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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you make clothing.

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for February 9, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Fabric making

• Green: Technique

• Blue: Book money

• Purple: To take out

Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Used in weaving

• Green: Method

• Blue: Kinds of payment for an author

• Purple: Draw ___

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 #974 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Used in weaving: LOOM, NEEDLE, SCISSORS, YARN

• Method: APPROACH, MANNER, STYLE, LAW

• Kinds of payment for an author: ADVANCE, BONUS, FEE, ROYALTY

• Draw ___: NEAR, POKER, STRAWS, THE LINE

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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Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're always catching flights.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can 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.

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The words are related to traveling.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe air travel.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Airports

NYT Strands word list for February 9

• Runway

• Security

• Passport

• Airports

• Tarmac

• Luggage

• Pilot

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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a musician.

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 hints today: Clues, answers for February 9, 2026 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 Pips hints, answers for February 9, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A large string instrument.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter L appears twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter C.

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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...

CELLO

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.

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Reporting 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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There's a lot to unpack in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show — from the opening shot in Puerto Rico's sugarcane fields to cameos from cultural icons like María Antonia "Toñita" Cay. But one detail has sparked especially intense speculation online: the custom cream jersey he wore, embroidered with "Ocasio 64" on the back.

Part of the meaning is straightforward. Bad Bunny's given name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, making "Ocasio" his government surname.

The number "64," however, is more ambiguous. Some fans have speculated that it may reference his mother's birth year, 1964 — a theory that remains unconfirmed.

SEE ALSO: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime show had a specific political message

A more politically charged interpretation emerged after the performance. In a livestream following the show, Joe Coscarelli of The New York Times pointed out that 64 was the initial death toll Puerto Rico's government reported after Hurricane Maria in 2017, a figure later revealed to be dramatically underestimated. Independent studies eventually placed the true death toll in the thousands.

The disputed number became a flashpoint for public outrage. Coscarelli explained how protesters placed shoes outside government buildings to represent loved ones lost in the storm, calling attention to what many saw as official efforts to downplay the disaster's human cost. Bad Bunny later revealed that he, too, had contributed his own shoes to those memorials.

Viewed through that lens, "64" reads less like a personal detail and more like a pointed act of remembrance and quiet protest.

That interpretation is reinforced by the show's staging. At one point, Bad Bunny climbs atop a utility pole, while dancers perform suspended from sparking power poles, imagery that recalls the widespread blackouts and infrastructure collapse that followed Hurricane Maria. Millions were left without electricity for months, making power outages one of the storm's most enduring symbols.

Taken together, the jersey, the staging, and the setting suggest that Bad Bunny wasn't just delivering a spectacle. He was narrating Puerto Rican history.

We'll update this story if Bad Bunny confirms the meaning of the jersey.

Depending on who you ask, there’s a narrow and deeply held idea of what it means to be "American." During his Super Bowl halftime performance, Bad Bunny pushed back on that definition, making it clear that people across both halves of the Americas are American, whether or not they fit into that limited vision.

The message was made explicit at the end of the set, when Bad Bunny held up a football emblazoned with the phrase “Together we are America,” framed by the flags of Latin American countries behind him. It was a simple visual, but a pointed one, underscoring a broader idea of American identity that extends well beyond borders, language, or race.

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Much had been speculated about whether Bad Bunny would make an overt political statement during the show, especially after his more pointed remarks at the Grammys, where he capped his Best Album win with “ICE out.” Instead, the artist opted for something quieter and ultimately more powerful: a message rooted in unity and love in the face of hate.

Amid Bad Bunny’s stunning Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, it appeared that users on X were having some trouble with the site.

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According to Down Detector (owned by Mashable’s parent company, Ziff Davis), there was a noticeable spike in user-reported issues with the Elon Musk–owned platform's search function and notifications. The latter has reportedly been a problem for a few days now, but the timing of the surge in reports also coincided with Bad Bunny’s performance.

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Now, are we saying that Bad Bunny caused this? No — but users on X certainly are.

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The timing also felt especially ironic given X’s increasingly right-wing user base, many of whom had already spent the past several months criticizing Bad Bunny’s selection as the halftime headliner and were actively promoting an alternative, explicitly conservative “halftime show” airing elsewhere.

While fans were certainly excited about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, people also wondered if he'd bring up President Donald Trump or ICE. And while he may not have mentioned them by name, there was certainly a political message in his performance.

