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SAVE $75 ON SHARK BEAUTY: Celebrate Valentine's Day with a beauty upgrade. Get $75 off orders of $200 or more on select Shark Beauty products. Use code VDAY75 at checkout.

Shark Beauty deals Build your own Shark FlexStyle kit $204.99 at Shark with code VDAY75 Get Deal Build Your Own Shark FlexFusion $304.99 at Shark with code VDAY75 Get Deal Shark SpeedStyle Pro Flex Hair Dryer System $154.99 at Shark with code VDAY75 Get Deal

With Valentine's Day on the horizon, it might be time to show yourself a little love. If you've been looking to upgrade your beauty tools, Shark is offering a sweet holiday discount. Ahead of the Valentine's, get $75 off orders of $200 or more on select Shark Beauty products.

If you want to enjoy air styling but don't want to spend Dyson prices, Shark makes our preferred dupes. We love the SharkFlexStyle for hot air styling and at its list price of $279.99, it's fair more affordable than the Airwrap's $599. But right now, you can build-your-own FlexStyle for just $204.99.

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You can also find Shark's latest, the FlexFusion, on sale during their V-Day deals. Building off of the FlexStyle, the FlexFusion comes with the the hot air straightener, rivaling the Dyson Airstrait. This build your own bundle comes with the straightener tool as well as the wet or dry brush. Plus you can add-on one accessory to the bundle whether that be auto-wrap curlers or a diffuser head. Normally $379.99, with the $75, it brings the bundle down to $304.99.

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Shop all the Shark Beauty products that are $75 off now, and use code VDAY75 at checkout.

SAVE 10%: As of Jan. 23, save 10% on your purchases at Woot with promo code SAVETEN. This code is only valid today.

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If you're a deal hunter, you probably already visit Woot often. You can find some seriously great deals there, and often discounted and refurbished tech that can save you some real cash. You've got to lock in your purchases fast over there if you want to save big since many of the deals sell out quickly, but it's a great retailer to check if you're looking for something good for a low price. And you can save even more on your Woot purchase right now thanks to a special deal.

As of Jan. 23, you can save 10% on your purchase with promo code SAVETEN. Just add the promo code to your cart at checkout, and it will automatically be applied. But act quickly, because this code is only valid for today.

SEE ALSO: Grab the 27-inch ASUS TUF gaming monitor at its lowest price ever

You can find a wide variety of goodies at Woot, ranging from Apple Watch bands to refurbished smartphones. The key is checking back often to see what's been added. Acquired by Amazon in 2010, you'll find that many deals are based on the price of what's selling on the massive retailer. You can find everything from tools and household items to newer tech, so it's a good idea to come back and see what's on offer whenever you can.

Save 10% at Woot today only.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Jan. 23: OUR TOP PICK Sonos Arc soundbar $649 (save $250) Get Deal BEST PHONE DEAL Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra + $200 Amazon gift card $1,419.99 (save $200) Get Deal BEST SPEAKER DEAL Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 $144 (save $55.99) Get Deal BEST KIDS DEAL Amazon Fire 7 Kids $59.99 (save $40) Get Deal BEST HOME DEAL Eufy 11S Max robot vacuum $139.99 (save $110) Get Deal

January may not be known for any major shopping holidays, but that doesn't mean you can't find deals. Amazon's daily deals page always has some gems floating around — you just need to sort through a bit of chaos to find them. Fortunately, we've done the sorting for you and handpicked a few of the best deals we think are worth your money.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on Jan. 23. If none of these catch your eye, be sure to take a look at our picks from earlier this week. Many of those are still live, including $250 off the M3 MacBook Air.

