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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wordle today #1441: Get hints and answer to today's puzzle May 30, 2025
Wordle May 30, 2025: Here's today's hints, clues, and answer Wordle is a popular word puzzle game that challenges players to guess a five-letter word within six attempts. Developed by Josh Wardle, this simple yet addictive game has taken the world by storm with its easy-to-understand rules and daily challenges. Each guess provides feedback with colored tiles: green indicates the correct letter in the correct spot, yellow signals the correct letter in the wrong spot, and gray means the letter isn't in the word. Wordle's mix of logic and vocabulary makes it a daily brain teaser loved by millions worldwide. The game's minimalist design and once-a-day format have contributed to its viral success. It also fosters friendly competition, as players often share their results on social media without giving away the answer. The Wordle puzzle can be tricky to solve, which is likely why you've found yourself here, struggling to crack today's challenge. As always, today's NYT Wordle was full of surprises, but don't worry—we're here to help. Below, you'll find some helpful clues for today's Wordle answer , and if those don't do the trick, keep reading to discover the solution directly. Sometimes the word includes uncommon letters or double letters that throw players off. Wordle hints and answers today Poll How often do you play Wordle? Rarely or never Occasionally A few times a week Every day by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [단독] 서울 임플란트 '33만원' 에 가능해 플란치과 더 알아보기 Undo Today's Wordle promises a puzzle that tests your linguistic skills, likely to be decoded by many participants. To assist you in solving the puzzle, we've curated a fresh array of hints and clues for today's Wordle challenge. Wordle hints and clues for May 30 The word starts with the letter 'I'. It contains two vowels. The word ends with letter 'M'. The word has one repeating letter. Today's Wordle is an expression whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words in it. Wordle, May 30, 2025: Word of the day Whether you have cracked the code or are still working with the hints, it is now time to reveal the answer. Drumroll please, as we unveil the answer for Wordle. Today's Wordle word is 'IDIOM'. How did Wordle originate Wordle was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a thoughtful gift for his partner. However, it quickly gained massive popularity, turning into a global sensation with thousands of players engaging daily. The game's success inspired fans to create various spin-offs, such as the battle royale-style Squabble, the music identification game Heardle, and multi-word challenges like Dordle and Quordle. Its simplicity, paired with daily novelty, made it a part of many people's morning routine. The viral appeal also sparked academic interest in its psychological and linguistic impact. As its popularity soared, The New York Times acquired Wordle, and it became a hit on social media platforms like TikTok, where creators even livestream their gameplay sessions. Where can you play Wordle Wordle isn't available as an app; it can only be played through a web browser. To play, simply visit the New York Times Games website. Originally hosted on its own site and created by Josh Wardle, Wordle was acquired by the New York Times in February of this year. One of the great aspects of Wordle is that it's ad-free, allowing you to fully concentrate on the word-guessing game. How to play Wordle To play Wordle, visit the link and begin guessing words. Wordle FAQs Can I play past Wordle puzzles? No, Wordle is designed as a daily game with a unique puzzle each day. While you can't play past puzzles on the official site, there are unofficial Wordle archives available where you can play previous games. How do the color-coded tiles work in Wordle? Green means the letter is correct and in the correct position. Yellow means the letter is correct but in the wrong position. Gray means the letter is not in the word at all. How many guesses do I get in Wordle? You have six chances to guess the correct five-letter word. After each guess, you receive feedback to help guide your next attempt. Can I play Wordle more than once per day? Wordle is designed as a daily puzzle, so you can only play one puzzle per day. The word of the day is the same for everyone globally, and once you complete it, you'll have to wait until the next day for a new puzzle. Can letters repeat in Wordle? Yes, repeated letters can appear in Wordle answers. Words containing duplicate letters can present more of a challenge when solving. Is Wordle available in other languages? Yes, there are multiple versions of Wordle available in various languages, including Spanish, French, and German. You can switch to a different language by finding the corresponding version of the game online. Also Read| Roblox Haze Piece codes | Roblox Grand Piece Online codes AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Toronto Star
17-05-2025
- Toronto Star
From guns to gardens: Former gangsters fight hunger in Kenya
