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TL;DR: Watch Bolivia vs. Panama in the 2024 Copa America for free on Sportitalia. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Bolivia vs. Panama might not be the biggest fixture at the 2024 Copa America, but at this stage — with the quarter finals just days away — every result matters. Even if it's just a matter of pride for an outgoing team.

Bolivia have had varied success at the competition over the years — though it's 61 years since they actually won it — while Panama are entering for only the second time. Panama are one of the weakest teams in the tournament but that doesn't mean they won't have the fire and tenacity to get a result — particularly against the Bolivians.

The great news is that while the 2024 Copa America is based in the United States, you don't need to be based there to watch it. If you want to watch Bolivia vs. Panama in the 2024 Copa America for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Bolivia vs. Panama?

Bolivia vs. Panama in the 2024 Copa America kicks off at 9 p.m. ET on July 1. This fixture takes place at the Exploria Stadium, Orlando.

How to watch Bolivia vs. Panama for free

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House of the Dragon Season 2 delivered some of its most gripping dragon action yet in episode 3, with Baela Targaryen (Bethany Antonia) and her dragon Moondancer chasing down Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel). While HBO teased the scene heavily in trailers, it almost didn't make it to the screen in the first place.

As episode 3 director Geeta Vasant Patel told Mashable, her first reading of the scene left her confused. "One of my notes [to the writers] was, 'I don't understand why this scene is here. I can take it out and nothing changes,'" Patel said. "So they took it out. And I was like, 'Whoa, whoa, whoa, don't take it out! Let's just fix it.'"

SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' director Geeta Vasant Patel breaks down Rhaenyra and Alicent's pivotal meeting

From there, Patel worked with episode writer David Hancock, assistant director Jason Rickwood, and cinematographer Catherine Goldschmidt to ensure Baela's pursuit of Criston was absolutely necessary to the story. The starting point became getting Baela just right.

"One of the reasons I didn't care about the scene at first was I didn't care about Baela, because I didn't know her," said Patel. "We had to build her character, then get to that scene."

Bethany Antonia and Phoebe Campbell in "House of the Dragon." Credit: Ollie Upton / HBO

Season 2 marks a big turning point for Baela and her twin sister Rhaena (Phoebe Campbell), with both taking on larger roles in their service to Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy). "Yet we didn't know much about them," Patel said. "One of the great things about the writing of this show is that [the writers] don't like exposition. They don't have characters come and go, 'This is who I am,' for an entire scene. So the challenge of working on this show is actually bringing exposition in between sentences, and I felt like the challenge with Rhaena and Baela was introducing them without words."

SEE ALSO: Daemon's Harrenhal vision in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 3, explained

To gain a better understanding of Baela and Rhaena, and to bring that understanding to the screen, Patel, Antonia, and Campbell spent time together improvising the characters' entire backstories. What pain do they carry? What are the defining moments in their lives? While the audience might not see these moments play out on-screen, sensing the weight of them in the interactions between Rhaena and Baela would prove crucial.

"By the end of that workshop, we felt like we had found and birthed these two characters in a way that we didn't need to in Season 1," Patel said. "It was absolutely brilliant, the way the two of them were able to improvise."

SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 3 has a literal Daenerys Easter egg Bethany Antonia in "House of the Dragon." Credit: Ollie Upton / HBO

Having a more concrete sense of Baela as a character helped cement her motivations in the Criston chase. "As we were figuring out how to introduce Baela, [showrunner] Ryan [Condal] said, 'She's Maverick from Top Gun,' and that crystallized it. When that decision was made, we could run with it," Patel explained.

Aside from being an ace dragonrider, Baela shares quite a bit of the confidence — and rashness — that characterizes Tom Cruise's Top Gun pilot. As we learn later in the episode, Rhaenyra ordered her to fly at a great height and not engage anyone she saw while patrolling the mainland. With a bit of cheekiness, Baela responds that she "didn't engage. Not exactly." It's the kind of defiance and "I know what I'm doing" attitude one would typically associate with Daemon (Matt Smith). Like father, like daughter! Plus, who wouldn't take an opportunity to scare the armor off of Criston Cole?

We wouldn't have gotten these character-building moments had Baela's encounter with Criston been cut entirely. Nor would we have gotten a fairly sizable plot development: After facing danger with an exposed host, Criston is now going to be leading his troops under the trees, marking a shift in how wartime will be playing out going forward.

With these elements secure, Patel felt far more confident about keeping Baela and Moondancer's flight in the episode. "We spent the time to really perfect it, even reshoot parts of it to make sure Baela was crystal clear to everyone," she said. "We worked so hard on that sequence, and it finally made it back in."

New episodes of House of the Dragon air Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max.

After several episodes apart, House of the Dragon's Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) finally reunite onscreen in Season 2, episode 3. Given that their relationship is at the heart of the series — and the civil war that looms over Westeros — episode director Geeta Vasant Patel knew that this meeting had to be unforgettable.

