NYT Connections Answers for May 12: Breaking Down Puzzle #701’s Categories and Solutions
NYT Connections puzzle #701 for May 12 brings a mid-level challenge with four clever categories, from places that hold your cash to online traffic terms and lip movements. Players need sharp logic to avoid being misled by tricky words with multiple meanings.
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EastEnders Shocker: Max Branning Betrays Daughter Lauren Again Amid Dot’s Funeral
EastEnders fans were stunned as Lauren Branning revealed her father Max’s latest betrayal—sleeping with her best friend in New Zealand—during the emotional Dot Branning funeral episodes. Jacqueline Jossa’s return explored deep family rifts, echoing Max’s notorious 2014 affair.
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DWP and HMRC Benefits: May 2025 Payment Dates and £450 Cost of Living Boost
Benefit payments scheduled for May 26, 2025, will arrive early on May 23 due to a bank holiday, impacting Universal Credit and other major benefits. A one-off £450 Cost of Living Payment is also set for eligible low-income households in mid-May. Recent benefit increases and updates on migration to Universal Credit are included.
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Nemo’s Eurovision Triumph Shakes Up LGBTQ+ Visibility in Song Contest History
Nemo’s Eurovision 2024 win with 'The Code' sparked major conversation about non-binary representation in pop music. As the first openly non-binary winner, the Swiss artist’s success has energized LGBTQ+ visibility and inspired fans with their honest perspective on identity and mental health.
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Poundland Edinburgh Store Shuts Down Amid £1 Sale and Wave of Closures
Poundland’s large Edinburgh branch is shutting down soon, part of a massive restructuring and sale of the retailer for just £1. This comes as Poundland cuts 200 stores across the UK, shaking up local shopping routines and putting jobs on the line.
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Ralph Fiennes Stuns Fans with Dramatic Physical Transformation as Odysseus in 'The Return'
Ralph Fiennes, at 62, underwent an intense five-month fitness overhaul to play Odysseus in 'The Return.' With the help of trainer Dan Avasilcai, he adopted weight training, running, and a tailored diet, merging physical endurance and emotional depth for the role. The film connects ancient myth to today’s stories of loss and reunion.
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Mortgage Rates Drive April 2025 Slowdown as Purchases and Refinances Diverge
April 2025 mortgage trends looked unsettled: new home purchase loan applications hit a 13-year high, but refinancing and overall purchases declined due to rising rates. Home sales stayed hot for new builds, while home price growth lost steam and economic jitters kept some buyers sidelined.
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Barcelona Clinch 28th La Liga Title as Lamine Yamal Shines in Derby Win over Espanyol
Barcelona seized their 28th La Liga crown with a 2-0 win over Espanyol, wrapping up a domestic treble. Lamine Yamal starred with a goal and an assist, while Wojciech Szczęsny and Andreas Christensen turned in superb performances. Hansi Flick secured major silverware in his debut season as manager.
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Reece Richards Wrongfully Detained and Pepper-Sprayed by London Police After Musical Performance
Reece Richards, known for *Sex Education* and *Hairspray The Musical*, was pepper-sprayed by London police after being mistaken for a suspect. He was cleared after 14 minutes, but the incident has reignited discussions about police conduct and allegations of racial profiling.
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Papua New Guinea Faces Tsunami Scare After Powerful 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near New Britain
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattled Papua New Guinea near New Britain, setting off temporary tsunami warnings and briefly putting over 500,000 people on alert. The scare passed without causing damage, but it underscored the region's risk as part of the turbulent Pacific Ring of Fire.
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