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Coffee capsules are OK in a pinch, but preparing espresso can be just as quick and easy if you have the right machine.

The number of CEOs planning to shift away from junior roles over the next two years has more than doubled, report warns.

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.

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I never thought I'd find a Tatiana Maslany role I enjoyed as much as Orphan Black, yet here we are. Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is Apple TV's latest thriller, following on from recent huge releases like Margo's Got Money Troubles and Widow's Bay, and it's another fantastic release from the streaming service.

Here, Maslany plays newly divorced mother Paula, who has been spending time with Trevor (Brandon Flynn), a camboy. Since Paula's ex-husband has main custody of their daughter, she spends lonely nights talking with him, which inevitably leads to more.

Unfortunately for Paula, her private life doesn't stay that way for very long. During a session with Trevor, a masked man bursts into his apartment and starts beating him up. Paula films the attack, only to be told it's "not a real crime" when she tries reporting it.

Things take a darker turn from this moment on when Trevor calls her, begging for a $50,000 ransom, otherwise he'll be killed. She can't pay this, of course, and is spooked when she gets a call from Trevor and an accomplice on her work number. Considering she never shared that information, it's clear she's in trouble, and Trevor demands the money; otherwise, he says he'll ruin her life.

Trevor also coldly reveals that he’ll publish their secretly recorded interactions and ruin Paula's chance at maintaining custody, a threat that's not to be taken lightly.

It's good old-fashioned blackmail, and that's the catalyst for the rest of the ten-part series. Paula must balance her complicated divorce from Karl (Jake Johnson) alongside the stress of being blackmailed, with plenty of twists along the way.

Maslany is perfectly cast as she works to keep her job, be a good mother to her daughter, while trying to unravel who is blackmailing her. Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed does center on how mothers, and women in general, can be so harshly judged by those around them to the point where evidence that Paula did connect with a camboy could ruin her life, just as the mysterious accomplice told her.

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is one of those shows I wish had been released all at once. It's moreish and binge-worthy, so waiting a week between episodes might feel annoying. Even if it doesn't always balance the tonal shifts from humor to seriously shocking moments, I was largely impressed by the twists and turns throughout; it did keep me guessing.

As Paula falls deeper into this rabbit hole, we meet a great supporting cast of the various people in her life. Nobody here feels miscast; everyone does a great job at bringing the totally wild story to life, even if it's Maslany that shines throughout.

There's enough to help it stand out among the abundance of thriller shows across the best streaming services, and it's well worth hanging on to your Apple TV subscription so you can enjoy a new episode each week.

It really does feel like we're spoiled for choice there at the moment, with many of my current favorite shows having a home on Apple TV.

New studies suggest popular AI chatbots continue making significant mistakes around election information, creating growing concerns as more people rely on AI tools instead of traditional search and news sources

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is another win for Apple TV, joining many other must-watch shows on the streaming service in May.

U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw accused the Justice Department of conducting a vindictive prosecution against the Salvadoran man.

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Is this a sign that the predicted memory cavalry is rushing to the rescue?

The Department of Homeland Security says ICE has no current contract or relationship with the company, but questions remain about ICE's use of commercial spyware.

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Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for May 23, No. 1,077.

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for May 23, No. 1,799.

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for May 23 No. 811.

The music in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been tweaked, and new scores have been added to complement some of the more significant story quests.

There are many challenges with generating long-form reports with AI, even with specific sources and instructions.

The search giant is updating its famously minimalist homepage. But what looks like a tiny design change is a very big deal.

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The Caped Crusader’s singular legend has been rebuilt in a captivating Gothic style by the UK-based studio, who have an authentic hand in this franchise’s legacy.

The 4.5-star Garmin Forerunner 165 is $50 cheaper in both standard and Music formats.