"We wanted it to feel monumental," Patel told Mashable.

Achieving that monumental effect started with the sequence in which Rhaenyra sneaks into King's Landing disguised as a septa and makes her way to the Grand Sept. Originally running three lines long in the script and scheduled to be shot over three to four hours, Patel and showrunner Ryan Condal decided to expand upon it in order to build suspense.

SEE ALSO: How 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 is different from George R.R. Martin's 'Fire and Blood'

"We got every angle to really give it the treatment of a thriller," Patel said of filming Rhaenyra and Alicent's arrival in the sept, which ended up taking a whole day of shooting. "It's almost like an Ocean's scene."

Beyond thrillers, Patel also drew inspiration from a major Game of Thrones moment: Cersei Lannister's Walk of Shame from the Sept of Baelor to the Red Keep. "This was something similar in that you have someone looking at where they need to get and are holding their breath hoping they get there," Patel explained. "So when she arrives in the Sept, we're already charged."

Patel described the actual conversation between Rhaenyra and Alicent as "a litmus test of what came before," with her, D'Arcy, and Cooke drawing on their prior work together in Season 1, episode 8, "The Lord of the Tides," in preparation for the shoot. That episode brings us the closest we've ever been to Rhaenyra and Alicent reconciling, with Rhaenyra thanking Alicent for her loyalty to Viserys (Paddy Considine), and Alicent declaring that Rhaenyra will make "a fine queen." In their final scene together, Rhaenyra says she'll return to King's Landing on dragonback, hinting at a renewed bond between the two.

SEE ALSO: Daemon's Harrenhal vision in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 3, explained The last time Rhaenyra and Alicent were together, in "The Lord of the Tides." Credit: Ollie Upton / HBO

"In ["The Lord of the Tides"], these two women made a promise to each other," Patel said. "But Rhaenyra also saw her father prove that he loved her, and that she was his heir."

However, Alicent betrayed that promise and newfound trust when she had Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) crowned king, upending Rhaenyra's perception of her relationship with her father in the process. After standing by her side for so long, did he actually abandon her in his last breath?

That question hangs over Rhaenyra as she reunites with Alicent. "Even though it seems like Rhaenyra is coming to [King's Landing] to stop the war, what she's really coming for is to know if her father loved her, to look into Alicent's eyes and ask, 'did he really change his mind?'" Patel said.

SEE ALSO: Rhaenyra and Alicent reunite in the 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 premiere — but not how you'd think

The conversation is also a chance for both Rhaenyra and Alicent to remind one another of the love you once shared. "[The scene] is really all about the relationship between Rhaenyra and Alicent," said Patel. "It's Rhaenyra saying, 'you promised me you wouldn't turn on me,' and also Alicent wanting to tell her friend, 'I didn't mean to do all that. This isn't my fault. I had every intention of making you queen.'"

Still, the character-driven drama of the scene leads to a revelation that may have sizable repercussions for the entire realm. In her efforts to assure Rhaenyra that Viserys wanted Aegon to succeed, Alicent tells Rhaenyra her late husband's dying words. Rhaenyra immediately recognizes that Alicent misinterpreted a reference to Aegon the Conqueror's prophetic dream of the Song of Ice and Fire. Now that Alicent has learned of her grave error, how will she proceed?

"Alicent getting this new information is a very important moment that she will process in episodes to come," Patel said. "In the moment, she stands by her argument and holds fast to it. I think it's quite human in that way. Sometimes, someone tells us we're wrong, and in the moment, you think, 'no I'm not.' Then a day later, you realize, 'I was wrong.' This is one of those human moments where the writers did a really great job of allowing it to have this nuance that we all understand."

As for Rhaenyra, the knowledge that Alicent won't budge galvanizes her in the war effort going forward. "When Rhaenyra came [to King's Landing], she wanted Alicent to make a deal with her. The problem is that she didn't offer Alicent anything. There was no collaboration, nothing that they did to work together," Patel said. "So coming out of that scene, Rhaenyra is thinking, 'I have no choice. I must go to war with you.'"

To quote Aegon II: "To war, then."

New episodes of House of the Dragon air Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max.

Fans of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) are in for a treat with House of the Dragon Season 2, episode 3.

The episode sees Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) send her youngest children to the Vale for safety, with the hope that her sons Aegon and Viserys can travel even farther to Pentos later on. She asks Rhaena Targaryen (Phoebe Campbell) to accompany them, along with their fledgling dragons, Tyraxes and Stormcloud, and four very fragile dragon eggs.

SEE ALSO: How 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 is different from George R.R. Martin's 'Fire and Blood'

Three of the eggs — one gold, one green, and one reddish-black — look very familiar, matching up with the colors of the eggs Daenerys receives from Illyrio Mopatis (Roger Allam) in the pilot of Game of Thrones. Could Rhaena be guarding these same eggs, over a century before they reach Daenerys?

