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TL;DR: Bring home a refurbished Apple MacBook Air (1.8GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) for just $199.97 (reg. $999) now through March 30.

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Ready to upgrade your laptop without overspending?

Though it sounds too good to be true, a refurbished Apple MacBook Air (1.8GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) can be yours for just $199.97 (reg. $999). But you'll have to act fast — this deal only runs through March 30.

Score all the perks of a MacBook Air for a fraction of the price

Whether looking for a new work computer that's easy to bring along on the daily commute or in the market for a personal laptop that won't take up much space, it's hard to beat a MacBook Air. 

This model weighs less than three pounds but doesn't sacrifice any of the usual Apple quality. It comes equipped with a powerful 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor ready to provide speedy performance anywhere you open it. 

Are you worried about how much you can store on a MacBook Air? You may be surprised to find out this model has an impressive 128GB of storage and is ready to house your important data right on the laptop.

No matter the purpose, work or play, the 13.3-inch widescreen has Intel HD Graphics 6000, so you can enjoy vivid, high-quality images for your business emails or White Lotus binge session. 

Speaking of that binge session, you won't need to stay tethered to an electrical outlet while you watch your shows. This model offers an ample 12-hour battery life on a single charge. 

This deep discount comes from the device's grade A refurbished rating. This means your MacBook Air will be delivered in near-mint condition, with virtually no sign of wear, and you'll only pay that bargain refurbished price tag. 

Act fast to secure your own MacBook Air for only $199.97 (reg. $999) now through March 30, while supplies last. 

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TL;DR: The Kinhank Super Console has over 70,000 retro games built in, and it's only $89.97 through March 30. 

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Have you seen how much some retro games cost? It's one thing if you're a collector, but if you just want to play the games from your childhood, it's frustrating when the only options are super expensive. That's why more gamers have started using emulators on their phones and computers, but now, you can actually get a full gaming console with emulators built in.

The Kinhank Super Console can play games from the NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, and more, and it has over 70,000 of them built in already. Get one of these retro consoles on sale for only $89.97 (reg. $159). 

Retro gaming is finally affordable

This retro gaming emulator feels like bringing the arcade home with you.  It comes with dual systems, running EmuELEC 4.5 for retro gaming and Android 9.0 for modern apps, so you can go from playing Sonic the Hedgehog to streaming your favorite shows in seconds. And because it's packed with a powerful Amlogic S905X2 processor and Mali-G31MP2 GPU, you'll get crisp, quality visuals whether you're playing an old favorite or watching a new one.

Old consoles were great, but some modern amenities are worth carrying over. That's why this console has dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0, so it's easy to connect controllers, headphones, or even your TV. It’s not just limited to your old favorites, either. You can download an additional 20,000 3D games for free.

Two wireless controllers are included, so you can kick back with your favorite gaming buddy and enjoy some couch co-op the way it used to be played. 

March 30 is the cutoff to get the Kinhank Super Console X2 on sale for $89.97. 

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Five years ago, when the COVID pandemic forced all non-essential workers to stay home, American families were swiftly forced to reorganize themselves.

Suddenly, they had no childcare, no school, and no support system to help them navigate an unprecedented moment in their lifetimes. But just as unexpectedly, parents and caregivers whose jobs could be performed remotely had something relatively novel: the ability to work from home.

For many mothers who could take advantage of remote work, it was a burden and blessing that ultimately became indispensable. Once their kids went back to daycare or school, the flexibility of working from home often meant they could better juggle the many demands on their time, including the disproportionate amount of housework they perform compared to their male partners.

SEE ALSO: Remote work helps the environment. Here's how.

"There was a massive amount of efficiencies that happened in terms of managing lives during the pandemic, ironically," says Susan MacKenty Brady, CEO of the Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership.

Now, some business leaders, and even the president of the United States, are determined to roll back workplace flexibility.

