Today's Connections Hints & Answers For July 01, 2025 (Puzzle #445)

Quick Links Sometimes inConnections, it can feel like the answers are glittering off the page, whereas other times it feels like they are extremely obscured. In times like that, it will take a lighthouse to guide the proverbial boat into the harbor. We may not be as important and life-saving as a real lighthouse, it is nice to have a little light on the matter to keep you from losing your streak and messing up your Connections stats....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 720 words · Pamela Rodriguez

Virtus.Pro revives CSGO academy roster, VP.Prodigy

CS:GO News Virtus.Pro has a second CSGO tea, VP.Prodigy. How far can these new players go? Virtus.Pro has announced the signing of five new players to its academy team. VP.Prodigy. This move signals the revival of the team’s CS:GO academy project that was put on hold in January. Why did VP launch a CS:GO academy roster? Virtus.Pro already has an academy roster for its Dota 2 division. VP.Prodigy is one of themost prominent Dota 2 teamsand even performed better than the main roster for some time....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Mrs. Tara Jackson

Walter's Fire Country Season 3 Story Just Made Vince's Fatal Flaw Undeniable

Warning! SPOILERS about Fire Country season 3, episode 11 ahead. The Leone family problems already took center stage, butFire Countryseason 3, episode 11 undeniably put a spotlight on how much hurt Vince’s worst quality caused to his loved ones. Walter’s behavior always alarmed Vince and Sharon to a point, as he brought out the worst in Vince because of their long-standing conflict, but each of Walter’s frequent visits inFire Countryseason 3raised new questions, as his actions became more erratic as time passed....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Stephanie Sanford

Why Cameron Hayek Isn't Returning In Virgin River Season 7

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Virgin River season 6! After two seasons on the show, Cameron Hayek (Mark Ghanime) won’t return as a series regular character inVirgin Riverseason 7, raising questions about his departure. The hit romantic drama,Virgin River, has built a passionate fanbase and become Netflix’s current longest-running scripted show. Throughout its six seasons,Virgin Riverintroduces new characterswho live in or visit the town. One of the most divisive characters introduced after the first season is Cameron Hayek....

August 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1303 words · Kelly Lewis

Why the nWo Didn't Work in WWE

TheNew World Orderis one of the most recognizable and sustained brands in professional wrestling, widely recognized asone of the greatest factionsin the history of the business. When Hulk Hogan shocked the wrestling world by turning heel and aligning with Kevin Nash and Scott Hall at WCW’sBash at the Beach, the nWo took WCW, and professional wrestling, to new popularity. WWEacquired the IP of WCW in 2001 after it went out of business, and it seemed like only a matter of time before the nWo appeared in WWE....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 728 words · Elizabeth Santiago

Wicked 2 Gets A New Title That Drops "Part 2" Altogether

Wicked: Part Twohas a new title that gets rid of its positioning as a sequel. Jon M. Chu’s recent musical adaptationWickedhas become a financial and critical sensation, but it only covers one half of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. The second movie tracking Act Two will release in theaters next year and will continue the stories of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), Glinda (Ariana Grande-Butera), and Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) after Elphaba defied the Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum) duringWicked’s dramatic ending....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Catherine Bell

"I Did It Once:" Jenna Ortega Addresses Whether She Would Return To The MCU After Her Role In Iron Man 3 Was Reduced

Over a decade after she appeared in a nonspeaking role inIron Man 3, Jenna Ortega answered whether she would join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actress skyrocketed into fame after playing the title role inWednesday, as well as appearances in theScreamandBeetlejuicefranchises. She’s become a favorite among audiences, especially young adults, so it’s natural to wonder when she’ll be suiting up in a property as popular as the MCU. When an interviewer fromEntertainment Tonightquipped that she should join the MCU, Ortega reminded her that she"did it once....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Angela Grant

10 Best Comics Based On Hanna-Barbera Cartoons

Beginning in the 1950s,Hanna-Barberaemerged as one of the greatest creators of Saturday-morning cartoons of the 20th century, thanks to properties likeScooby-Doo,The FlintstonesandThe Jetsons. As the company continued to produce excellent and popular shows, it built up a strong, nostalgic reputation that has endured well into the 21st century, despite the company being defunct. Along the way, the best characters and shows of the company have been given some fun comic books....

August 3, 2025 · 8 min · 1656 words · Margaret Hayes

10 Best Murder Mystery Movies From The 1960s

Warning: This article discusses topics of racism, violence, and death. The 1960s is a great era formurder mystery movies. The decade is remembered for severalclassic movies everyone must watch in their lifetime, and while the earliest murder mysteryfilmsare typically from the ‘40s and ‘50s, the subgenre truly blooms in the ‘60s. Plenty ofclassic 1960s movies were ahead of their time, and to this day, audiences are still enthralled by these old titles....

August 3, 2025 · 12 min · 2549 words · Becky Kirby

10 Darkest One Piece Moments No One Saw Coming

Eiichiro Oda’s mangaOne Pieceperfectly delivers the essence of a perfect shōnen series, brimming with action, adventure, and heart. Its remarkable run of over two decades stands as a testament to its enduring quality and widespread appeal. Throughout this extensive journey,One Piecehas woven numerous compelling narratives. While most are captivating and uplifting, the series doesn’t shy away fromdelving into darker themes. AlthoughOne Pieceis widely celebrated for its humor, inspiring themes, and larger-than-life adventures, its darker moments often catch fans by surprise....

August 3, 2025 · 9 min · 1802 words · Lindsey Roman

10 Mythical Creatures That Should Be Added To Ark: Survival Ascended

Ark: Survival Ascendedhas gotten more comfortable adding fictional or sci-fi creatures, meaningmore could and should be on the way.Ascendedhas continued to be a dominant force in the gaming sphere. The prehistoric survival game hasrecently sold over two million copies, with another 400,000 in its DLC pack. Though it is not without its faults, it is largely everything that it should be and more. Arkhas always tried to keep most of its creatures realistic, but some have pushed boundaries....

August 3, 2025 · 9 min · 1784 words · Xavier Watson

1000-lb Sisters: Amy Just Celebrated Her Son's Birthday (See Amy's Best "Mommy" Outfits After Extraordinary Weight Loss Milestone)

Summary 1000-lb SistersstarAmy Slatonhas lost a significant amount of weight over the years, and she wears cute outfits while enjoying special moments with her children - recently, Amy celebrated Glenn Halterman’s birthday. The fact that Amy’s a mother is a miracle and a dream come true. Amy always wanted to have children, but her weight made it impossible. When the beloved unscripted series premiered in 2020, Amy weighed over 400 pounds....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 778 words · Janice Gardner

1000-Lb Sisters: Amy Versus Tammy's The Real TikTok Queen Now? (Their Weight Loss TikToks Compared)

Summary Over the past four years,TammyandAmy Slatonfrom1000-lb Sistershave shared their results on TikTok, but only one can reign as the platform’s queen. The dynamic duo used to be very overweight, but both improved their lives.Tammy, the older sister, weighed over 700 pounds, while Amy was close to 400 pounds- they weighed over 1000 pounds combined. Despite facing similar challenges, the sisters had different goals. Tammy aimed to live a happy and independent life, whileAmy dreamed of having childrenin the future....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 843 words · Jordan Willis