The answer, according to episode 3 director Geeta Vasant Patel, is yes. "Those are Daenerys' eggs," Patel confirmed to Mashable. "All of us who work on this show are big Game of Thrones fans, so it was very exciting to shoot that scene."

At least three of these four eggs hatch, eventually. Credit: Screenshot: HBO SEE ALSO: Daemon's Harrenhal vision in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 3, explained

These being Daenerys' eggs does mark a bit of a change from House of the Dragon's source material, Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin. In the book, Martin highly implies that Daenerys' eggs made their way to Essos long before the Dance of the Dragons, during the reign of Jaehaerys I. The person responsible was noblewomen Elissa Farman, gifted sailor and lover of Princess Rhaena Targaryen (not to be confused with House of the Dragon's Rhaena). After Rhaena and Elissa's relationship soured, Elissa stole three dragon eggs from Dragonstone and sailed to Braavos. There, she sold the eggs to the Sealord of Braavos and used the gold to fund further sailing adventures.

Elissa's time in Braavos is where mention of those three eggs ends, but given the number of eggs and the fact that they end up in Essos, it's not hard to believe that these eggs could have been passed around for generations before finding their way to Daenerys. Like so much of Fire & Blood, though, there's enough historical ambiguity here to leave things uncertain and make space for House of the Dragon to play around.

SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' director Geeta Vasant Patel breaks down Rhaenyra and Alicent's pivotal meeting

Rhaena chaperoning Daenerys' eggs does create some interesting opportunities. For starters, it's not entirely out of keeping with the books. She does take three eggs with her to the Vale, where one of them hatches into her dragon, Morning. (Perhaps Morning will hatch from the fourth, silvery blue egg we see in House of the Dragon?) Adding a fourth egg to that nest isn't the wildest change in the world. The question becomes: How do these eggs make their way from the Vale to Essos? Will Rhaena, Aegon, and Viserys make their way to Pentos? Will someone steal them away, following in Elissa Farman's footsteps?

Thematically, Rhaena's proximity to Daenerys' eggs also makes sense. As Rhaenyra tells her, these eggs are the Targaryens' "hope for the future." Even if war with Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney) goes horribly wrong (which it certainly does), these eggs represent a chance for the Targaryen dragonriding tradition to continue. It's comforting, then, to know that these eggs eventually make their way to Daenerys.

Rhaena's involvement here also points to how she and her twin sister Baela (Bethany Antonia) are taking on a bigger role this season. "The other part of [the egg scene] is Rhaena saying goodbye and giving up her family in order to be a leader," Patel explained.

And what better way to be a leader than to usher in the next generation of House Targaryen and their dragons?

New episodes of House of the Dragon air Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max.

As of House of the Dragon Season 2, episode 3, Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) officially holds Harrenhal. That can mean only one thing: The show is about to get a whole lot spookier.

Harrenhal isn't just the largest castle in Westeros — it's also the most cursed. Long before the events of House of the Dragon, Harren Hoare, King of the Islands and the Riverlands, oversaw Harrenhal's 40-year-long construction. Thousands of laborers died during the process, and Harren's armies even cut down swaths of sacred weirwood trees to furnish the castle. Yet Harren's massive monument to himself (and his own greed) proved no match for the fiery breath of Aegon the Conqueror's dragon Balerion, which snuffed out House Hoare for good.

SEE ALSO: How 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 is different from George R.R. Martin's 'Fire and Blood'

Since then, Harrenhal is said to be cursed, as every House that has held it since has gone extinct or suffered great misfortune. Now that Daemon's in charge of the castle, he's about to witness the effects of that curse firsthand.

We get teases of Harrenhal's creepiness throughout Daemon's first night in the castle in episode 3. As if Harrenhal's leaking, craggy ruins weren't enough, Daemon also has to contend with an unknown force rattling at his bedroom door, and with Alys Rivers' (Gayle Rankin) mysterious assertion that he's going to die in this place. Most memorable, however, is a vision Daemon has of young Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock, reprising her role from the first half of Season 1) sewing Prince Jaehaerys's decapitated head back onto his body.

"Always coming and going, aren't you?" Rhaenyra reprimands him. "And I have to clean up afterwards."

SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 perfectly illustrates how men's egos start wars What does Daemon's vision of young Rhaenyra mean? Matt Smith in "House of the Dragon." Credit: Ollie Upton / HBO

For episode 3 director Geeta Vasant Patel, this vision and adolescent Rhaenyra's role in it presented a rich opportunity for Daemon to reckon with the events of the past two episodes, starting with his falling-out with Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) in episode 2.

"The most important thing about Rhaenyra in this scene was that she knows him," Patel told Mashable. "He just got rejected by older Rhaenyra, who he feels he doesn't know any more. The Rhaenyra he really knows is the young Rhaenyra, who he fell in love with and who worshiped him. So when he goes into that room and young Rhaenyra looks at him with judgment and with critique, that is a sword through his trust. That's where his fear lies, that the one person he's let down his guard with actually doesn't believe in him and thinks he's a monster."

