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On paper, Shondaland and Netflix's The Residence should be a blast. A White House–set whodunnit? An ensemble cast led by Uzo Aduba, Randall Park, and Giancarlo Esposito? Kylie Minogue is there? Sign me up!
It's a shame, then, that The Residence squanders that potential with execution that is so unwieldy and one-note you'll wish you were watching one of the several other whodunnits it pays homage to instead.
SEE ALSO: How to unblock and watch U.S. Netflix What is The Residence about? Isiah Whitlock Jr., Dan Perrault, Spencer Garrett, Uzo Aduba, Randall Park, Andrew Friedman, Ken Marino, and Molly Griggs in "The Residence." Credit: Erin Simkin / NetflixThe Residence invites us into the White House on the evening of an all-important State Dinner for the Australian Prime Minister. The evening has to go off without a hitch because tensions are strangely high between the United States and Australia. There's just one problem. Chief Usher A.B. Wynter (Esposito) has been found dead in the White House Residence. And anyone in the building, from the White House's staff to the State Dinner guests (including Kylie Minogue), could be responsible.
Enter Cordelia Cupp (Aduba), the world's greatest detective. Known for solving unsolvable cases, this eccentric investigator with a penchant for birding is determined to bring down A.B.'s killer — and she certainly has her work cut out for her. Almost everyone on the White House staff had reasons to want A.B. gone, from the pastry chef (Bronson Pinchot), whose creativity A.B. stifled, to the assistant usher (Susan Kelechi Watson), who desperately wants A.B.'s job. Plus, Cupp has to deal with doubtful FBI agent Edwin Park (Park) monitoring her every move so the news of a murder at the White House doesn't spiral into a larger scandal.
The Residence's structure is its worst enemy. Eliza Coupe and Al Franken in "The Residence." Credit: Jessica Brooks / NetflixYet become a scandal it does, as The Residence informs us from its very first episode. In one of many baffling choices, the series uses a highly visible Congressional hearing about A.B.'s murder as a framing device, where Senator Aaron Filkins (Al Franken) and the conspiracy theory-loving Senator Margery Bay Bix (Eliza Coupe) grill witnesses.
Aside from emphasizing the political ramifications of a White House murder, something which already feels clear due to the State Dinner of it all, the Congressional hearing adds precious little to The Residence. In fact, it detracts from it. The hearing's interrogations are repetitive when paired with Cordelia's far more intriguing lines of questioning. Plus, they remove us from the on-the-ground investigation, cheapening the urgency of the night of the State Dinner itself.
SEE ALSO: What is Cold Harbor? Everything we know about 'Severance's biggest mystery.It's little surprise that the one episode (of the seven Netflix sent for review) that notably features the fewest Congressional hearing interludes is also its most propulsive and intriguing, even if flashbacks elsewhere bog it down. Between these flashbacks and the thread of the Congressional hearing, The Residence reads more like a casualty to flashy storytelling devices than a focused whodunnit.
As for the mystery itself, The Residence does a solid job building alibis and red herrings around the many rooms and characters you might find in the White House, from the politically-minded strivers to the staff aiming for perfection in the president's home. Few characters are developed beyond their ambition or a single personality trait, though, and their thinness becomes especially apparent the more time we spend with them. (Hour-long episodes are simply not the right format for a zany mystery.)
Cordelia Cupp is an unfortunately one-note detective. Uzo Aduba in "The Residence." Credit: Jessica Brooks / NetflixThe most visible casualty of this limited characterization is none other than Cordelia Cupp herself. Yes, Aduba delivers a sharp performance, and it's a pleasure to watch her catch witnesses in lies and verbally spar with her detractors. But these are things we've seen other great fictional detectives do. What is it about Cupp, aside from Aduba's strength as a performer, that sets her apart?
The answer, according to The Residence, is birds. Cordelia is never without her birding binoculars or a pertinent birding metaphor to explain her approach to the case. Sometimes she takes a tactic similar to that of a falcon hunting her prey. At other times, she uses mountain chickadees' extraordinary memories to poke holes in a suspect's story. The bird references are a fascinating peek into how Cordelia sees the world, but after a barrage of them, they wear out their welcome. In the words of an annoyed Harry Hollinger (Ken Marino), "Enough with the fucking birds."
