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Best iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air deals Apple Apple iPhone 17 Get up to $200 to $700 in credit when you trade in iPhone 13 or higher. Get Deal AT&T Apple iPhone 17 Pro Get iPhone 17 Pro for $0 with iPhone trade in of iPhone 13 or higher (excludes iPhone 13 Mini). Get Deal Best Buy Apple iPhone 17 Pro Get up to $1,100 off of an iPhone 17 Pro with qualified trade-in. Get Deal T-Mobile Apple iPhone Air Get iPhone Air for free when you switch to T-Mobile and add a line on Experience plans. Get Deal Verizon Apple iPhone 17 Pro Get the new iPhone 17 Pro for free with eligible phone trade-in and an Unlimited Ultimate plan. Available to new and existing customers. Get Deal

The new iPhones have landed! As of Sept. 19, the latest round of iPhones are now available for purchase. With their launch comes an abundance of deals. To tempt you to buy the new iPhone, Apple and other mobile carriers, like T-Mobile and Verizon are offering big savings, practically giving away the new iPhone.

Early reviews of the new iPhone 17 are in, and people are coming around on the design, which the internet was quick to label as ugly. Plus, reviewers are noting that the selfie camera and battery life received major improvements. So if you held off on pre-ordering the new iPhone 17, 17 Pro, or Air, now is a great time to buy.

You can now find iPhone deals that give you over $1,000 in savings — some mobile carriers are even giving away iPhones with an eligible trade-in. We've rounded up the best deals on the new iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and Air that you can shop now.

Apple iPhone Deals

• Get up to $200 to $700 in credit toward iPhone 17 when you trade in iPhone 13 or higher.

• Get up to $200 to $700 in credit toward iPhone 17 Pro when you trade in iPhone 13 or higher.

• Get up to $200 to $700 in credit toward iPhone Air when you trade in iPhone 13 or higher.

AT&T iPhone Deals

• Get iPhone 17 for $0 with iPhone trade in of iPhone 13 or higher (excludes iPhone 13 Mini).

• Get iPhone 17 Pro for $0 with iPhone trade in of iPhone 13 or higher (excludes iPhone 13 Mini).

• Get up to $1,100 off an iPhone 17 Pro Max with trade in of iPhone 13 or higher (excludes iPhone 13 Mini).

• Get up to $830 off an iPhone Air with trade in of iPhone 13 or higher (excludes iPhone 13 Mini).

Best Buy iPhone Deals

• Get up to $830 off of an iPhone Air with qualified trade-in.

• Get up to $830 off of an iPhone 17 with qualified trade-in.

• Get up to $1,100 off of an iPhone 17 Pro with qualified trade-in.

• Get up to $1,100 off on an iPhone 17 Pro Max with qualified trade-in.

T-Mobile iPhone Deals

• Get iPhone 17 for free. No trade-in needed, when you switch to T-Mobile and add a line on Experience plans.

• Get iPhone Air for free. No trade-in needed, when you switch to T-Mobile and add a line on Experience plans.

• Get up to $1,100 on iPhone 17 Pro with trade-in of an eligible phone in any condition.

• Get up to $1,100 on iPhone 17 Pro Max with trade-in of an eligible phone in any condition.

Verizon iPhone Deals

• Get an iPhone 17 for free when you switch to Verizon myPlan.

• Get the new iPhone 17 Pro for free with eligible phone trade-in and an Unlimited Ultimate plan. Available to new and existing customers.

• Get an iPhone 17 Pro and an Apple Watch Series 11 for free with eligible phone trade and an Unlimited Ultimate plan.

FREE IPHONE 17, APPLE WATCH SERIES 11, AND IPAD (A16): As of Sept. 19, get up to $1,100 off an iPhone 17 with a qualifying trade-in and activation of eligible plan, plus get a free Apple Watch Series 11 and iPad (A16) at Verizon.

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The newly-announced iPhone 17 is officially out in the wild as of Sept. 19, and if you've been thinking about buying one, now's a great time to lock it in, especially if you're a Verizon customer. And if you're looking for a carrier and the best place to get freebies with your purchase, you can benefit from this deal as well, with Verizon's current promotions that net you a new iPhone 17 for the low, low price of free.

As of Sept. 19, get up to $1,100 off an iPhone 17 with a qualifying trade-in and activation of eligible plan, plus get a free Apple Watch Series 11 and iPad (A16) at Verizon. The biggest potential trade-in discount makes the iPhone 17 Pro free, and it's available with signups for the Ultimate unlimited plan.

SEE ALSO: Verizon is giving away the iPhone 17 Pro for free with this generous trade-in offer

Plus, get $200 as part of a switching bonus as well as the iPad and Apple Watch to make this an even more enticing deal. Both devices will require activation of a cellular data plan.

