Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 26, #776

If you're looking to exercise and lose weight but don't love cardio or the treadmill, strength training is where it's at. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/how-strength-training-help-burn-fat-no-tre

The relegated Saints face the Hollywood-backed Red Dragons. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/efl-championship-soccer-stream-southampton-vs-wrexham-live-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Red Devils return to Old Trafford for their final warm-up match before the new EPL season. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-watch-man-united-vs-fiorentina-from-anywhere-strea

Your pets deserve their own emoji, on top of all the belly rubs and scritches they want. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/you-can-turn-your-pet-pictures-into-emoji-on-your-iphone-heres-how/#ftag=CADf3

The next round of August's Social Security payments will be sent to recipients in just a few days. Here's when and the payment schedule for the month. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-secu

Using the right tool can turn a plain side into a crispy showstopper. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/i-tried-this-secret-hack-and-my-baked-potatoes-now-rival-gourmet-fries/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Aug. 9 https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-saturday-aug-9/#ftag=CADf328eec