In January, President Donald Trump declared that government employees would be required to return to their workplace. Last month, in a company town hall, JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimond offered a profanity-laced explanation for why his employees had to work five days a week in-person again. Amazon and AT&T, among other companies, have also called employees back to the office.

Proponents say working in person full-time will boost productivity, but experts say that women will pay a unique price.

"It's going to affect the advancement of women notably, because we got a taste for a bit of what we could do if we were given our own choices," MacKenty Brady says.

A workplace 'disconnect'

By 2023, women had finally rejoined the workforce at the same rate as men prior to the pandemic, according to the Institute for Women's Policy Research. But it took them 11 months longer than it took men to reach that milestone; women didn't achieve their pre-pandemic employment level until childcare jobs also recovered.

Now it appears that many women rely on remote work to succeed at home and in their professional role. CNBC’s annual Women at Work survey recently found that about a quarter of respondents said their work-life balance had improved over the last year. They attributed the change primarily to having a more flexible schedule.

Of 700 women in the job market, the vast majority characterized their hunt as "very difficult," largely because they're unable to find remote or hybrid roles.

Organizational psychologist Patricia Grabarek says the push to end flexible work reflects, in part, the prerogative of high-powered executives, many of whom are men, who can hire people to manage their households and lives (or delegate those tasks to a stay-at-home wife or partner). Their days are also filled with important meetings that they may prefer to happen in person.

As a result, what executives think work can and should look like often varies significantly from their employees' needs, and how they best achieve productivity.

"There is this disconnect...for what the day-to-day looks like for employees," says Grabarek, who is also the author of Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives.

The pressure-cooker of office vs. home

Along with that disconnect, there's silence about the reality of ending remote work, particularly for women.

Reporting back to the office full-time doesn't mean that home and community responsibilities suddenly disappear. There are still kids who need to be promptly picked up from after-school care, dogs that need walking, errands that must be run, doctors' appointments that can't be missed, and so on.

Whereas mothers (and fathers) could previously use time spent commuting on some of these tasks, now they're back in their cars or riding public transportation. When flexibility vanishes, MacKenty Brady says the answer is often to buy more childcare. That only puts additional pressure on households to earn more to afford care while also creating fresh tension for mothers who feel spread thin.

MacKenty Brady says it's rare to hear corporate leaders publicly acknowledge these pressures, even as their insistence on in-person work could actually diminish productivity and engagement by increasing stress and exhaustion.

MacKenty Brady believes that even if women aren't vocally opposing return-to-work mandates, perhaps because they fear the repercussions of doing so, they also won't tolerate the shift over the long term.

More than 1 in 5 of women surveyed by CNBC said they'd "seriously considered quitting" in recent months in an effort to reduce work stress and find a higher-paying job. Of the 8 percent of women who did quit, they cited improved work-life balance as the chief factor in their decision.

"People are feeling exhausted, they're feeling burnt out." - Patricia Grabarek, organizational psychologist

There's no indication yet that significant numbers of women will drop out of the workforce, but Grabarek says that decreased flexibility may force women to step away from their jobs, just as they did during COVID.

The corporate trend against flexible work might also help explain the appeal of the so-called tradwife lifestyle, even for women who have no interest in the religious aspects of it.

"People are feeling exhausted, they're feeling burnt out," Grabarek says. "I think the idealism behind this freer seeming life, where you're just able to focus on the simple thing, feels nice."

MacKenty Brady doesn't believe in pitting housewives against career women. But she does note that staying home may be the product of forces beyond a woman's control.

"If a woman genuinely chooses a more traditional role because it aligns with her values and aspirations, that is her right and should be respected," she says. "However, if societal pressures, romanticized nostalgia, or economic limitations are shaping that choice, then we must question whether it’s truly a choice at all."

MacKenty Brady says that despite the emphasis on getting back to the office full-time, offering flexible work options is a no-brainer, because women are essential to the American workforce. In other words, alienating them is no strategy for a company's financial success.

