U.S. says it seized an Iranian cargo ship, ceasefire expires soonU.S. says it seized an Iranian cargo ship, ceasefire expires soon The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire Wednesday. And the two sides seem far from a resolution. President Trump says the US has taken custody of an Iranian vessel. World U.S. says it seized an...

My Houseplants Kept Dying Until I Tried This $13 DeviceIndoor plants are notoriously tricky to keep healthy and alive, especially in winter. You're attempting to replicate a complex and naturally accommodating biome inside your home. Plants that thrive in nature wither on your countertop, and sometimes, it's really difficult to pinpoint what it is you're doing wrong.One of the most common...

KC Sen: The forgotten Indian architect of Kolkata's western music sceneHe made jazz under air raids - and built an Indian city's music sceneSen Family Archive/Author’s CollectionKC Sen became one of the most influential - but largely forgotten - figures in Kolkata's cultural lifeIn 1940s Calcutta (now Kolkata), as Japanese air raids rattled the city, a group of musicians travelled by horse...

Kim Ju Ae: North Korea leader Kim Jong Un chooses daughter as heir, Seoul saysJake KwonSeoul correspondentReutersKim Ju Ae is the only known child of Kim Jong UnNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has selected his daughter as his heir, South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers on Thursday. Little is known about Kim Ju Ae, who in recent months has been pictured beside her father in high-profile events...

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for March 9, #736Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.Today's NYT Strands puzzle is kind of funny. Some of the answers are difficult to unscramble, so if...