Inside swam a "rainbow" creature with "large" yellow eyes. Something about it caught the attention of passing scientists - and for good reason. It turned out to be a new species.

Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help and hints for you here.

Several airlines launched or announced new routes for 2025. We have a running list in the table below. If a route is brand new to the airport, it will be highlighted yellow in the right-hand column.