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For centuries, stargazers have watched a new star light up in the sky. Just days later, it vanishes.

Today we call the star system responsible T Coronae Borealis, "T CrB" for short, or the "Blaze Star." It fires up around every 80 years, and NASA noted that astronomers expected to see the star appear around the summer of 2024. It's now 2025. What gives?

This repeating event — occurring 3,000 light-years from Earth — is triggered by two interacting, orbiting stars. An Earth-sized star called a white dwarf (the dense remnants of an exploded sun-like star) is ripping gas away from a nearby red supergiant star. Years pass, and prodigious amounts of gas amass on the white dwarf's surface. Under such extreme heat and pressure, the surface blows in a violent thermonuclear reaction, called a nova.

But a precise deep space prediction is difficult.

"We’re waiting for a 'new' star to briefly make an appearance, but we don’t know exactly when it will occur. The star is pulling material from a companion star, and over decades it collects enough to trigger an eruption," NASA recently explained in a post. "But we don’t know how fast the material is piling up!"

SEE ALSO: NASA scientist viewed first Voyager images. What he saw gave him chills.

The space agency added that "we have clues that it may erupt soon, but 'soon' could mean today or next year!" (That's "next year" as in 2026.)

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Although scientists had high hopes for a 2024 spectacle, the star's elusive behavior isn't too surprising. We're still learning about these cosmic explosions.

"Recurrent novae are unpredictable and contrarian," Dr. Koji Mukai, a NASA astrophysicist, said in a 2024 statement. "When you think there can’t possibly be a reason they follow a certain set pattern, they do — and as soon as you start to rely on them repeating the same pattern, they deviate from it completely. We’ll see how T CrB behaves."

How to see T Coronae Borealis when it explodes

Although T Coronae Borealis' timing isn't certain, astronomers know for certain where it'll appear in the night sky. NASA explains:

What should stargazers look for? The Northern Crown is a horseshoe-shaped curve of stars west of the Hercules constellation, ideally spotted on clear nights. It can be identified by locating the two brightest stars in the Northern Hemisphere — Arcturus and Vega — and tracking a straight line from one to the other, which will lead skywatchers to Hercules and the Corona Borealis.

(In the summer months, the Northern Crown appears in the sky after sunset, which makes ideal viewing.)

But you'll have to act fast. After erupting and appearing, it'll only be visible with the naked eye for less than a week, similar to how watchers viewed it long ago, during the Middle Ages, if not much earlier.

The location of T Coronae Borealis in the night sky. Credit: NASA

If it behaves as (generally) expected, the exploded star will reappear in another 80 or so years, after prodigious amounts of stellar gas settle onto its surface.

Then, boom.

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We love a year ending in five, don't we, folks? If nothing else, it makes it easier to calculate which great films are celebrating their 10th or 15th (or 40th or 50th) anniversaries, making them ripe for rewatching, and for reconsidering their legacies.

Whether gradually or all at once, these films — from superhero movies to kitsch musicals to coming-of-age films — had a lasting impact on global cinema and American culture that can still be felt today. Time has been kind to them, and they remain as effective and accessible as they ever were. 

1. Star Wars: The Force Awakens — 10th anniversary Credit: Lucasfilm / Bad Robot / Walt Disney Studios / Kobal / Shutterstock.com

It may seem hard to imagine now, but there was once a time when Star Wars was over. Done. The end. Fin. But then Disney purchased Lucasfilm in 2012, setting plans in motion for a series of sequel films that would discard the mostly book-based lore, and follow the events of 1983's Return of the Jedi with a new seventh installment. Fast-forward to 2015, and the excitement for a new entry, featuring new stars and familiar faces alike, had reached fever pitch. Upon the Christmas release of The Force Awakens, the Hollywood mega-franchise rose from its slumber and became even bigger, breaking a series of box-office records and becoming only the third movie to gross $2 billion worldwide, alongside juggernauts Avatar and Titanic. 

Director J.J. Abrams imbued The Force Awakens with a breakneck pace, and a nostalgia for practical effects that broke with the digital traditions of the oft-pilloried prequel trilogy. Suddenly, Star Wars felt like Star Wars again (the originals, that is, rewatched by generations over decades on VHS), and for the first time in 30 years, Harrison Ford's Han Solo, Carrie Fisher's Princess Leia, and Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker graced our screens. But it also promised a direction forward. In addition to his whizbang sensibilities, Abrams' keen eye for casting was also on full display, resulting in the creation of a new quartet who, despite the series' subsequent ups and downs, remained beloved fixtures of the series: Daisy Ridley's scrappy Jedi-in-training Rey, John Boyega's turncoat Stormtrooper Finn, Oscar Isaac's maverick pilot Poe Dameron, and the angstiest of I-can-fix-hims, Adam Driver's brooding, cross-saber wielding baddie Kylo Ren. In the decade since its release, The Force Awakens has practically become the "legacy sequel" roadmap. If you want to revive a franchise, this is how you do it.

2. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World — 15th anniversary Credit: Moviestore / Shutterstock.com

The "cult movie" doesn't really exist anymore, but Scott Pilgrim vs. the World was likely the last time such a major box office bomb (or bob-omb) benefitted from a surge in fandom. Produced while Bryan Lee O'Malley's six-part Scott Pilgrim comic series was still being written, Edgar Wright's visually dazzling adaptation works as an alternate telling. It follows the titular, under-achieving Toronto garage musician (Michael Cera) through a series of video game-inspired fist fights against the seven evil exes of his captivating new squeeze, the sardonic Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead).

The film's ensemble is so ridiculously star-studded — including Anna Kendrick, Kieran Culkin, Brie Larson, Chris Evans, Brandon Routh, Aubrey Plaza, among others — that it's hard to imagine it not raking in the cash. Regardless, its impact in geek circles was immediately palpable, becoming one of the most recognizable sources of cosplay at any given convention, with its wide array of instantly beloved characters. It's a film that doesn't get nearly the credit it deserves as a postmodern slacker classic for a new generation, doing for millennials what Clerks and Dazed and Confused did for Gen X in the '90s, by reflecting a sense of arrested development (brought on by recessionary downturn and the ensuing nihilism) that many young adults had likely begun to feel, but didn't yet have the words for. Plus, it's an all-out blast.

3. Batman Begins — 20th anniversary Credit: Moviestore / Shutterstock.com

The platonic ideal of the "gritty" reboot, Batman Begins likely had as many negative effects on Hollywood as positive ones, though that can be said of any sufficiently influential film. It also launched Christopher Nolan into the stratosphere, giving him the platform to make both passion projects like The Prestige and smart, big-canvas action movies like sequel The Dark Knight. Of course, the foundations for the latter were laid in its 2005 predecessor, which not only resurrected Batman for the big screen (after the much-derided Batman & Robin) but also gave the Caped Crusader, and superheroes in general, an air of prestige they'd seldom had.

Each role in Nolan's Gotham — inspired partially by Chicago and partially by Hong Kong's Kowloon Walled City — was filled out by character actors with gravitas, from Morgan Freeman's playful techie Lucius Fox and Michael Caine's wry butler Alfred, to Gary Oldman's contentious cop Jim Gordon. The transformation of Bruce Wayne, embodied thoughtfully by Christian Bale, is grounded both emotionally and physically, with each aspect of Batman's lore being granted thematic weight by Nolan and David S. Goyer's nonlinear screenplay. Of course, no Batman movie works without a great villain or two, a task that Cillian Murphy's slimy Scarecrow and Liam Neeson's pained Ra's al Ghul are more than up for. The film was even nominated for the Oscar for Best Cinematography, and rightly so, given how Nolan and D.P. Wally Pfister widened the world of Gotham through oppressive gas-lamp washes, causing the movie's central theme of fear — how it manifests, and how it can be weaponized — to practically permeate every shot. It's hard not to get lost in it.

4. Final Destination — 25th anniversary Credit: Shane Harvey / New Line / Kobal / Shutterstock.com

Against all odds, the delightfully sinister Final Destination franchise is alive and kicking, with its sixth entry — the legacy sequel Final Destination: Bloodlines — set to release this summer. Fittingly, it'll also mark 25 years since the Rube Goldberg-ian horror series began, with James Wong's first entry. "You can't cheat death," warns the original's poster, though even a statement that direct isn't enough to prepare unsuspecting viewers for just how literal and goofy the tagline ends up being. Of course, it helps to have the late Tony Todd show up in numerous entries to explain what is (or might be) going on.

SEE ALSO: 'Final Destination' star Devon Sawa boards flight on the film's anniversary. Seriously.

Just as a group of friends are set to take off on a plane, one of them has a premonition of their mid-air deaths and forces them to disembark, only for his vision to come true moments later. However, death itself — as an invisible force embodied by the movement of the camera — begins coming for them one by one, through a series of eerie and violent coincidences, from a swinging billboard to a shower clothesline noose, as though it were claiming overdue debts. The franchise has since spawned some of the genre's most memorable kills, all of which are owed to the original's whip-smart, meta-textual conceit, as though every aspect of the film itself — by virtue of promising its audience violent thrills — were conspiring to kill off its young protagonists in increasingly bizarre, elaborate, and tongue-in-cheek ways.

5. X-Men — 25th anniversary Credit: Attila Dory / 20th Century Fox / Marvel Ent Group / Kobal / Shutterstock.com

The film that arguably kicked off the modern superhero boom, the influence of the first X-Men can still be felt across the genre — not the least because Hugh Jackman is still playing Wolverine a quarter of a century later. It took the concept of comic book superheroes seriously, steeping its story of mutant oppression in Nazi imagery, alongside a Holocaust-surviving anti-hero, Magneto (Ian McKellen), and an intellectual and philosophical rival concerned with political optics, best frenemy Professor Xavier (Patrick Stewart). But as somber as it can be, the movie is also unafraid to have fun, between the likes of Jackman's snarking, snarling anti-hero, and Rebecca Romijn's seductive shapeshifter/brawler Mystique.