SEE ALSO: I desperately need one of those 'House of the Dragon' Small Council balls

There's also the Blood and Cheese of it all, as Daemon is confronted with a physical reminder of his role in orchestrating Jaehaerys's murder. "When Rhaenyra tells him, 'you just killed a kid,' that's the first time he's processing," Patel explained. "A lot of times none of us change, unless we care about someone and they make us change. And to me, that's what that scene was about."

Patel continued: "When Matt did the scene over and over again, and we kept going deeper and deeper into it, there was one moment where I saw his entire face shake with pain, because he was realizing what he did. He was that connected to Daemon. We all had tears in our eyes in that moment."

This is just the start of Daemon's Harrenhal visions. Matt Smith in "House of the Dragon." Credit: Theo Whitman / HBO

With Daemon remaining at Harrenhal as he raises an army for Rhaenyra, you can bet we'll see more visions. And given that episode 3 kicks off the presence of these dreams, Patel, showrunner Ryan Condal, and the rest of the show's team had many conversations about what these visions should look like.

"Many fantasy shows have visions that are processed in so many ways. They have a lot of sound, maybe different lenses. There's different levels you can go," Patel said. Style-wise, Patel pushed for the visions to reflect everyday life.

"When it comes to House of the Dragon, in my opinion, the vision is a dream," she explained. "When we dream, it's so real. That's what's frightening about a dream. You don't know if you're dreaming."

Because of this, Smith and the actors he interacts with in various visions were encouraged to keep their performances grounded in reality. But as we see in episode 3, that boosts the uncanniness of the dreams. The image of Rhaenyra humming while sewing Jaehaerys' head in place is especially chilling, an introduction to Harrenhal as a haunted house that has only just begun to sink its claws into Daemon.

New episodes of House of the Dragon air Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max.

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 July 1's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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.

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

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 used to be available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it. Unfortunately, it has since been taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times.

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.

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

An old saying.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter A appears twice.

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 Wordle #1108 is...

ADAGE.

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.

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

If there's one thing we can never let slide on House of the Dragon, it's a letter that only flashes up on the screen for a few seconds.

Season 2, episode 3 provided one such opportunity, with Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) unrolling a little scroll that was sent to her by her former childhood friend Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), whose son Aegon currently sits on Rhaenyra's throne.

So what does the thing say, and what does it mean? Let's take a closer look.

SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' Season 2's Targaryen family tree: How everyone connects What does Rhaenyra's scroll say?

The first thing to note is that when Rhaenyra takes the scroll from her lockbox at Dragonstone, it's still sealed. The letter from Alicent has so far gone unread, presumably because Rhaenyra was too angry/grief stricken over the death of her son Lucerys to want to look at it.

When she does open it, though, here's the partial message we can make out:

Rhaenyra, I write [...]
lest the [...]
battling all the hours [...]
might also wish to [speak?] [...]
to the Mother for [...]
along with the hope [...]

From the amount of unrolled scroll we can see before the camera cuts away, that appears to be about two thirds of Alicent's message, with the last third of each line cut off.

As tricky as this makes it to decipher the message in full, though, we don't really need to read much more than that to get a sense of what Alicent is trying to say.

What's the meaning of the scroll?

Context is key here, and we know from our insight into Team Green's small council meetings that Alicent wants to put a stop to the war before it even begins. Since Lucerys' death at the hands of her son Aemond's dragon Vhagar, she's been reaching out to her former bestie to try and build a bridge, or at least a dialogue.

The line "might also wish to speak" is the clearest indication of this, while the last two lines imply she's been praying to the Mother (one of the Seven Gods) and hoping that Rhaenyra will respond to her.

Unfortunately for both of them, based on the covert meeting they do end up having at the end of the episode, it may be too little, too late.

House of the Dragon Season 2 airs Sundays on HBO and Max at 9 p.m. ET.

House of the Dragon Season 2 is so far giving us a pretty thorough lesson in how wars start.

Last week we dove into how men's egos were largely to blame for the escalation of Team Green versus Team Black. This week, episode 3 gave us an even clearer lesson using two specific conversations that felt like the key to the entire show.

It started with a chat between Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) and Rhaenys (Eve Best), then finished with a more subtle — but equally important — bit of dialogue between Daemon (Matt Smith) and Ser Simon Strong (Simon Russell Beale) in Harrenhal.

SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' Season 2's Targaryen family tree: How everyone connects What do Rhaenyra and Rhaenys talk about?

If last week's episode was an illustration of how the male ego feeds into war, then Season 2, episode 3 was a lesson in escalation — and, ultimately, futility.

"Soon, they will not even remember what it was that began the war in the first place," Rhaenys tells Rhaenyra at one point. "When the desire to kill and burn takes hold, reason is forgotten."