Our top pick: Sonos Arc soundbar Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Arc soundbar $649.00 at Amazon
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As our friends at PCMag (also owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis) noted in their review, "The impressive Sonos Arc takes the best parts of the company's other soundbars and combines them into one Dolby Atmos-compatible package." Its audio profile is fantastic, with crisp dialogue, thumping bass, and deep layers bolstered by Dolby Atmos. The main thing holding us back from recommending the Sonos Arc as one of our top soundbar picks is the $899 price tag. As of Jan. 23, however, Amazon has it on sale for a more approachable $649. That's 28% in savings and its best price ever.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Cell Phone + $200 Amazon Gift Card Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung / Amazon Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra + $200 Amazon gift card $1,299.99 at Amazon
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Just announced at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event, when you pre-order the brand-new Galaxy S25 Ultra (unlocked) with either 256GB or 512GB of storage, you'll get a free $200 Amazon gift card to spend on future purchases. Orders will start shipping on Feb. 7, so you'll get your gift card alongside your new phone. Compared to its predecessor, the S25 Ultra upgrades the camera and processor, is slightly larger, and features even more impressive AI features (of course). It won't look too much different than the S24 Ultra, but it'll wow you in terms of internal updates.

Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 Opens in a new window Credit: Ultimate Ears Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 $144.00 at Amazon
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For a speaker of its size, the Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 is pretty impressive. It offers 360-degree sound with punchy bass, balance, and clarity that lasts for up to 20 hours on a single charge. It's also virtually indestructible thanks to IP67 waterproofing. We haven't tested this specific speaker, but we did spend time with its pint-size sibling (the Wonderboom 4) and it's one of our top picks. Usually $199.99, it's on sale for just $144 at Amazon as of Jan. 23. That's 28% in savings and a record-low for the blue colorway.

Amazon Fire 7 Kids Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire 7 Kids $59.99 at Amazon
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Our favorite tablet for preschoolers, the Amazon Fire 7 Kids is a virtually indestructible device packed with parental controls and exciting kid-friendly apps. The rubbery case is built to withstand drops or spills, but even if your toddler manages to mess it up, Amazon will send you a new one anytime within two years. Parents can customize screen time limits, age filters, limited access to certain apps, and schedules. Plus, it comes with a free year of Amazon Kids+, which unlocks access to over 20,000 different apps. It may not have an HD screen, but we're pretty sure your 3-year-old won't be able to tell the difference. Snag it on sale for just $59.99 instead of the usual $99.99 as of Jan. 23. That's 40% in savings.

Eufy 11S Max robot vacuum Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy 11S Max robot vacuum $139.99 at Amazon
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If you want to invest in hands-free cleaning on a budget, the Eufy 11S Max robot vacuum can get the job done for cheap — just $139.99 as of Jan. 23. That's 44% off its usual cost. It packs over 10 infrared sensors to keep it in touch with its surroundings, including anti-collision and anti-drop sensors. It also offers 2000Pa of suction power, a three-point cleaning system, and a remote control to help you set up schedules and pick cleaning patterns. It's not the best choice for high-pile carpets or for fancy features, but it can glide over just about any other floor type with ease and won't require you to dig into your savings account.

None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.

GET A FREE $100 AMAZON GIFT CARD: Preorder the new Samsung Galaxy S25+ (256GB or 512GB, unlocked) and get a free $100 Amazon gift card.

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Samsung Unpacked brought on the announcement of the brands latest flagship models. If you're looking for a powerhouse Android device but don't want to spend over $1,000, the S25+ might be a great option. And if you preorder from Amazon, you'll be in for a nice surprise.

Until Feb. 6, preorders for the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (256GB or 512GB, unlocked) come with a free $100 Amazon gift card. The 256 Galaxy S25+ is priced at $999.99 while the 512GB model is $1,119.99. Orders are expected to begin shipping on Feb. 7.

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a step up compared to the base S25 model. Maybe the most noticeable difference is the larger screen size, with the S25+ coming with 6.7-inch display, compared to the 6.2-inch display on the S25 base model.

SEE ALSO: Rate your favorite smart home gear for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card

The S25+ also packs in a larger battery, which can be great if you're often away from a charger for longer periods of time.

Like the other Galaxy S25 phones, the S25+ uses the new Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor and comes with pretty fancy AI features like Circle to Search which allows you to circle anything on your phone screen and ask Google to search it.