MATHARE, Kenya (AP) — Joseph Kariaga and his friends once lived the 'gangster life' in Nairobi's Mathare slum, snatching phones, mugging people and battling police. But when Kariaga's brother was shot dead by police, the young men took stock. 'We said, 'We cannot live like this. We are going to lose our lives.' Many of our friends had died,' said Kariaga, now 27. 'I reflected on my life. I had to change.' Now the men are farmers with a social mission. Nearly a dozen of them founded Vision Bearerz in 2017 to steer youth away from crime and address food insecurity in one of Kenya's poorest communities. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Despite challenges, Vision Bearerz makes a modest but meaningful community impact, including feeding over 150 children at lunches each week. Some residents praise the group and call the men role models. Amid cuts to foreign funding by the United States and others, experts say local organizations like this may be the future of aid. Vision Bearerz works on an urban farm tucked away in the muddy streets and corrugated-metal homes that make up Mathare, one of Africa's most populous slums. Estimates say about a half-million people live in this neighborhood of less than two square kilometers. Some 2 million people, or 60% of Nairobi's population, live in informal settlements, according to CFK Africa, a non-governmental organization that runs health and poverty reduction programs in such neighborhoods and is familiar with Vision Bearerz' work. Lack of infrastructure is a key challenge in these communities, which are growing amid sub-Saharan Africa's rapid urbanization and booming youth population, said Jeffrey Okoro, the group's executive director. Poverty pushes youth into crime, Okoro added. 'Most folks in slums such as Mathare are not able to earn enough to buy a decent meal, and kids who are under 5 are twice as likely to be malnourished,' he said. 'One of the other major challenges affecting young people is gangs, and the promise of making a quick buck.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The farmers of Vision Bearerz know this well. 'When you are born from this land, there is not much you have inherited, so you have to make it yourself,' said Ben Njoki, 28, whose face tattoos are reminders of a gang-affiliated past. 'You have to use violence.' In 2017, not long after Kariaga's brother was killed, Njoki and other young men made a plan to change. More than a dozen people they grew up with had been killed, and they realized they would follow if they did not find an alternative to crime, said Moses Nyoike, 32, the chair of Vision Bearerz. To keep busy, the group began collecting garbage and would split profits from trading vegetables, buying produce in another county and reselling it locally. They noticed a gap in the supply of vegetables to Mathare, and with permission from authorities they cleaned up a garbage dump and began planting. Polluted soil, and water rationing, made it a tough start. Then, inspired by a TikTok account that showcased farming in a Colombian slum, Vision Bearerz tried their hand at hydroponics. With the help of an NGO that supports community enterprises, Growth4Change, they were able to get materials and training in urban farming methods. Today, Vision Bearerz grows vegetables, raises pigs and farms tilapia in a small pond. They sell a portion of what they produce, with revenue also coming from running a car wash and public toilet. With the earnings, the group buys maize flour to make ugali, a dough-like staple food, and beans, which supplement produce from their farm in weekly lunches for children. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Vision Bearerz also runs outreach programs to warn against drug use and crime, and has sessions where women teach girls about feminine health. 'The life I was living was a lie. It didn't add up to anything. We just lost people. Now, we are winning people in the community,' Njoki said. Davis Gichere, 28, another founding member, called the work therapeutic. Challenges remain. Joining Vision Bearerz requires a pledge to leave crime behind, and there have been instances of recidivism, with at least one member arrested. Lingering criminal reputations have led to police harassment in the past, and finding money to buy food for Saturday feedings is a weekly struggle. Funding cuts across the development space, including the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development, make the prospect of new financing dim. At least one other group in Nairobi's Kibera slum, Human Needs Project, does similar work of urging youth away from crime and addressing food insecurity through urban farming. It's a model that can be scaled up or copied elsewhere, said Okoro of CFK Africa. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'The future of development is locally led organizations,' he said, noting they are best suited to understanding the needs of their communities. Kariaga still feels the pain of his brother's death, but is proud of his new job. 'Farming can change the world,' he said, a silver-capped tooth glinting in the sun. ___ For more on Africa and development: The Associated Press receives financial support for global health and development coverage in Africa from the Gates Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP's standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at
Newsweek
29-04-2025
- Science
- Newsweek
Woman Reveals Just How Much 'Microplastic' Was Hiding on Hawaii Beach