To score this deal, head to Verizon and start the buying process, where you'll see the deal lined out in the "1 available offer" blurb on this Apple Watch Series 11 page: "Get an iPhone 17 Pro, Apple Watch Series 11, and iPad (A16), all on us." You can choose the specifics of each item as you go through the checkout process, as well as figure out the bonus you'll receive with your trade-in device from there.

This limited-time offer will also net you $200 as part of your final signup bonus for switching to Verizon with activation, and that will be added automatically as part of your purchase. But since this is the official iPhone 17 launch day and preorders will no longer be available, you'll want to act quickly to lock yours in as this deal likely won't stick around for much longer.

With billions of users worldwide, Instagram is arguably the most popular photo sharing platform. With the ability to share posts, reels, and 24-hour stories, Instagram allows everyone and anyone to share snippets of their lives. The top accounts on the platform, primarily belonging to celebrities, show just how much we love to see the daily goings-on in lives different from our own.

Ever wondered who holds the top spot for the most followers? Here are the 10 most-followed people on Instagram, according to Social Blade.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo – 664 million followers

The most followed person on Instagram is none other than Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. At the time of writing, Ronaldo has amassed a whopping 652 million followers. Unsurprisingly, his posts mostly theme around football and his current team, Al Nassr. Ronaldo also holds the record for most liked Instagram comment when he wrote on Kylian Mbappé's Real Madrid announcement post "my turn (to watch)."

2. Lionel Messi – 506 million followers

Sticking with the footballer theme, the second most followed account belongs to Inter Miami CF player, Lionel Messi. His account also features mostly football content, sharing glimpses into life on and off the pitch. His most liked post is a series of photos celebrating Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup win.

3. Selena Gomez – 418 million followers

Actress, musician, and founder of cosmetics brand Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez is up next on the list. She shares career highlights, Rare Beauty promotions, and glimpses into her daily life, making her one of the most-followed celebrities on the platform.

4. Kylie – 392 million followers

At present, it's a tie for the next position on the list. The first of the Jenner-Kardashian clan to feature is Kylie. As of March 30, she has amassed an unbelievable 393 million followers. Her posts regularly give us an insight into her life, her Kylie Cosmetics empire, and family life with her two adorable children. Kylie previously held the record for the most liked photo on Instagram, a picture of her newborn daughter Stormi. However, she later lost this position to a photo of an egg (yes, an egg...).

5. Dwayne Johnson – 392 million followers

If you need motivation, The Rock's Instagram is your go-to. Dwayne Johnson’s Instagram followers are given a regular insight into his fitness routine, movie projects, and personal life. He shares workout clips with the sets and reps listed out for you to try at home, if you're feeling brave.

6. Ariana Grande – 373 million followers

The star of recent Wicked fame is number 6 on our list. An incredible singer and actress, Ariana Grande also holds Instagram-follower fame. Recent content has, of course, been heavily influenced by the recent release of Wicked, with the Oscar-nominated actress sharing behind-the-scenes images with co-star Cynthia Erivo.

7. Kim Kardashian – 355 million followers

Kim Kardashian's Instagram account is as aesthetic as her. It's full of glimpses of her Skims brand, family life and various other collaborations. Fashion is definitely a strong theme of her posts, and you can expect some serious glam envy.

8. Beyoncé – 309 million followers

Another musician to make the list is Beyoncé. Hot off a successful awards season for her latest album, Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé's Instagram account is the perfect insight for fans. Posts regularly include her latest Levi's partnership, her new fragrance release, and of course, awards season success.

9. Khloé Kardashian – 301 million followers

Number 9 on the most followed list is Khloé Kardashian. Another insight into the Kardashian-Jenner family, Khloe's posts are primarily wholesome family shots.

10. Justin Bieber - 293 million followers

Justin Bieber takes the 10th spot on the most followed people on Instagram. The musician recently surprised fans with the release of another album, entitled Swag II.

GET NEW IPHONE FOR FREE: AT&T is offering up to $1,100 off any of the latest iPhones with an eligible iPhone trade-in (in any condition).

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Apple has had a huge week, with new products announced across almost its entire range of devices at the Apple Event. We've got new AirPods, Apple Watches, and of course, iPhones. What a time to be alive.

Anyone invested in the Apple ecosystem should check out everything announced, because there's a lot to consider. But for those only interested in the iPhone 17, we can help sort you out with a special trade-in deal from AT&T. If you're interested in upgrading, mobile carriers like Verizon and T-Mobile are offering tempting deals, but the AT&T offer might be the best of the bunch.

New and existing customers can get up to $1,100 off any of the latest models with an eligible iPhone trade-in (in any condition). Yes, that's the full value of the iPhone 17 Pro. So with this special trade-in offer, you can effectively get your hands on the iPhone 17 Pro for free.

SEE ALSO: iPhone 17 vs. Pixel 10: Which phone has the better display, price, and specs?