TL;DR: The super-thin KeySmart SmartCard tracking card works with Apple’s Find My app, lasts five months on a charge, won’t bulk up your wallet like an AirTag, and is just $29.97.

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Losing your wallet can be an absolute nightmare. But with the KeySmart SmartCard, that stress can become a thing of the past. This ultra-thin, credit-card-sized tracker slips into your wallet, bag, or ID badge holder and connects seamlessly to Apple’s Find My network, just like an AirTag — but without the bulk.

And you don’t have to keep replacing batteries like you do with an AirTag. Just drop it on a Qi-enabled wireless charger, and you’re good to go for up to five months on a single charge. It's also currently on sale for just $29.97 (reg. $39.99) with free shipping through March 30.

While its slim design is the major selling point, it’s also built to survive life’s little accidents. With an IPX8 waterproof rating, this card can handle a full dunk in water without flinching. Whether you’re tracking down your lost wallet at a bar, trying to locate your bag at the airport, or making sure your work badge never vanishes again, KeySmart SmartCard has you covered.

The Find My integration means you can track it anywhere, play a sound when it’s nearby, and even activate Lost Mode so anyone who finds it can get your contact details. Its built-in lanyard slot is also ideal for securing office keycards and IDs, saving you from those awkward HR visits.

If you’re still using a bulky AirTag for your wallet, it’s time for a sleek upgrade.

Get the KeySmart SmartCard for just $29.97 (reg. $39.99) through March 30 with free shipping.

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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

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 for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for March 23 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 23, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

One of the Seven Dwarfs.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no reoccurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter D.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

DOPEY.

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 23

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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

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

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

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 for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for March 22 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 22, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

To walk slowly.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no reoccurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter A.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

AMBLE.

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 22

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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

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

TL;DR: Live stream New Zealand vs. Pakistan 4th T20 for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Pakistan and New Zealand are competing in a series of T20 and ODI games, providing cricket fans with some much-needed entertainment after the conclusion of the ICC Champions Trophy. New Zealand are leading the T20 series 2-1, but Pakistan did win the most recent match. Can they carry that momentum into the fourth game and level the series?

If you want to watch New Zealand vs. Pakistan (4th T20) for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is New Zealand vs. Pakistan (4th T20)?

The 4th T20 between New Zealand and Pakistan takes place at 2:15 a.m. ET on March 23. This ODI takes place at Bay Oval.

How to watch New Zealand vs. Pakistan for free

New Zealand vs. Pakistan (4th T20) is available to live stream for free on TVNZ+.

TVNZ+ is geo-restricted to New Zealand, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in New Zealand, meaning you can access a free live stream of New Zealand vs. Pakistan from anywhere in the world.

Live stream New Zealand vs. Pakistan by following these simple steps:

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What is the best VPN for TVNZ+?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live cricket on TVNZ+, for a number of reasons:

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• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free —61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

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TL;DR: Live stream Spain vs. Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League for free on RTVE. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Netherlands and Spain battled it out to draw 2-2 in the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter final. The game had just about everything, and we're expecting more of the same in the second leg as the action heads to Valencia.

If you want to watch Spain vs. Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Spain vs. Netherlands?

Spain vs. Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League kicks off at 7:45 p.m. GMT on March 23. This fixture takes place at the Mestalla.

How to watch Spain vs. Netherlands for free

Spain vs. Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League is available to live stream for free on RTVE.

RTVE is geo-restricted to Spain, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Spain, meaning you can access free live streams on RTVE from anywhere in the world.

Access a free live stream of Spain vs. Netherlands 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 Spain

4. Visit RTVE

5. Live stream Spain vs. Netherlands for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Spain vs. Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select UEFA Nations League fixtures before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for RTVE?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including Spain

• 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 two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Spain vs. Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Germany vs. Italy in the UEFA Nations League for free on RaiPlay. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The UEFA Nations League quarter finals produced some big results in the first legs, and we're expecting some real battles to secure progression into the semi finals. Germany beat Italy 2-1 in the first of two encounters, and now they take that lead back home.

