TheConnectionspuzzles for today are more straightforward than you might expect, making them easy to fall for if you overthink anything. As someone who struggles with many of these puzzles, I found this one to be refreshingly simple compared to others that have come before. While this may seem like today’s puzzle isn’t as challenging, it is still tricky to solve without knowing the context of specific words. Thankfully, today’s puzzle doesn’t feature a ton of words with multiple meanings, albeit with a few exceptions....

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

Three Nadeo titles now available on Steam TrackMania 2 Canyon, TrackMania 2 Stadium, andShootMania Storm,all developed by Nadeo, are now available for purchase or pre-purcahseon Steam. They were previously available exclusively from Nadeo’s site, but it seems as if the developer has had a change of heart.StadiumandStormboth have demos available, though I wouldn’t be surprised if the “demo” is simply the open beta access. I’m glad Nadeo is bringing these games to Steam, since it will definitely bring in a larger audience....

The new film fromTyler Perryis connecting strongly with viewers on Netflix. While the filmmaker has acted in movies he didn’t direct, such asGone GirlandAlex Cross,Tyler Perry moviesare very frequently also directed, written, and produced by him, includingWhy Did I Get Married?andThe Family That Preys. While he has made a number of prominent movies and television shows, his most well-known are probably theMadeamovies, which follow the adventures of the title character, the elderly Mabel “Madea” Earlene Simmons....

In the wake ofWWE 2K20being universally panned by critics and fans alike,2K Sports has opted to cancelWWE 2K21and give the development team more time to work on next year’sWWE 2K22. To fill the gap, 2K Sports is releasing a cartoony, arcade-style fighting game calledWWE 2K Battlegrounds, which has just confirmed two more wrestlers for its large and still-growing roster. In tweets sent out earlier today and yesterday,WWE 2K Battlegroundshas confirmed thatJeff Hardy, Mandy Rose, Nia Jax, and The Miz will be featured on the roster....

A ‘Super Zelda Maker’ would be dope Artist Sir Carma has done a great job capturing that classicZeldafeel with this new series of 3D artwork. Based on the unassuming abode of Link at the start ofLink to the Past, it has a3D Dot Heroesfeel to it while still staying true to the original games. Looking at the gallery below has me chomping at the bit for aZelda-fied version ofSuper Mario Maker....

Owen Wilsonhas a long filmography, but his more recognizable roles are typically found in comedies or Wes Anderson collaborations, includingThe Royal Tenenbaums. Throughout his career, Wilson has appeared in commercially successful franchises, notablyNight at the MuseumandCars, where he portrayed Jedediah and Lightning McQueen, respectively. However, some of hismost beloved performances to date come fromZoolanderandWedding Crashers, as well astheShanghaimovies, where he starred opposite Jackie Chan. Despite his comedic talent, Wilson has tackled other genres, starring inArmageddonandBehind Enemy Lines, among more projects....

Barbiewas a tremendous success upon its release in 2023, beating even generous predictions. The film made over $1.4 billion, becoming the highest-grossing movie during the year of its release. The film also did really well among critics and was nominated for multiple Oscars. In response,Mattel has accelerated production on multiple toy-based movies. At this point, some of them are coming sooner rather than later. TheMasters of the Universelive-action movie, for example, already has a star-studded main cast attached and is slated for release on July 11, 2025....

Movies likeInstant Familyblend humor with heart, many of them telling similar stories of the ups and downs of parenting and dysfunctional family dynamics.Instant Family’scastis led by Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne, who play a couple who suddenly get the urge to start a family and begin to look at adopting kids in foster care. This leads to them not only taking in the rebellious teenager Lizzy (The Last of Us' Isabela Merced) but also her younger siblings, Juan (Gustavo Escobar) and Lita (Julianna Gamiz)....

War TV showshave been a staple of small-screen entertainment for decades, spanning almost every imaginable conflict. From ancient clashes to the Revolutionary and Civil War, the battlefields of WW1 and WW2, and modern-day military engagements, the genre has explored both sweeping military strategy and intimate human drama. The genre’s biggest successes are impossible to ignore -Band of BrothersandThe Pacificare practically cultural landmarks, while newer hits likeSpecial Ops: LionessandSEAL Teamcontinue to dominate the conversation....

There are plenty of tragic romance films that can match the poignant grief ofMy Oxford Year, leaving a lasting impression with their melancholy final scenes.My Oxford Yearis a 2025 Netflix romance drama based on the book of the same name.My Oxford Yearmakes many changesto the book, including a far more bittersweet ending. Thus, it joins the legions of other romance movies that don’t wrap up with a neat happy ever after, staying true to life with how sobering their endings can be....

AnAmerican Idolwinner chose to reject a recent honor because outraged fans thought that he didn’t deserve it.American Idolseason 23featured host Ryan Seacrest, along with judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan. During the finale,Jamal Roberts was crowned the winner, while John Foster was the runner-up, and Breanna Nix placed third. AnAmerican Idolwinner chose to reject a recent honor because outraged fans thought that he didn’t deserve it. According toParade, Jamal, who’s from Meridian, Mississippi, scheduled several concerts after hisAmerican Idolwin, including one in Atmore, Alabama, where he received a key to the city....

According to Arden Cho, bounty hunter June’s future in Netflix’s live-action adaptation ofAvatar: The Last Airbenderis uncertain, but she could still have a role to play in the show’s upcoming seasons. The first season of Netflix’sAvatar: The Last Airbenderadapted season 1 of the original ATLAcartoon, “Book One: Water.” Though the live-action season featured a few major plot and structural changes, it did introduce some of the show’s fan-favorite minor characters, including bounty hunter June, portrayed byTeen Wolfveteran Arden Cho, and June’s shirshu sniffer mount, Nyla....