This is illustrated perfectly in the battle that takes place in the Riverlands between Houses Bracken and Blackwood, who have apparently both hated each other for ages. It starts with two groups of young men arguing over a boundary issue, and then abruptly cuts to a sea of dead bodies. Looks like Rhaenys may have a point, and it's one that's drummed in even harder later on in the episode.

What does Ser Simon Strong tell Daemon in Harrenhal?

Over in Harrenhal, now freshly conquered by Daemon, the rogue Targaryen Prince has a conversation with Castellan Ser Simon Strong that touches on the battle between the Brackens and the Blackwoods. When Daemon asks why they're fighting each other, Ser Simon's response perfectly ties back to what Rhaenys said.

"The answer to that is lost in time," he tells Daemon. "Sin begets sin begets sin."

The feud between House Bracken and Blackwood is, of course, a metaphor for the burgeoning war between Team Green and Team Black. "Sin begets sin begets sin" could just as easily be applied to their escalating conflict.

Soon, just like the hatred between Brackens and Blackwoods, it's clear that whatever first split House Targaryen will also be lost in the annals of history.

House of the Dragon Season 2 airs Sundays on HBO and Max at 9 p.m. ET.

Connections is the latest New York Times word game 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 July 1's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

What is Connections?

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.

Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Someone to lead the group

• Green: A ruse

• Blue: Dollar Bill iconography

• Purple: Canada

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Show The Way

• Green: Scheme

• Blue: Seen on a U.S. Dollar Bill

• Purple: First Words of Canadian Provinces/Territories

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to Connections #386 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Show The Way: DIRECT, GUIDE, LEAD, USHER

• Scheme: CON, HUSTLE, RACKET, STING

• Seen on a U.S. Dollar Bill: EAGLE, PYRAMID, SEAL, WASHINGTON

• First Words of Canadian Provinces/Territories: BRITISH, NORTHWEST, NOVA, PRINCE

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.

Is this not the Connections game you were looking for? Here are the hints and answers to yesterday's Connections.

Looks like physical media rental wasn't a great investment.

The parent company of Redbox, the video rental kiosk often parked inside or outside grocery stores, filed for bankruptcy on June 28. This comes after the company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, failed to pay employees, suspended medical benefits, defaulted on loans, and had an order for its vehicles to be repossessed. According to the filing, it has a total of $970 million in debt.

If approved, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment will receive the capital necessary to pay its employees and reinstate medical benefits. Employees haven't been paid since June 21 and medical benefits halted over a month ago on May 14. Employees took to Reddit to complain about the lack of communication around payment prior to the bankruptcy filing. The company informed its employees of the filing, ensuring that it applied for approval of a debtor in possession loan, reports The Verge.

Additionally, the company owes money to a roster of vendors and studios including big names like Walmart, Walgreens, Universal, Sony, Lionsgate and Warner Bros.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment acquired Redbox in 2022 putting it in $325 million in debt. It also owns the streaming service Crackle, as well as Screen Media,1091 Pictures, and Sonar Entertainment.

The company has since fallen into financial struggle. It's been sued more than a dozen times for not meeting payments. Last week it failed to meet a payment to NBCUniversal that was a result of one of those lawsuits. In February NBCUniversal sued the company and the lawsuit was settled with the agreement that Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment would pay NBCUniversal $16.7 million in three installments. But after it missed the first payment in May the court ordered it to pay the entire balance.

Researchers at the University of Tokyo published findings on a method of attaching artificial skin to robot faces to protect machinery and mimic human expressiveness.

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This training bundle aims to set you up for success with eight multi-lesson courses totaling 169 hours, covering key cybersecurity and IT certifications. Prepare for the CCNA 200-301 exam with the Cisco CCNA 200-301 Exam: Complete Course with Practical Labs. This course will guide you through all you need to know about Cisco networks, network automation and security, configuring Cisco routers and switches, and more.

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TL;DR: Pay only $19 for the Steam key of MythForce, a fantasy video game inspired by classic '80s cartoons, for a limited time.

There's nothing like those Saturday morning cartoons from your childhood to whisk you down memory lane. And '80s cartoons just hit different. (If you aren't old enough to remember them, you'll have to take our word for it that they were truly awesome.) Sure, you could look them up online and binge-watch a few episodes, but why not dive headfirst into a new fantasy universe and play a game inspired by them instead?

Inspired by beloved '80s classics like He-Man and ThunderCats, MythForce is a PC game that lets you step into the shoes of virtual cartoon heroes. And for a limited time, you can snag it for less than what you'd fork over on Steam — pay only $19 instead of the usual $29.99 retail price.

This video game lets you don your virtual cape armor and become a hero in a Saturday morning cartoon fantasy world. You'll get to engage in thrilling first-person combat challenges in a rogue-like adventure, or you can band with your friends to take on the Castle of Evil. You have the option to brave the game alone as Victoria the Valiant Knight or join forces with Rico, the Charming Rogue, Maggie, the Wise Mage, and Hawkins, the Deadly Hunter. Join forces, and together you'll form MythForce.

