Extract link from Apple News URL
Scrapes the original URL from a given apple.news link by loading the redirect and pulling the first link off the page.
Show the mini crossword
Opens the Crossword Mini in the News app.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Show%20the%20mini%20crossword
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Show%20the%20mini%20crossword
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Show the mini crossword”
end tell
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