SEE ALSO: 'Deadpool & Wolverine' producer and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige reveals his go-to movies

The film may be a time capsule of the turn of the century, but its impact still remains. Its unique leather outfits (in lieu of the comics' colorful spandex) were certainly a mark of time and place, but they also served the kind of tactical function that comic book movies still adopt in their costume designs to this day, no matter how dull or bright. The production also launched the career of one Kevin Feige, Marvel's current super-producer; he'd been a Hollywood assistant up to that point, but was bumped up to associate producer on this film because of his knowledge of the comics. So, the Marvel Cinematic Universe would quite literally not exist without X-Men either.

6. Clueless — 30th anniversary Credit: Paramount / Kobal / Shutterstock.com

Is there a better modern Jane Austen movie? "Ugh! As if!" An adaptation of Emma set in the Beverly Hills public high school, Amy Heckerling's Clueless did for It Girls what her Fast Times at Ridgemont High did for stoners over a decade prior, with its distinctly upbeat spin, resulting in the proliferation of plaid blazers, and the popularization of filler words (such as "like" and "so") to accentuate everyday speech. You might see that as a downside, but listen to yourself the next time you paraphrase a story secondhand!

Spunky, popular, and stylish, Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) seems to have it all. Like Austen's heroine, she fancies herself a matchmaker. After getting two teachers to date, she takes awkward new girl Tai (Brittany Murphy) under her wing, as her new "project." With jealousies, falling-outs, and colliding teenage hormones, the film features every ingredient for a classic coming-of-age saga, all wrapped up in good-natured packaging. The result is a film that reclaims popular notions of femininity with a positive spin, buoyed by a to-die-for '90s soundtrack sure to conjure nostalgia for anyone who watched it upon release, featuring everyone from Coolio to Counting Crows. And yes, like any hallmark of American cinema, it also received a stage musical in 2018.

7. Jumanji — 30th anniversary Credit: Rob McEwan / TriStar Pictures / THA / Shutterstock.com

While its numerous sequels have taken the form of body-swap video game comedies, the original Jumanji was at once both simpler and more fantastical. What's more, it also starred the late, great comedian Robin Williams in the leading role of Alan Parrish, a young boy who gets sucked into a mysterious, jungle-themed board game, only to emerge decades later, when a young, orphaned sibling pair (Bradley Pierce and Kirsten Dunst) resumes the game he inadvertently abandoned.

Based on a picture book about an enchanted board game — albeit without any humans getting sucked into its secret jungle — the movie's fantastical (mis)adventures also have a somber undercurrent. It's a family film no doubt, but one entirely about loss. After disappearing for decades, Alan must reconnect with a world, and a life, that was stolen from him, just as his childhood sweetheart, Sarah (Bonnie Hunt), is forced to contend with both his disappearance and re-emergence — a meeting facilitated by two grieving pre-teens. What's more, its Wizard of Oz-esque casting, with Alan's distant father in the real world and the hunter chasing him in the game both being played by an icy Jonathan Hyde, make its emotional metaphors all the more terrifying for young viewers.

8. Toy Story — 30th anniversary Credit: Snap / Shutterstock.com

The Pixar juggernaut is still going strong, with originals and sequels galore (including a fifth Toy Story slated for 2026). Its beginnings were far more humble, but upon revisiting the studio's first feature film, the original Toy Story from 1995, it's clear that their work has always placed heart above all else. While often incorrectly cited as the first film completed digitally, without a camera (a distinction that belongs to 1990's The Rescuers Down Under), Toy Story was, however, the first-ever animated feature made in the 3D wireframe animated style, the aesthetic that now dominates American studio animation. Its janky simplicity is almost charming, but the film feels shockingly modern as a work of cinematic imagination.

SEE ALSO: A complete ranking of every Pixar movie ever

What still makes Toy Story tick all these decades later is its colorful characters, especially the Tom Hanks-voiced neurotic Sheriff Woody and Tim Allen's delusional space cop Buzz Lightyear, a pair of toys reckoning with their place in the world as children's playthings. As examples of two vastly different types of leaders (not to mention opposing masculine archetypes of the 20th century, the old-world cowboy and the futuristic astronaut), Woody and Buzz are remarkable for eventually finding friendship and camaraderie through a common mission — not unlike Pixar's own ethos of creative collaboration in the pursuit of enriching children's lives.

9. Back to the Future — 40th anniversary Credit: Amblin Entertainment / Universal Pictures / Kobal / Shutterstock.com

Iconic, idiosyncratic, and downright delightful, sci-fi romp Back to the Future remains the shimmering ideal of the four-quadrant "family" entertainment Hollywood began perfecting in the 1980s. The unlikely (and, as John Mulaney reminds us, unexplained) friendship between high school slacker Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and eccentric physicist Emmet "Doc" Brown (Christopher Lloyd) results in the teenager being dislodged in time via automotive experiment and sent to the year 1955. While stuck in the past, he must battle the most seemingly ordinary of butterfly effects — ensuring that two teenagers fall in love — in order to safeguard, well, his own existence. Those two teens, as it happens, are his future mother and father. Awkward!

