Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 9, #281

Looking 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 and Connections puzzles. Strands doesn’t get as much attention as its New York Times game siblings Wordle and Connections, but it can be just as challenging and entertaining. Strands … Read more

VW, workers clash in latest round of talks over factory shutdowns By Reuters

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (ETR:) and labour representatives will hold a fourth round of talks over wage cuts and possible plant closures, in what has become an increasingly bitter standoff that will be flanked by strikes at the carmaker’s main German sites on Monday. The latest round of negotiations, which initially kicked off in September, … Read more

NZ vs ENG: Devon Conway to miss third test for birth of first child; Black Caps name replacement

Devon Conway will miss the third Test against England in Hamilton as he awaits the birth of his first child. The Black Caps opener has been granted leave to be with his family during this significant time. New Zealand coach Gary Stead expressed the team’s support for Conway in his official statement. “Family comes first … Read more