Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 18, #298

The carrier's three-year price lock doesn't apply to its latest fee increases, which means higher monthly bills for many customers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/did-verizon-toss-your-loyalty-disco

Now you and your friends can answer age-old questions like, "Does pineapple belong on pizza?" https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-26-friends-cant-decide-what-to-eat-heres-how-to-create

Customers hit by AT&T's recent data breaches can now file a claim for a share of the $177 million legal settlement. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/at-ts-massive-privacy-settlement-could-pay-customer

You have to do laundry anyway, so you might as well make it work for your wallet, too. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/i-do-laundry-this-way-to-save-money-on-my-energy-bills/#ftag=CADf328eec

This former barista pitted the budget-friendly espresso machine against the popular Bambino. Here's how the $140 Casabrews compares to the $300 Breville. https://www.cnet.com/news/small-espresso-maker

There are plenty of word and puzzle games out there to try. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/enjoy-wordle-try-these-10-other-word-games-next/#ftag=CADf328eec

How much can you trust a generative AI tool if it can't explain itself honestly or accurately? https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ask-ai-why-it-sucks-at-sudoku-youll-find-out-something-tr