Today’s ‘Wordle’ #1,224 Clues, Hints and Answer for Friday, October 25

At least three people have died in rural North Dakota due to tornadoes that caused significant damage, particularly in Enderlin, where emergency responders found the victims. The National Weather Service had issued multiple tornado warnings across eastern North Dakota, with reports of at least three tornadoes touching down in surrounding counties. Need More Context? 🔎

Authorities in New York, Washington, and Los Angeles have heightened security in response to U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, with law enforcement monitoring religious and cultural locations for potential threats. While no credible threats have been identified, police are increasing patrols and enhancing vigilance, particularly around sites linked to the Israeli conflict and Shia mosques. Need More Context? 🔎

A Colorado grand jury has indicted Barry Morphew for the first-degree murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, who was reported missing on Mother's Day in May 2020 and found dead in September 2023. Barry, who was previously charged in 2021 but had those charges dropped in 2022, is accused of using a sedative mixture he had access to, with evidence suggesting marital discord prior to her disappearance. Need More Context? 🔎

A federal appellate court ruled that Louisiana's law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms is unconstitutional, citing a violation of the separation of church and state. The decision is seen as a significant victory for civil liberties advocates and may lead to an appeal by the state's attorney general, as similar laws face legal challenges in other states. Need More Context? 🔎

Jane Dorotik, convicted of murdering her husband Bob in 2001, has spent over two decades in prison maintaining her innocence and seeking evidence re-examination. Collaborating with the Loyola Project for the Innocent, new tests revealed previously untested evidence, leading Jane to reflect on her torturous experiences since the conviction. Need More Context? 🔎

Veterans Receive High School Diplomas in IowaIn Muscatine, Iowa, Dennis Snyder, a Vietnam War veteran, fulfilled his long-held dream of graduating from Muscatine High School by receiving his diploma as part of the class of 2025, alongside fellow veteran Richard Hill. This recognition was made possible through Operation Recognition, which honors veterans who missed graduation due to military service, allowing them to close that chapter of their lives. Need More Context? 🔎