If you want to watch Germany vs. Italy in the UEFA Nations League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Germany vs. Italy?

Germany vs. Italy in the UEFA Nations League kicks off at 7:45 p.m. GMT on March 23. This fixture takes place at the Westfalenstadion.

How to watch Germany vs. Italy for free

Germany vs. Italy in the UEFA Nations League is available to live stream for free on RaiPlay.

RaiPlay is geo-restricted to Italy, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Italy, meaning you can access free live streams on RaiPlay from anywhere in the world.

Access a free live stream of Germany vs. Italy 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 Italy

4. Visit RaiPlay

5. Live stream Germany vs. Italy for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Germany vs. Italy in the UEFA Nations League without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select UEFA Nations League fixtures before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for RaiPlay?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including Italy

• 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 two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra three months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Stream Germany vs. Italy in the UEFA Nations League for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Scotland vs. Greece in the UEFA Nations League for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Scotland won the first leg of their UEFA Nations League matchup with Greece 1-0. The end result is still very much undecided, but the Scots will be hopeful of building on that advantage in front of home support.

If you want to watch Scotland vs. Greece in the UEFA Nations League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Scotland vs. Greece?

Scotland vs. Greece in the UEFA Nations League kicks off at 5 p.m. GMT on March 23. This fixture takes place at Hampden Park.

How to watch Scotland vs. Greece for free

Scotland vs. Greece in the UEFA Nations League is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can access free live streams on BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Access a free live stream of Scotland vs. Greece 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 UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Live stream Scotland vs. Greece for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Scotland vs. Greece in the UEFA Nations League without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select UEFA Nations League fixtures before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• 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 two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra three months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Stream Scotland vs. Greece in the UEFA Nations League for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream France vs. Croatia in the UEFA Nations League for free on TF1+. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Croatia stunned France in the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter final, winning 2-0 at home. But it's not over yet. France will still believe that they can turn things around in the second leg.

If you want to watch France vs. Croatia in the UEFA Nations League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is France vs. Croatia?

France vs. Croatia in the UEFA Nations League kicks off at 7:45 p.m. GMT on March 23. This fixture takes place at the Stade de France.

How to watch France vs. Croatia for free

France vs. Croatia in the UEFA Nations League is available to live stream for free on TF1+.

TF1+ is geo-restricted to France, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in France, meaning you can access free live streams on TF1+ from anywhere in the world.

Access a free live stream of France vs. Croatia 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 France

4. Visit TF1+

5. Live stream France vs. Croatia for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch France vs. Croatia in the UEFA Nations League without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select UEFA Nations League fixtures before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for TF1?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on TF1+, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including France

• 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 two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra three months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

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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 shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 23 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 23 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: In stitches

The words are related to creating or fixing something.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are different ways you might use a needle and thread.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is NeedleWork.

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• Crochet

• Patch

• Mend

• Darn

• Embroider

• Knit

• Baste

• NeedleWork

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Connections: Sports Edition is a new 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 just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Guards and forwards

• Green: Mascots near San Francisco

• Blue: Cities with universities from the same conference

• Purple: Share the same first name

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Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: First words in basketball positions

• Green: Bay Area teams, in singular form

• Blue: SEC cities

• Purple: David _________

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Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #181 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• First words in basketball positions - POINT, POWER, SHOOTING, SMALL

• Bay Area teams, in singular form - GIANT, SHARK, VALKYRIE, WARRIOR

• SEC cities - AUBURN, AUSTIN, NORMAN, TUSCALOOSA

• David ________ - BECKHAM, MONTGOMERY, ORTIZ, ROBINSON

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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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 in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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More mature.

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RIPER

Hurdle Word 2 hint

To uplift.

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BOOST

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A gathering place for a meal.

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TABLE

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Killed.

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SLAIN

Final Hurdle hint

An unpleasant sound made while asleep.