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Whichever you choose, fresh adventures await you throughout the game. There's a replayable dungeon packed with treasure, traps, and terrors to keep things exciting every time. And just to keep you on your toes, every defeat sends you back to the very beginning, but don't fret — each playthrough only makes you stronger.

Defeat malevolent minions, outsmart tricks, and uncover traps. MythForce normally retails for $29.99, but you can grab the game on Steam for only $19 for a limited time — no coupon needed.

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TL;DR: Experience nostalgic joy with a My Arcade Atari Game Station Pro Video Game Console with 200+ games for just $49.99 (reg. $99.99). This open-box deal ends July 21.

For many of us, the classic Atari games hold a special place in our hearts. They bring back memories of simpler times spent enjoying video-game adventures at home. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a nostalgic retro tech enthusiast, the My Arcade Atari Game Station Pro is a terrific way to experience classic titles. And you can get it on sale for $49.99 (reg. $99.99) through July 21.

This is a new, open-box item. This means it is likely extra inventory from the stores and might have been returned unused by a customer. It's rated to be in "Brand new condition with zero cosmetic flaws" — only now it's 50% off.

The officially licensed My Arcade Atari Game Station Pro comes pre-loaded with more than 200 video games, including beloved classics that defined the start of the home gaming era. From adventure and arcade games to puzzles and sports, there’s something for everyone.

Rediscover your favorite titles, like Asteroids, Centipede, PONG, Breakout, and more — and introduce a new generation to the simple joys of Atari games. The two included joysticks were made to mimic the original Atari controllers, but they also have some modern updates like a wireless design and built-in paddles for certain games.

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There's a reason the fleet of Microsoft Office tools have endured decades — they're classics. From knocking out essays for school on Microsoft Word to whipping up a spreadsheet for your boss on Excel, they've stood the test of time and been useful for every phase of life. But do you have a current license for them?

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Microsoft Office 2019 gives you a lifetime license to both the tried-and-true Microsoft favorites and some newbies for use both at home and at work. Outfit your computer with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as OneNote, Publisher, and Access. Teams is not included in this 2019 version.

The 2019 version has been redesigned to offer better cloud connectivity and new powerful features, and you'll receive it all via an instant delivery and download so you can get started right away. Once you're up and running, if you run into any issues you can lean on the free customer service.

Take advantage of top Microsoft apps with this major sale on a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019, now only $24.97 (reg. $229) through July 4. 

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TL;DR: Finally clear out those old DVDs and keep watching your favorite films with the MacX DVD Ripper Pro, on sale for $24.97 (reg. $67.95) through July 21.

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As digital media rapidly replaces physical formats, keeping your DVD collection accessible and in good shape can be a challenge. But you don't have to hold on to your favorite movies or home movies in that format forever.

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Seeking kid-friendly entertainment that is sure to satisfy? Netflix has a ton of options, but frankly, they can be overwhelming. We've made things simple by highlighting 10 excellent films that'll delight children — or those who are still children at heart.

Whether you want a stellar movie musical, a madcap adventure, a spooky treat, or something to get you in the holiday spirit, we've got you covered.

Here are the 10 best kids' movies now streaming on Netflix.

1. Over the Moon (2020) Credit: Netflix

Young Fei Fei is enchanted by the story of the moon goddess Chang'e and the legend of her lover. Still mourning the death of her mother, Fei Fei takes unkindly to her father finding new love and decides to build a rocket to the moon to find Chang'e. She finds a magical world beyond her imagining and must reconcile the fantasy of the moon with the life that awaits her on Earth. Cathy Ang, Phillipa Soo, Ken Jeong, John Cho, Ruthie Ann Miles, Margaret Cho, and Sandra Oh star, so yes, Over the Moon is a powerhouse lineup of Asian American acting talent. — Proma Khosla, Senior Entertainment Reporter

How to watch: Over the Moon is now streaming on Netflix.

SEE ALSO: Chang'e's elaborate character design is the superstar of Netflix's 'Over the Moon' 2. Nimona (2023)

Set in a world that madly mixes the medieval with pop futurism, Nimona tells the story of the good-hearted knight named Ballister Boldheart (voiced by Riz Ahmed), who pulled himself up by his commoner bootstraps to become a valiant protector of the Kingdom. Unfortunately, somebody with old-school ideas of the class system doesn't much like the look of all that upward mobility, and Ballister finds himself framed for the murder of the realm's much beloved Queen Vaerlin (Lorraine Toussaint). 

Enter Nimona (Chloë Grace Moretz), a rascally teenage outcast with the magical ability to shape-shift, who's embraced everyone's fear of her powers to play at being the bad-ass. Seeing Ballister's downfall, Nimona thinks she's found a partner in her little league of villainy. Claiming his innocence, Ballister vehemently disagrees. But he needs her help, and the two end up hitting it off despite their differences as they dodge the law. 

