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1. Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, June 18

   Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 18.

2. Dispatch Restores Censored Content on Switch 2 With New Update

   The new update lets players decide how much censorship they want, depending on their region.

3. Google Earth's Secret Flight Simulator Is Now Free for Everyone on the Web

   All you need to take to the virtual skies now is a browser.

4. New Smart Home Update Aims to Simplify Everyday Device Connections

   Matter 1.6 introduces updates to device setup, smart thermostats, and connected-home technologies. Here's what you need to know.

5. The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games Right Now

   The latest Nintendo console benefits from an incredible library of games carried over from the original Switch, but it has fantastic exclusives as well.

6. GTA 5 Owners Receive a Free Upgrade While Waiting for GTA 6

   Those who held off on upgrading can now get the PS5 and Xbox Series versions at no extra cost.

7. Experts Reveal How to Prep Your Home Tech for a Hurricane

   Security cameras, water sensors and other home technology can be vulnerable during major storms.

8. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Watched a Planet Get Absolutely Scorched

   The exoplanet HD 80606 b has a weird, elliptical orbit that brings it perilously close to its home star, causing massive temperature fluctuations.

9. A Go Bag Is Essential for Natural Disasters. Here's How to Pack Yours

   Ensure you're ready for anything Mother Nature throws your way by packing a short-term survival bag.

10. Xiaomi May Have Just Invented a Robot Arm for EV Charging

    If reports online are true, the Chinese tech giant is keeping quiet about an innovation it beat Tesla to create.