We know you're looking for the catch, and this deal does come with a few caveats. You will need to pay tax on the full retail price and there's a pesky activation fee of $35 per line. Your credits also start within three bills and are applied in equal amounts over the installment term. We get that you could make the argument that this new iPhone isn't completely free, but we're quibbling over semantics here.

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So is your iPhone eligible for this trade-in promotion? AT&T is accepting the iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, and 16e. Anyone rocking a smartphone from the likes of Samsung, OnePlus, and Google can still be accepted if they have a trade-in value of $180 or more.

SAVE 15%: As of Sept. 15, the LG 45GX950A-B 45-inch Ultragear 5K2K OLED Gaming Monitor is on sale for $1,699.99 at Amazon, down from its list price of $1,999.99. That's a 15% discount and $300 in savings.

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Every so often, a piece of gaming hardware comes along that feels truly next-generation. LG's 45-inch Ultragear OLED monitor is one of those pieces. It's the self-proclaimed "world's first 5K2K OLED gaming monitor," and it's packed with an absurd amount of high-end tech. If you've been waiting for a deal to justify a serious battlestation upgrade, this is one to watch.

As of Sept. 15, you can get the LG 45GX950A-B 45-inch Ultragear 5K2K OLED Gaming Monitor on sale for $1,699.99 at Amazon, down from its list price of $1,999.99. That's a 15% discount and $300 in savings.

SEE ALSO: Say hello to the Legion Go 2, Lenovo’s new flagship gaming handheld with an OLED display

The massive 45-inch curved OLED screen features an ultra-wide panel with an 800R curve that's designed to fill your field of view. Thanks to the OLED technology, you'll be able to see deep blacks and vibrant colors, with a peak brightness of up to 1300 nits and DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification.

What really sets this monitor apart, though, is its unique "Dual Mode." Just press a hotkey, and you can switch between two different settings. For graphically rich, story-driven games, you can run it in its full 5K2K resolution at 165Hz. For competitive, fast-paced games like FPS or racing titles where every frame counts, you can switch to Wide Full HD resolution at an "electrifying" 330Hz. It's like having two specialized monitors in one.

FREE IPHONE: Verizon is offering up to $1,100 off any iPhone 17 Pro with select phone trade-ins.

Haven't you heard? Apple has announced the new line of iPhones, including the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The new range is officially launch date on Friday, Sept. 19. If you've been eyeing up these new iPhones, Verizon is offering a smart and free way to nab something for nothing.

The service provider is offering up to $1,100 (the cost of the iPhone 17 Pro) off a new iPhone 17 when you trade in your old phone and sign up for an eligible unlimited plan. Verizon says the trade-in can be in any condition, guaranteed.

SEE ALSO: iPhone 17 vs. Pixel 10: Which phone has the better display, price, and specs?

If this doesn't appeal to you, Verizon is offering more than just iPhone deals. Get up to $400 off a new Apple Watch when you trade in any eligible smartwatch on Unlimited Plus, or if you buy a new iPhone 17 Pro on Unlimited Ultimate with select trade-in, you'll get the Apple Watch Series 11 and iPad (A16) for free, the Apple Watch SE 3 or Apple Watch Series 11 for free, or $500 off the Apple Watch Ultra 3.

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The new iPhone 17 lineup comes with Apple’s latest A19 chip, so these phones will all offer superfast performance. They also have the new N1 wireless chip that supports WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. All models have bright OLED displays with ProMotion up to 120Hz and an always-on option, while cameras start at 48MP with the Pro versions offering an ultra-wide and telephoto lenses up to 8× optical zoom. Storage begins at 256GB across the board, with the higher-end models going up to 2TB.

Get this Verizon iPhone deal for launch.

Stephen King has taken a pause from his usual schedule of calling out Donald Trump on social media and reviewing horror movies to share his thoughts on Jimmy Kimmel's suspension by ABC.

The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host and longtime Trump critic was taken off the air after his comments made during Monday's show about how Republicans were reacting to the shooting of Charlie Kirk. And while Trump, who has been calling for Kimmel's sacking for years, gloated over the decision, a large number of celebrities and other late night hosts were quick to leap to Kimmel's defence.

SEE ALSO: Jimmy Kimmel pulled off the air. This is the monologue that sparked it.

King has now joined their ranks.

"Don't expect corporations (lookin' at you, ABC) to behave morally," wrote the horror author on X on Thursday. "Corps care about one thing: profit$. If you want Jimmy Kimmel back, you gotta holler your head off."

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Kimmel's suspension came after Trump ally and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr criticised his comments on a podcast earlier in the week, and threatened to punish ABC and its parent company Disney. TV station owner Nexwtar Media subsequently refused to air Kimmel's show, which then led on to ABC making the decision to "indefinitely suspend" Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday.