Queer as all get out — Ballister's got himself a boyfriend, and Nimona's shape-shifting is Trans Representation 101 – this wondrously exciting and funny adventure from directors Nick Bruno and Troy Quane (based on ND Stevenson's 2015 graphic novel) had a tortured path to the screen, all because of its big, beautiful rainbow-colored heart. But this is one that will withstand the test of time and bigotry, because it's simply a rippingly awesome yarn, told with masterful panache and deep wells of emotion. — Jason Adams, Entertainment Reporter

How to watch: Nimona is now streaming on Netflix.

3. Klaus (2019) Credit: Netflix

It might be a Christmas movie, but Netflix's own original about spoiled postman-in-training Jesper (Jason Schwartzman), who happens upon an old toymaker, is a lovely and rewatchable film year-round. He becomes the go-between for the toymaker, Klaus (J.K. Simmons), and the local children who write him letters hoping for toys. The story spins out to become the origin of Santa Claus and a humbling journey for Jesper. — P.K.

How to watch: Klaus is now streaming on Netflix.

4. Pee-wee's Big Holiday (2016)

Speaking as a person whose sense of humor and entire life outlook were profoundly shaped in childhood by Paul Reubens (RIP king) via his iconic character of Pee-wee Herman in the 1980s, I pray that parents are still gifting their children with the same unfettered joy and madcap lunacy that I got. And while Reubens' last spin in the gray suit and red bow-tie isn't quite as universally beloved as his earlier Big Adventure or Playhouse antics, 2016's Pee-wee's Big Holiday is way underrated and a heaping helping of fun.

A road-trip movie much in the vein of Pee-wee's first transcontinental outing in search of his stolen bicycle, Pee-wee's Big Holiday sends our favorite boy-man on a much happier kind of adventure — he's got to get to his new best friend Joe Manganiello's birthday party in New York City! Yes, Joe Manganiello of True Blood and the Magic Mike movies, here playing a world-class goofball version of himself. And the big muscly lunk is a natural comedian. Who knew? 

Along the way, Pee-wee must overcome all sorts of madcap roadblocks, including Farmer Brown and his nine daughters, a trio of Russ-Meyer-flavored bad-girl car-thieves, and a layover in an Amish community that involves the world's most hilarious balloon gag ever. It's the silliest bunch of nonsense and an absolute blast for kids of all ages. — J.A.

How to watch: Pee-wee's Big Holiday is now streaming on Netflix.

5. The Willoughbys (2020) Credit: Netflix

Based on an outlandish book by Lois Lowry, this Netflix original centers on a deeply dysfunctional family in need of some wild changes. Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby have four adorable, eager, and talented children, whom they utterly despise. Thus, life is very hard for eldest Tim (Will Forte), dreamer Jane (Alessia Cara), and oddball twins Barnaby A and Barnaby B (Seán Cullen). That is, until they concoct a wacky scheme that sends their parents off on a perilous vacation, from which they may not return! However, the siblings' deadly plan for independence is challenged when a plucky nanny (Maya Rudolph) arrives at their door. Soon, agonies and antics give way to the jubilant adventure of a lifetime.

Director Kris Pearn's sharp design style and a snarling narration from Ricky Gervais pairs with Lowry's dark plot line to give this outrageous animated feature a cheeky yet charming edge.* — Kristy Puchko, Deputy Entertainment Editor

How to watch: The Willoughbys is streaming on Netflix.

6. The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021) Credit: Netflix

Sony Pictures Animation has given audiences such daring and dynamic animated movies as Surf's Up, Hotel Transylvania, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. This zany 2021 release centers on a family who's battling back the robo-apocalypse with togetherness, internet savviness, and a walleyed pug named Monchi (voiced by social media icon Doug the Pug).

The Mitchells’ adventure into chaos begins when daughter Katie (Abbi Jacobson) is poised to go off to college. Desperate for one last family-unifying road trip, her dad (Danny McBride) piles the whole family into his beater of a vehicle, unknowingly charting a fateful route into heroics. Director Mike Rianda infuses Katie's excitable perspective throughout the film by working in internet memes, social media-style reactions, and blitz of bonkers visuals. It’s a bold move that might alienate some viewers but has largely won the acclaim of critics and kiddos.* — K.P.

How to watch: The Mitchells vs. the Machines is streaming on Netflix.

7. Paddington (2014)

Inspired by Michael Bond's beloved children's books, Paddington is a critically heralded romp that blends a crackerjack live-action cast (Hugh Bonneville! Sally Hawkins! Julie Walters! Peter Capaldi!) with an adorable CGI bear (voiced by Ben Whishaw), who wears a blue coat and cherishes marmalade. Traveling from the jungles of Peru to London, the titular bear is reluctantly taken in by the Brown family. But as cultures collide, Paddington's freedom —indeed, his very life! — are threatened by an overzealous taxidermist (a gamely over-the-top Nicole Kidman), who is ruthlessly determined to make him her next specimen! Full of whimsy, wit, and warmth, Paddington is a jolly delight that demands rewatching. — K.P.

