NYT Connections for May 25th, 2025, presents a fresh word puzzle challenge. The game involves grouping 16 seemingly unrelated words into four categories based on shared themes or connections. Today's solution includes categories like playing cards, ear piercing sites, copies/clones, and types of mail, offering a mix of straightforward and more challenging associations for players to solve.
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President Trump aims to end the Digital Equity Act, branding it as "racist" despite its bipartisan support and goals to bridge the digital divide. The program funds initiatives providing internet access, devices, and training to underserved communities, including rural areas and older adults.
Actor Mukul Dev, known for his role in 'Dastak,' tragically passed away at 54 in New Delhi, shocking many. Before his official debut, he was signed by Amitabh Bachchan's ABCL for 'Naam Kya Hai,' receiving an advance from Jaya Bachchan. However, the film never released due to ABCL's financial struggles, as revealed by Mukul in an interview.
German finance minister Lars Klingbeil on Sunday urged "serious negotiations" with the United States after President Donald Trump threatened to bring in 50 percent tariffs on imports from the European Union. Klingbeil said that "the US tariffs endanger the US economy just as much as the German and European economy".
On the Jhiram Ghati massacre's 12th anniversary, Congress leaders, led by Bhupesh Baghel, demanded a renewed SIT probe into the 2013 Naxal attack that killed top Congress figures. Baghel accused BJP governments of obstructing justice and protecting conspirators. He questioned the NIA's role in stalling the state probe and urged the current government to act on victim families' complaints.
Ace, starring Vijay Sethupathi, premiered globally on May 23, 2025, directed by Arumugam Kumar. Despite limited pre-release publicity due to last-minute pressures, Vijay Sethupathi expressed joy at the positive audience reception and hinted at a potential sequel if a compelling story emerges. He also visited a Chennai theater to celebrate with fans.