‘Connections’ December 31: Hints and answers for puzzle #569

‘Connections’ December 31: Hints and answers for puzzle #569

It’s the last day of the year! Ensure you end 2024 on a winning note—at least when it comes to today’s Connections puzzle—with the help of Newsweek‘s handy hints. The popular 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,…

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A strong geomagnetic storm will make northern lights more visible

A strong geomagnetic storm will make northern lights more visible

Forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center say that geomagnetic storms could result in some parts of the U.S. ringing in the new year under the northern lights. Why It Matters The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are typically visible in far northern regions within 1,550 miles of the…

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KTM Confirms Future in MotoGP: ‘It Is Planned Not to Extend’

KTM Confirms Future in MotoGP: ‘It Is Planned Not to Extend’

The prominent Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM has announced its intention to exit the MotoGP racing series by the end of their current contract in 2026. This decision comes amidst ongoing financial challenges, compelling the company to focus on financial restructuring. Reflecting these critical developments, KTM’s debt administrator, AKV, stated the following: “In this regard, it…

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Full list of states under “high” avalanche warning

Full list of states under “high” avalanche warning

Montana, Utah, Idaho and Colorado are under a “high” danger warning for avalanches from Monday until Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Why It Matters Recent snowfall over the past few days, accompanied by strong winds, has created areas with widespread “unstable” snow, the NWS said. People are urged to avoid mountain…

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Liam Payne’s manager, two hotel workers charged in One Direction singer’s death

Liam Payne’s manager, two hotel workers charged in One Direction singer’s death

A representative for Liam Payne was charged with manslaughter in connection with the One Direction veteran’s death in October, Argentine officials confirmed Monday. The National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office of Argentina announced in a Spanish-language statement that Judge Laura Graciela Bruniard on Friday prosecuted five people for alleged involvement in the pop singer’s death.…

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