Hints and Answers for NYT Strands on February 24, 2026

U.K. arrests ex-ambassador to the U.S. on suspicion of misconduct over Epstein ties Former U.K. Ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson drives away from his residence in central London on Feb. 14. Justin Tallis/AFP via...

Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOsWatch: Obama gave "classified information" with alien comments, says TrumpUS President Donald Trump says he will direct US agencies, including the defence department, to "begin the process of identifying and releasing" government files on aliens and extraterrestrial life. Trump made the declaration in a post on Truth...

Centre-left candidate poised to comfortably win Portuguese presidencyEPAAntónio José Seguro is set to defeat far-right populist André Ventura in a landslide victoryCentre-left candidate António José Seguro is poised to comfortably beat his far-right rival to the Portuguese presidency after a run-off vote. With 95% of votes counted, Seguro has won 66%, with the leader of the far-right Chega...

Why countries like Ghana, Benin and Guinea are courting African American starsFrom Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American starsGetty ImagesHollywood icon Samuel L Jackson is a citizen of Gabon, while Grammy-winning singer Ciara was granted citizenship of BeninAlthough their forefathers were seized from West and Central Africa centuries ago, the bond between...

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 20, #515Looking 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 features a category all about my favorite football team. If you're...