In 1984, a film premiered that would bring the mockumentary format into the mainstream. Parodying music documentaries such as The Song Remains the Same (1976) and The Last Waltz (1978), it would go on to be a massive cult classic, inspiring such shows as The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Modern Family. This film was called This is Spinal Tap, a fake documentary following a band struggling to stay together amidst the trials and tribulations of musical success in the early 1980s. One challenge they continue to face: All of their drummers end up dead under hilariously mysterious circumstances. For decades, fans have yearned for a follow-up film. And finally, 41 years later, we have the long-awaiting sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.

To promote the film, the stars and creators of the film — Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest), David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean), Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer), and Marty DiBergi (Rob Reiner) — conducted interviews entirely in character. And Mashable Executive Producer Mark Stetson took this as an opportunity to parody their parody, making a mockumentary of his own.

This short film follows "documentarian" Mark St. Etson, whose father died like so many Spinal Tap-inspired drummers before him — by spontaneously combusting. So Mark confronts the band about taking responsibility for their now-12 dead drummers. Does Mark find the peace he is looking for from the band?

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues is now in theaters.

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Pips is the newest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the new game puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. Like dominoes, the tiles are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 17, 2025

The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for September 19, 2025 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Sept. 19 Pips

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-3, placed vertically; 3-2, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 3-20, placed horizontally; 2-4, placed horizontally.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add to 9. The answer is 2-4, placed horizontally; 5-6, placed vertically.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Sept. 19 Pips

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 4-2, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add to 3. The answer is 4-1, placed horizontally; 2-3, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add to 3. The answer is 2-3, placed vertically; 3-0, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add to 3. The answer is 1-1, placed horizontally; 4-2, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Sept. 19 Pips

Less than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 1-4, placed vertically.

Number (17): Everything in this space must add to 17. The answer is 1-4, placed vertically; 4-4, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 5-3, placed horizontally; 3-3, placed horizontally; 4-3, placed horizontally; 3-2, placed horizontally.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add to 10. The answer is 4-3, placed horizontally; 6-1, placed horizontally.

Less than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 3-2, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add to 4. The answer is 6-1, placed horizontally; 1-1, placed vertically; 1-3, placed vertically.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add to 7. The answer is 1-3, placed vertically; 4-5, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add to 5. The answer is 4-5, placed horizontally.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

TL;DR: India vs. Oman in the 2025 Asia Cup is available to live stream for free on Tamasha. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Does India's final group game in the 2025 Asia Cup really matter? No, not really. Will India want to win every game in this competition? Absolutely.

India take on Oman in their last matchup before the Super Four. If you want to watch India vs. Oman in the 2025 Asia Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is India vs. Oman?

India vs. Oman in the 2025 Asia Cup starts at 10:30 a.m. ET on Sept. 19. This game takes place at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.

How to watch India vs. Oman for free

India vs. Oman in the 2025 Asia Cup is available to live stream for free on Tamasha.

Tamasha is geo-restricted to Pakistan, 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 Pakistan, meaning you can unblock Tamasha from anywhere in the world.

Live stream India vs. Oman in the 2025 Asia Cup 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 Pakistan

4. Visit Tamasha

5. Live stream India vs. Oman for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By taking advantage of these offers, you can watch the 2025 Asia Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you plenty of time to watch the tournament for free.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming services from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live streaming is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for Tamasha?

ExpressVPN is the top choice for live streaming on free sites like Tamasha, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Pakistan

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

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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream the 2025 Asia Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

Like fellow late night hosts Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, and Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon has reacted to the ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after pressure from Trump ally and FCC chair Brendan Carr.

Taking a less hardline approach to his monologue than other hosts, Fallon joked about being mistaken for his fellow Jimmy before offering a message of support.

"This morning I woke up to 100 text messages from my dad saying, 'I'm sorry they cancelled your show,'" The Tonight Show host said. "To be honest with you all, I don't know what's going on, and no one does. But I do know Jimmy Kimmel, and he's a decent, funny, and loving guy, and I hope he comes back."

SEE ALSO: Late show hosts react to Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off air

Fallon then very lightly touched on government censorship — "A lot of people are worried that we won't keep saying what we want to say, or that we'll be censored. But I'm going to cover the president's trip to the UK just like I normally would."

Cue a joke akin to Meyers and Stewart in which Fallon's report on Trump's UK trip is dubbed over in uncharacteristically positive accolades.

"President Trump is making America great again by restoring our national reputation, reinvigorating our economy, and rebuilding our military. I hereby nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize. And you can quote me on that! See? We can still say what we want."

Watch the other late night hosts' reactions to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.

Late Night host Seth Meyers has responded to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension by ABC with a message of support for his fellow late night host, along with A Closer Look at censorship and free speech in Donald Trump's America.

The late show host and longtime Trump critic opened Thursday night's show in the same manner as The Daily Show's Jon Stewart, jokingly pandering that "he's always admired and respected Mr. Trump" and "if you've ever seen me say anything negative about him, that's just AI."

