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Netflix, Disney, and other entertainment companies saw their stock prices tumble Monday morning, following President Donald Trump's latest tariff pronouncement. Trump has floated a 100 percent tariff on foreign-produced movies, which could mean a major shift in how studios do business.
As of around 10 a.m. ET, Netflix was down about 2 percent. Disney had actually rebounded to near-even after taking a sharp fall when markets opened. Other entertainment companies saw shares fall, too. Shares in Lionsgate had dropped more than 6 percent, Paramount was down 1.5 percent, and Warner Bros. Discovery had fallen about 1 percent. Of course, share prices are liable to change throughout the day, as Monday morning had already shown.
SEE ALSO: All the tariff price increases in the tech world so far (updated)No matter how share prices move throughout the day or week, a 100 percent tariff on foreign-produced movies would represent a major hurdle for entertainment companies. Trump posted about the change on his right-wing platform, Truth Social. He wrote:
"The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death. Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States. Hollywood, and many other areas within the U.S.A., are being devastated. This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda! Therefore, I am authorizing the Department of Commerce, and the United States Trade Representative, to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% Tariff on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands. WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!"
It's not clear how Trump's tariffs on foreign-produced films would work or which films would even be affected. Entertainment trade publication Variety reported, for instance, that it was unclear if Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning — due out later this month — would be subject to tariffs because it was primarily filmed in the United Kingdom.
It's unclear what will happen with Trump's proposed movie tariffs, but entertainment companies will certainly be watching closely.
GET $15 OFF: As of May 5th, the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor is on sale for $54.99 for a savings of $15 or 21% off.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor $54.99 at AmazonWhether to combat spring sniffles or alert you to mold problems, a good air quality monitor can keep you abreast of changes in air quality in your home when it matters. The Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor senses life-threatening CO leaks, irritants like mold, and often-ignored gasses like VOCs and updates you on buildups when they matter.
Right now, the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor is on sale for 21% off. Get it for $54.99 and save $15.
SEE ALSO: The 5 best self-emptying robot vacuums for hands-off cleaning in 2025Beyond its critical CO sensitivity and VOC and particulate monitoring, the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor also tracks temperature and humidity. Altogether, it gives you a full picture of your home, alerting you to dangerous pollutants as well as factors that affect comfort.
The Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor pairs with Alexa, ensuring it stays in communication with smart alerts on your phone or announcements from Echo devices. In the app, you'll see spikes in pollutants mapped over time, showing you when air quality deteriorated.
Right now, the Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor is on sale for $54.99, saving you 21% or $15.
Use Routines to pair your Air Quality Monitor with other home tech. Pair it with a dehumidifier or air purifier to respond to humidity or spikes in emissions from your gas stove, respectively.
SAVE 15%: A four-pack of Amazon Basics Smart Bulbs is just $39.59, down from the normal price of $41.99. That's a savings of $6.40 which brings the price of each color-changing bulb down to just $8.90.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Basics smart bulbs (color-changing, 4 pack) $35.59 at AmazonSmart home tech has come a long way in recent years. We now have thermostats that keep track of our preferences, video doorbells that let us thank a delivery person without even being home, and light bulbs you can dim from your phone. If you have all the gadgets but haven't dabbled in smart bulbs yet, there's a sweet deal at Amazon today.
As of May 5, a four-pack of the Amazon Basics color-changing smart bulbs is on sale for $35.59, marked down from the standard price of $41.99. That's a 15% discount that takes $6.40 off the normal price. The sale price brings the cost of each bulb down to just $8.90.
Ever wished you had dimmers on your lights? Your wish just came true thanks to the Amazon Basics color-changing smart bulbs. When paired with the Alexa app (free to download) you can set each of the four bulbs in this pack to a dimmable setting between 5 and 100% brightness.
SEE ALSO: Tons of Echo devices are on sale at Amazon right now, including a Star Wars Echo Dot bundleThat same app gives you control of your bulbs from anywhere. You can turn on the living room light before you arrive home from work or turn the kitchen light on from bed on dark winter mornings so you don't stumble over the dog on your way to the coffee maker. This feature is also great if you're away on vacation, so you can turn on a lamp at various times to give an indication someone is home. Kevin sure could have used this feature when his family went to Paris without him in Home Alone.
Once you've set up each bulb in the Alexa app, you can also control them via voice. Let Alexa know you want the hallway lamp turned off or dim bedroom lights to make it more suitable for reading. You can also choose between 16 preset color selections in the app.