Toward the end of the stellar halftime performance, Bad Bunny — notably speaking in English — said "God Bless America." He then, however, referenced all the countries in the Americas, not just the United States. It was a pointed message of unity and togetherness.

OK "god bless america" and then naming every country in the americas from south to north is absolute king shit

— Kevin Gannon (now a Moo Deng fan account) (@thetattooedprof.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:33 PM

"God Bless America:" then he lists most of the countries in the hemisphere starting with Chile I think? this rules

— Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò (@olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:32 PM

Benito said "God Bless America," and then proceeded to name every country in South and North America. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

— Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle (@dytsras.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:33 PM

Bad Bunny also held up a football the read, "Together We Are America."

Bad Bunny “together we are America”

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— NFL Daily News (@insidenflnews.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:35 PM

Bad Bunny “together we are America”

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— NFL Daily News (@insidenflnews.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:35 PM

The Puerto Rican megastar has regularly been an outspoken critic of both President Donald Trump and ICE. For instance, Bad Bunny echoed the activist rallying cry of "ICE out" during his Grammy acceptance speech and excluded the U.S. in his tour to avoid his fans being harassed by ICE.

"People from the U.S. could come here to see the show. Latinos and Puerto Ricans of the United States could also travel here, or to any part of the world," he told i-D magazine. "But there was the issue that … ICE could be outside (my concert venue). And it’s something that we were talking about and very concerned about."

So it was not a surprise that he delivered a message, if not totally explicit, at the Super Bowl.

Earlier in the day, Green Day — another outspoken critic of Trump and ICE — opted not to make an explicit political statement during their pre-game Super Bowl performance. They did play the song "American Idiot," however, which has an obvious political message.

Global superstar Bad Bunny took over Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Sunday, Feb. 8.

The performance marked a major cultural moment for the Super Bowl, as Bad Bunny brought reggaeton and Latin trap to one of the biggest stages in entertainment, delivering a halftime set that blended global pop dominance with unmistakable Latin flair.

Thus, social media responded accordingly.

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Bad Bunny kicked things off with quite possibly the best set ever seen in the halftime show. Starting the show off with "Tití Me Preguntó," then transitioning into "Yo Perrero Sola."

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As teased earlier in the day, Lady Gaga did make a surprise appearance to perform a salsa version of her "Die With a Smile duet" — notably without Bruno Mars.

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Ricky Martin was also announced to make an appearance, and that didn't disappoint either.

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Ricky!

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— CJ Fogler (@cjzero.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Ricky Martin just won me a bet with my wife. Thank you Ricky.

— Hunter Walker (@hunterw.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 7:29 PM

Ricky Martin just got me pregnant

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Bad Bunny's halftime show was spectacular and maybe broke X for a little bit. To close out the show, the Puerto Rican artist displayed a billboard that read "The only thing more powerful than hate is love." Behind him were all the flags representing Latin America.

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Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl Halftime Show into a full-blown party, packing years of hits into a nonstop, high-energy performance.

Performing in front of millions of viewers, the Puerto Rican artist — who stepped out on the field in a custom white jersey with his last name "Ocasio" embroidered on it — moved from song to song, blending reggaetón anthems, global crossover smashes, and recent fan favorites from his Grammy-winning album Bad Bunny DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS as dancers filled the field and the crowd roared along.

SEE ALSO: Bad Bunny's Grammys pause is now the internet's go-to reaction meme

From early career fan favorites like "Tití Me Preguntó" to more recent hits like "BAILE INoLVIDABLE," Bad Bunny's setlist was designed to appeal to both longtime listeners and the massive television audience tuning in for the NFL's biggest night. Still, the song choices offered a clear snapshot of Bad Bunny’s career and cultural impact.

What songs did Bad Bunny sing at the Super Bowl?

Here's every song he performed during the Super Bowl halftime show, in order.

1. "Tití Me Preguntó"

2. "Yo perreo sola"

3. "Safaera"

4. "VOY A LLeVARTE PA PR"

5. "EoO"

6. "MONACO"

7. "Die With a Smith" (feat. Lady Gaga)

8. "BAILE INoLVIDABLE"

9. "NUEVAYoL"

10. "LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii" (feat. Ricky Martin)

11. "El Apagon"

12. "CAFé CON RON"

13. "DtMF"

At Super Bowl LX, Bad Bunny turned an American stage into a global dance floor, and in doing so, he celebrated all of the Americas — even holding a football that read, "Together, we are America" — proving that the biggest Super Bowl moments can come not just from football, but from the music that unites us all.

