NYT ‘Connections’ August 25: Answers and Clues for Game #441

Utah's governor demands Denver to stop sending illegal immigrants to his state, as Denver Mayor Mike Johnston vows to resist Trump's proposed immigration policies, citing a potential "Tiananmen Square moment" if federal agents intervene. Other Democratic officials, like Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, have also pledged to uphold sanctuary city status and protect immigrants, despite Trump's plans for mass deportations and border closures with the appointment of Tom Homan as...

Jeffrey Arthur Moynihan Jr. of Florida was arrested for impersonating Elon Musk and scamming an elderly woman out of at least $250,000. Claiming to be Musk, he befriended the victim on Facebook, promising a $55 million return on investment and convincing her to transfer money to his accounts. Moynihan was charged with grand theft and claimed the money was for an online girlfriend, while authorities continue to investigate the case. Full Article

Today's Connections puzzle demonstrates how some words can belong to multiple categories, urging players to carefully choose categories to avoid running out of guesses. Wyna Liu, the game's editor, advises against hastily inputting guesses and recommends waiting before making a selection to prevent wasting a turn. Players must group words into categories based on common characteristics, ranging in difficulty from yellow to purple, with each color representing a different level of challenge. Newsweek offers clues...

Despite resigning from the current Congress, Matt Gaetz cannot return to the 118th Congress as his resignation is final. While he initially stated he did not intend to take the oath for the 119th Congress, the possibility of him reversing his decision remains uncertain. The Ethics Committee could still extend its investigation if Gaetz returns, but if he does not, the committee may conclude its probe following his withdrawal from consideration for attorney general. Full...

Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the Central Valley to promote his upcoming jobs plan, acknowledging that some regions feel left out of California's economic success. The governor emphasized the importance of blue-collar jobs and apprenticeship programs in addressing economic disparities, particularly in areas that supported Donald Trump. Newsom, who is considering a presidential run, is focusing on economic issues and reaching out to all voters, including those in red counties, to address concerns about the state's...

After initially voting to finance repairs to the Tampa Bay Rays' stadium, the St. Petersburg City Council reversed course and the Rays will now pay the New York Yankees $15 million to play their home games at the Yankees' spring training ballpark due to damage caused by Hurricane Milton. The repairs to Tropicana Field, estimated at $55.7 million, cannot be completed before the 2026 season, putting the future of the stadium and a proposed new...