If you're in line to upgrade to the new Samsung Galaxy S25+, preorder from Amazon to score a free $100 Amazon gift card. Not only will you be getting the newest Android device, you'll have some serious spending money at Amazon for a future purchase.

The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards dropped on Thursday, and as always, the list came with its fair share of snubs and surprises.

SEE ALSO: 2025 Oscar nominations: See the full list

Jacques Audiard's Emilia Pérez received 13 nominations, but Selena Gomez — who'd been nominated for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for her performance — lost out on a Supporting Actress nod. Coralie Fargeat's The Substance earned five nominations, but Margaret Qualley's supporting turn, which earned Golden Globe and Critics Choice nods, was not among them. Elsewhere, movies like Babygirl, Challengers, and Queer came up totally empty, even after earning nominations at other major awards like the Golden Globes.

What where the biggest snubs of the Oscar nominations this year? Let's get into it.

Challengers gets blanked.

Luca Guadagnino's Challengers, one of Mashable's best movies of 2024, got completely shut out at the 2025 Oscar nominations, even after getting Golden Globe nominations for Best Picture — Musical/Comedy and for Zendaya's leading performance. While it missed out on nominations in those fields at this year's Oscars, the most surprising snub of all here is undoubtedly the lack of recognition for Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' pulsing techno score. Not only did their work turn a tense tennis mash into a full-on rave — it also won the Golden Globe for Best Original Score over four of the five Oscar nominees. (Somehow, Wicked got in instead.)

SEE ALSO: Still haven't seen 'Challengers?' Here's how to watch the steamy Zendaya flick now. Daniel Craig misses out on a nomination for Queer.

After earning Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and Screen Actors Guild nominations, Daniel Craig missed out on his first Oscar nomination for his performance in Luca Guadagnino's Queer. The rest of the movie came up empty-handed, but it's the lack of Craig that stings the most, because, as Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko wrote in her review of Queer, "Craig is mesmerizing as Lee, swanning from catty gossip sessions to carnal encounters to body-rattling withdrawals and psychedelic splendors. It's easy to be beguiled by his charms, including a suave sex appeal made less intimidating by his tendency toward silliness."

SEE ALSO: How Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey filmed the ayahuasca scene in 'Queer' The Oscars fail to recognize Denis Villeneuve for Dune: Part Two.

In 2022, the Academy Awards snubbed Denis Villeneuve for his direction of Dune, and I thought, "Well, surely they won't do that again." But the Academy loves to surprise me, because they repeated their egregious mistake this year by failing to recognize Villeneuve's work on the arguably more challenging Dune: Part Two. That's the sci-fi equivalent of not nominating Peter Jackson for directing any of The Lord of the Rings installments!

SEE ALSO: Denis Villeneuve breaks down the evolution of sandworms in 'Dune: Part Two' Nicole Kidman, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Pamela Anderson, and Angelina Jolie lose out on Best Actress nominations.

The Best Actress race this year was a bloodbath (when is it not?), with Babygirl's Nicole Kidman, Hard Truths' Marianne Jean-Baptiste, The Last Showgirl's Pamela Anderson, and Maria's Angelina Jolie all losing out. Each snub was surprising in its own way. Kidman won the 2024 Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, while also earning a Golden Globe nomination. Jean-Baptiste earned BAFTA and Critics Choice nominations, and was a repeated favorite with Critics Associations. Anderson picked up Golden Globe and SAG nods, and Jolie was recognized by the Golden Globes and Critics Choice. None of these accolades, however, translated to an Oscar nomination.

Denzel Washington gets snubbed for his Gladiator II performance.

Of the six actors nominated for Best Supporting Actor at this year's Golden Globes, the only actor not to make it into the category at the Oscars was Denzel Washington for his performance in Gladiator II. In her Mashable review, Puchko raved that, "Denzel Washington steals this movie," so it's a shame that his scene-stealing turn was denied an Oscar nod.

How to watch: The 97th Academy Awards will air on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET.