For lots of Americans the Super Bowl Halftime Show is the main attraction of the big game. That proved especially true for 2026's Super Bowl LX, which was headlined by Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny.

While some folks scoffed at Bad Bunny's selection as performer — mostly those who claimed to take offense to a Spanish-language artist — he's perhaps the most popular musician in the world.

But it wasn't just Bad Bunny that hit the stage on Sunday. It's become a bit of a tradition for Super Bowl performers to invite other stars to make cameos, and Bad Bunny didn't disappoint in that regard, either.

Here's a quick look at who made cameos with Bad Bunny.

Cardi B

Cardi B made an early appearance in the halftime show, in the mix with Bad Bunny's dancers.

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Just like at his concerts, celebs were spotted dancing on a casita set piece. At the halftime performance, Pedro Pascal made a notable, if fleeting, appearance. (At least we think that was him.)

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Speaking of celebs in the casita, we're pretty sure we saw Jessica Alba there, too.

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Lady freaking Gaga herself joined Bad Bunny to sing her hit "Die With a Smile."

LADY GAGA HAS JOINED THE SUPER BOWL LX HALFTIME SHOW

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One generational Puerto Rican star invited another onstage, with Bad Bunny welcoming Ricky Martin to the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Ricky!

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— CJ Fogler (@cjzero.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM

RICKY GD MARTIN

— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:29 PM Alix Earle

Popular influencer Alix Earle — one of Mashable's 101 most influential creators — made a brief cameo during the performance.

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Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko was spotted in the background during Bad Bunny's performance.

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Colombian singer Karol G was spotted in the background on the stage with Bad Bunny, one of many celebs to make a quick cameo.

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She might not be a household name, but María Antonia "Toñita" Cay appeared in the halftime show, handing Bad Bunny a drink. She runs the Caribbean Social Club in Brooklyn, New York, which Bad Bunny frequents and name-drops in a song. The bar has been a staple in the Puerto Rican community but has gained fame thanks to Bad Bunny.

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Not everyone is a football person — but a whole heck of a lot of people love Bad Bunny.

Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2025 is set to headline the Super Bowl's halftime show, set to take place on Sunday. There's lots of interest in what songs he'll play — most likely a number of hits from his Grammy-winning album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS — and what message he'll send. Bad Bunny has openly spoken out against ICE — even at the Grammys — and might send a political message to all of America during his performance.

So we've got you covered if the Patriots vs. Seahawks matchup seems like a snoozer, but the show seems like a party.

When to watch Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show

Unfortunately, football games are not a uniform length so there is no exact way to know when to tune-in for the halftime show. The game is scheduled to kickoff at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC (or streaming on Peacock).

In general, past games have shown that a typical Super Bowl broadcast lasts around 3 hours and 44 minutes. That means you can expect halftime roughly 90 minutes after kickoff and for Bad Bunny to hit the stage around 8 p.m. ET.

But, again, football games can go for longer or shorter times depending on stoppages, penalties, and a whole host of other factors. Just to be safe, it might be best to tune-in around 7:30 p.m. ET to check the game-clock. You can even mute the sound until Bad Bunny takes the stage.

Green Day performed before the Super Bowl kicked off on Sunday, with lots of folks expecting a political statement from the oft-opinionated rock band. But on America's biggest stage the band opted not to make an overtly anti-Trump or anti-ICE statement — which came as a bit of a surprise.

To be clear, the band has been known for its outspoken criticism of President Donald Trump and ICE. In recent performances, for instance, singer Billy Joe Armstrong has criticized the "MAGA agenda" during the song "American Idiot." The band did play the song on Sunday but opted to skip that lyric.

Happy Green Day and Bad Bunny Day

— Karly Kingsley (@karlykingsley.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM

It's not entirely surprising that Green Day would not make an explicit political statement — the NFL is a relatively careful organization and it might not want the headlines that would follow. It remains to be seen, however, if Bad Bunny will talk politics during the halftime show.

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If you’re tuning in to Super Bowl LX mostly for the music — no judgment — you’ll want to get settled early. Legendary punk rock band Green Day is opening the big game with a special pre-game performance that doubles as a celebration of Super Bowl history.