Director Robert Zemeckis imbues proceedings with both a nimble pace and a detailed sense of lived reality, bringing to life Doc and Marty's respective worlds with aplomb. The film is surprisingly grounded in its silly sci-fi musings — how many movies can claim to have cemented a real car, the DMC DeLorean, within the popular consciousness as a time machine? — and in the process, it feels ever so tangible, and just within reach. As a touchstone of time-travel mechanics, even younger viewers are likely to understand its stakes, to the point that it's still frequently referenced in pop culture (such as in recent mega-blockbuster Avengers: Endgame). Between its sequels, video games, and recent stage musical on Broadway, Back to the Future has pretty much never left the popular zeitgeist, and it's unlikely to anytime soon.  

10. The Goonies — 40th anniversary Credit: Warner Bros / Kobal / Shutterstock.com

Would you believe that, as I was writing this list, I heard someone just outside my window quoting one of the two most famous lines from The Goonies: "Sloth love Chunk," spoken by the kindhearted, disabled Sloth (John Matuszak)? If that sounds far-fetched, you might not be familiar with just how true its other famous line has become: "Goonies never say die!" After all, Richard Donner's adventurous pirate saga practically became the template for kid-centric ensembles movies (and shows) going forward, alongside contemporaries like E.T. and Stand by Me. Without the '80s boom of wandering kids' adventures, you can say goodbye to modern touchstones like IT and Stranger Things.

The Goonies was practically engineered in a lab to become a beloved classic; in addition to between being helmed by Superman: The Movie director Donner, it boasts a screenplay by Chris Columbus — who would go on to direct both Home Alone and the first Harry Potter — based on a story by none other than adventure maestro Steven Spielberg. Add Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom sidekick Ke Huy Quan into the mix as Data (alongside future stars like Sean Astin as Mikey, Corey Feldman as Mouth, and Josh Brolin as Brand) and the cast becomes reason enough to check out the film as a career retrospective. However, its wild, cacophonous energy keeps it feeling modern, as its titular friend group battles goons and booby traps in pursuit of pirate treasure.

11. The Breakfast Club — 40th anniversary Credit: Universal / Kobal / Shutterstock.com

Over the years, writer/director John Hughes has become synonymous with multifaceted comedy with realistic flair. The Breakfast Club is perhaps his magnum opus, a high school movie that practically defined the coming-of-age drama for entire generations. It's oft-imitated — including by blockbusters like Spider-Man: Homecoming — but seldom, if ever, equaled.

The film's iconic "brat pack" — leads Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, and Anthony Michael Hall — play each of their broad teenage archetypes with impeccable nuance, yielding a film that confronts the malaise of the American teenager as a person subject to ruthless expectations, who is frequently misunderstood. Its simplicity is its secret weapon, unfolding over a detention setting that forces its characters to talk to (and eventually, empathize with) one another, in a keen example of dialogue-driven cinema that sacrifices neither style nor substance in pursuit of entertainment, or in search of greater truths.

12. Pee-wee's Big Adventure — 40th anniversary Credit: Warner Bros / Kobal / Shutterstock.com

Few characters have transitioned from TV to the big screen as seamlessly (or as joyfully) as Pee-wee Herman. Paul Reubens' giddy creation, which he had been performing on stage for several years, made his TV debut on The Dating Game in 1979 before getting his own HBO special. It wouldn't be long before Reubens would seek out an idiosyncratic up-and-comer to direct his filmic vehicle: none other than Tim Burton, who has since had a wildly successful career in the "creating oddities" department. (This would also be the first of many collaborations between Burton and composer Danny Elfman)

A pseudo-remake of The Bicycle Thief — Vittorio De Sica's Italian neorealist classic from 1948 — Pee-wee's Big Adventure is wonderfully, childishly farcical while remaining rooted in a solid cinematic foundation. Today, the late Reubens' awkward, slapstick gait as the flip-flopping, pratfalling Pee-wee is just as iconic as his high-pitched voice and slim gray suit, worn with white loafers and a bright red bow tie. The result is a Halloween costume that's as popular (and as instantly recognizable) as Dracula or Frankenstein.

13. Jaws — 50th anniversary Credit: Universal / Kobal / Shutterstock.com

We're going to need a bigger retrospective — that is, if we're going to capture the full extent of Jaws' impact on modern movies. From John Williams' hair-raising musical theme to Steven Spielberg's deft and considered visual construction (including a Vertigo shot arguably more famous than the one in Vertigo), to the widely accepted truism that not seeing the monster in a movie is infinitely more terrifying, Jaws is practically an urtext for modern Hollywood. What's more, it was the very reason the term "blockbuster" was coined, owing to the massive success of its simultaneous nationwide release, for which people lined up for hours and hours in the hopes of buying tickets.