SAVE $130: As of Jan. 23, get a refurbished Dyson Supersonic hair dryer at Walmart for $219.99, down from the usual refurbished price of $349.99. That's a discount of 41%, and a full $210 less than a new model.

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Whether you have long, thick hair or a shorter style, drying your hair can feel like a chore. But you don't want to leave it wet and go out in the cold weather, or deal with stringy wet hair instead of a polished style. That's where a great hair dryer comes in. Our favorite professional hair dryer for a salon-quality blowout is the Dyson Supersonic, and you can get one for a great price at Walmart right now.

As of Jan. 23, get a refurbished Dyson Supersonic hair dryer in the Ceramic Pink/Rose Gold colorway at Walmart for just $219.99, which is $130 (or 41%) off its normal refurbished price of $349.99, and a full $210 less than springing for a brand-new model.

SEE ALSO: I tried 5 Dyson Supersonic dupes that are actually worth the hype

This famous hair dryer is usually prohibitively expensive, but as it's refurbished, you're saving a nice little bundle. We named it the best professional hair dryer in the world, and for good reason. It dries quickly with less intense heat thanks to its digital V9 motor, and its design makes it more comfortable to hold for longer periods of time.

It's bladeless, and it uses power and precision for three different speed settings and four heat settings to get your hair dry but smooth and polished all in one go. Plus, it comes with multiple attachments for working on different kinds of style. And this colorway is so chic.

If you're interested in trying out a hair dryer we absolutely love for decidedly less than it usual price, head over to Walmart and snag your own.

SAVE $130: Get the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro for their new lowest price ever of $99.99. Normally $229.99, these earbuds are now $130 off for 56% in savings.

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If you've been hanging onto the hype out of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked, and are getting ready to upgrade to a new Samsung Galaxy S25 series phone, we're right there with you. Whether you're new to the Samsung ecosystem or are well acquainted, you can fully dive in with a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro.

As of Jan. 23, you can grab the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro on sale for $99.99, down from $229.99. That's $130 off, or a 56% discount, and their lowest price ever. There's an $80 discount now automatically being applied at checkout — no coupon necessary.

SEE ALSO: The 7 best earbuds to buy in 2025

Despite being pleased by their performance in our tests (our reviewer said they're "a no-brainer for Samsung fans"), we don't love their list price, but this serious discount makes them an easy buy.

Just like Apple has AirPods that are built to work within the iOS ecosystem, the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are built to work with Samsung phones. They have excellent audio quality with fantastic active noise cancellation, too. When used with Samsung phones, you can set up touch settings on the earbuds so you can control playback. However, this is only available on Samsung devices; when used with iPhones, you lose that customization.

GET A FREE $200 GIFT CARD: Preorder the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB or 512GB, unlocked) and get a free $200 Amazon gift card. Orders are set to begin shipping on Feb. 7.

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For those who like to keep up with the latest phone trends, Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra aims to impress, and it comes with some of the most advanced AI features around. We still have a few weeks until consumers can get their hands on the new phone, but if your preorder from Amazon, you'll be in for a special treat.

As of Jan. 23, preorders at Amazon for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB or 512GB) come with a free $200 Amazon gift card. The 256GB version costs $1,299.99 while the larger 512 model comes in at $1,419.99. The phone and gift card are set to begin shipping on Feb. 7.

The recently announced Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra spells the cutting edge of Android smartphones. Compared to the S24 Ultra, the S25 Ultra comes with upgrades to the camera, size, and snazzier AI features.

It's also worth mentioning we didn't see an uptick in price with the S25 Ultra, compared to the S24 Ultra. Both models cost $1,299.99 for the 256GB version and $1,419.99 for the 512GB version. That means, when not on sale, you might as well go for the newest model.

The Samsung Ultra S25 is ever so slightly larger than the S24 Ultra, measuring 6.9 inches and 6.8 inches, respectively. It's also using the new Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy.

Of course, the Ultra S25 comes with an S Pen and all its handy features. In terms of AI, the phone adds some fun features, like the ability to ask Google to search for a Thai restaurant near you and then text the address to a friend, for a truly hands-off experience.

