Good morning, dear connectors. Welcome to today’s Connections forum, where you can give and receive puzzle — and emotional — support. Be warned that this article includes hints and comments that may contain spoilers for today’s puzzle. Solve Connections first, or scroll at your own risk. Connections is released at midnight in your time zone, … Read more
Celebrity fans turned out to support their favorite teams at Saturday’s Divisional Round matchup at Arrowhead Stadium. Taylor Swift, the girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, was spotted cheering on her team from Taylor Swift’s suite. WNBA star Caitlin Clark also attended, making a name for herself as one of the best … Read more
A recent outbreak of bird flu, caused by the H5N1 virus, has infected at least six pet cats in Los Angeles County. The cats, who consumed raw pet food or raw milk containing the virus, are experiencing severe respiratory symptoms and some have died. According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH), … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently charged Elon Musk with violating basic disclosure rules when he accumulated shares of Twitter in 2022. The charges have sparked debate about whether Musk, as a powerful CEO, is being targeted by the SEC or if it’s just a case of law enforcement. Musk was accused of not … Read more
Bradley Cooper, 50, and model Gigi Hadid, 29, are blending their families together after over a year of dating. Their children, Lea De Seine, 7, who Cooper shares with ex Irina Shayk, and Khai, 4, had started spending time together, bonding as siblings. According to an insider, despite busy schedules, the couple prioritizes their relationship … Read more
Apple TV+ Star Adam Scott Downplays Daring Stunt, Hints at Upcoming Season 2 Adam Scott, star of the Apple TV+ mystery-box drama Severance, laughed off criticism of the viral marketing stunt that recreated the show’s eerie office setting in New York City’s Grand Central Terminal. The pop-up display was part of a long-anticipated promotional push … Read more
A local court in Kolkata has found Sanjay Roy, 33, guilty of rape and murder at a state-run hospital where he worked as a civic police volunteer. The conviction brings closure to the brutal case that shook the nation last year. The 31-year-old doctor was found dead on August 8 night while on duty, leading … Read more
Eli Lilly’s shares slid 8% on Jan. 14, wiping out nearly all of the year-to-date gains. Despite this, the company still managed to grow its share price by 33% in 2024, outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite. The cause of the recent sell-off lies in Lilly’s revised guidance for full-year sales. In October, management … Read more
Nintendo has officially announced its next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release in 2025. The new system boasts a larger design similar to its predecessor but features changes to its Joy-Con controllers, which now attach to the side of the main unit. The Switch 2 will play both exclusive and back-compatible games from … Read more
Mortgage rates remained stable on Friday, with minimal changes reported by lenders. The lack of significant economic reports and low trading activity contributed to this stability. Despite a strong start to the week, rates have been holding steady since May 2024. However, the prolonged recovery from previous highs is unusual. Typically, larger gains occur during … Read more