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SNORE

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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 just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: To fascinate someone

• Green: Things with extensions

• Blue: Adjectives to describe a timepiece

• Purple: Words in a popular children's handgame

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Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Captivate

• Green: Things with wings

• Blue: Words that modify "watch"

• Purple: Words repeated in "Miss Mary Mack"

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The solution to today's Connections #648 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Captivate: ABSORB, ENTRANCE, GRAB, RIVET

• Things with wings: AIRPLANE, FAIRY, FLY, HOSPITAL

• Words that modify "watch": POCKET, SMART, STOP, WRIST

• Words repeated in "Miss Mary Mack": BACK, BLACK, BUTTONS, MACK

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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You might want to become familiar with the Taco Bell mobile app.

That's because parent company Yum! Brands are rolling out an AI chatbot that you'll use to order at the drive-thru at 500 Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC locations in the second quarter of 2025, according to a company press release. The tech, which was developed in partnership with Nvidia, allegedly "enables a more natural, seamless ordering experience" through the use of a conversational chatbot that "adapts to human speech patterns," among other things.

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At first glance, it's unclear how this is different from the AI drive-thru ordering that has been available at some Taco Bell locations since last year. Regardless, it's clear that chain restaurants are moving in this direction, at least for the time being.

Wendy's recently committed to a similar initiative, while McDonald's experimented with it (poorly) last year. It's true that human employees can and often do misinterpret orders, especially through the crackly speakers of a drive-thru, but it's very easy to imagine AI messing up orders in new and surprising ways that humans could never dream of.

However, you can order ahead in the mobile app and not have to deal with this at all, if you want to.

One of 2025's biggest video game surprises might be getting the film treatment.

Variety reported that the media company Story Kitchen is shopping the rights for a movie adaptation of Hazelight Studios' Split Fiction. The game, which launched just a few weeks ago at the beginning of March, has been a smash hit, selling two million copies in its first week on the market. There are no named directors, writers, or actors attached to the project yet, so hold your horses on getting too excited, but at the very least, it sounds like Hollywood studios are interested.

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Split Fiction is a co-op action-adventure game starring two women who get trapped in virtual worlds modeled after stories they've written as part of an evil plot by a big corporation to steal their work. The game has been critically acclaimed for its clever use of split-screen co-op gameplay, though critics have also pointed out weaknesses in Split Fiction's writing. That's an interesting combination of properties for a game that's being adapted to film. One has to wonder how the most compelling part of the game would translate to a motion picture.

As always, take announcements like this with a grain of salt. Movie adaptations of video games are announced all the time, but many never come to pass. A Metal Gear Solid movie starring Oscar Isaac has been "in the works" for a long time, with no meaningful updates on its progress in years. A studio buying the rights to something doesn't necessarily mean it's going to get made.

Still, this is a sign, if nothing else, that original IPs can still succeed in the world of video games.

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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Saturday, March 22, 2025:

AcrossAuction offer

• The answer is Bid.

Side of a diamond

• The answer is Facet.

School subject that anagrams to A GARBLE, fittingly

• The answer is Algebra.

Apple laptop

• The answer is Macbook.

U.S. city that's home to 71 streets with "Peachtree" in their names

• The answer is Atlanta.

Wikipedia.org and weather.com

• The answer is Sites.

Higher ed degree

• The answer is PHD.

DownOne way of resealing tortilla chips

• The answer is Bag clip.

Athlete's frigid recovery treatment

• The answer is Ice bath.

Prepared to eat, as a fish

• The answer is Deboned.

Shoes without heels

• The answer is Flats.

Brings (out)

• The answer is Trots.

Physicians' grp.

• The answer is AMA.

Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar ___ Cardi B

• The answer is AKA.

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It may come as a shock that the depths of Earth's oceans are more alien to scientists than the surface of the moon, 240,000 miles away in space.