If you have plans to snag the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and you're looking to buy the unlocked model, preorder today from Amazon and you'll be rewarded with a free $200 Amazon gift card. Since the gift card never expires, you'll be able to cash in on the savings on any future order.

Meta is working on implementing community notes on Instagram and Threads.

Shortly after CEO Mark Zuckerberg's big pivot away from fact checking and into community notes, Meta's Threads and Instagram appear to be working on implementing the feature.

This was spotted by mobile developer and leaker Alessandro Paluzzi, who posted a screenshot of the new feature in action, both on Instagram and on Threads.

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From Paluzzi's screenshots, presumably taken from a test version of the feature, it appears that the community note option will show up when you click or tap on the three dot menu in a post on Threads or Instagram.

Paluzzi says that the note is anonymous, and that it may get published on the post if it's rated helpful by other users.

When announcing the feature, Zuckerberg argued that "fact-checkers have been too politically biased and have destroyed more trust than they’ve created."

SEE ALSO: Instagram is showing your friends which Reels you’ve liked

The move echoes a similar pivot on Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter), which also relies on crowdsourced fact-checking via community notes. However, this didn't work particularly well, as misinformation on the platform increased instead of decreasing.

In another big pivot, Instagram and Threads will soon start recommending political content to its users, despite the company's long-standing stance that this is a bad idea.

The 97th Academy Awards are coming this March, and will boast Conan O'Brien as their hilarious host. But the Oscars got off to a thrilling step this morning, with a pair of comic stars, Bowen Yang (Wicked) and Rachel Sennott (Saturday Night), announcing the nominations live from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Last year saw Barbie and Oppenheimer face off, with the latter scoring Best Picture. This year, what will the Academy declare very best films of 2024? The Golden Globes bestowed its titular trophy upon Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Flow, Conclave, A Different Man, A Real Pain, Wicked, and The Substance.

SEE ALSO: 2025 Oscar snubs: 'Challengers,' Denzel Washington, Nicole Kidman, and more

But how will these films, varied, controversial, and compelling play to Oscar's nomination committee? Find out below! Mashable will be updating this article live as the announcements hit, beginning at 8:30 AM ET/ 5:30 AM PT.

Here is the full list of the 2025 Oscar nominations:

Best Picture

Anora

The Brutalist

A Complete Unknown

Conclave

Dune: Part Two

Emilia Pérez

I'm Still Here

Nickel Boys

The Substance

Wicked

Best Director

Sean Baker, Anora

Brady Corbet, The Brutalist

James Mangold, A Complete Unknown

Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez

Coralie Fargeat, The Substance

SEE ALSO: 'The Substance' creator, Coralie Fargeat, on reclaiming aggression and rage for women Best Lead Actor

Adrien Brody, The Brutalist

Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown

Colman Domingo, Sing Sing

Ralph Fiennes, Conclave

Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice

Best Lead Actress

Cynthia Erivo, Wicked

Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez

Mikey Madison, Anora

Demi Moore, The Substance

Fernanda Torres, I'm Still Here

Best Supporting Actor

Yura Borisov, Anora

Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain

Edward Norton, A Complete Unknown

Guy Pearce, The Brutalist

Jeremy Strong, The Apprentice

Best Supporting Actress

Monica Barbaro, A Complete Unknown

Ariana Grande, Wicked

Felicity Jones, The Brutalist

Isabella Rossellini, Conclave

Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez

Best Adapted Screenplay

A Complete Unknown

Conclave

Emilia Pérez

Nickel Boys

Sing Sing

Best Original Screenplay

Anora

The Brutalist

A Real Pain

September 5

The Substance

Best Cinematography

The Brutalist

Dune: Part Two

Emilia Pérez

Maria

Nosferatu

Best Live Action Short Film

"Alien"

"Anuja"

"I’m Not a Robot"

"The Last Ranger"

"A Man Who Would Not Remain Silent"

Best Animated Feature Film

Flow

Inside Out 2

Memoir of a Snail

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

The Wild Robot

Best Animated Short Film

"Beautiful Men"

"In the Shadow of the Cypress"

"Magic Candies"

"Wander to Wonder"

"Yuck!"

