On July 9, 2025, scientists at the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS) reported that the Earth completed its rotation approximately 1.3 to 1.6 milliseconds faster than the standard 24-hour period. Moreover, this is expected to happen again on July 22 and August 5 this year.

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Below are the hints, categories and answers for today’s Connections game, puzzle #759, on July 9.

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Those born on this date are under the sign of Cancer. They include: -- Actor/musician Ed Ames in 1927 -- Artist David Hockney in 1937 (age 88) -- Actor Brian Dennehy in 1938 -- Actor Richard Roundtree in 1942 -- Writer Dean R.

So far, the shortest day ever recorded was July 5, 2024, when Earth rotated 1.66 milliseconds faster than usual. This year, scientists predict three shorter days in July and August. On July 9, the day is expected to be 1.30 milliseconds shorter, followed by an even shorter -1.38 milliseconds on July 22 and a -1.51 milliseconds on Aug. 5.

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Current mortgage rates are down, but higher than they were seven days ago and in early 2025, when the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached above 7%. Even though Federal Reserve policy doesn’t directly impact today’s mortgage rates, they have been easing since the Fed began cutting rates in late 2024.