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. An ocean conservationist in Hawaii has sparked debate after sharing footage that highlights just how much plastic debris is hiding on our beaches. Carissa Cabrera filmed herself using a screen sifter to sort through the sand on a local beach. With the caption: "When I say microplastics are a problem, this is what I mean," the video revealed just how many tiny plastic fragments came out of the sand. Cabrera, CEO and creative director of climate consultancy Futureswell, said she wanted to illustrate just how severe the issue is in Hawaii. "Isolated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, I wanted to share the depth and scale of plastic pollution in Hawaii as a result of the ocean currents that bring microplastics ashore with weather," she told Newsweek. "Hawaii is on the frontlines of the plastic crisis, as the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre collects marine debris and delivers [it] to our shorelines—this is debris from countries across the Pacific, and speaks to the scale of the pollution issue. "Plastic pollution is pervasive—with studies having found it in our breast milk, placenta, reproductive organs, air, and clouds. It is found in all corners of the Earth, in everything we use, and it is a toxic material that threatens ocean health and human health," she said. Pictures from the viral video where Carissa shared the plastics hidden on beaches. Pictures from the viral video where Carissa shared the plastics hidden on beaches. @carissaandclimate/TikTok Scientific evidence increasingly supports Cabrera's concerns. Dick Vethaak, an ecotoxicologist at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, told Newsweek: "There is ample evidence that plastic particles pollute the air, drinking water, and food, leading to an ever-increasing risk of inhalation and ingestion on a global scale." Microplastics are particles smaller than five millimeters in length, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). They originate from larger pieces of plastic debris that break down, as well as from microbeads used in products like exfoliants. Recent studies have confirmed that microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) are found throughout the human body—including the blood, lungs, liver, kidneys, and even the brain. One 2024 study found that patients with detectable microplastics in their arterial plaque were 4.5 times more likely to experience heart attacks, strokes, or death within three years. Another study revealed higher concentrations of microplastics in the brains of individuals with dementia, with notable accumulations in blood vessel walls and immune cells. Other research also suggests that microplastics may harm other vital organs, including the liver, kidneys, lungs, placenta, testicles, and tonsils. The response to Cabrera's TikTok video, which amassed more than 600,000 views since being shared to @carissaandclimate earlier this month, was mixed, as some people pointed out an issue with the plastics in the screen: "The actual microplastics are too small to be caught in that sifter," said one commenter. While another wrote: "Respectfully those are just small bits of plastic, hazardous and bad for the environment but doesn't carry the same risks as the ones that are in our bodies." But in response, Cabrera pointed out that it is the larger pieces of plastic that eventually break down and become microplastics, that may be impossible to see with the naked eye, but cause the health issues uncovered by recent studies. Having lived in Hawaii for more than a decade and working in marine debris solutions, Cabrera was not personally surprised by the extent of pollution. Rather, she shared the video to educate others. "The reaction on TikTok showed me one thing: the vast majority of people do not understand the scale of this issue and we need to bring it to the forefront to help people and planet," she said. References (Lee et al., 2023; Marfella et al., 2024; Nihart et al., 2025; Saraluck et al., 2024) Lee, Y., Cho, J., Sohn, J., & Kim, C. (2023). Health Effects of Microplastic Exposures: Current Issues and Perspectives in South Korea. Yonsei Medical Journal, 64(5), 301–308. Marfella, R., Prattichizzo, F., Sardu, C., Fulgenzi, G., Graciotti, L., Spadoni, T., D'Onofrio, N., Scisciola, L., Grotta, R. L., Frigé, C., Pellegrini, V., Municinò, M., Siniscalchi, M., Spinetti, F., Vigliotti, G., Vecchione, C., Carrizzo, A., Accarino, G., Squillante, A., ... Paolisso, G. (2024). Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Atheromas and Cardiovascular Events. New England Journal of Medicine, 390(10), 900–910. Nihart, A. J., Garcia, M. A., El Hayek, E., Liu, R., Olewine, M., Kingston, J. D., Castillo, E. F., Gullapalli, R. R., Howard, T., Bleske, B., Scott, J., Gonzalez-Estrella, J., Gross, J. M., Spilde, M., Adolphi, N. L., Gallego, D. F., Jarrell, H. S., Dvorscak, G., Zuluaga-Ruiz, M. E., ... Campen, M. J. (2025). Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains. Nature Medicine, 31(4), 1114–1119. Saraluck, A., Techarang, T., Bunyapipat, P., Boonchuwong, K., Pullaput, Y., & Mordmuang, A. (2024). Detection of Microplastics in Human Breast Milk and Its Association with Changes in Human Milk Bacterial Microbiota. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(14).
