NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 17, 2026
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
Americas
The latest stories from Americas.
Page 4499
Maduro's alleged 'bag man' Alex Saab arrested less than 3 years after Biden pardon: report
Colombian businessman Alex Saab, described as Maduro's "bag man," was reportedly deported and could become a star witness against his former president.
Massachusetts governor asks US Navy to help retrieve bodies, evidence from sunken fishing vessel
Gov. Maura Healey asked the U.S. Navy to assist in the investigation of the Lily Jean sinking that killed seven crew members off the Massachusetts coast in January.
Shaquille O'Neal trolls Charles Barkley during his LSU master's degree graduation ceremony
Shaquille O'Neal completed his Master of Liberal Arts at LSU and used the ceremony to take a hilarious shot at his buddy Charles Barkley on stage.
Julianne Moore slammed for saying she doesn't want to act in movies with 'explosions and guns'
Julianne Moore sparked backlash at the Cannes Film Festival after saying she doesn't like movies with "explosions and guns" in a Variety interview.
Aaron Rodgers set to begin his 22nd NFL season after agreeing to a Pittsburgh Steelers contract
Aaron Rodgers agrees a $22 million guaranteed contract with the Steelers and will begin his 22nd NFL season upon reuniting with Super Bowl coach Mike McCarthy.
Trump shares stunning photos of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, says project is ahead of schedule
Trump shares photos of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, saying the upgraded project should be completed before July Fourth in time for America's 250th anniversary.
California championship track meet forces trans athlete to share top podium spot with biological female
A California track meet declared co-champions after trans athlete AB Hernandez won long jump, high jump and triple jump by large margins over girls.
Ancient Chinese movement shows promise for reducing blood pressure at home, study says
An ancient Chinese exercise called baduanjin could help lower blood pressure as effectively as some medications, according to a new clinical trial.
Suspected drunk driver kills 2 pedestrians in violent chain-reaction crash on Manhattan's Upper West Side
A suspected drunk driver allegedly killed two pedestrians and injured others in a violent chain-reaction crash near Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan Friday.
Coca-Cola quietly axed one Reagan-era drink that disappeared from store shelves
Coca-Cola quietly discontinued the Five Alive citrus drink around 1995, but the Minute Maid beverage still sparks nostalgic social media posts from fans who miss it.
Napoleon Solo wins 151st Preakness Stakes
Napoleon Solo won the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, which took place away from Pimlico Race Course for the first time in 151 runnings of the race.