Best Costume Design

A Complete Unknown

Conclave

Gladiator II

Nosferatu

Wicked

Best Original Score

The Brutalist

Conclave

Emilia Pérez

Wicked

The Wild Robot

Best Sound

A Complete Unknown

Dune: Part Two

Emilia Pérez

Wicked

The Wild Robot

Best Original Song

"El Mal." Emilia Pérez

"The Journey," The Six Triple Eight

"Like a Bird," Sing Sing

"Mi Camino," Emilia Pérez

"Never Too Late," Elton John: Never Too Late

Best Documentary Feature

Black Box Diaries

No Other Land

Porcelain War

Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat

Sugarcane

Best Documentary Short Subject

"Death By Numbers"

"I Am Ready, Warden"

"Incident"

"Instruments of a Beating Heart"

"The Only Girl in the Orchestra"

Best Film Editing

Anora

The Brutalist

Conclave

Emilia Pérez

Wicked

Best International Feature Film

I'm Still Here

The Girl With the Needle

Emilia Pérez

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Flow

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

A Different Man

Emilia Pérez

Nosferatu

The Substance

Wicked

Best Production Design

The Brutalist

Conclave

Dune: Part Two

Nosferatu

Wicked

Best Visual Effects

Alien: Romulus

Better Man

Dune: Part Two

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Wicked

How to watch: The 97th Academy Awards will air on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM EST.

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 — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, January 23, 2025:

Across"It's only a ___" (response to a sore loser)

• The answer is Game.

Here's a pointer!

• The answer is Arrow.

ME, in an address

• The answer is Maine.

Fencing swords at the Olympics

• The answer is Epees.

Fit one inside the other, like measuring cups

• The answer is Nest.

DownPurple candy flavor

• The answer is Grape.

Zodiac ram

• The answer is Aries.

French painter of "Water Lilies"

• The answer is Monet.

Rams' mates

• The answer is Ewes.

Last word of grace

• The answer is Amen.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

The creators of a new test called “Humanity’s Last Exam” argue we may soon lose the ability to create tests hard enough for A.I. models.

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The Australian Open semi finals are here, and the big story is whether or not Novak Djokovic can continue on his quest to win a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. After beating Alcaraz at the quarter-final stage, it's looking more and more likely.

If you want to watch Djokovic vs. Zverev in the 2025 Australian Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

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Donald Trump is only a day into his presidency and he's already getting into new feuds with people.

The latest subject of his ire? Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, who was filmed asking the president to "have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now" including "gay, lesbian, and transgender children," before telling him that "the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals" at a service in Washington National Cathedral.

In The Daily Show clip above, host Ronny Chieng gleefully replays footage of Trump looking less than pleased during the service.

"New executive order: We are banning church," says Chieng. "Hey bishop, please! We don't go to church to hear a lecture about having mercy on the less fortunate. That's not what church is for! And Trump was like, 'I only came here because I heard there were free crackers and now I'm getting roasted by Tig Notaro.' He was probably looking up at Jesus on the cross and thinking, 'You and me both, brother.'"

As a space rock slammed into the walkway in front of a Canadian couple's house, it screeched like a sheet of ice shattering. 

Joe Velaidum and Laura Kelly, who live on Prince Edward Island, caught a meteorite hitting their property on their doorbell camera. Some say this could be the first video recording of a meteorite that also captured its audio.

Thanks to doorbell cameras, people have become the unwitting voyeurs of some strange affairs: a delivery man hurling a fragile package, a prowling bobcat with glowing eyes, a criminal suspect moseying down the street. They pale in comparison to this, Velaidum told Mashable. The meteorite is one of only 69 known to have struck Canada, according to The Meteoritical Society, which maintains the most comprehensive data set. 

