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1. Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 9, #1420

   Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,420 for May 9. Guess what? The new pope plays, too.

2. Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 9, #432

   Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 432 for May 9.

3. Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 9, #698

   Here are the hints and answers for Connections for May 9, No. 698.

4. Mortgages Move Up for Homeseekers: Current Mortgage Rates for May 9, 2025

   A handful of major mortgage rates ticked up. Here's what to expect if you're in the market for a home loan.

5. Refi Rates Ride High: Mortgage Refinance Rates on May 9, 2025

   Multiple important refinance rates increased this week, but rates could trend down in the coming months.

6. We Asked Professional Instructors How to Properly Practice Pilates at Home

   Perform Pilates exercises at home with these tips for an effective full-body workout.

7. Hey Wordle Players, the New Pope Is One of Us

   He also saw the movie Conclave, plays Words with Friends and is a Chicago White Sox fan.

8. Is Chia Seed Water Right for You? A Physician Weighs In

   Chia seed water is the new healthy craze, with its high-fiber benefits, but here's what a physician advises.

9. Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, May 9

   Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 9.

10. How to Stream Conclave: Yes, the New Pope Has Seen the Movie Too

    The Oscar-winning film stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini and offers a fictionalized, high-stakes look at what happens behind the Vatican's closed doors.