How to watch: Paddington is streaming on Netflix.

8. Nightbooks (2021) Credit: Netflix

From David Yarovesky, the director of Brightburn, comes a spooky tale that'll thrill on family night. Based on the horror-fantasy novel of the same name by J. A. White, Nightbooks centers on a Brooklyn bookworm (Winslow Fegley) who is kidnapped by a wicked witch (Krysten Ritter). Held captive in her magical apartment, he's forced to tell her a new scary story each night in exchange for his survival. Thankfully, he's not alone. A hard-nosed fellow prisoner (Lidya Jewett) not only helps him avoid the pitfalls of this precarious prison, but also helps him unlock the secrets that could get them both out!

Peppered with PG-level scares and plenty of style (we'd die for Ritter's witch wardrobe), Nightbooks is a rollicking good time for kiddos (and grown-ups) who appreciate a good bump in the night.* — K.P.

How to watch: Nightbooks is streaming on Netflix.

9. The Lego Movie (2014)

Hard to believe this one is a decade old at this point! But before directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller could make animated magic with their two (to date) Spider-Verse films (the second of which is also streaming on Netflix), they turned their scrappy eyes toward Legoland in 2014 and made this wickedly fun and pop-referential adventure about a lowly builder named Emmet Brickowski (Chris Pratt) who somehow manages to save the day. 

And what about that animation? The herky-jerky movement of all the Lego people, which remains true to their stiff plastic origins, never fails to amuse. And, it doesn't seem to come up much, but this movie definitely laid the groundwork for what Greta Gerwig accomplished with Barbie – turning a corporate property into sly movie magic. But even though the Lego-verse has expanded exponentially over the past decade, what with the Lego Batman and Ninjago movies all battling for our attention, the best remains the first because it remains the simplest. Pure playtime fun. — J.A.

How to watch: The Lego Movie is now streaming on Netflix.

10. Finding 'Ohana (2021) Credit: Netflix

If you grew up watching The Goonies, then you'll treasure sharing this gem with your kiddos. Director Jude Weng channels Spielberg's brand of awe for an exciting tale of Hawaiian legend and childhood heroics. Raised in New York City, siblings Pili (Kea Peahu) and Ioane (Alex Aiono) feel like fish out of water when their mother brings them to Oahu. But soon enough, they're making friends and setting forth on a quest for a legendary lost treasure. Along the way, there'll also be teen romance, family drama, and local lore come to life. Seeking something fun and thrilling? Look no further. — K.P.

How to watch: Finding 'Ohana is streaming on Netflix.

UPDATE: Jun. 28, 2024, 5:09 p.m. EDT This article was originally published on June 25, 2022. It has been updated to reflect the current steaming options on Netflix.

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: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for June 30 SEE ALSO: 'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for June 30

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Sunday, June 30, 2024:

AcrossPurchase at the pump

• The answer is gas.

"Not gonna happen"

• The answer is nope.

Big name in watches

• The answer is timex.

Former "Jeopardy!" host Trebek

• The answer is Alex.

Candy that comes in collectible dispensers

• The answer is Pez.

DownPop star Selena

• The answer is Gomez.

Highest point

• The answer is apex.

Uncomfortable topic in middle school health class

• The answer is sex.

River past the Pyramids

• The answer is Nile.

Alternative to sparkling, for water

• The answer is tap.

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In many different types of business environments, proficiency in Microsoft Excel is more than just a skill on your CV; it’s a necessity. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or a more experienced user hoping to refine your knowledge professionally, this Excel online learning bundle aims to provide comprehensive training to boost your abilities and confidence in this essential tool. You can get it on sale for £23.69 through July 21.

This bundle includes 16 courses totaling almost 99 hours of learning content. Beginners can start with the Microsoft Excel 2021 & 365: Beginners Course, which has 100 lessons to get newbies up to speed on these versions of Excel. There are also multi-lesson intermediate and advanced courses on Excel 2021 & 365 as well.

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There are a number of exceptional athletes performing at Paris 2024, but Jakob Ingebrigtsen might be the most talented. The Norwegian is seriously fast, and will be looking to secure a gold medal in both the 1,500m and 5,000m events at Paris 2024. That will be a big ask, but Ingebrigtsen is a confident guy.

If you want to watch Jakob Ingebrigtsen at Paris 2024 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Ingebrigtsen competing at Paris 2024?

Jakob Ingebrigtsen is set to compete in two events at Paris 2024:

Men's 1,500m

• Men's 1,500m Round 1 — 5:05 a.m. ET on Aug. 2

• Men's 1,500m Semi-Final — 3:15 p.m. ET on Aug. 4

• Men's 1,500m Final — 2:50 p.m. ET on Aug. 6

Men's 5,000m

• Men's 5,000m Round 1 — 5:10 a.m. ET on Aug. 7

• Men's 5,000m Final — 2 p.m. ET on Aug. 10

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