Back into it for real, Meyers dug into the hypocrisy of the Trump administration's stated obsession with "restoring free speech," showing a montage of the president claiming to have done just that. In true Late Night form, Meyers then played a montage that undercut these claims: the news reports announcing ABC's indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after the host's Monday comments about Republican reactions to right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk's killer. From here, Meyers went in on censorship and free speech in relation to the Trump administration.

"Trump promised to end government censorship and bring back free speech, and he's doing the opposite," said Meyers. "And it has experts worried that we're rapidly devolving into oppressive autocracy in the style of Russia or Hungary much faster than anyone could have predicted."

SEE ALSO: Late show hosts react to Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off air

Meyers ended the monologue with words of support for his friend, Kimmel, and an acknowledgement of the role that late night shows play in a functioning democracy.

"May I just say it is a privilege and an honor to call Jimmy Kimmel my friend, in the same way that it's a privilege and honor to do this show every night. I wake up every day, I count my blessings that I live in a country that at least purports to value freedom of speech, and we're going to keep doing our show the way we've always done it, with enthusiasm and integrity.

"This is a big moment in our democracy, and we must all stand up for the principles of free expression. There's a reason free speech is in the very First Amendment. It stands above all others."

Watch the other late night hosts' reactions to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.

"I'm your host Stephen Colbert, but tonight we are all Jimmy Kimmel."

That's how Stephen Colbert kicked off The Late Show on Thursday night, in the wake of the news that Jimmy Kimmel's show has been indefinitely suspended.

"That is blatant censorship," Colbert says in the clip above. "And it always starts small. You know, remember like in week one of his presidency, Gulf of America. 'Call it Gulf of America.' Sure, seems harmless. But with an autocrat, you cannot give an inch. And if ABC thinks that this is going to satisfy the regime, they are woefully naive. And clearly they've never read the children's book If You Give a Mouse a Kimmel. 

"To Jimmy, just let me say, I stand with you and your staff 100 percent," Colbert adds, before reaching off camera to grab his recently won Emmy Award. "And also, you couldn't let me enjoy this for like one week?"

Watch the other late night hosts' reactions to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.

In the aftermath of Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension from broadcast by ABC, The Daily Show decided to tread extra carefully on Thursday with a 23-minute monologue dedicated to praising "father" Donald Trump, delivered by Jon Stewart from behind a giant golden desk.

In the video above Stewart uses his "hilarious, administration-compliant show" to discuss the president's trip to the UK — telling the audience to "shut the f*** up" whenever they react negatively to Trump — before moving on to the president's comments about Kimmel being suspended for having "zero talent".

"In America, we have a little something called the First Amendment. And let me tell you how it works: There's something called a Talent-o-Meter. It's a completely scientific instrument that is kept on the president's desk. And it tells the president when a performer's TQ (talent quotient) — measured mostly by niceness to the president — goes below a certain level, at which point the FCC must be notified to threaten the acquisition prospects for billion-dollar mergers of network affiliates. These affiliates are then asked to give ultimatums to the even larger mega corporation that controls the flow of state-approved content. Or the FCC can just choose to threaten those licenses directly. It's basic science! Read the Constitution!"

Watch the other late night hosts' reactions to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, 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 the latest Connections solution. 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 What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. 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 Mini crossword answers, hints for September 19, 2025 Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Near the gridiron

• Green: Basketball clubs

• Blue: Basketball clubs associated with a hall of famer

• Purple: Regionally specific fields

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Things seen on an NFL sideline

• Green: NBA teams with singular nicknames

• Blue: Teams Michael Jordan played for

• Purple: Big Ten stadiums

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• Things seen on an NFL sideline - BENCHES, CHAINS, COACHES, MEDICAL TENT

• NBA teams with singular nicknames - HEAT, JAZZ, MAGIC, THUNDER

• Teams Michael Jordan played for - BARONS, BULLS, UNC, WIZARDS

• Big Ten stadiums - BEAVER, CAMP RANDALL, OHIO, SPARTAN

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Jimmy Kimmel was taken off air indefinitely on Wednesday, with ABC accused of bowing to pressure from the Trump administration. Now fellow late night hosts Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, and Jon Stewart have addressed the issue, offering Kimmel their support while condemning censorship.

While the news of Jimmy Kimmel Live!'s suspension was gleefully received by President Donald Trump and his followers, ABC's decision is being heavily criticised by others. A longtime Trump critic, Kimmel has been reportedly suspended for his comment about Republicans and right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk's killer. "The MAGA gang desperately trying to characterise this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them, and doing everything they can to score political points from it," Kimmel said in a monologue on Monday.

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As such, many have expressed concerns about the free speech implications of pulling Kimmel from broadcast.

Unsurprisingly, the remaining U.S. late show hosts left standing have a lot to stay on the matter.

Seth Meyers

Late Night host Seth Meyers opened his monologue on Thursday by jokingly attempting to backtrack on his own heavy criticism of Trump.