Cordelia's rapport with Edwin is another missed opportunity. Their adversarial relationship is, like Cordelia's bird obsession, fairly one-note. The few glimpses we do get at blossoming camaraderie fall to the wayside, as does their promise of being a Sherlock Holmes-John Watson type of odd couple. In this and much of The Residence, you can see the sketch lines of something fun forming. But in the end, it's all so much wasted potential.
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SEE ALSO: Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day is back. Here’s how to get unlimited free ice cream on April 8.Guests who visit a Rita's location on March 20 will receive a free 6-ounce Italian Ice in the available flavor of their choice. Rita's is expecting to give away approximately 1 million cups from all 575+ locations nationwide.
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Peru are rooted to the bottom of the table in South American qualification for the 2026 World Cup, but they can still finish their campaign on a more positive note. A home fixture against Bloivia presents a strong opportunity to pick up three points.
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When is Peru vs. Bolivia?Peru vs. Bolivia in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at 9:30 p.m. ET on March 20. This fixture takes place at the National Stadium of Peru.
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Chile have not performed well in qualification for the 2026 World Cup, but there is still time to turn things around. Next they travel to Paraguay to face a team that's unbeaten in six games, and recently beat both Argentina and Brazil. In other words, it's not going to be easy for Chile to take anything from this fixture.
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When is Paraguay vs. Chile?Paraguay vs. Chile in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at 7 p.m. ET on March 20. This fixture takes place at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco.
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TL;DR: Live stream Brazil vs. Colombia in World Cup qualifiers for free on SBS On Demand. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Brazil are meeting Colombia in an absolutely huge Wold Cup qualifying fixture. Brazil trail Colombia by a single point going into this game, so they'll be hoping that they can leapfrog their rivals with a win in front of their supporters.
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When is Brazil vs. Colombia?Brazil vs. Colombia in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at 8:45 p.m. ET on March 20. This fixture takes place at the Arena BRB Mané Garrincha.
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March Madness is back once again to deliver weeks of fast-paced, passionate, and absolutely electric basketball action. We can't wait to see how things unfold in this notoriously unpredictable tournament.
There are a number of fascinating first-round games to get things going, including Kansas Jayhawks vs. Arkansas Razorbacks. The seventh and 10th seeds will battle it out for a place in the second round. Fans will be keen to see the likes of Boogie Fland, Adou Thiero, and Zvonimir Ivisic.
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When is Kansas vs. Arkansas?Kansas Jayhawks vs. Arkansas Razorbacks starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on March 20. This first-round game takes place at the Amica Mutual Pavilion.
How to watch Kansas vs. Arkansas for freeKansas Jayhawks vs. Arkansas Razorbacks airs on CBS. It is possible to access CBS with a range of streaming services that offer free trials:
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There are a lot of interesting first-round games in 2025 March Madness, including Georgia Bulldogs vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs. This battle of the Bulldogs is difficult to predict, but what's clear is that this game should be really entertaining. Fans will be eager to see if Asa Newell can lead his team towards a spot in the second round.
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When is Georgia vs. Gonzaga?Georgia Bulldogs vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs starts at 4:35 p.m. ET on March 20. This first-round game takes place at Intrust Bank Arena.
How to watch Georgia vs. Gonzaga for freeGeorgia Bulldogs vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs airs on TBS. It is possible to access TBS with streaming services that offer free trials:
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There are a number of really interesting first-round games in 2025 March Madness, including BYU Cougars vs. VCU Rams. The sixth and 11th seeds are set to battle it out for a place in the second round, with fans excited to catch the likes of Egor Demin in action.
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When is BYU vs. VCU?BYU Cougars vs. VCU Rams starts at 4:05 p.m. ET on March 20. This first-round game takes place at Ball Arena.
