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Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…
India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely – a surprise move that comes ahead of a general election and is set to exacerbate high prices in some overseas markets. Imposed by India – the world’s biggest exporter of the vegetable – in December, the ban was due to expire on March 31. Traders had anticipated it would be lifted as local prices have more than halved since the export restrictions were implemented and this season’s crop is yielding fresh supplies. However, the government issued an order late on Friday that the ban will remain in place until further…
Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing…
Residents in parts of UAE woke up to cloudy skies and heavy rainfall, in what seems like the starting of rainy days after an alert was issued by the met department for unstable weather conditions across the UAE. Motorists who hit Al Khail Road in Dubai early in the morning faced heavy rains on their way to work. The NCM issued an alert for light rains in Barsha and light to moderate rains over Expo in Dubai. In a video, rains are seen lashing over Dubai’s Al Quoz area at 6.45am in the morning. Lightning also hit parts of the…
Rumours surrounding the condition of Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, have come to rest after a bold yet heartbreaking announcement from the royal herself on Friday, revealing her cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment. After months of social media conspiracies and rumours surrounding the princess, including negative comments and jokes from celebrities, the internet has come to a hush when it comes to the cyber ambush. One of the big names from the industry who took a dig at Kate during rumours of her ‘disappearance’ was American reality star, Kim Kardashian, who is now facing backlash for her post. Stay up…
Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There’s no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you’re stuck and need to know the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below. How to play Strands You start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the “theme words” hidden in the grid of letters.…
During Ramadan, many faithful visit different mosques across the UAE for their Taraweeh prayers. If you are one among them, the Salam Mosque in Al Barsha should surely be on your list. This mosque stands as one of Dubai’s most remarkable architectural feats, captivating worshippers and passersby. Stunning architecture As the sun sets, the two minarets of Al Salam Mosque is illuminated with green lights, drawing attention from afar. Its unique step pattern construction and numerous domes contribute to its grandeur. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Nestled behind the bustling Mall of…
Kate, the Princess of Wales, said on Friday she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. The video announcement came after weeks of speculation spread on social media about her whereabouts and health since she was hospitalised in January for unspecified abdominal surgery. Kate, 42, hadn’t been seen publicly since Christmas until video surfaced this week of her with her husband, Prince William, heir to the throne, walking from a farm shop near their Windsor home. Watch the video below: Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Kensington Palace had given little detail about Kate’s…
We have the solution to Wordle on March 23, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer. Yesterday’s Wordle answer Let’s start by first reminding ourselves of yesterday’s Wordle answer for those new to the game or who don’t play it daily, which was “DECAY.” So we can say that the Wordle answer today definitely…
As many as five gunmen dressed in camouflage clothing opened fire with automatic weapons at people in the Crocus City Hall music venue near Moscow, leaving an unknown number of people dead and injured, video footage from the scene showed. It was not immediately clear how many people had been injured and who the gunmen were, but Russian news agencies said 50 ambulance crews had been sent to the scene. Flames leaped into the sky and plumes of black smoke rose above the venue, video showed. “A terrible tragedy occurred in the shopping centre Crocus City today,” Moscow Mayor Sergei…