"I just want to say before we get started here that I've always admired and respected Mr. Trump," Meyers quipped to audience laughter. "I've always believed he was a visionary, an innovator, a great president, an even better golfer. And if you've ever seen me say anything negative about him, that's just AI."

"Trump promised to end government censorship and bring back free speech, and he's doing the opposite." - Seth Meyers

Meyer subsequently played a montage of Trump declaring that he would "restore free speech" in the U.S., and claiming that he "stopped all government censorship." Of course, this was quickly followed by a second montage of newscasters announcing that Jimmy Kimmel Live! had been suspended after pressure from Brendan Carr, Trump's Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair.

"Trump promised to end government censorship and bring back free speech, and he's doing the opposite," said Meyers. "And it has experts worried that we're rapidly devolving into oppressive autocracy in the style of Russia or Hungary much faster than anyone could have predicted…

"May I just say, it is a privilege and an honour to call Jimmy Kimmel my friend, in the same way that it's a privilege and honour to do this show every night," Meyers continued. "I wake up every day, I count my blessings that I live in a country that at least purports to value freedom of speech. And we're going to keep doing our show the way we've always done it, with enthusiasm and integrity… 

"This is a big moment in our democracy, and we must all stand up for the principles of free expression. There's a reason free speech is in the very first Amendment. It stands above all others."

Jimmy Fallon

"Well guys, the big story is that Jimmy Kimmel was suspended by ABC after pressure from the FCC, leaving everyone thinking, 'WTF?' Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon said on Thursday.

Fallon took a slightly more lighthearted approach to the situation than Meyers, expressing support for his fellow late night Jimmy while also joking about how often they are mistaken for each other.

"This morning I woke up to 100 text messages from my dad saying, 'I'm sorry they cancelled your show,'" Fallon quipped. "But to be honest with you all, I don't know what's going on, and no one does. But I do know Jimmy Kimmel, and he's a decent, funny, and loving guy, and I hope he comes back."

Fallon then addressed concerns that Kimmel's untimely suspension would impact how he delivered the Tonight Show.

"A lot of people are worried that we won't keep saying what we want to say, or that we'll be censored," said Fallon. "But I'm going to cover the president's trip to the UK just like I normally would."

"A lot of people are worried that we won't keep saying what we want to say, or that we'll be censored." - Jimmy Fallon

Fallon then proceeded to discuss Trump's time in the UK, with every statement that might have been critical of the president clearly dubbed over to be more complimentary.

"Well, guys, President Trump just wrapped up his three-day trip to the UK, and he 'looked incredibly handsome.' As always, his tie was 'exactly the right length.' And his face looked 'like a color that exists in nature,'" Fallon "said."

"Anyway, to sum it up, President Trump is making America great again by restoring our national reputation, reinvigorating our economy, and rebuilding our military. I hereby nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize. And you can quote me on that! See? We can still say what we want."

Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert knows better than others what Kimmel may be feeling, as CBS cancelled his own show in July. It has been widely speculated that this was an effort to appease Trump, as CBS' parent company Paramount needed his approval for an $8 billion merger with Skydance. Colbert has long been a vocal critic of Trump, calling Paramount's settlement with the president a "big fat bribe" and showing no signs of letting up all the way through until the Late Show's final episode next May.

As such, he dedicated the entirety of his 10-minute opening monologue to calling out ABC and the Trump administration over Kimmel's suspension.

"That is blatant censorship," said Colbert. "And it always starts small. You know, remember like in week one of his presidency, Gulf of America. "Call it Gulf of America." Sure, seems harmless. But with an autocrat, you cannot give an inch. And if ABC thinks that this is going to satisfy the regime, they are woefully naive. And clearly they've never read the children's book If You Give a Mouse a Kimmel." 

"And to Jimmy, just let me say, I stand with you and your staff 100 percent. And also, you couldn't let me enjoy this for like one week?" quipped Colbert, holding up the Emmy Award he won on Sunday.

"If ABC thinks that this is going to satisfy the regime, they are woefully naive." - Stephen Colbert

Colbert had a lot to say about Kimmel's suspension, including that comments from FCC chairman Carr that appeared to warn ABC to punish Kimmel or else put their broadcasting license in jeopardy, were "a serious threat to our freedoms." Colbert also examined exactly what Kimmel actually said that Carr labelled "the sickest conduct possible."

"Is that the clip? Really? 'Cause that's just Jimmy Kimmel," said Colbert. "I mean, given the FCC's response, I was expecting something more, you know, provocative. That's like hearing that Playboy has a racy new centerfold and finding out it's just Jimmy Kimmel."

