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CNET
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for July 3 #487
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today's NYT Strands puzzle is a fun one, and it made me a bit hungry. If you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can visit CNET's NYT puzzle hints page. Read more: NYT Connections Turns 1: These Are the 5 Toughest Puzzles So Far Hint for today's Strands puzzle Today's Strands theme is: Beyond vanilla If that doesn't help you, here's a clue: We all scream... Clue words to unlock in-game hints Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle's theme. If you're stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints but any words of four or more letters that you find will work: CREST, CHAT, REST, PEES, CHAR, BORE, CORE, SIMP, TORE, SECT, FEST, MIST, CAMP, CHEST Answers for today's Strands puzzle These are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you have all of them (I originally thought there were always eight but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers: CHERRY, COFFEE, BROWNIE, PISTACHIO, BUTTERSCOTCH Today's Strands spangram The completed NYT Strands puzzle for July 3, 2025, #487. NYT/Screenshot by CNET Today's Strands spangram is ICECREAM. To find it, look for the I that's three letters to the right on the bottom row, and wind up.
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
A Prophesied Disaster (Likely) Won't Strike Japan This Weekend
Life as we know it will probably not come to an end in Japan this weekend. But what if it does? That's the question consuming a disaster-prone country ahead of a widely spread prediction of disaster that one comic book suggests will occur this Saturday.
Asahi Shimbun
3 days ago
- Business
- Asahi Shimbun
EDITORIAL: Japan must decide on scale of defense buildup, not Trump
NATO has set a new goal for member nations regarding defense spending, including related expenses, by raising the objective from the former 2 percent of gross domestic product to 5 percent. The move is in response to arguments made by the Trump administration, which has also indicated the need for a similar increase on the part of Asian allies of the United States, including Japan. In the postwar era, Japan's defense spending had been kept at about 1 percent of GDP, but in late 2022 then Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a comprehensive strengthening of defense capabilities. The Kishida Cabinet decided to increase defense spending, including related expenses, over a five-year period to eventually reach 2 percent of GDP. In the current fiscal year budget, defense spending totaled 9.9 trillion yen ($68.6 billion), which translates to 1.8 percent of GDP. But the government has still not decided when to increase income taxes to partially pay for the added expenditures. There are reports that Washington has informally asked the government to set a specific numerical goal of 3.5 percent of GDP for defense spending, excluding related expenses. That can only be described as an outrageous request. Japan must play the leading role in determining the scale of its defense capabilities. The current goal of 2 percent was decided on because it coincided with the then NATO standard despite the differences in the national security environment and historical developments with Japan. The pledge made by Kishida in 2022 to decide on the contents, budget and revenues for Japan's defense buildup as a single set has not been fulfilled. As a result, there is the possibility that equipment with a dubious cost-effectiveness might be included. The administration demonstrated irresponsibility through insufficient Diet deliberations and by putting off how to secure stable revenue sources even while it faced very serious fiscal circumstances. At a recent news conference, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said while there was a need for greater communication with the United States, he added that Japan would decide for itself what it required without being held to a monetary amount beforehand. It remains to be seen if he can maintain that stance. While NATO responded to the demands made by U.S. President Donald Trump, only about 20 of the 32 member nations have attained the 2-percent goal. It is clear that member nations hold different positions based on their recognition of the threat posed by Russia as well as their fiscal circumstances. Despite the new goal, it is uncertain if member nations can achieve it. There is obviously a need for a defense buildup by Japan considering the situation in East Asia where China is making maritime advances and building up its defense arsenal while North Korea is developing nuclear weapons and missiles. Allies and friendly nations will also be called on to augment the relative decline in the national strength of the United States. But expanding defense spending beyond what is possible will not be sustainable and raise concerns about greater instability in the daily lives of the people. There is also the danger that it could lead to an endless arms race with neighboring nations and damage regional stability. Attention must be focused on constructing a comprehensive strategy that balances diplomatic efforts with the strengthening of deterrence. --The Asahi Shimbun, June 30
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Blast through common work problems with these 11 ChatGPT prompts
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. ChatGPT is only as good as the prompt you give it. Which is why there's so much advice online promising to teach you how to write better prompts for better results. If you're new to ChatGPT and AI tools generally, prompts are just how you tell it what you want. They can be short and simple, long and detailed, or somewhere in between. The problem is, a lot of prompt advice for work still feels formal and a bit too corporate. Which absolutely works in some contexts. But not if you just want to follow up casually, write a breezy blog post, or get a second opinion on an email. We've already shared tips on how to move beyond the more robotic-sounding ones in our better prompts to use with ChatGPT and how to prompt ChatGPT to inspire your creativity guides. But here we're focusing on practical, beginner-friendly prompts for everyday work challenges. The kind of support we think ChatGPT is best for. When it's a helpful sidekick that gets you through the trickier bits of your day, from managing burnout to getting you started when you're staring down a blank page, here are some of the best ChatGPT prompts for real work problems and how to make the most of them. Prompt: 'Can you summarize this [email/report/article] in under 300 words?' If you're overwhelmed by long documents or need to quickly share the key points, this prompt is a lifesaver. Just paste in the text and ask for a summary. You can also request bullet points or a particular tone if you need it. It goes without saying here, and throughout the rest of this guide, you need to fact-check