SEE ALSO: Will Green Day slam Trump or ICE on Super Bowl LX?

Here’s how (and when) to catch it live.

When is Green Day performing?

Green Day is set to perform during the Super Bowl LX Opening Ceremony, which kicks off ahead of the game on Sunday, Feb. 8. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT, before kickoff and before the national anthem performances.

The band’s set will help usher in generations of Super Bowl MVPs as part of the NFL’s 60th anniversary celebration, making it more of a commemorative moment than a standard concert slot.

How to watch the opening ceremony?

You’ve got a few easy ways to watch live. The opening ceremony — including Green Day’s performance — will air live on:

• NBC

• Peacock

• Telemundo

• Universo

If you’re streaming, Peacock is the most straightforward option, especially if you’re planning to watch the entire game without cable.

Who else is performing before kickoff?

Green Day won’t be the only music you’ll hear before the game starts. The pre-game lineup also includes:

• Charlie Puth performing the national anthem.

• Brandi Carlile singing "America the Beautiful."

• Coco Jones delivering the Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

All of these performances will air after the opening ceremony and before kickoff, so arriving late means missing more than just Green Day.

The Super Bowl isn’t just about touchdowns — it's also Hollywood’s most expensive movie night.

As millions tune in for Super Bowl 2026, studios seize the moment to unveil new trailers, betting that nothing sells a blockbuster quite like debuting it in the middle of America's biggest TV event.

SEE ALSO: Super Bowl 2026 cheat sheet: Players, performers, storylines to watch

So, what can we expect during this year's Big Game? Movie fans are in for a stacked lineup of first looks and TV spots. According to Variety, Disney is putting all its weight behind The Mandalorian and Grogu, which already has a teaser in theaters now and is slated to bring Star Wars back to the Super Bowl stage once again.

Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and animated tentpoles like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Minions 3 are all reported to have new footage during the broadcast.

Horror fans should be on the lookout for Scream 7, and it appears Lionsgate has spent on a pre-game ad spot for the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael. Beyond these, rumors are swirling about other potential Super Bowl weekend appearances by Pixar films Toy Story 5 and Hoppers, though nothing is yet guaranteed.

Supergirl reveals Krypto as a puppy and also Krypton

DC has cleverly prepped a Krypto-forward Supergirl trailer to air during the Puppy Bowl. You also get a glimpse at Krypton, but we know what you're all here for.

Project Hail Mary gets a final look

Project Hail Mary, a Ryan Gosling-led sci-fi movie based on a 2021 best-selling novel, dropped an extended trailer. In the preview, we see Gosling's Ryland Grace bonding with a rocky-looking Alien (named Rocky) as they attempt to save their respective worlds.

We'll be updating this with all of the latest trailers, so be sure to check back throughout the night.

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Some people watch the Super Bowl for football. Some people watch it for the halftime show. But for many of us, the significantly more expensive-than-usual commercials are the star of the show.

With Super Bowl LX on everyone's minds, it's time to take stock of the best commercials that aired during the game. Some of them went online as much as a week ahead of time, while others waited until the game to strut their stuff. Here are the best Super Bowl LX commercials as far as we're concerned.

Anthropic made fun of ChatGPT

Anthropic has launched a series of Super Bowl ads to make fun of OpenAI for leaning into ads on ChatGPT.

Guy Fieri gets a makeover for Bosch

Beloved internet chef Guy Fieri is teaming up with power tool maker Bosch for its "Like a Bosch" campaign. The spot opens on a surprisingly restrained version of Fieri, clean-shaven and sans frosted tips, doing mundane everyday tasks. Once Bosch tools enter the picture, he snaps back into his full Flavortown persona, flames and all.

The Budweiser horses are at it again Google tries to humanize Gemini AI

Google’s "New Home" spot centers on a mother walking her son through the empty rooms of a house she’s just purchased for them. The ad then pivots to showcase the capabilities of Gemini AI, which fills each room with furniture and objects tailored to what the boy wants.

It’s meant to be warm and aspirational, framing AI as a helpful collaborator rather than something cold or abstract — a fear that some ChatGPT users have been freaking out over.

Amazon Alexa wants to kill Chris Hemsworth

One of several ads the tech giant is rolling out, this spot stars Chris Hemsworth spiraling over just how advanced Amazon’s Alexa has become, to the point where he’s convinced it might be capable of killing him.