The Late Show host subsequently pulled up some of Carr's old social media posts from 2020, in which he stated that political satire from late night comedians "helps hold those in power accountable," and that "shutting down this type of political speech — especially at the urging of those targeted or threatened by its message — would represent a serious threat to our freedoms and ability to hold those in power accountable"

"Oh man, do not tell Brendan Carr that Brendan Carr said that, or he's going to get Brendan Carr to cancel Brendan Carr," quipped Colbert.

Interestingly, Colbert noted that Nexstar Media Group, which owns several ABC-affiliated stations and stated that it would pre-empt Jimmy Kimmel Live! even prior to ABC's own announcement, has a major merger currently awaiting the Trump administration's approval. Colbert further pointed out that ABC's parent company Disney is also seeking approval for ESPN's proposed acquisition of NFL Network.

"A company apparently capitulating to the whims of the president in order to ensure their merger goes through. Has that ever happened before?" said Colbert. "Oh, I'm being told not to answer that question."

"No matter what they claim, this is not entirely about what Jimmy said on Monday, this was part of a plan," Colbert continued. "How do I know that? Two months ago, when the president was tastefully celebrating my cancellation, he posted, 'Jimmy Kimmel is next to go.' How would he have known? Either Jimmy getting thrown off the air was his plan all along, or he was the one who stole that almanac from Doc Brown's DeLorean."

Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart didn't explicitly address Kimmel's suspension for the first 10 minutes of his Daily Show monologue. Even so, its impact was clear from the outset. Jokingly putting on a display of terrified reverence and obedience toward Trump, Stewart introduced a "hilarious, administration-compliant show," and pleaded with the audience to shut up whenever they booed the president. 

This tone continued throughout his monologue, as Stewart acted outraged toward a journalist in the UK who referenced Kimmel's situation when asking Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer whether free speech was more under attack in Britain or America.

"How dare you, sir?" said Stewart. "What outfit are you with, sir, The Antifa Herald Tribune?"

Stewart then addressed Trump's statements in the same press conference that Kimmel "was fired for lack of talent" and "they should fired him a long time ago."

"You may call it free speech in jolly old England," Stewart continued. "But in America, we have a little something called the First Amendment. And let me tell you how it works. There's something called a Talent-o-Meter. It's a completely scientific instrument that is kept on the president's desk. And it tells the president when a performer's TQ — Talent Quotient — measured mostly by niceness — to the president — goes below a certain level, at which point the FCC must be notified to threaten the acquisition prospects for billion-dollar mergers of network affiliates. These affiliates are then asked to give ultimatums to even larger mega corporation that controls the flow of state-approved content. Or the FCC can just choose to threaten those licenses directly. It's basic science! Read the Constitution!"

The Daily Show host then played a montage of conservatives justifying Kimmel's suspension, followed quickly by another montage of conservatives making claims such as that "global warming is a hoax," immigrants are "taking people's pets and eating them," and that the Jan. 6 insurrectionists were "sightseers."

"Even though two months ago, our president, because of his grand ability to see the future — it's a curse — somehow knew that Kimball would be [the next late night host to lose his show after Colbert], as he explicitly said [in a post on Truth Social], you can't just make things up on television," said Stewart. "People cannot just go on television and mislead viewers with made-up crap…

"But the point is, our great administration has laid out very clear rules on free speech," Stewart continued. "Now, some naysayers may argue that this administration's speech concerns are merely a cynical ploy, a thin gruel of a ruse, a smokescreen to obscure an unprecedented consolidation of power and unitary intimidation, principle-less and coldly antithetical to any experiment in a constitutional republic governance. Some people would say that. Not me, though — I think it's great."

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.

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AcrossCancel on plans at the last moment

• The answer is Flake.

Shade of light purple

• The answer is Lilac.

___ acid (protein builder)

• The answer is Amino.

Sarcastic "Yeah, sure"

• The answer is I Bet.

Sardonic boss on "Parks and Recreation"

• The answer is Ron.

DownStylish panache

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Party game that tests how low you can go

• The answer is Limbo.

Visitor from outer space

• The answer is Alien.

Philosopher who posed the question "What can I know?"

• The answer is Kant.

Environmentally friendly prefix

• The answer is Eco.

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SAVE $150: As of Sept. 19, the Beats Studio Pro are on sale for $199.95 at Amazon. That's a 43% discount on the list price.

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You can't argue with a Beats deal, especially a Beats deal that takes the beloved Studio Pro headphones to under $200. And that's exactly what you can get at Amazon right now. As of Sept. 19, these headphones are $150 off, priced at $199.95. Not all colors are discounted though, as this deal is specific to the black, navy, deep brown, matte white, and sandstone options. The dune color from the Kim Kardashian x Beats collab is also included in this deal.

With Beats, you always know you're getting amazing sound quality, and that couldn't be truer with the Studio Pro. Whether you're listening to music, a podcast, or your best friend's 10-minute-long voice note, everything is super clear and crisp. And this is only enhanced by the different noise cancellation options. Full Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) completely immerses you in what you're listening to, blocking out almost every sound around you. Meanwhile, Transparency mode will give you some level of spatial awareness, blocking out annoying sounds but not so much so that you're not aware of what's happening around you.