and proof the results before using them in external communication. We know that ChatGPT can still get things wrong. Use this one more for your own understanding or prep than for copy and pasting what it gives you directly into presentations or documents. Prompt: 'Can you help me write a follow-up email that's polite but firm?' If you're stuck drafting a reply, especially one where tone really matters, this can help you find the right words. You can add the initial email, provide more detail about what you're trying to say, or even include your rough draft and ask for feedback or refinement. Don't think of this as handing over all of your communications to AI, just getting a tone check when you're second-guessing yourself. Prompt: 'I have too much to do and I'm overwhelmed. Can you help me turn this into a prioritized to-do list?' This one is great for getting your thoughts in order. List all of your tasks into the chat and ask ChatGPT to sort them by urgency or energy level. It's not perfect, and you'll likely need to answer a bunch of additional questions to get helpful results, but it is a quick way to calm the chaos and start somewhere. Prompt: 'I'm panicking about [insert issue]. Can you walk me through a simple breathing exercise, one step at a time?' Let's be clear, ChatGPT isn't a therapist and shouldn't replace real support. But if you're spiralling and just need a moment of calm, it can talk you through breathing or grounding techniques. The key here is to be as specific as you can and to ask it to go slowly. ChatGPT often dumps too much info at once, so request a step-by-step approach. Prompt: 'I need help explaining [complex topic] to someone new. Can you simplify it without losing the key points?' This one is perfect for onboarding materials, training sessions or writing documentation. Especially if it's a topic you know really well and can't quite shift back into a beginner's mindset. You can also ask it to rephrase something you've already written to make it clearer or more beginner-friendly. Prompt: 'Can we role-play a salary negotiation? Pretend you're my manager and I'm asking for a pay rise.' One of ChatGPT's underrated strengths is being a rehearsal partner. Practicing conversations like this can help you feel more confident and spot any obvious gaps in your reasoning. As always, take its advice with a pinch of salt. But use it to clarify your points and prepare for different responses you may not have considered. Prompt: 'I'm running a meeting about [topic]. Can you help me write an agenda and some discussion points?' Whether it's a brainstorm, strategy session, or weekly team check-in, this prompt gives you a solid structure fast. You can also ask for time estimates, ways to encourage participation, or follow-up actions. Like many of these prompts, the more follow-up information you provide, the better. But it should be a good starting point. Prompt: 'Suggest an outline for a blog post about [topic], for [audience], in a [tone] tone.' Again, the more detail here, the better. But even this basic structure gets you started. You can also follow up with: 'What else do you need to know to help me?' This one is especially useful when you're intimidated by a blank page and just need a nudge in the right direction, rather than ChatGPT to write it all for you. Prompt: 'Rewrite this paragraph to make it clearer and easier to read." This one is ideal for reports, emails, presentations, or even social media posts. You can also follow up with: 'Now make it more casual/confident/conversational.' It's like trying on different outfits for your writing and a quick way to explore tone and clarity if you're stuck in a rut. Prompt: 'I need a name for this [project/report/initiative]. Can you give me 10 creative but relevant options?' Naming things can be hard. Especially when you're stuck in a cycle of thinking and can't come up with anything fresh. Now, ChatGPT won't always land the perfect solution, but it will push your thinking in new directions, which is often all many of us need. Try asking it to combine words, use metaphors, or reflect specific themes. Prompt: 'I'm working on [task/project]. What questions should I be asking to make sure I've covered everything?' This is one of the most underrated prompts out there. If you're not sure what you're missing, ask ChatGPT to help surface any blind spots. It can help you double-check your approach, identify missing steps, or think more strategically. These prompts aren't magic, but many of them are powerful because they're helpful starting points. As we always say, the goal here isn't to let ChatGPT do your job for you; it's to let it support you when things feel messy, slow, or uncertain. Use it as a brainstorming partner, a second pair of eyes, or a calm voice when yours feels frazzled. And remember, the best prompts don't have to be complicated. They just have to be clear, kind, and specific enough to guide the tool and better support you. I tried a ChatGPT prompt that 'unlocks 4o's full power', and I don't know why I didn't try it sooner I found this ChatGPT life hack, and it might just be the productivity prompt you've been looking for iPad just won WWDC 2025 – here's why the iPadOS upgrades just made me cry tears of joy
Japan Forward
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Japan Forward
Former PM Fumio Kishida Earns Silver Button from YouTube
このページを 日本語 で読む Former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has received YouTube's Silver Play Button, a milestone award given to channels that surpass 100,000 subscribers. In a video posted at 6:30 PM on June 12, Kishida is seen unboxing the award. He held it up and gave it a playful shake as if to gauge its weight. "It feels much heavier than it actually is," he said with a broad smile. "This is all thanks to your support." Titled "Thank You for 100,000 Subscribers," the video shows the former prime minister unboxing the Silver Play Button from a sleek black case. Holding it up, he asked, "Is this the Silver Button?" and gave it a few gleeful shakes. With the subtitles "buzz, buzz, buzz," the video added a lighthearted touch to the scene. Kishida launched his YouTube channel in July 2011. While in office, he mainly uploaded serious, policy-focused content. Since stepping down, however, he has shifted to a more lighthearted style, posting videos with subtitles, sound effects, and a casual tone. In a video released in December 2024, he reflected on an April 23, 2023, incident in Wakayama Prefecture, where an explosive device was thrown at him. "I didn't feel any sense of urgency," he said in the video. "I just thought, 'Oh, so this is what it's like to be prime minister.'" When the Silver Play Button was unveiled, Kishida's channel had around 140,000 subscribers. By noon on June 26, that number had already surpassed 180,000. "I will do my best to continue sharing my activities," he promised. Will the next milestone be one million subscribers and the coveted Gold Play Button? Or… Author: The Sankei Shimbun このページを 日本語 で読む