If you're adding some smart home tech during spring improvements this year, now is a great time to integrate smart bulbs into the mix since they're on sale for just $8.90 each at Amazon. The color and scene-setting options are countless in the Alexa app and they're a great idea if you'll be away on summer vacation.
GET IT FOR UNDER $500: As of May 5th, the Mac Mini 2024 (M4 Chip, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) is available for its lowest price yet on Amazon. Get it for $490.84 and save 18%, or $108.16.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Mac Mini 2024 (M4 Chip, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) $490.84 at AmazonGood news for those who have been waiting to upgrade, the Apple M4 chip is finally starting to come down in price. The 2024 Mac Mini totes an M4 chip and a whole lot of power, even while it's half the size of the previous model. Apple claims that its M4 chip is up to 13 times faster than its fastest silicone Mini Model. That's a jolt.
For the first time, the Mac Mini 2024 (M4 Chip, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) has dropped below $500 on Amazon. Right now, get it for $490.84 and save $108.16, or 18%.
SEE ALSO: Best Windows laptops for 2025: Our top pick lasts longer than the M4 MacBook ProsThe Mac Mini M4 comes in a few different configurations. This sale price version has 16GB of RAM to support its 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. It also holds a 256GB SSD, ready to stock with movies, film, games, and more.
If the built in SSD isn't enough, never fear, with 3 thunderbolt ports you'll be able to expand memory with an external SSD with little (if any) loss of transfer speed. It also has two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, HDMI, and an ethernet port.
Right now, May 5th, the Mac Mini 2024 (M4 Chip, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) is at its lowest price, under $500. Get it for $490.84 and save $108.16 or 18%.
Whether you're running Adobe apps, games, or productivity software, this computer wields quite a lot of power for the price. Pair it with a screen and keyboard for a powerful desktop experience, use it as a touring musician's workstation, or make it the keystone of a lab.
SAVE $59.10: The Skylight Frame (10 inch) is on sale at Amazon for $99.90, down from the usual list price of $159. That's a 37% discount and the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.
Opens in a new window Credit: Skylight Skylight Frame (10 inch) $99.90 at AmazonPhoto memories make for some of the best gifts for almost any gifting occasion. Mother's Day, graduation, Father's Day, a birthday, or anniversary are all perfect moments to gift someone you love a photo memory. But instead of printing a photo and framing it, a digital photo frame gives the ability to gift hundreds of memories on a high-quality screen. Thanks to today's deal at Amazon, there's a record-low price on one of the best.
As of May 5, the Skylight Frame (10 inch) is on sale for $99.90 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $159. That's a 37% discount that takes $59.10 off the cost. Plus, it's the lowest price we've ever spotted at Amazon.
Back in February, we were jazzed to see the Skylight Frame drop to $120 in time for Valentine's Day but since this deal shaves another $20 off that price, we're extra excited. At this current discount, it's time to consider Mother's Day, Father's Day, upcoming birthdays, and even December holidays.
On Mashable's list of the best digital photo frames, the Skylight wins the award of the best option for non tech-savvy folks. Without even unboxing the frame, you can upload photos for your lucky giftee to enjoy via the Skylight app.
SEE ALSO: 10+ gift card deals for Mother's Day, graduation, and beyondThis version of the Skylight Frame measures 10 inches and come with elegant matting in a black frame. Each frame comes with 8GB storage, which works out to about 8,000 photos. Plus, the frame is touch-screen so users can scroll through photos, zoom, pause, or like a photo. The Skylight accepts photos in JPEG, BMP, PNG, and even GIF formats.
The Skylight Frame also works in offline mode, displaying pre-loaded images, but it'll need to be connected to WiFi to receive or upload new photos.
Win the award for the best gift-giver during any upcoming celebration by gifting the Skylight Frame. It'll show everyone how thoughtful you are while you secretly know you scored the digital frame for the lowest price ever offered.
SAVE $50: As of May 5, the new Mashable-tested Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is down to $89.99 for the first time all year. That's 36% off its usual cost of $139.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet $89.99 at AmazonTop of the line iPads are fantastic, but not everyone needs a tablet that can compete with their computer. It's overkill for 99% of us. So, if you want a tablet that specifically serves as a tablet, you can't go wrong with an Amazon Fire tablet. Especially when you find one on sale, which is currently the case for Amazon's Fire HD 10.
This is the newest version of Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet, and our reviewer gave it a 4.5 out of 5 rating after we put it to the test last year.
