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Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,420 for May 9. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-may-9-1420/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for Connections for May 9, No. 698. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-9-698/#ftag=CADf328eec

The political tug-of-war on student loan policy isn't helping anyone get out of debt. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/loans/whats-going-on-with-your-student-loans-an-expert-answers-your-top-paym

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Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 432 for May 9. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-may-9-432/#ftag=CADf328eec

The announcement should mean tariffs won't impact prices on its smart ring. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/ultrahuman-oura-rings-competitor-will-fulfill-ring-air-orders-in-us/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here's everything you need to know to watch or stream tonight's game and the rest of the NBA playoffs without cable. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/nba-playoffs-2025-how-to-watch-warr