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Tributes to George Wendt quickly poured in after his family confirmed that the “Cheers” star died Tuesday morning at the age of 76. Wendt, who played the wise-cracking and self-deprecating barfly Norm Peterson, was a favorite of the classic sitcom, earning six consecutive Emmy nominations on the show and appearing in all 273 episodes, including …

For many people, starting their morning off playing Connections is a part of their every day routine - and it even has some health benefits. The innovative guessing game by the New York Times allows people to send their score in real time to their loved ones - so you can gloat about winning in less than a minute if you manage to crack it quickly.