"What are the chances that this meteorite traveled hundreds of millions of kilometers, just bangs around in space, ends up in our atmosphere, ends up in this tiny little community on this tiny little island in the Atlantic Ocean, and then onto our doorstep," Velaidum said. "The odds of this happening are just so astronomical." 

SEE ALSO: What does a meteorite taste like? Someone found out and bottled it. About 95 grams of rubble were recovered from the meteorite strike on Prince Edward Island in Canada. Credit: University of Alberta Meteorite Collection

NASA estimates about 48.5 tons of billions-of-years-old meteor material rain down on Earth daily, but much of it vaporizes in the atmosphere or plunges into water, which covers over 70 percent of the planet. People have discovered over 82,000 confirmed meteorites. The vast majority are bits of asteroids from the main belt, but about one percent hail from Mars and the moon.

On July 25, 2024, Velaidum and Kelly prepared their dogs for a walk. As they were about to leave, Velaidum stopped to pick up a leash, then headed out. When they returned, they were shocked to find light gray dust and black stones scattered in a star shape on the path.

The force of a meteorite left a nearly one-inch divot in a brick. Credit: University of Alberta Meteorite Collection

The couple began sweeping up the mess, wondering if something had perhaps rolled off the roof. Whatever it was, it left a nearly one-inch gouge in the brick.

Kelly's parents, who live close, came over and said they had heard a loud sound. It was her father who first suggested the crash might have been a meteorite. That's when Kelly reviewed their doorbell camera footage to see if it had recorded the event. Sure enough, they saw a rock drop from the sky. 

Watch the right side of the screen at the four-second mark. Video courtesy of Laura Kelly and Joe Velaidum

That's when they reached out to the University of Alberta's Meteorite Reporting System. Chris Herd, the curator of the university's collection, looked at photos of the debris. Usually the reports he receives are invalid, he said, estimating that about "99.9 percent" of the rocks are from Earth. 

"That's a rough guess. It could be more than that," he said, laughing.

But what he noticed in the rubble was a telltale fusion crust, a thin glassy layer that forms on meteors as their surface melts from air friction. Still, geologists would need to collect samples and bring them into a lab for a full workup. 

"The odds of this happening are just so astronomical." 

Once the pair realized they might truly have an extraterrestrial rock on their hands, they worked harder to scavenge as much of the debris as possible. Kelly's father assisted with a strong magnet. When all was said and done, they had recovered about 95 grams' worth, roughly the weight of 17 U.S. quarters.

"I think at one point they said they were actually using a vacuum cleaner on the lawn to try to get stuff up, and then running a magnet through the dust bag to try to get the material," Herd said. 

The meteorite landed in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island, a province of Canada. Credit: EyesWideOpen / Getty Images

Coincidentally, Herd already had a vacation on the books for a trip to Prince Edward Island just two weeks later, so he and his family made a detour to the house. Though all space rocks on Earth are rare, he classified the meteorite as a so-called ordinary chondrite, the most common kind of stony meteorite, composed mostly of silicate minerals, with some metal content. 

Meteorites have long been divided into two basic categories: the "falls" and the "finds." If any part of the event leading to the landing was witnessed, either by people or their equipment, it is labeled a fall. The rest are finds, according to The Meteoritical Society. In a 2015 paper, the society said falls were extremely rare, accounting for only 410 meteorites in its bulletin since its inception in 1957, compared to tens of thousands of finds. 

Whether this particular meteorite, officially named Charlottetown this month for where it landed, is the first fall captured with audio and video, is not known. The Meteoritical Society doesn't keep those kinds of records, said Guy Consolmagno, the organization's president. 

The Charlottetown meteorite left a star-shaped splatter of dust and a divot in a brick walkway. Credit: University of Alberta Meteorite Collection

But what is clear to Herd is the research value of the specimen and its recording. The video documented the timing of the meteorite's arrival, down to the second. That information, coupled with fireball observations, could help determine the parent meteoroid's orbit and potentially where it came from. The frames of the video could also be analyzed for angle and speed. There may even be something to learn about the meteorite's physical properties from the acoustics, he said. Herd plans to do more studies. 

