NYT Mini Crossword for May 2: All the Answers and Why This Puzzle Nails Pop Culture

Stuck on today's Mini Crossword? Here are all the answers for May 2, plus what makes this puzzle worth solving.

The Trust Trap: Why Viral Doesn't Mean Valuable for Founders

Attention is engineered. Trust isn't. Here's why the monetization decisions founders make today determine if their business survives tomorrow.

NYT Mini Crossword for May 2: All the Answers You Need

Stuck on today's Mini Crossword? Here are all the clues and answers for May 2, plus tips for solving faster.

The Academy Just Drew a Line in the Sand on AI in Film

The Oscars just banned AI-generated performances and screenplays. Here's what that means for Hollywood's future.

SNL Roasts Kash Patel's FBI Leadership in Biting Sketch That Says More Than Comedy Should

Aziz Ansari's SNL portrayal of FBI Director Kash Patel spirals into absurdist territory, but the jokes about incompetence and misconduct land with uncomfortable precision.

Pro-Police MAGA Influencer Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting. The Sheriff's Response Was Brutal.

A popular Trump-supporting content creator was caught in a Florida law enforcement sting. The sheriff's public roasting says everything.

Olivia Rodrigo's SNL Hosting Gig Is a Big Deal—Here's Why

Olivia Rodrigo joins the elite SNL club as host and musical guest. Here's how to stream her May 2 episode without cable.

Science's Greatest Hits: The Stories You Almost Missed This Month

Dolphins, ancient ships, and mushroom communications: April's wildest science stories prove curiosity still trumps headlines.

Taiwan's President Dodges Chinese Pressure to Visit Last African Ally

Lai Ching-te secretly arrives in Eswatini after three countries revoke flight permits under Beijing's pressure. Taiwan refuses to back down.

Spirit Airlines Just Died. Here's Why That Actually Matters

Spirit Airlines shut down Saturday after failing to secure a bailout. What does the collapse of America's most polarizing budget airline mean for the rest of us?

Kid Rock's Helicopter Joyride Reveals the Trump Administration's Cultural Desperation

Kid Rock's repeated rides on military helicopters expose a troubling pattern of government favoritism and cronyism in pursuit of cultural relevance.

Trump's Germany Gambit: When Diplomatic Spats Become Military Strategy

Trump orders 5,000 US troops withdrawn from Germany after clash with Merz over Iran strategy. What's really happening here?