Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 12, #977

Here are some hints and the answers for The New York Times Connections puzzle for Feb. 12 #977. [...]

U.S. agency contradicts Trump: Tariffs are denting economic growth

Trump's tariffs amount to self-inflicted blows that will drag down the economy, according to a new CBO report [...]

Study of Buddhist Monks Finds Meditation Alters Brain Activity

Meditation isn’t thinking about nothing. New research reinforces that it's a mind-altering, dynamic state that promotes focus, learning, and well-being. [...]

Elon Musk Eyes Moon Facility, Plus Catapult to Send AI Satellites Into Orbit

According to The New York Times, Musk described a proposed facility that would include a massive catapult designed to launch satellites into space. [...]

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Feb. 12

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 12. [...]

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast review: Derry Girls creator is 2 for 2 as new Netflix show pairs Irish wit with unhinged trauma — and it works

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast has all the Derry Girls Easter eggs you could possibly want, only its Irish charm comes with a dark side. [...]

Swedish pet insurtech Lassie raises $75M Series C after hitting $100M ARR

Imagine the moment you bring a new dog or cat into your life. That mix of excitement and responsibility. Vet visits, vaccines, learning what food suits them, managing check-ups, and always wondering h [...]

My New Obsession: Clever Grocery Bags That Hang on Your Cart for Easy Sorting

I ditched my floppy totes for these smarter, reusable grocery bags. It's the best $30 I've spent in years. [...]

I Tried RentAHuman, Where AI Agents Hired Me to Hype Their AI Startups

Rather than offering a revolutionary new approach to gig work, RentAHuman is filled with bots that just want me to be another cog in the AI hype machine. [...]