But Jaws' reputation as the apex monster movie also cleverly disguises — as the film initially does — that it's really a story of guys being dudes out on the open seas. The lovable trio of police chief and family man Brody (Roy Scheider), know-it-all oceanographer Hopper (Richard Dreyfuss), and mysterious boat captain Quint (Robert Shaw) are, in totality, not unlike the movie's vicious shark: "a perfect engine," only rather than eating, they're designed to guide us through the story's choppy waters, and anchor us in real, visceral human emotions when things go sideways.  

14. The Rocky Horror Picture Show — 50th anniversary Credit: Moviestore / Shutterstock.com

With midnight screenings that still sell out across the country, Jim Sharman's The Rocky Horror Picture Show — adapted from Richard O'Brien's stage show — is at once a precious relic as well as a contemporary gateway to queer cinema, albeit with modern caveats surrounding depictions of transgender characters. Between audiences playing dress-up and talking back to the screen, its ritualistic reenactments continue to be a space of embrace. Led by Tim Curry's mischievous, enigmatic Dr. Frank-N-Furter, an alien mad scientist from the planet "Transsexual," even the movie's most retrograde features and language are made to feel euphoric. The film, after all, is remarkably progressive for its time.

SEE ALSO: 70 best LGBTQ films to stream right now

Even the most vanilla audiences are given a gradual way into the story, via seemingly heteronormative high school sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), who stumble upon Frank-N-Furter's castle and are invited to stay the night. A kitschy, toe-tapping cabaret ensues, born from high camp and 1950s sci-fi/horror. It's a loving throwback, as well as a welcoming wink to anyone looking to step outside the lines of what's considered acceptable or tasteful. Like the "Time Warp," it's a joy to do it again and again.

15. Monty Python and the Holy Grail — 50th anniversary Credit: EMI Films / Shutterstock.com

Few sketch groups are as baked into the fabric of modern humor as Monty Python, a feat arguably owed to their second feature film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Combining the Arthurian with the absurd, and undercutting the grandiose with the goofy, the Terry Gilliam/Terry Jones-directed classic has continued to permeate pop culture, both directly (via a "quote-along re-release" celebrating its 48th-and-a-half anniversary) and indirectly, such as in the Tony–winning musical Spamalot by Python member Eric Idle.

From The Simpsons to SNL to Marvel's Deadpool, most Western comedy institutions are indebted to the Pythons in some form. While much of contemporary visual humor is distinctly postmodern — it depends heavily on acknowledging the viewer, and on spoofing the expectations of traditional filmmaking — the movie was largely responsible for ushering in this era, and cementing reference (and self-reference) as its overarching lingua franca. Comedy would not take the form it does today, across film, television, and arguably new media, were it not for Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

16. Sholay — 50th anniversary Credit: Sippy / Kobal / Shutterstock

The musical blockbuster that packed theaters for more than five years in Mumbai, Ramesh Sippy's Indian western Sholay (Embers) is arguably the most popular and influential Bollywood movie ever made, with even minor characters (and the actors who played them) becoming household names with only a single line. Modelled on a number of Indian and international films, from Sippy's own Mera Gaon Mera Desh (My Farm, My Country) to Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven, it combines numerous genres and styles — from slapstick romantic comedy to spaghetti westerns — resulting in a wild mix of tones that would go on to define mainstream Hindi-language cinema for decades to come.

The film follows the efforts of reclusive village elder and former police officer Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) who, in order to protect his town from the notorious bandit Gabbar Singh (a scenery-chewing Amjad Khan) hires a pair of roguish thieves he once put in prison, believing them to be pure of heart. The duo, comprising the silent, simmering Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and the animated loudmouth Veeru (Dharmendra) became instantly iconic, both for their loyalty and friendship — which they famously sing about during a bike ride — as well as their respective romances, with counterparts that fit each one like a glove. While Jai falls for the Thakur's stoic daughter-in-law, the grieving widow Radha (Jaya Bhaduri), Veeru engages in a playful tête-à-tête with feisty horse-cart driver Basanti (Hema Malini), resulting in all four actors being launched into the stratosphere. From its action, to its melodrama, to its numerous musical numbers, the film has seldom left the popular consciousness in the subcontinent or among the South Asian diaspora, offering a little something for everyone.

17. Rashomon — 75th anniversary Credit: Daiei / Kobal / Shutterstock

Few films have become synonymous with both a psychological phenomenon and an entire narrative conceit, but Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon has had an indelible impact on modern cinema. Its central device — depicting multiple, contradictory versions of the same event — has trickled down in numerous ways, from the courtroom structure of David Fincher's The Social Network, to the tilt-shifted recollections found in Ridley Scott's The Last Duel. However, Kurosawa was one of the first to attempt such a herculean feat on screen, and he arguably did it best.

Set in the late Heian era (circa the 12th century CE), the Samurai classic frames its story as a recollection about recollections, with characters taking shelter from a storm discussing their accounts of a recent murder trial. Within this trial, numerous perspectives on the crime are heard, including Tajōmaru (Toshiro Mifune), a bandit accused of murder; a woman named Masago (Machiko Kyo), who claims the bandit raped her; and even the woman's slain samurai husband, Kanazawa (Masayuki Mori), whose testimony is delivered through a spiritual medium. As the contradictions mount, the film investigates the very nature of truth and eye-witness accounts, while also introducing a subtle undercurrent that — intentionally or otherwise — goes unremarked upon. Masago's behavior changes drastically between each respective flashback; while Rashomon's plot concerns a murder trial, the story, at its core, ends up being about a multitude of perspectives — cruel, empathetic, or otherwise — on a woman coming forth about her sexual assault, which holds special relevance in the post-#MeToo era.

