The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago, but the battle with Agent Orange continues

DA NANG, Vietnam — The Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975, when the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to Communist forces. But millions of people still face daily…

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Connections Companion No. 690

Good morning, dear connectors. Welcome to today’s Connections forum, where you can give and receive puzzle — and emotional — support. Be warned: This article includes hints and comments that…

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Too seen to shine: The Glenn Maxwell paradox

Another IPL season isn’t going to plan for the maverick Maxwell. ©BCCI Writing in the foreword to Glenn Maxwell’s autobiography, The Showman, Virat Kohli laid out the thinking behind bringing…

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Punjab Kings bowl, injured Maxwell ruled out – ESPN

play Cricinformed: PBKS’ opening fireworks (2:39) Arya and Prabhsimran, the two uncapped openers from PBKS, are dominating world class bowlers in the IPL 2025 (2:39) Apr 30, 2025, 09:57 AM…

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US economy shrinks by unexpected 0.3% – DW – 04/30/2025

The US Commerce Department on Wednesday said the world’s largest economy declined by 0.3% in the first quarter, according to preliminary data. The first gross domestic product (GDP) figures for…

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US consumer spending surges in March, inflation cools

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) – U.S. consumer spending increased solidly in March as households boosted purchases of motor vehicles to avoid higher prices and shortages due to tariffs, but that…

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for April 30 #219

Looking 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…

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US Economy Shrinks as Imports Surge in First Quarter

CC-Transcript 00:00We do have some bad news in the overall numbers, certainly with GDP contracting. I think it makes the Fed’s job a little easier because this report is so…

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Ho Chi Minh City Celebrates the Fall of Saigon

Vietnam marked the 50th anniversary of the end of what it calls the American War on Wednesday with a boisterous parade in Ho Chi Minh City featuring soldiers, dancers and…

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NYT Connections today – my hints and answers for May 1 (#690)

(Image credit: New York Times) Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people…

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