But it's true: With cameras and sensors, spacecraft have mapped lunar landscape features over the decades. Meanwhile, charting the ocean floor has presented its own daunting challenges. The intense water pressure found deep in the abyss can crush most equipment, and the seafloor is essentially hidden from view under miles upon miles of water, which absorbs light and becomes opaque. That makes direct observations especially difficult. 

A new effort using data from a NASA-led satellite is helping to change that, providing one of the most detailed maps of the bottom of the world's oceans ever created. The SWOT satellite, short for Surface Water and Ocean Topography, is a collaboration between NASA and its French counterpart, the Centre National d'Études Spatiales. 

"This satellite is a huge jump in our ability to map the seafloor," said David Sandwell, a geophysicist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, in a statement. 

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Launched in December 2022, the satellite actually was built to measure water height across the planet’s oceans, lakes, and rivers. Though not designed for seafloor mapping, scientists have found its advanced technology can help them estimate the size and shape of structures underwater more precisely.

Scientists of many disciplines say knowing what's down there is important. Maps help ships navigate around safety hazards and guide engineers in laying underwater communication cables. They also play a role in studying deep-sea currents, tides, and the movements of Earth’s tectonic plates, those massive puzzle pieces of Earth’s crust that shift over millions of years. 

Experts have been working on mapping the ocean floor with traditional methods, sending ships across the water with sonar technology — sound waves that bounce off the bottom — to measure depth. But the process has moved at a snail's pace: Ships can only cover small areas at a time, leaving much of the ocean uncharted. 

That slow progress means scientists may not meet their goal of having a complete seabed map by 2030. 

Though satellites are swarming in low-Earth orbit, most have a resolution that isn’t as good as sonar. But the new data from SWOT is about twice as detailed as older satellite maps, making it easier to see previously unknown features. A new SWOT-based seafloor map was published in the journal Science in December. 

NASA created an animation, posted above,  of some of the new information revealed in the SWOT data, including in regions off Mexico, South America, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Purple areas highlight lower regions around higher underwater elevations, shown in green. 

The satellite’s new type of radar technology has allowed it to detect seamounts less than half the size of those previously mapped, potentially increasing the number of known seamounts from 44,000 to 100,000. These underwater mountains affect ocean currents and can create nutrient-rich areas that attract marine life.

"We won’t get the full ship-based mapping done by" 2030, Sandwell said. "But SWOT will help us fill it in."

Here's how the technology works: The satellite detects tiny changes in the height of the water. Rather than a glass-like sheet all around the globe, the sea is uneven. Submerged mountains and other geological features with more mass than their surroundings cause bumps due to slightly stronger gravitational pulls. Those slight variations can be measured with SWOT's instruments. The satellite sweeps over 90 percent of the planet as it orbits every 21 days.

The SWOT satellite sweeps over 90 percent of the planet as it orbits every 21 days. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / CNES / Thales Alenia Space illustration

SWOT apparently collected more detailed data than 30 years’ worth of older satellite missions in just one year, according to the Science paper. The new map has a resolution of about 5 miles, meaning scientists are detecting things that eluded them in the past.

The clarity has allowed scientists to detect underwater ridges known as "abyssal hills," carved in long rows by slow tectonic shifts. They're the most common topographical feature on Earth, covering about 70 percent of the ocean floor — whose water, by the way, covers about 70 percent of the planet. Because they're smaller than seamounts, past satellites have struggled to find them.

The enhanced maps could lead to new geological discoveries, such as locating active underwater volcanoes and previously unknown fault lines. There could even be rediscoveries of lost ancient lands that weren't always hidden by water. 

And there's something in it for astrobiologists, too. Many researchers have posited that the chemistry needed to start life on this planet began at mid-ocean ridges, where tectonic plates have moved apart. This activity sometimes creates hydrothermal vents, a key environment of superheated water, rich in minerals. SWOT data may help scientists pinpoint new underwater hot springs for future study, which could help scientists better understand the recipe for life, perhaps even beyond Earth.

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