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TL;DR: Get lifetime access to this guitar lessons training bundle for $14.97 and learn guitar online.

Create your perfect soundtrack for the new year with these guitar lessons you can take right from home. With courses designed to get you strumming, soloing, and composing, you’ll be ready to impress everyone at your next gathering.

This comprehensive bundle covers everything from beginner basics to advanced guitar techniques, including songwriting, fingerstyle, jazz, blues, and more — on sale for $14.97.

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TL;DR: This refurbished HP EliteDesk mini desktop with a keyboard and mouse is on sale for $279.97 (reg. $379.99) through January 12.

Still working on a tiny laptop screen? Maybe it’s time to upgrade to a desktop setup that offers better speed, power, and ergonomics for the new year and beyond. This deal means you won’t even have to go over budget:

• The HP EliteDesk is powered by an Intel i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a fast 256GB SSD, handling demanding applications and multitasking 

• Windows 10 Pro pre-installed offers a familiar user interface and enhanced security

• Connect a monitor of your choice and the included keyboard and mouse with multiple USB 3.1 ports and HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C, RJ-45, and aux

• This refurbished desktop’s grade “A” rating means you can expect near-mint condition

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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Saturday, January 4, 2025:

AcrossBaby polar bear

• The answer is Cub.

Arctic ___, big-eared critters in white winter coats

• The answer is Hares.

Material for Frosty's pipe

• The answer is Corncob.

"I'm fr-fr-freezing!"

• The answer is Brr.

Poem of high praise

• The answer is Ode.

Frosty, e.g.

• The answer is Snowman.

Pigs' digs

• The answer is Sties.

Someone who might give bro hugs?

• The answer is Sis.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for January 4 DownNoses for many a 10-Across (but not Frosty's!)

• The answer is Carrots.

Caterer's coffee dispenser

• The answer is Urn.

Turns into

• The answer is Becomes.

Don't confuse them with antlers

• The answer is Horns.

CRUSH, SPRITE, SQUIRT and STARRY, in a Connections category

• The answer is Sodas.

Network that's aired the Grammy Awards since 1973

• The answer is CBS.

___ & Jerry's

• The answer is Ben

GameCub successor

• The answer is Wii

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TL;DR: Get both Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for only £44.25 (reg. £352.61) in this new year deal — lifetime licenses, no subscriptions.

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Few things in life are more frustrating than trying to finish an important project on outdated software. If that sounds like your sitch, you could take advantage of this Black Friday Microsoft software bundle that gets you MS Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for just £44.25 (reg. £352.61). 

You’re getting lifetime access to two powerhouse tools in one bundle. Microsoft Office Professional 2021 brings you all the best-loved classics — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and more. No subscriptions, no recurring fees, just software that lasts for the rest of your device's life.

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TL;DR: Unblock porn sites with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN.

The frustrating thing about the online world is that you don't really have free access to everything you want. There will be many times when your freedom will be restricted. Sometimes that's a good thing. But other times, it's just getting in the way of a good time.

Your access to your favorite porn sites is not always guaranteed. There is probably a good reason for this, but there is something to be said for retaining your online freedom.

Fortunately, there is a simple hack that can bypass geo-restrictions to unblock porn sites like Xnxx from anywhere in the world. If you're looking for the best way to Xnxx for free, we have all the information you need.

How to unblock Xnxx for free

VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure servers in other locations. This straightforward process bypasses geo-restrictions to access porn sites like Xnxx from anywhere in the world.

Unblock porn sites like Xnxx by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location that supports access to Xnxx

4. Access Xnxx from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for bypassing content restrictions are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock porn sites like Xnxx without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can retain access to porn sites when temporarily away from home.

What is the best VPN for porn?

ExpressVPN is the best service for fast and reliable unblocking of porn sites like Xnxx, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

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

• Strict no-logging policy

• Fast streaming speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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

Unblock Xnxx for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Sabalenka vs. Andreeva in the 2025 Brisbane International for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Brisbane International has provided the perfect opportunity for top players to build some momentum before the Australian Open. Sabalenka and Andreeva will have their sights set on winning the first Grand Slam of the season, but first they meet in the semi final of the Brisbane International.

If you want to watch Sabalenka vs. Andreeva in the 2025 Brisbane International for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to watch Sabalenka vs. Andreeva for free

The 2025 Brisbane International is available to live stream for free on 9Now, including Sabalenka vs. Andreeva.