Velaidum, a professor of religious studies at the University of Prince Edward Island, said the experience has changed him. After looking through the doorbell videos, he realized when he had stopped to move a dog leash, he was standing where the meteorite struck just minutes later. He has spent the past few months wondering if it could have killed him. 

"I do teach a course on the meaning of life, where we talk about how grand and big the universe is in comparison to how small human life is," he said. "That was all just sort of an academic exercise before this had happened."

TL;DR: Live stream Washington Wizards vs. LA Clippers in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Washington Wizards head to Intuit Dome to face the LA Clippers in a non-conference matchup. The Wizards are 6-36, which puts them in last place in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers are 24-18, which puts them in fifth place in the Western Conference.

The Wizards have lost 11 consecutive games. The team's last win came against the Chicago Bulls on Jan. 1. The Clippers have won four of their last five games, but are coming off a loss to the Chicago Bulls.

When is Washington Wizards vs. LA Clippers?

Washington Wizards vs. LA Clippers in the NBA starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 23. This game takes place at Intuit Dome in L.A.

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• 30-day money-back guarantee

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TL;DR: Live stream Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Boston Celtics head to crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are 30-13, which puts them in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Lakers are 23-18, which puts them in sixth place in the Western Conference.

The Celtics have lost three of their last five games, and are coming off a loss to the LA Clippers. The Lakers have won three of their last five games, and are coming off a loss to the Washington Wizards.

When is Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers?

Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA starts at 10 p.m. ET on Jan. 23. This game takes place at crypto.com Arena in L.A.

This game will air on TNT and TruTV, and will stream on Max.

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FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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If you're traveling outside of the U.S. during this game, you might need to use a VPN to unblock this live stream. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server, meaning you can unblock live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers for free by following these simple steps:

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• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

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TL;DR: Live stream Chicago Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Chicago Bulls head to Chase Center to face the Golden State Warriors in a non-conference matchup. The Bulls are 19-25, which puts them in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. The Warriors are 21-22, which puts them in 11th place in the Western Conference.

The Bulls have lost four of their last five games, but are coming off a win over the LA Clippers. The Warriors have lost three of their last five games, and are coming off back-to-back losses to the Sacramento Kings and Boston Celtics.

When is Chicago Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors?

Chicago Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA starts at 10 p.m. ET on Jan. 23. This game takes place at Chase Center in San Francisco.

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FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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Sling TV suggests the streamer's Orange Plan for the game, which costs $20 for the first month and $40 monthly after that.

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How to watch Bulls vs. Warriors from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling outside of the U.S. during this game, you might need to use a VPN to unblock this live stream. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server, meaning you can unblock live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Chicago Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming app

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to live streams of the NBA without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream Chicago Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

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TL;DR: Live stream Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Dallas Mavericks head to Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Western Conference matchup. The Mavs are 23-21, which puts them in ninth place. The Thunder are 36-7, which puts them at the top of the Western Conference.

The Mavs have lost four of their last five games, and are coming off back-to-back losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets. The Thunder have won four of their last five games, and are coming off back-to-back wins over the Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets.

These two teams faced off earlier this month. The Thunder won that matchup 118-104.

When is Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder?

Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA starts at 8 p.m. ET on Jan. 23. This game takes place at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

You need to choose a streaming service to watch the NBA without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Mavs vs. Thunder basketball game.

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FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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YouTube TV's base plan is $49.99 per month for two months for new subscribers ($72.99 per month regularly). The base plan includes over 100 live TV channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and NBA TV.

Most affordable: Sling TV Opens in a new window Credit: Sling TV Sling Orange Plan Get Deal

Sling TV suggests the streamer's Orange Plan for the game, which costs $20 for the first month and $40 monthly after that.

Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBA TV, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

How to watch Mavs vs. Thunder from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling outside of the U.S. during this game, you might need to use a VPN to unblock this live stream. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server, meaning you can unblock live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming app

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Year Subscription + 3 Months Free) $99.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to live streams of the NBA without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA with ExpressVPN.