Today’s NYT Connections hints and answers are here, covering all four groups of the game. The yellow group is about “push back,” featuring words like DELAY, POSTPONE, SHELVE, and TABLE. The green group consists of bar fixtures, including COUNTER, KEG, STOOL, and TAP. The blue group features watercraft, including BARGE, JUNK, SUB, and TUG. The … Read more
Scientists have made groundbreaking discoveries about our planet’s 300,000-year history, revealing six mind-blowing facts about Earth in 2024. A massive asteroid impact 3.26 billion years ago is believed to have triggered a series of life-changing events on Earth. The S2 impact, estimated to be 50-200 times larger than the one that wiped out nonavian dinosaurs, … Read more
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted permission to California and 11 other states to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035, a move expected to be met with resistance from President-elect Donald Trump. The Biden administration’s decision is part of its efforts to enact major climate policies before the end of President … Read more
Israel has been without fully recognized borders since its establishment in 1948. The country’s history of shifting frontiers with Arab neighbors is a result of wars, annexations, ceasefires, and peace agreements. The downfall of Syrian President Bashar Assad has created a situation that could once again reshape Israel’s borders. In a recent visit to the … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a four-hour news conference on Thursday, attempting to shift blame for recent setbacks at home and in the Middle East. Despite facing criticism over his handling of Syria, where Russian ally Bashar al-Assad was ousted this month, Putin claimed that Iran’s failure to resist a rebel offensive was the primary … Read more
The European Commission has urged Apple to reform its iPhone operating system, allowing rival companies like Meta to create compatible apps for their own devices. In response, Apple cited concerns that granting access to iOS features may compromise user privacy. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-18/eu-escalates-pressure-on-apple-to-open-up-its-features-to-rivals
The season 4 fall finale of FBI: International ended with a bloody twist that left fans on the edge of their seats – Agent Vo’s life hanging in the balance after being shot during an undercover operation. In a shocking turn of events, Raines revealed that Vo’s odds of surviving her surgery weren’t looking good, … Read more
New Jersey’s largest hospital system, RWJ Barnabas, has reinstated a mask mandate for all hospital staff, patients, and visitors effective Monday. The move comes as COVID-19 cases in the state rise, but the infection risk is listed as “low” by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All hospitals owned by RWJ will provide … Read more
Taylor Swift is turning 35 and celebrating in style. The singer-songwriter marked the occasion with a massive birthday bash, inspired by her record-breaking Eras tour. The party featured outfits paying homage to her Fearless and Lover albums, as well as nods to her Reputation era. Friends and team members of Swift’s partner Travis Kelce wore … Read more
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell clarified that the central bank is not planning to own bitcoin, citing the Federal Reserve Act as a barrier to such an endeavor. This statement was made in response to questions about the possibility of building a reserve of the digital currency. President-elect Donald Trump had proposed using bitcoin to … Read more