Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for March 16, #1009 Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for March 16 #1009 CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The Totally Sweet '90s." She's...

Kenya's vanishing rural schools - and why a new curriculum may be to blameMore cows than pupils - what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya?Image source, Wycliffe Muia / BBCImage caption, Kaliluni Primary School has lost most of its pupils over the last three yearsByWycliffe MuiaReporting fromKitui countyOn what should be a busy morning at Kaliluni Primary School in southern Kenya,...

  Streetwear has always been about more than clothing. It reflects identity, creativity, and confidence, allowing people to express themselves without saying a word. Among today's most recognizable streetwear pieces, the Sp5der Hoodie  has earned attention for its distinctive graphics, oversized silhouettes, and fearless approach to design. Rather than following traditional fashion...

Modi's party takes control of India's West Bengal in key state election Confetti is sprayed as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, waves to supporters upon his arrival at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters to celebrate victory in the recently held state assembly...

DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflictThe Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbour of breaching multiple international treaties.In a statement, DR Congo said Rwanda had dispatched forces and backed armed groups to carry out unlawful military operations on its territory...