The premise is played entirely for laughs, with the Avengers actor dramatically preparing for the worst, including squaring up against a bear, while Alexa calmly reassures him that it harbors no ill will.

HR tech firm Rippling has Tim Robinson going mad

Capitalizing on the critical success of The Chair Company, HR software firm Rippling released a 30-second spot starring Tim Robinson in full spiral mode. The ad finds Robinson growing increasingly unhinged after realizing he still hasn’t been paid, only to discover his company is inexplicably juggling multiple global payroll platforms.

More vibe coding from Base44

This spot is more straightforward, depicting a group of office workers reacting in awe as an AI-powered program seemingly codes an entire app on demand. The pitch is clear: effortless creation at the push of a button.

Whether the software actually works out of the box or avoids the security and stability issues that plague most vibe coding projects remains an open question, but that uncertainty isn’t something the ad lingers on.

T-Mobile and the Backstreet Boys want to sell phone plans

Backstreet Boys are back with T-Mobile, popping up at the carrier’s Times Square store to serenade unsuspecting customers about why they should switch providers.

Hellman's Neil Diamond parody

Neil Diamond cover singers are having a moment. Hellmann’s continues its Super Bowl nostalgia streak by leaning hard into ’80s vibes, this time with Andy Samberg playing Meal Diamond, crooning passionately about his love for mayonnaise on sandwiches.

We'll be updating this with all of the latest trailers, so be sure to check back throughout the night.

Super Bowl LX halftime show performer and Grammy winner Bad Bunny appears to be the latest target of a right-wing hoax, as a widely circulating AI-generated image falsely depicts the Puerto Rican singer burning an American flag while wearing a pink, white, and blue dress.

The image appears to have originated from a Facebook post claiming, "Bad Bunny caught on stage last night preparing for his Super Bowl halftime show."

SEE ALSO: What songs will Bad Bunny perform at the Super Bowl? Here's our dream setlist.

The post quickly falls apart under even minimal scrutiny. The image itself is riddled with obvious AI artifacts, including flames that don’t interact with the flag in any realistic way. More importantly, Bad Bunny is not currently touring. He has been on a brief break since Jan. 25 and isn’t scheduled to resume performances until Feb. 13.

None of that has slowed the image’s spread. The fake photo continues to circulate on Facebook and X, where right-wing accounts have seized on it to attack the singer, largely over his outspoken criticism of ICE.

Super Bowl LX is just a few days away. Do you have a plan for how you're going to watch it without cable?

If you're reading this, we're guessing the answer is no. That's why we're here today. People who subscribe to cable or satellite TV or use an antenna don't have to worry about this, but cord cutters around the United States need answers. Let's find them.

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Whether you're watching for the intriguing on-field matchup between the Seahawks and Patriots, the Bad Bunny halftime show, or the Pokémon 30th anniversary commercial, cord-cutters need a way to see all that stuff.

The good news is that the game is airing on NBC this year, meaning all of the festivities will livestream on Peacock. The bad news is that Peacock no longer offers a free trial, and the cheapest service tier doesn't offer live sporting events. At minimum, you'll need to pay $10.99 for a month of the service. Or, you know, get a password from a friend.

The game is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. ET.

After the game is over, you can just cancel it and go on with your life, or you can use it to watch all of Yellowstone or whatever before the month is up. The world is your oyster.

There are some other slightly more complicated options, but none of them are free without caveats. Streaming cable alternatives like YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, and any others should work as long as they carry your local NBC affiliate. Some of those, such as YouTube TV, do offer free trials for those who have never taken advantage of that before, but be warned: The monthly charge for these services is significantly higher than Peacock because they're meant to replace cable. If you forget to cancel after the game is over, you could be out nearly $100.

So yeah, in summary, biting the bullet and buying a month of Peacock is probably the simplest solution here if you want to host a Super Bowl party without paying for cable.

When the Artemis II spaceship carries four astronauts around the moon, it will also bring four miniature proxies of the crew made from their own cells. 

Alongside crew commander Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen will fly lab-grown tissue samples designed to mimic parts of the crew's bodies, particularly bone marrow, a key component of the immune system. The NASA experiment, called AVATAR — short for A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response — aims to show how living human cells respond to deep-space radiation and weightlessness.