9Now is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can unblock 9Now from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the 2025 Brisbane International by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Visit 9Now

5. Watch the 2025 Brisbane International for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading services do tend to offer incentive deals such as free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these deals, you can access free live streams of Sabalenka vs. Andreeva without actually spending anything. This isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you enough time to watch the Brisbane International and Australian Open (also on 9Now for free) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for 9Now?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live tennis on 9Now, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Australia

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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

Live stream Sabalenka vs. Andreeva in the 2025 Brisbane International for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Opelka vs. Mpetshi Perricard in the 2025 Brisbane International for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Australian Open is fast approaching, so the best players in the world will be looking to sharpen up before the first Grand Slam of the season. The Brisbane International has provided the perfect opportunity for top players to build some momentum, and at the semi-final stage, Opelka and Mpetshi Perricard are looking particularly focused.

If you want to watch Opelka vs. Mpetshi Perricard in the 2025 Brisbane International for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to watch Opelka vs. Mpetshi Perricard for free

The 2025 Brisbane International is available to live stream for free on 9Now, including Opelka vs. Mpetshi Perricard.

9Now is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can unblock 9Now from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the 2025 Brisbane International by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Visit 9Now

5. Watch the 2025 Brisbane International for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading services do tend to offer incentive deals such as free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these deals, you can access free live streams of Opelka vs. Mpetshi Perricard without actually spending anything. This isn't a long-term solution, but it gives you enough time to watch the Brisbane International and Australian Open (also on 9Now for free) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for 9Now?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live tennis on 9Now, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Australia

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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

Live stream Opelka vs. Mpetshi Perricard in the 2025 Brisbane International for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Atlanta Hawks head to Intuit Dome to face the Los Angeles Clippers in a non-conference matchup. The Hawks are 18-16, which puts them in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers are 19-15, which puts them in sixth place in the Western Conference.

The Hawks have won four of their last five games, but are coming off a loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Clippers have won three of their last five games, but are coming off a loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

When is Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Clippers?

Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 4. This game takes place at Intuit Dome in L.A.

How to watch Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Clippers

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

Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro plan Get Deal

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

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

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

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

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

How to watch Hawks vs. Clippers from anywhere in the world

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

Live stream Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Clippers for free by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming app

5. Watch Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Clippers from anywhere in the world

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

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

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

• Servers in 105 countries

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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

Live stream Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

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

The Memphis Grizzlies head to Chase Center to face the Golden State Warriors in a Western Conference matchup. The Grizzlies are 23-11, which puts them in second place in the west. The Warriors are 16-16, which puts them in tenth place.

The Grizzlies have won three of their last five games, and are coming off a win over the Phoenix Suns. The Warriors have lost four of their last five games, and are coming off a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

When is Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors?

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 4. This game takes place at Chase Center in San Francisco.

How to watch Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors

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

Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro plan Get Deal

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

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

Most live sports: YouTube TV Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV $49.99/month for your first two months (save $46) Get Deal

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

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

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

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

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

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

Live stream Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors for free by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming app

5. Watch Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors from anywhere in the world

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

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

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

• Servers in 105 countries

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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

Live stream Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The New York Knicks head to United Center to face the Chicago Bulls in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Knicks are 24-10, which puts them in third place in the east. The Bulls are 15-19, which puts them in tenth place.

The Knicks are having quite the season and are currently on a nine-game win streak. The Bulls have lost three of their last five games and are coming off a 125-107 loss to the Washington Wizards.

When is New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls?

New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls in the NBA starts at 8 p.m. ET on Jan. 4. This game takes place at United Center in Chicago.

This game will air on NBA TV.

How to watch New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls

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

Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro plan Get Deal

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

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

Most live sports: YouTube TV Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV $49.99/month for your first two months (save $46) Get Deal

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

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

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

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

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

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

Live stream New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls for free by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming app

5. Watch New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls from anywhere in the world

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

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

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

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

• Servers in 105 countries

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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

Live stream New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Utah Jazz vs. Miami Heat in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Utah Jazz head to Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are 17-15, which puts them in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. The Jazz are 7-25, which puts them in 14th place in the Western Conference.

The Jazz are having a rough season, and have lost five consecutive games. The Heat have won four of their last five games, and are coming off back-to-back wins over the New Orleans Pelicans and Houston Rockets.

When is Utah Jazz vs. Miami Heat?

Utah Jazz vs. Miami Heat in the NBA starts at 8 p.m. ET on Jan. 4. This game takes place at Kaseya Center in Miami.

How to watch Utah Jazz vs. Miami Heat

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

Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro plan Get Deal

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

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

Most live sports: YouTube TV Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV $49.99/month for your first two months (save $46) Get Deal

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

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

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

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

How to watch Jazz vs. Heat from anywhere in the world

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

Live stream Utah Jazz vs. Miami Heat for free by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming app

5. Watch Utah Jazz vs. Miami Heat from anywhere in the world

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

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

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

• Servers in 105 countries

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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

Live stream Utah Jazz vs. Miami Heat in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Phoenix Suns head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to face the Indiana Pacers in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are 15-17, which puts them in 11th place in the Western Conference. The Pacers are 17-18, which puts them in eighth place in the Eastern Conference.

