Posts by Kevin Harson
‘Wordle’ today #1289 hints, clues and answer for Sunday, December 29
Considering the global sensation it has developed into, Wordle has remarkably humble origins. The puzzle was perfected during the COVID lockdown by Josh Wardle, a software engineer based in New York, who simply wanted a game “for me and my partner to enjoy.” Wardle released Wordle to the general public in October 2021, and it…
Read More‘Connections’ December 29: Hints and answers for puzzle #567
If you enjoy playing Connections and need some helpful hints and tips, then Newsweek has got you covered. The brainteaser was launched by The New York Times in June 2023 and has gone on to become the newspaper’s second-most played game behind Wordle, another word-based puzzle. Connections challenges players to uncover threads connecting a series…
Read MoreNFL News: Updated AFC Playoff Picture Following Shocking Bengals Win
Saturday’s game between the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals had a lot on the line. If the Broncos won or tied, they would clinch the final Wild Card spot for the American Football Conference. If the Bengals won, then it would keep the playoff hopes alive for not just Cincinnati, but the Miami Dolphins and…
Read MoreDozens dead in South Korean airport plane fire
A Jeju Air passenger plane crashed and caught fire at Muan International Airport in southern South Korea on Sunday after veering off the runway and hitting a fence, killing at least 62 people, according to reports. The aircraft, carrying approximately 181 people returning from Bangkok, experienced landing gear malfunction during the incident. Why It Matters…
Read MoreChase Briscoe Gushes About Tony Stewart After SHR NASCAR Closure
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Chase Briscoe is set to make a major change in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series as he moves from Stewart Haas Racing to Joe Gibbs Racing. Stewart Haas Racing, the team where he found his footing in NASCAR, confirmed its closure at the end of the 2024 season. This…
Read MoreRed Sox Predicted To Pursue $200M Infielder After Teoscar Hernández Whiff
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Boston Red Sox have made a few big moves this winter, including signing Walker Buehler and trading for Garrett Crochet. But the Red Sox haven’t addressed any holes in their starting lineup. Boston whiffed on Juan Soto earlier in the winter and it missed out on Teoscar Hernández…
Read More23XI Racing Driver Tyler Reddick Opens Up On NASCAR Off-Season Plans
23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick has opened up on his plans for the NASCAR off-season. After making his first Championship 4 appearance and finishing fourth in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series standings, Reddick is prioritizing his family’s needs and taking some well-deserved time off. His time away includes spending moments with his loved ones, embarking…
Read MoreHouston hit by multiple tornadoes, leaving one dead
Multiple tornadoes struck the Houston area on Saturday, killing one person in Brazoria County and injuring four others according to local reports. Why It Matters The severe weather strikes during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, disrupting thousands of flights across Texas’ major airports. John Lichter, a meteorologist at the National Weather…
Read MoreCan Trump persuade the Supreme Court to stand aside so he can solve the TikTok problem?
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump is telling the Supreme Court that he can make a deal that will resolve the national security dispute over TikTok and preserve the video site for 170 million Americans. All the justices need to do, he says, is to stand aside and suspend a pending law that could shut down TikTok…
Read MorePresident-elect Trump weighs into debate among supporters to back H-1B visa program
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday appeared to step into a raging debate among his supporters over visas for skilled workers on the side of Elon Musk, telling the New York Post he has “always liked the visas.” The comments came as Trump loyalists have been fulminating against each other online for days over the H-1B…
Read MoreMap Shows 8 States That Could Have 75 mph Wind Gusts Amid Flooding
Amid this year’s holiday season travel, a Saturday AccuWeather forecast map shows which states could have 75 miles per hour wind gusts amid flooding on Sunday. Newsweek has reached out to the National Weather Service (NWS) via email for comment. Why It Matters Holiday travel continues as millions of Americans head back from their Christmas…
Read MoreChess player Magnus Carlsen disqualified from championship tournament
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Magnus Carlsen has been disqualified from the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York due to a dress code violation. The world’s No. 1 ranked player refused to change out of his jeans after a previous warning, leading to his…
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