As of May 5, the Fire HD 10 tablet with 32GB of storage is down to just $89.99 on Amazon instead of its usual $139.99 — a savings of 36%. We wrote about this tablet a couple weeks ago when it went on sale during the Big Spring Sale, but now it's even cheaper, making this the lowest price we've seen all year. Perhaps Amazon is getting ready for Prime Day 2025?
A no-frills type of tablet, the Fire HD 10 is a solid pick for browsing social media, catching up on your favorite shows, answering emails, reading, gaming, and completing other daily tasks. It's "lighter and faster than its predecessors, with a long battery life and vivid picture that makes it great for on-the-go entertainment," Mashable's reviewer SaVanna Shoemaker wrote in her review of the tablet last year.
Now in its 13th generation, the Fire HD 10 has improved a lot over the years. Besides a lighter build and faster processor, the latest generation also upgraded the front-facing camera from 2MP to 5MP, bumped up the battery life, and improved the Silk browser reliability. You won't find all the Apple and Android apps you know and love on it, but like I said, it's not meant to compete with your computer. It's a budget tablet (less than $90!) designed for streaming and gaming — and for those purposes, it truly shines.
TL;DR: Secure a lifetime subscription to all 14 languages with Babbel language Learning for just $169.99 through May 18.
Want to give your brain a little boost? Learning a new language helps your brain rewire itself, forming new neural connections and strengthening existing ones.
A Babbel Language Learning subscription can show you just how adaptable your brain can be, and you can currently secure a lifetime of learning all 14 languages for just $169.99 with StackSocial’s special pricing through May 18.
Become fluent in new languages in your free timeWhen was the last time you set foot in a classroom? Thanks to Babbel, you can learn right from your smartphone and give your brain a workout on your lunch break, in line at the grocery store, or even after getting cozy in bed.
Pick up Polish, study Swedish, or focus on French with their convenient 10- to 15-minute lessons. They are available in three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced, so you can easily get started with mastering a new language or brush up on one you learned in the past.
Babbel syncs your progress across devices, so you can work on your smartphone and pick up where you left off on your desktop later. Going somewhere without Wi-Fi? You can also download lessons to work on later.
With over 10,000 hours of online language education, you can try to tackle all 14 languages at your own pace with this lifetime subscription.
Their advanced speech recognition technology helps with your pronunciation, letting you hone your skills so you don’t sound like a tourist. And there’s an AI Conversation Partner available so you can work on your conversation skills in real time.
Get a lifetime subscription to all 14 languages on Babbel language Learning for $169.99 (reg. $599) through May 18.
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Opens in a new window Credit: Babbel Babbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) $169.99TL;DR: Get this 9-inch wireless car display for $79.99 (reg. $179.99) and keep your kids entertained with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
Spring and summer usually means you’re traveling more — do you have a family road trip planned to the West Coast or up to Cape Cod coming up? Instead of dealing with your kids’ potential tantrums and boredom, keep them (and other passengers) entertained and connected while speeding down the highway.
This 9-inch wireless car display might just become your new road trip MVP. Compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, it mirrors your smartphone so passengers can stream movies, play games, and access apps, all from a crisp, high-res touchscreen. For a limited time, you can grab it for $79.99 (reg. $179.99).
The large display offers plenty of screen space for kids to watch their favorite shows or follow along with a playlist, while Bluetooth support adds hands-free calling and easy music streaming to the mix. Whether you’re navigating unfamiliar roads or just trying to avoid the next “Are we there yet?” from your kids, this display helps keep the whole car ride a little more relaxed — and maybe even a little enjoyable.
Setup is wireless and refreshingly simple. There’s no need to mess with cords or adapters, and it works with both iPhones and Android devices, so everyone in the family can plug in, regardless of which smartphone camp they belong to.
From cartoons and audiobooks to turn-by-turn directions, this device brings the convenience of modern in-car entertainment to just about any vehicle. It’s a smart pick for families who want to keep passengers happy and drivers focused.
If you’ve been looking for an easy, affordable way to upgrade your car’s tech before the next family road trip, grab this $79.99 9-inch wireless car display with CarPlay and Android Auto while inventory is still available.
9″ Wireless Car Display with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Compatibility & Phone Mirroring
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Opens in a new window Credit: RochasDivineMart 9" Wireless Car Display with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Compatibility & Phone Mirroring $79.99TL;DR: This Mother’s Day, surprise Mom with a fresh, ultra-sharp set of Japanese knives from Seido, now $109.97 (reg. $429) through May 11.