The Suns have lost four of their last five games, and are coming off three consecutive losses to the Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors, and Dallas Mavericks. The Pacers have lost three of their last five games, and are coming off a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

When is Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers?

Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers in the NBA starts at 7 p.m. ET on Jan. 4. This game takes place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

How to watch Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers

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

Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro plan Get Deal

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

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

Most live sports: YouTube TV Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV $49.99/month for your first two months (save $46) Get Deal

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

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

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

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

How to watch Suns vs. Pacers from anywhere in the world

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

Live stream Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers for free by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming app

5. Watch Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers from anywhere in the world

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

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

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

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

• Servers in 105 countries

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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

Live stream Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

The Philadelphia 76ers head to the Barclays Center to face the Brooklyn Nets in an Eastern Conference matchup. The 76ers are 13-18, which puts them in 11th place. The Nets are 13-21, which puts them directly behind the Sixers in 12th place.

The 76ers have won four of their last five games, but are coming off a loss to the Sacramento Kings. The Nets have lost four of their last five games, and are coming off three consecutive losses to the Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, and San Antonio Spurs.

When is Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets?

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets in the NBA starts at 6 p.m. ET on Jan. 4. This game takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

How to watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets

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

Best for single game: FuboTV Opens in a new window Credit: Fubo TV FuboTV Pro plan Get Deal

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

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

Most live sports: YouTube TV Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV $49.99/month for your first two months (save $46) Get Deal

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

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

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

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

How to watch Sixers vs. Nets from anywhere in the world

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

Live stream Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets for free by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming app

5. Watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets from anywhere in the world

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

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to live streams of the NBA without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

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

• Servers in 105 countries

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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

Live stream Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets in the NBA with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers on YouTube TV or Sling TV.

The final week of NFL regular season is upon us. The Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers will face off at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh in the second of a pair of Saturday matchups. The Bengals are 8-8 and on the bubble in the AFC playoff hunt. The Steelers are 10-6 and have clinched a playoff berth.

The Bengals snagged a win in overtime against the Denver Broncos last week, making for a dramatic push in Week 18. In order to make the playoffs, the Bengals need a win against the Steelers, and they will need a Denver and Miami loss.

When is Bengals vs. Steelers?

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers takes place at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 4. The two teams will face off at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The game will air on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN+, where Joe Buck is expected to do the play-by-play. Troy Aikman is expected to join him in the booth, while Lisa Salters will be reporting from the sideline.

How to stream Bengals vs. Steelers

We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Bengals vs. Steelers:

Most live sport: YouTube TV Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV $49.99/month for your first two months (save $46) Get Deal

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers is available to live stream via YouTube TV or the NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV (not to mention other NFL fixtures).

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

The NFL Sunday Ticket is an add-on for $209 per year, or four non-cancellable payments of $52.99. Sunday Ticket provides access to all NFL games, including out-of-market games and split-screen viewing.

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

Sling TV offers its Orange & Blue package of 48 channels at $55 per month that would serve your needs for locally available NFL games. Sign up to enjoy a first-month discounted rate of $27.50.

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

How to watch Bengals vs. Steelers from anywhere in the world

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of the NFL from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Bengals vs. Steelers from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming service

5. Watch Bengals vs. Steelers from anywhere in the world

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

• Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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

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TL;DR: Live stream Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens on YouTube TV or Sling TV.

The final week of NFL regular season action is upon us. The Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens will face off at M&T Bank Stadium in Maryland in the first of a pair of Saturday matchups. The Browns are 3-13 overall, which is earning them the last spot in the AFC North. The Ravens are 11-5, and have clinched a playoff berth as the No. 3-seed in the AFC.

The Browns have lost five consecutive games, they're last win coming against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12. But, among their three wins is a win against the Ravens in Week 8. The Ravens, on the other hand, have won four of their last five games. The last time the Ravens lost was in Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

When is Browns vs. Ravens?

Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens takes place at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 4. The two teams will face off at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.

The game will air on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN+, where Chris Fowler is expected to do the play-by-play. Louis Riddick and Dan Orlovsky are expected to join him in the booth, while Laura Rutledge will be reporting from the sideline.

How to stream Browns vs. Ravens

We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Browns vs. Ravens:

Most live sport: YouTube TV Opens in a new window Credit: YouTube TV YouTube TV $49.99/month for your first two months (save $46) Get Deal

Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens is available to live stream via YouTube TV or the NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV (not to mention other NFL fixtures).

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

The NFL Sunday Ticket is an add-on for $209 per year, or four non-cancellable payments of $52.99. Sunday Ticket provides access to all NFL games, including out-of-market games and split-screen viewing.

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

Sling TV offers its Orange & Blue package of 48 channels at $55 per month that would serve your needs for locally available NFL games. Sign up to enjoy a first-month discounted rate of $27.50.

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

How to watch Browns vs. Ravens from anywhere in the world

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of the NFL from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Browns vs. Ravens from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

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

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

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

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming service

5. Watch Browns vs. Ravens from anywhere in the world

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

• Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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

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