The Independent
30-03-2025
- The Independent
Andrew Tate's ex-girlfriend accuses him of sexual assault and battery in new lawsuit
Andrew Tate, a hugely successful social media influencer known for expressing misogynistic views online, is facing a new lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend accusing him of sexual assault and battery. It adds to existing legal trouble for Tate, who's charged with human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women in Romania. His brother, Tristan Tate, is also accused in that case. In her complaint, Tate's ex-girlfriend, Brianna Stern, argues that his abusive treatment of her follows a long pattern of making blatant misogyny part of his brand. She said he initially acted effusively loving and generous to lure her into a relationship that later turned abusive. The lawsuit, which was filed Thursday in Los Angeles, details an encounter earlier this month at the Beverly Hills Hotel when Tate choked and beat her, according to the complaint. Stern said she was later diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome. Tate's attorney, Joseph McBride, said his client denies all allegations of violence. McBride accused Stern and her lawyers of taking advantage of the recent controversy surrounding Tate, hoping it could win them a lucrative payout. 'This is a money grab,' McBride said in a phone interview Saturday morning. 'This is the weaponization of the court system against an innocent man.' The Associated Press typically does not identify people who say they are the victims of sexual abuse unless they come forward publicly with their story, as Stern has done. The Tate brothers, who are dual U.S. and British citizens, were arrested in Romania in late 2022 and formally indicted last year. Andrew Tate was also charged with rape. They deny all the allegations against them. Stern met Tate in July 2024 after the brothers invited her to Romania because they were looking for models to help promote their cryptocurrency meme coin, according to her lawsuit. She said he convinced her the media portrayals of him were untrue, that he was actually a supporter of women. It seemed like 'a dream come true,' she said in the complaint. After she returned to the U.S., Tate's communications became threatening and manipulative, including calling her his 'property,' Stern alleges. He sent messages saying he wanted to beat and impregnate her: 'You have an attitude because you're not hit enough,' he once wrote, according to the complaint. Tate's attorney, however, called the messages 'doctored, edited and falsified,' saying he doesn't believe they'll be admissible in court. 'None of it is true,' McBride said. 'All of it is a lie.' During their last encounter at the hotel, Stern alleges, Tate beat and choked her during sex. 'While doing so, Tate told her repeatedly that if she ever crossed him, he was going to kill her,' the lawsuit says. Tate, 38, is a former professional kickboxer and self-described misogynist who has amassed millions of followers online, many of them young men and boys drawn in by the luxurious lifestyle he projects. He previously was banned from TikTok, YouTube and Facebook for hate speech, including that women should bear responsibility for getting raped. He and his brother are vocal supporters of President Donald Trump. The Tate brothers checked in at a police station near Romania's capital last Monday, complying with judicial control requirements in the human trafficking case that ordered them to return after weeks in the U.S. The American trip was possible because a travel ban against them was lifted last month after a Romanian court found multiple legal and procedural irregularities — a significant blow to the prosecution and a win for the Tates. Tate has repeatedly claimed that prosecutors in Romania have no evidence against him and claimed there's a political conspiracy to silence him. Days after they arrived in Florida, the state's attorney general opened a criminal investigation into the brothers. Four British women are suing Tate in the U.K. after the Crown Prosecution Service decided not to prosecute him on sexual violence and other abuse charges. Last March, the brothers appeared at the Bucharest Court of Appeal in a separate case after U.K. authorities issued arrest warrants over allegations of sexual aggression dating back several years. The appeals court granted the U.K. request to extradite them, but only after legal proceedings in Romania have concluded. Stern said in a statement posted to social media that she's terrified of how Tate will respond to her public accusations. 'I considered many times just silently leaving Andrew and saying nothing, doing nothing, because I was scared and because it was honestly hard for me to accept that I was being abused,' she wrote. 'But I can now see that doing so would be the cowardly approach.' Her attorney, Tony Buzbee, praised her 'incredible courage to come forward and make her voice heard.'
