Cancer is cruel. It doesn’t care that you’re only 37, that you're the mother of a little girl who is your entire world. So Elissa vowed to fight.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword made me laugh with the very first clue. "Chocolate/marshmallow sandwich" is just such a fancy-pants way to say...well, no spoilers, but every kid's favorite campfire treat.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

As part of a fine dining etiquette workshop, a chef explains why blowing out the candles on a birthday cake is a big no-no. A man and his two kids blowing out the candles on a birthday cake/iStock ...