Sports Edition #695 Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know international sports. 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 \<a …

## [Hurdle hints and answers for August 19, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53852/hurdle-hints-and-answers-for-august-19-2026)

_2026-08-19 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Everything you need to win. If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown …

## [TikTok could let you send friends money via DM](https://sea.mashable.com/tech/53851/tiktok-could-let-you-send-friends-money-via-dm)

_2026-08-19 · Amanda Yeo · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Code found in the iOS app hints that a peer-to-peer payment feature may be in development. TikTok is reportedly working on a feature that would let users send money to each other via direct messages. Bloomberg reports that code in TikTok's U.S. iOS app suggests it's developing a peer-to-peer payment system for users. According to the uncovered code, senders will receive notifications …

## [Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 19](https://sea.mashable.com/space/53850/moon-phase-today-what-the-moon-will-look-like-on-august-19)

_2026-08-19 · Lois Mackenzie · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

You don't need a telescope to spot lunar features on the Moon. The Moon is getting brighter with each passing night. Its illuminated side is gradually growing on the right side (left, if you're in the Southern Hemisphere) as it moves through the Waxing Crescent phase of its lunar cycle. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Wednesday, Aug. 19, NASA's …

## [NYT Pips hints, answers for August 19, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53848/nyt-pips-hints-answers-for-august-19-2026)

_2026-08-19 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Stuck on Easy, Medium, or Hard? We have everything you need right here. 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 …

## [NYT Strands hints, answers for August 19, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53846/nyt-strands-hints-answers-for-august-19-2026)

_2026-08-19 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle. Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you like hot dogs. 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 …

## [Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 19, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53844/wordle-today-answer-hints-for-august-19-2026)

_2026-08-19 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to "Wordle" #1887. Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you have a preference between charcoal or natural gas. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it …

## [NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 19, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53842/nyt-connections-hints-today-clues-answers-for-august-19-2026)

_2026-08-19 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Everything you need to solve 'Connections' #1165. The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're familiar with the theater. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And …

## [NASA: SpaceX rocket crash made basketball court-size moon crater](https://sea.mashable.com/space/53841/nasa-spacex-rocket-crash-made-basketball-court-size-moon-crater)

_2026-08-18 · Elisha Sauers · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Slam dunk. The stray SpaceX rocket that crashed into the moon about two weeks ago created a fresh crater wider than an NBA basketball court and up to 10 feet deep, NASA says. The measurements come from the space agency's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which …

## [AirPods with cameras aren't the only new product that Apple just leaked](https://sea.mashable.com/tech/53840/airpods-with-cameras-arent-the-only-new-product-that-apple-just-leaked)

_2026-08-18 · Matt Binder · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

The latest macOS beta references dozens of new unreleased Apple gadgets. The latest macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta is here and the big news isn't a software update or a new Mac feature — it's references made to new yet-to-be-announced Apple products. Earlier today, Mashable covered the biggest highlight the internet is buzzing about: A video demo in the macOS Tahoe …

## [Grok CSAM lawsuit expands as more step forward](https://sea.mashable.com/tech/53818/grok-csam-lawsuit-expands-as-more-step-forward)

_2026-08-17 · Chase Dibenedetto · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Plaintiffs are seeking a class action case against SpaceXAI. Elon Musk-owned SpaceXAI is set to defend its artificial intelligence bot Grok in federal court, following a scandal that alleges the AI assistant was used to produce child sexual abuse material (CSAM) . In March, three Tennessee teenagers filed a federal lawsuit against the company for its alleged role …

## [Have you been Flocked? This website lets you find out](https://sea.mashable.com/tech/53817/have-you-been-flocked-this-website-lets-you-find-out)

_2026-08-17 · Olivia Tauber · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

More than 4.6 million license plates appear in the website’s collection of public Flock records. People aren’t exactly thrilled about Flock’s growing surveillance network. Communities are canceling contracts, protesters are taking down cameras in increasingly creative ways, and activists have built a crowdsourced map showing where the devices are hiding in plain sight. Even Flock has announced new…

## [What Claude's AI text watermark actually does](https://sea.mashable.com/tech/53816/what-claudes-ai-text-watermark-actually-does)

_2026-08-17 · Chance Townsend · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Anthropic says the new feature won't change how Claude's responses read, its cost to run, or reveal anything about who's using it. Anthropic has begun building a watermark into text generated by future Claude models, a change the company says is meant to help identify whether a given piece of writing was likely produced by its AI. This new feature, implemented to comply with EU rules, is meant to…

## [Samsung Galaxy phones could soon get a popular Apple feature](https://sea.mashable.com/mobile/53815/samsung-galaxy-phones-could-soon-get-a-popular-apple-feature)

_2026-08-17 · Alex Perry · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

App mirroring is pretty cool if you've never used it. Samsung might borrow a good Apple feature soon. And you might not even need new hardware to use it. Leaker Fahad Ali Javed (via AndroidAuthority ) posted screenshots of the upcoming One UI 9.5 update, which included several new features for Samsung …

## [Update your Mac: Screen Share vulnerability gives attackers full control of your computer](https://sea.mashable.com/tech/53814/update-your-mac-screen-share-vulnerability-gives-attackers-full-control-of-your-computer)

_2026-08-17 · Matt Binder · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Apple's latest macOS update consists of a single patch to deal with a critical exploit. Mac users, if you haven't updated your MacBook or desktop Mac computer in the last week or so, install that latest update now. The most recent Mac update from Apple includes a patch for a major vulnerability that could allow an attacker to take over a targeted Mac. The exploit …

## [Tributes flow online for 'incredible light' Hayden Panettiere](https://sea.mashable.com/entertainment/53770/tributes-flow-online-for-incredible-light-hayden-panettiere)

_2026-08-17 · Shannon Connellan · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Hayden Panettiere, star of 'Heroes,' 'Nashville,' and the Scream franchise, has died aged 36. Hayden Panettiere, star of Heroes , Nashville , and the Scream franchise , has died aged 36. Announced by CBS News , the actor passed away on Monday. According to the news outlet, "an investigation is ongoing" into Panettiere's death, with no further information at this stage. Tributes to …

## [NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for Aug. 17, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53724/nyt-mini-crossword-answers-hints-for-aug-17-2026)

_2026-08-17 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Stuck on any of the clues? We have the answers you need. 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 …

## [NYT Pips hints, answers for August 17, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53714/nyt-pips-hints-answers-for-august-17-2026)

_2026-08-17 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Stuck on Easy, Medium, or Hard? We have everything you need right here. 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 …

## [NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 17, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53712/nyt-connections-sports-edition-today-hints-and-answers-for-august-17-2026)

_2026-08-17 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Everything you need to solve Connections Sports Edition #693 Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you've ever watched baseball. 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 \<a …

## [NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 17, 2026](https://sea.mashable.com/games/53706/nyt-connections-hints-today-clues-answers-for-august-17-2026)

_2026-08-17 · Mashable Team · Mashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending_

Everything you need to solve 'Connections' #1163. The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're familiar with musical theater. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And …