Opens in a new window Credit: Seido Knives Seido Japanese Master Chef's 8-Piece Knife Set w/ Gift Box $109.97If the mom or mother figure in your life finds joy in the kitchen, this year’s Mother’s Day gift might already be sliced, diced, and ready to wrap. This set of Seido Japanese knives — currently on sale for $109.97 (reg. $429) — is a thoughtful upgrade to any home cook’s routine, especially when it comes in at nearly 75% off.
This 8-piece set covers the essentials with precision. Each knife is forged from high-carbon stainless steel and honed to a 15-degree edge, offering sharper, smoother cuts than typical Western-style blades. It’s the kind of set that makes everyday cooking feel just a little more special, whether Mom’s slicing perfectly cooked steak or chopping vegetables for her famous Sunday sauce.
Check out what she’ll receive when she opens her gift:
8-inch chef’s knife: for daily chopping needs
8-inch slicing knife: designed with a long, slender blade for slicing meats and thinner veggie and fruit cuts
8-inch bread knife: constructed with a serrated edge to cut through baked goods without crushing them
7-inch cleaver: for hacking through bones and meat or crushing garlic
7-inch and 5-inch Santoku knives: with granton edges, so your ingredients don’t stick to them while chopping
6-inch boning knife: designed with a curved blade for ultra-thin and precise slices
3.5-inch paring knife: for peeling fruits and veggies
Presented in a black gift box, the knives are already packaged and ready to gift, saving you time making your present look, well, presentable. These Seido blades might just be the dream gift for the mom or mom figure in your life whose love language is cooking. Plus, they might just last her for years if they’re cared for properly.
This price drop ends on May 11 at 11:59 p.m PT, which is also Mother’s Day, so act quickly, so Mom receives these knives in time. Grab this 8-piece Seido Japanese knife set with a gift box for $109.97 while supplies last and make her day with the ultimate kitchen upgrade!
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TL;DR:This Mother’s Day, surprise Mom with a delivery of two-dozen fresh roses with this voucher deal from Rose Farmers, now just $19.97 (plus shipping).
Opens in a new window Credit: Rose Farmers Get 2 Dozen Farmer's Color Choice Long-Stem Roses for Only $19.99! (Shipping Not Included) $19.97Mother’s Day is just a few days away — are you prepared with a sweet gift for Mom or the other mother figures in your life? Sure, you could go the splashy route with your gift idea, but sometimes, something as simple as flowers can really make their day.
Flowers have been the go-to gift for Mother’s Day and almost every other holiday for a reason. Why? Because they’re truly thoughtful and can brighten practically anyone’s day. If you don’t want to deal with the mad rush that’s bound to happen at the local florist’s shop, grab this voucher deal for two dozen long-stem roses and have them delivered to Mom for only $19.97 (reg. $97) while supplies last.
Rather than fight the crowd and overpay for flowers at the florist or give her a random grocery store bouquet reaching the end of its shelf life, delight Mom without even leaving the couch. You could just save plenty of time and cash thanks to this Rose Farmers voucher, and you might win the “Best Kid” award this Mother’s Day.
Mom will receive two dozen long-stem roses in beautiful, mixed colors that Rose Farmers personally selects based on freshness so that her blooms last. Here’s how easy it is to gift these roses:
Purchase your rose delivery voucher here.
Head over to Rose Farmers’ website to redeem it.
Buy add-ons like a vase or more roses, or just add your giftee’s address.
Set the delivery date, so Mom receives them on her special day.
It’s important to note that your recipient isn’t based in Alaska or Hawaii, as this deal is only valid in the continental US. Also, you’ll want to redeem your voucher as soon as you can. Rose Farm recommends selecting 1-3 days before Mother’s Day or any other holiday.
Mom deserves the best, so treat her (or any other mother figure) to beautiful blooms this Mother’s Day.
Don’t wait to send her this two dozen long-stem rose delivery for just $19.97. Shipping is not included, and be sure to order ahead of the holiday.
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Every year, in the first half of September, we get new iPhones.
Aside for the occasional out-of-schedule launch of a low-cost model — the iPhone 16e launched last February, for example — since 2013, Apple's been launching its flagship smartphone in the fall, and only in the fall.
This might change soon. According to a new report by The Information (via Engadget), Apple is planning to change its launch schedule for the iPhone, starting in 2026. Instead of launching all of its flagships in the fall, the company will start releasing the Pro models in the fall, while the standard iPhones launch in the spring.
SEE ALSO: Here's one good thing about Apple Intelligence: All iPhones will have more RAM because of itApple is reportedly doing this to accommodate for new models entering the lineup, including the rumored foldable iPhone, and the iPhone Air, which is rumored to debut this year alongside the other models in the fall.
