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Answers to each clue for the February 8, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Scientists found that a substance in human blood can be used to draw out alien microbes, if they exist, from their extraterrestrial environments.

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The odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth will likely go up before they go down, astronomers say. The object has a low chance of hitting our planet in 2032.

Reproductive health access faces an uncertain future under the Trump administration, and the president's tech allies may make it worse.

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Mashable editor Anna Iovine describes how she found her partner on X, formerly Twitter.

After extensive hands-on testing, we have four laptops to recommend in the under-$500 price range. Yes, we have an option for gamers too.

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Don't worry — they'll arrive in time for the big day.

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The 2025 Oscars air on ABC on March 2. If you don't have cable access, here are the best streaming deals to watch live.

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The Kindle remains the most popular reader on the market, but which is the best model for you?

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1329 on February 8, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

After DOGE staffer Marko Elez's racist social media posts were outed, Elez resigned. But Elon Musk may bring him back.

Experts say Elon Musk could use DOGE data in dangerous ways.

If you need some help understanding the Chiefs vs. Eagles Super Bowl, we have all the names, stories, and other info you need to know.

In newly unveiled patents, Nintendo has all but confirmed mouse functionality for the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons.

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Mark Zuckerberg was already spotted at the White House, just another instance of the Meta chief cozying up to President Donald Trump.

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Google is reportedly working on an "AI Mode" for Search, designed for answering open-ended questions. Here's what we know so far.

As of Feb. 7, buy two PS5 accessories and get 20% off your purchase over $100 at PlayStation Direct.

The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft is on sale for $229.99, down from the normal price of $279.99. That's an 18% discount.

Lego Botanicals are currently on sale for 20% off at Amazon, including a bouquet of roses, sunflowers, and an orchid.

The best Amazon deals on Feb. 7 include the Kindle Colorsoft, Bose QuietComfort Ultra, Luna controller, Echo Buds with ANC, and Kindle Paperwhite.

Scaling without a big budget is possible with the right strategies, according to these thriving business owners.

Small business owners juggle a lot on their own, but once you hit a certain point, it's time to consider hiring a bookkeeper. Here's when you'll know it's time.

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