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This is the same with the mic quality. Voice-targeting mics will filter out background noise, so recordings and phone calls won't have frustrating sounds blocking out your voice. And you can take calls and control your music from the multi-function on-ear controls. These make it easy to switch between music and calls with just a tap.

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SAVE $10: As of Sept. 19, the Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for $24.99 at Amazon. This is $10 off its list price of $34.99.

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Amazon's next big sale event, Prime Big Deal Days, is coming at the start of October. Thankfully, the retailer is already offering up some discounts for shoppers ahead of the event. If you've been trying to track down a new streaming device, Amazon's Fire TV Sticks are on sale, including the Fire TV Stick HD.

The Fire TV Stick HD normally retails for $34.99, but you can scoop it up for just $24.99 right now. This saves you $10, and considering it's listed as a limited-time deal, it may not last long. Act quick to score it at this low price.

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The Fire TV Stick HD is a perfect partner for an HD TV, allowing you to stream your favorite shows and movies with 1080p Full HD picture quality. Setting it up is incredibly easy, too. All you have to do is plug it into your TV, make sure you're connected to the internet, and you're all set. And since it comes with an Alexa Voice Remote, you can even use your voice to search for your next watch across a wide variety of streaming services.

If you're not looking to splash out on a fancy smart TV, the Fire TV Stick HD is a much more affordable streaming direction to go in. Don't miss out on $10 off right now at Amazon. If you'd rather upgrade to a 4K streaming setup instead, you can also save on the Fire TV Cube right now at Amazon.

NASA's Curiosity rover took advantage of a clear winter day to snap new panoramic pictures of one of Mars' most enduring mysteries. 

A lookout point in the foothills of Mount Sharp, a 3-mile-high mountain, allowed the rover to see all the way across Gale Crater's floor. Near the center of the image is Peace Vallis, an ancient river channel thought to have carried water into the crater billions of years ago. 

Despite the two planets being separated in space by an average 140 million miles, Mars' Peace Vallis is a valley system that closely resembles river drainage features on Earth. But scientists still don't know how the alien landscape formed and where the water came from. Some think it could have been rain during an era when the Red Planet was warmer and wetter. Others think the water could have come from melted snow or underground springs. 

The new images, taken from a distance of about 19 miles, reveal rocky formations and sediment patterns not seen before. 

"While Curiosity has taken pictures of Peace Vallis in the past, this is the first time details like these have been seen within it," NASA said. 

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The image at the top of this story is just one section of a larger panorama. Shown below, the full picture involved stitching together 44 individual frames, captured by Curiosity's Mastcam instrument. Scientists adjusted the colors to show the scene as it would appear to people in Earth's lighting conditions.

To make this wide panorama, NASA's Mars Curiosity rover beamed back 44 frames to be stitched together on Earth. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / MSSS

The rover also used its ChemCam instrument, a black-and-white camera that functions like a small telescope, to study the distant features. The instrument captured Peace Vallis in 10 frames that were later stitched together to create the image below. The dark features just left of center are rock formations.

These new observations may help scientists figure out how sediment flowed into Gale Crater and for how long. Such photos can also offer clues about the original water source.

Before Mars turned into a chilly dust bowl, it once was home to rivers, lakes, and maybe even oceans. Over the years, scientists have found plenty of evidence that the planet wasn't always arid, but it's unclear when the water disappeared, why, and how long habitable conditions might have lingered.

Scientists believe water and sediment once flowed down Peace Vallis into Gale Crater, spreading a fan of sediment across the basin floor. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / LANL / CNES / CNRS / IRAP / IAS / LPG

Since its mission launched in 2011, Curiosity, a Mini Cooper-sized lab on six wheels, has traveled about 352,000,022 miles: some 352 million flying through space and another 22 rambling over Martian terrain. Studying the crater's water history is part of that mission to investigate where and how well Mars could have supported microbial life, if any formed there. 

Some researchers are feeling more confident than ever that microorganisms did indeed exist on the Red Planet. NASA held a news conference last week about a rock sample collected by Curiosity's younger sibling at Jezero Crater in 2024. The sample contains fossilized material that could have been created by ancient biological activity, according to the U.S. space agency, though officials caution that they can't rule out other non-biological explanations.

"This finding by our incredible Perseverance rover is the closest we've actually come to discovering ancient life on Mars," said Nicky Fox, NASA's associate administrator.

Right now, about 2,000 miles away from Perseverance, Curiosity is exploring a mysterious Martian region that spans six to 12 miles. Called a boxwork, the landscape features a gridlike pattern of ridges. Scientists have suggested these ridges could have formed with the last trickles of water in the area before drying out for good. But mineral veins in the boxwork conflict with the timeline suspected for when groundwater vanished.