Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 19, #984 Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Feb. 19 #984. 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 been...

US soldiers arrive in Nigeria to aid its fight against Islamist militantsPaul Njie,BBC AfricaandMansur Abubakar,AbujaAFP via Getty ImagesNigeria's security forces face an array of security challenges from Islamist militants, criminal kidnapping gangs as well as clashes over land and separatist unrestAbout 100 US soldiers have arrived in Nigeria to train the West African nation's armed forces...

How plans for Trump International hotel in Belgrade unravelledGuy De LauneyBalkans correspondentGetty ImagesA banner saying "we won't surrender the Generalstab" is held outside the ruins in BelgradeThe Trump International Hotel proposed for the Serbian capital Belgrade was supposed to mark a new chapter in the country's modern history. It would take the place of one of the city's most arresting...

Stream Every Winter Olympic Event With a VPN. Here's HowThis year's Winter Olympics will showcase some of the world's best athletes across 116 events in various sports, attempting to ski, skate, snowboard, curl and sleigh their way to a gold medal. The US has already won gold in four different events, split between skiing and skating. The Olympics are being held in Milan and Cortina,...

Qualcomm's Latest Chip Could Lead a New Wave of Camera-Equipped AI Watches and WearablesI've been steeling myself for a coming wave of AI-infused wearables that could be worn all over the place, based on reports on gadget plans at Meta, Google and Apple -- a halo of connected tech with cameras onboard, streaming to AI services. Qualcomm's latest chip, announced Monday at Mobile...