How to watch BYU vs. VCU for freeBYU Cougars vs. VCU Rams airs on TNT. It is possible to access TNT with streaming services that offer free trials:
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There are a number of intriguing first-round games to whet the appetite, including Creighton Bluejays vs Louisville Cardinals. The eight and ninth seeds are set to battle it out for a place in the second round. It's possibly the most difficult game to predict. But this is March Madness. Nothing is easy to predict.
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When is Creighton vs. Louisville?Creighton Bluejays vs Louisville Cardinals starts at 12:15 p.m. ET on March 20. This first-round game takes place at Rupp Arena.
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March Madness delivers weeks of fast-paced, passionate, and absolutely electric basketball action. Sure, the NBA is great. We all love to see the best players in the world compete to win the most prestigious prize. But there is something truly special about college basketball. It's almost a different sport entirely, and it's a real spectacle.
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What is March Madness?March Madness is a tournament played in the United States to determine the college basketball national champion of Division I in the NCAA. The tournament consists of 68 teams competing in seven rounds of a single-elimination bracket. Thirty-two teams automatically qualify for the tournament by winning their conference tournament, and thirty-six teams qualify by receiving an at-large bid based on their performance during the season.
When is 2025 March Madness?March Madness officially kicked off on March 16 with Selection Sunday. The tournament runs from March 18 through to the National Championship on April 7.
How to watch 2025 March Madness for freeMarch Madness features 67 games televised across four channels: CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV. It is possible to access these channels with a range of streaming services that offer free trials:
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Netherlands take on Spain in the UEFA Nations League quarter final. It's difficult to pick a winner from these two talented sides, but Spain probably have the edge. The first leg of this fixture takes place in the Netherlands, so the men in orange will be looking to start strong and take an advantage into the second leg in Spain.
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When is Netherlands vs. Spain?Netherlands vs. Spain in the UEFA Nations League kicks off at 7:45 p.m. GMT on March 20. This fixture takes place at De Kuip.
How to watch Netherlands vs. Spain for freeNetherlands vs. Spain in the UEFA Nations League is available to live stream for free on RTVE.
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The UEFA Nations League is slowly drawing to its dramatic conclusion, with some of the best sides in the world competing in two-legged knockout fixtures. It's something new that has certainly made an impression with fans. Who doesn't want to see Italy take on Germany for a place in the semi finals?
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When is Greece vs. Scotland?Greece vs. Scotland in the UEFA Nations League kicks off at 7:45 p.m. GMT on March 20. This fixture takes place at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium.
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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 20 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 20, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:How you prep a turkey for Thanksgiving.
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 B.
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...
BASTE.
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 20Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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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.
SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hintThe human heart has four of these.
SEE ALSO: Apple’s new M3 MacBook Air is $300 off at Amazon. And yes, I’m tempted. Hurdle Word 1 answerVALVE
Hurdle Word 2 hintA pig.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 20, 2025 Hurdle Word 2 AnswerSWINE
Hurdle Word 3 hintTo fend off.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 20 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 20, 2025 Hurdle Word 3 answerPARRY
Hurdle Word 4 hintTo ponder.
SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for March 20 Hurdle Word 4 answerTHINK
Final Hurdle hintTo try hard.
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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.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections Sports Edition?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.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.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.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.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 categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Scoring 2 in basketball
Green: Forecasted team names
Blue: Longshot mascots to make NCAA tournament runs
Purple: In Florida, but not Miami
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Shots scored around the rim
Green: Weather-themed teams
Blue: Notable NCAA tournament cinderellas
Purple: Orlando __________
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 today's Connections Sports Edition #178 is...
What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition todayShots scored around the rim - ALLEY-OOP, DUNK, LAYUP, PUTBACK
Weather-themed teams - HURRICANES, LIGHTNING, STORM, THUNDER
Notable NCAA tournaments Cinderella's - OWLS, PEACOCKS, RAMBLERS, RETRIEVERS
Orlando ________ - CITY, MAGIC, PACE, PRIDE
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'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.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableBy 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 20 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 20 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Wetland patrolThe words are feathered friends.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explainedThese words long-legged, which is good for wading through wetlands.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.
NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is WadingBird.
Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for March 20Bittern
Flamingo
Spoonbill
Stork
Egert
Ibis
Wadingbird
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