CNN
30-03-2025
- CNN
Andrew Tate's ex-girlfriend accuses him of sexual assault and battery in new lawsuit
Andrew Tate, a hugely successful social media influencer known for expressing misogynistic views online, is facing a new lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend accusing him of sexual assault and battery. It adds to existing legal trouble for Tate, who's charged with human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women in Romania. His brother, Tristan Tate, is also accused in that case. In her complaint, Tate's ex-girlfriend, Brianna Stern, argues that his abusive treatment of her follows a long pattern of making blatant misogyny part of his brand. She said he initially acted effusively loving and generous to lure her into a relationship that later turned abusive. The lawsuit, which was filed Thursday in Los Angeles, details an encounter earlier this month at the Beverly Hills Hotel when Tate choked and beat her, according to the complaint. Stern said she was later diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome. Tate's attorney, Joseph McBride, said his client denies all allegations of violence. McBride accused Stern and her lawyers of taking advantage of the recent controversy surrounding Tate, hoping it could win them a lucrative payout. 'This is a money grab,' McBride said in a phone interview Saturday morning. 'This is the weaponization of the court system against an innocent man.' The Associated Press typically does not identify people who say they are the victims of sexual abuse unless they come forward publicly with their story, as Stern has done. The Tate brothers, who are dual US and British citizens, were arrested in Romania in late 2022 and formally indicted last year. Andrew Tate was also charged with rape. They deny all the allegations against them. Stern met Tate in July 2024 after the brothers invited her to Romania because they were looking for models to help promote their cryptocurrency meme coin, according to her lawsuit. She said he convinced her the media portrayals of him were untrue, that he was actually a supporter of women. It seemed like 'a dream come true,' she said in the complaint. After she returned to the US, Tate's communications became threatening and manipulative, including calling her his 'property,' Stern alleges. He sent messages saying he wanted to beat and impregnate her: 'You have an attitude because you're not hit enough,' he once wrote, according to the complaint. Tate's attorney, however, called the messages 'doctored, edited and falsified,' saying he doesn't believe they'll be admissible in court. 'None of it is true,' McBride said. 'All of it is a lie.' During their last encounter at the hotel, Stern alleges, Tate beat and choked her during sex. 'While doing so, Tate told her repeatedly that if she ever crossed him, he was going to kill her,' the lawsuit says. Tate, 38, is a former professional kickboxer and self-described misogynist who has amassed millions of followers online, many of them young men and boys drawn in by the luxurious lifestyle he projects. He previously was banned from TikTok, YouTube and Facebook for hate speech, including that women should bear responsibility for getting raped. He and his brother are vocal supporters of President Donald Trump. The Tate brothers checked in at a police station near Romania's capital last Monday, complying with judicial control requirements in the human trafficking case that ordered them to return after weeks in the US. The American trip was possible because a travel ban against them was lifted last month after a Romanian court found multiple legal and procedural irregularities — a significant blow to the prosecution and a win for the Tates. Tate has repeatedly claimed that prosecutors in Romania have no evidence against him and claimed there's a political conspiracy to silence him. Days after they arrived in Florida, the state's attorney general opened a criminal investigation into the brothers. Four British women are suing Tate in the UK after the Crown Prosecution Service decided not to prosecute him on sexual violence and other abuse charges. Last March, the brothers appeared at the Bucharest Court of Appeal in a separate case after UK authorities issued arrest warrants over allegations of sexual aggression dating back several years. The appeals court granted the UK request to extradite them, but only after legal proceedings in Romania have concluded. Stern said in a statement posted to social media that she's terrified of how Tate will respond to her public accusations. 'I considered many times just silently leaving Andrew and saying nothing, doing nothing, because I was scared and because it was honestly hard for me to accept that I was being abused,' she wrote. 'But I can now see that doing so would be the cowardly approach.' Her attorney, Tony Buzbee, praised her 'incredible courage to come forward and make her voice heard.'