Before launch, which could occur as early as March 6, doctors will draw blood from each crew member. Scientists will then grow cells from those samples and place them into chips about the size of a computer thumb drive. During the 10-day mission, the chips will soak up the same radiation and microgravity as their human counterparts. 

"This is a small experiment, but it could lead to really big impacts for healthcare, both for our astronauts, but also people here back on the earth," said Jacob Bleacher, NASA’s chief exploration scientist.

Artemis II marks NASA's first crewed mission beyond low-Earth orbit since Apollo — and the first to place biomedical research at the center of a lunar flight. The Orion spaceship, named Integrity by the crew, will travel beyond Earth's protective magnetic bubble, exposing the astronauts to radiation levels far higher than those aboard the International Space Station. That's an opportunity for scientists to begin writing the playbook for interplanetary travel, learning how to keep humans alive in the unforgiving wilds of space. 

SEE ALSO: NASA aims for March Artemis 2 launch after test ends early

Outside the ship, space is vast — incomprehensibly so. But inside the capsule, "space" is among the scarcest resources. Orion's habitable area is closer to a studio apartment than a space station, shaping everything from how astronauts move to how they store biological samples. NASA researchers have built that constraint into the studies themselves.

The Artemis II astronauts will wear NASA's version of a fitness tracker on their wrists for the Archer study during their 10-day flight. Credit: NASA / Helen Arase Vargas Immune Biomarkers study

One investigation, known as Immune Biomarkers, focuses on how deep space alters immune systems. Previous research has shown that spaceflight can weaken immune responses and awaken dormant viruses, such as shingles and cold sores. 

Because Orion lacks refrigeration, astronauts will collect their spit by licking treated paper like stamps and storing them in small booklets. Scientists will rehydrate the samples after the capsule returns to Earth.

"Saliva is basically a window into how our immune system is functioning," Bleacher said.  

Archer study

Another study, Artemis Research for Crew Health and Readiness (Archer), will examine how astronauts sleep, think, and get along in deep space. Crew members will wear wrist devices, similar to a Fitbit, to monitor their activity and rest. Researchers will pair that data with cognitive testing and behavioral assessments. 

The fitness trackers will also help NASA study how the foursome handle exercising in Orion's confined quarters, where increased breathing will raise carbon dioxide levels.

The Artemis II crew in orange flight suits, from left: Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen. Credit: NASA Spaceflight Standard Measures study

A third effort, Spaceflight Standard Measures, extends a health-monitoring program NASA began in low-Earth orbit in 2018. Astronauts will provide blood, urine, and saliva before and after the mission and complete tests of balance, strength, and endurance. 

Microgravity takes a toll on astronauts' bones and muscles, but NASA wants to know how quickly the crew can bounce back to physical labor. Shortly after splashdown off the California coast, the crew will don spacesuits and complete a simulated spacewalk and obstacle course to gauge their recovery.

After all, if NASA wants to send humans on a months-long journey to Mars, those astronauts won't have rehab to get them in shape once they arrive.

Radiation exposure study

Radiation remains one of the largest unknowns for long-duration space travel. Earth's magnetic field and the Van Allen radiation belt, a zone of charged particles around the planet's magnetosphere, help shield low‑orbiting spacecraft like the space station from much of the sun's outbursts and cosmic rays. But Artemis II will go beyond that, into a more hostile radiation environment. 

Artemis II astronauts will carry personal radiation sensors in their pockets, while detectors mounted throughout the cabin will track exposure levels. Additional monitors developed with the German Space Agency will measure high-energy particles believed to pose increased health risks.

AVATAR study

Radiation data will also inform one of the mission's most unusual experiments: the organ-on-a-chip devices containing the crew's living cells.

NASA will house the AVATAR tissue chips in a battery-powered box that regulates temperature and nutrient delivery throughout the flight. After the mission, scientists will analyze how gene activity changed within individual cells, comparing flight samples with copies on Earth. 

The work aims to reveal how deep-space radiation and weightlessness affect the development of blood cells. And it will also serve as a test case for whether these chips can predict health outcomes.

"This will be very important for building both our understanding of the stresses of just doing the very first Artemis II, but [also] later on, as we go and establish a sustained presence on the moon and then hopefully go to Mars," said Mark Clampin, deputy associate administrator for NASA science. "It's a way, maybe in the future, that we can actually build [personalized] health kits that help us ensure our astronauts are safe."