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The New York Times has revealed some fun statistics for Wordle players!

Erik ten Hag's style of play at Manchester United has been a hot topic in recent months. The team has faced a rollercoaster season, with injuries, disciplinary issues and a partial takeover.

Islands Of Insight launching next month, NME caught up with game director Elyot Grant to learn about the title’s unusual approach to its genre.Islands Of Insight will task players with completing puzzle-based quests and learning what happened to the game’s universe – which looks more like the setting of a role-playing adventure than a traditional puzzle game.“To us, puzzles can be beautiful, even awe-inspiring, and we feel that the otherworldly fantasy theme aligns with that much better than cartoonish graphics or simpler environments,” explained Elyot Grant, game director and CEO at developer Lunarch Studios.“We aspired to create something a lot more impactful, where the beauty of the environment would add a sense of richness and wonder to the gameplay,” they added. “We also saw a huge number of fantasy-themed games – action-adventures, RPGs – that featured puzzles, but typically as a side dish rather than the main course.

A 'severe' wind weather warning has been issued ahead of Storm Henk hitting the UK today.

Eintracht Frankfurt believe Donny van de Beek is the 'perfect fit' for their team and that the Manchester United loanee will help them improve in attack.

A simple text message helped mend a Manchester United legend's bitter split from Sir Alex Ferguson.

Cardi B wants to leave “toxic” energy in 2023.

In a city renowned for its culinary scene, Salford's Chapel Street recently welcomed the arrival of Fez Tajine, heralded as the new premier Moroccan Steakhouse.

While you can choose your friends you don't often have the same luxury when it comes to who moves in to live next door. Many of us will have had the experience of putting up with dodgy neighbours, but now many can say they spent their childhoods living next to some of Britain's most notorious murderers, rapists and gangsters?

Veteran newsreader Alastair Stewart has given a heartbreaking update of his dementia diagnosis as the former ITV worker admitted his wife has to now dress him.

A teacher was left fuming after she was gifted an 'insulting' Christmas present from her school.

EastEnders star Danny Walters has been seen in public for the first time since his character Keanu Taylor was killed off. Keanu, who had been on the BBC soap since 2017, was murdered in a special Christmas day episode.The 30-year-old actor has now been spotted getting back to reality, as he was photographed in East London running errands. Danny, who played mechanic Keanu, was dressed causally and pictured collecting his clean clothes from a laundrette.

Emmerdale fans were left puzzled over an update about missing Gus Malcolms, Rhona Goskirk's ex-husband who vanished, leaving his little girl Ivy in the village. Viewers will remember that Gus arrived in the village earlier this year, seeking help from his ex, Rhona. He told her he was in a new relationship with Lucy and wanted to start a family, but they couldn't, reports The Mirror.

EastEnders fans were left puzzled after a major plot hole was spotted following Keanu's shocking Christmas death. On Christmas Day, viewers watched as Linda Carter killed Keanu Taylor for trying to strangle Sharon Watts after she wouldn't let him see Albie. It came after Sharon called off the wedding having learnt that Keanu was a part of the kidnapping plot for Albie, reports The Mirror.

It seems some names never really go out of fashion, especially if you're an Arthur or a George. But what might be a popular name to call your new born one year can easily slip out of fashion in a short space of time.

This week, the original spinning game show returns to TV. Wheel Of Fortune – last seen on our screens more than two decades ago and based on the US version which has run for almost 50 years – has none other than Graham Norton fronting this new revival. Amazingly, despite his long and varied history in TV, Graham reveals he hasn’t hosted a game show since the very beginnings of career.

Police are appealing for information following the death of man in Stockport on Christmas Eve. Karl Heyes, 45, died at his home on Stockport Road West in Bredbury on Sunday, December 24, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

A grieving son sorting through his mum's affairs the day after she died discovered a heartbreaking note.

A cyclist suffered 'potentially life-changing injuries' in a crash on Boxing Day.

Sarah Ferguson has opened up on how 'grateful' she feels to be part of the Royal Family's Christmas getaway at Sandringham.

A British Transport Police officer has been sacked after smashing a glass into a person's face in a bar.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind as Storm Gerrit sweeps over the UK.

Police believe a wanted man from Wiltshire may be in Manchester.

There can be only one… is what we thought during the awkward transitional phase for Jeopardy! after the passing of Alex Trebek. The show auditioned several hosts with guest runs until finally settling on two hosts: show champion Ken Jennings and Big Bang Theory alum Mayim Bialik.

A plane bound for Manchester Airport on Christmas Eve hit 'freak turbulence' - leaving eleven passengers injured.

It's set to be a cloudy day in Greater Manchester on Boxing Day - ahead of a rain warning coming into force tomorrow.

For generations of kids, Christmas just wasn't Christmas without a visit to see Santa Claus. In Manchester, the easiest way to do this was to queue up and see him before the big day at one of the city's department stores.

Sachas in the heart of Manchester city centre is one of the city's most famous - and arguably infamous - hotels. But would spending a night there be as horrendous as the public reviews for the hotel might suggest?

Incoming Manchester United investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly questioned the club's decision to sign Casemiro for such big money.

Emmerdale viewers were left puzzled during tonight's instalment as they pointed out an obvious gaffe by the ITV soap involving Mackenzie Boyd's (played by Lawrence Robb) hostage storyline. Mack has been tied up to a chair for days now, after initially getting drunk and ditching wife Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) in a bid to find his and Chloe Harris's (Jessie Elland) son Reuben.

Five boys were arrested at a Metrolink stop last night after reports of a knife-point robbery.

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Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Mega media merger mania is once again afoot in Hollywood with very, very early talks between Warner Bros. Discovery‘s David Zaslav and Paramount Global’s Bob Bakish about a potential merger of the two companies. Analysts and industry sources have already raised a number of questions about what a WBD-Paramount combo would look like and the effect it could have on the larger TV and film landscape.

Puzzle have been challenged to solve this Christmas brainteaser featuring dogs dressed up in Santa hats.

Bolton Steam Museum is inviting enthusiasts and families alike to witness a showcase of steam engines - with a glimpse into the industrial heritage of the North of England.

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