Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 19, #573Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.Today's Connections: Sports Edition gets a bit wild in the blue and purple categories. If you're...

An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people, state media says In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, firefighters work to out the fire after an explosion at a fireworks plant in Guandu Town of Liuyang, central China's Hunan Province, in the early hours of...

Zoox plans to put its robotaxis on the Uber app in Vegas this year Amazon-owned Zoox plans to make its robotaxis available to hail on the Uber app in Las Vegas later this year, the two companies announced Wednesday. Before that happens, though, Zoox still needs approval from the federal government to commercially deploy its robotaxis, which don’t have a steering wheel or pedals. That requires...

Sony Hits the Brakes on Electric Cars With Built-In PlayStation FeaturesYour dream of cruising the streets with PlayStation-inspired controls has hit a roadblock. Back in January, Sony Honda Mobility, a joint project between electronics giant Sony and carmaker Honda, showed off prototypes of its Afeela electric vehicles. Now, the company says its two EV vehicles will not move forward.The...

India’s Karnataka signals intent to ban social media for under-16s Indian state Karnataka, home to the tech hub of Bengaluru, plans to ban children under 16 from using social media, joining a growing global movement that aims to curb young people’s access to online platforms despite questions over enforcement and effectiveness. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah announced the decision...