In practice, this could mean we'll get the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and a foldable iPhone in the fall of 2026, followed by the iPhone 18, the iPhone 18 Air and (perhaps) the iPhone 18e in the spring of 2027.
The Information's report also shared a few new details about Apple's upcoming iPhones. For this year's iPhone 17 Air, it will allegedly have worse battery life than regular models (due to its thinness), which Apple plans to mitigate by releasing an optional battery case.
As for the iPhone 18 models, the report claims that the Pro and the Pro Max models will have an under-the-display Face ID tech, with only a small, circular cut-out for the front-facing camera in the upper left corner of the screen. We've heard similar reports before, though it's unclear what this would mean for Apple's Dynamic Island. Furthermore, The Information claims that in 2027, Apple plans to launch an all-screen iPhone, which wouldn't have any sort of camera or Face ID cutout on the front.
SEE ALSO: Spotify's iPhone app now lets you choose how you want to payNone of this is official, so take the report — especially the parts that talk about distant future — with a big grain of salt.
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Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License $49.97Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.
Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections Sports Edition?The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Baseball nicknames
Green: Heard at the gym
Blue: Popular in women's sports
Purple: The first half of these words is the same
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: MLB teams, familiarly
Green: Weightlifting terms
Blue: U.S. women's soccer players
Purple: Score___
Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #224 is...
What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition todayMLB teams, familiarly - D-BACKS, JAYS, SOX, YANKS
Weightlifting terms - BARBELL, CLEAN, JERK, SNATCH
U.S. women's soccer players - COFFEY, FOX, RODMAN, SONNETT
Score___ - BOARD, BUG, CARD, KEEPER
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.
The Last of Us Season 2 is moving from Jackson to Seattle, and with that move come several new characters.
SEE ALSO: 'The Last of Us' Season 2, episode 4: Who is Isaac?We've already met Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) and her crew, but Season 2, episode 4 introduces other major players in Seattle, including Washington Liberation Front (WLF) leader Isaac Dixon (Jeffrey Wright, reprising his role from The Last of Us Part II).
Gamers already know Isaac, but episode 4 also introduces a character who will be new to gamers and show-only fans alike: Hanrahan (Alanna Ubach).
Who does Alanna Ubach play in The Last of Us Season 2? Jeffrey Wright, Ben Ahlers, and Alanna Ubach in "The Last of Us." Credit: Liane Hentscher / HBOHanrahan is a character created solely for The Last of Us show, meaning we don't have any in-game lore to guide us on her role. However, based on her brief appearance in episode 4, we have enough context clues to piece together key aspects of her character.
Episode 4 opens with a flashback to Seattle in 2018. Back then, the city was still under FEDRA rule, and the WLF were an underground resistance group, as opposed to the militia they are in The Last of Us' present-day.
The flashback (which features an appearance from Josh Peck as a FEDRA soldier) primarily serves as an introduction to Isaac, then a FEDRA Sergeant. The truck he and his soldiers are riding in stops in front of a school bus blocking the road, at which point a group of WLF members begins walking to the bus. Dressed in civilian clothes and without a weapon in sight, they're a far cry from the military force we see by the end of episode 4.
Leading the pack is Ubach's Hanrahan. When Isaac gets out of the truck to speak to her, all she says is: "You Isaac?"
He nods and replies, "You Hanrahan?"
When she nods back, Isaac throws a grenade into his truck, killing all his men and officially defecting to the WLF.
"Welcome to the fight," Hanrahan tells him.
That's the extent of Hanrahan we get in this episode, but even that small interaction gives us a lot of insight into her relationship with Isaac. Clearly, Hanrahan was a leader of the WLF in its early days, and while Isaac occupies that role now, she may still hold a position of power in the current WLF.
Hanrahan also likely served as one of Isaac's point people within the WLF as he was planning to leave FEDRA. They may not have seen each other's faces, but the fact that they know each other's names suggests prior communication. Perhaps the two of them collaborated on the plan for Isaac to kill his men, or maybe Hanrahan arranged it as one last test for Isaac to prove his loyalty to the WLF.
Either way, The Last of Us presents both Hanrahan and Isaac as faces of the WLF, so you can bet we haven't seen the last of them this season.
New episodes of The Last of Us Season 2 premiere on HBO and Max Sundays at 9 p.m. ET.
Watching The Last of Us and want to play the games? Here's how.
As a TV adaptation of Naughty Dog's games, The Last of Us includes more than a few hidden references and overt re-creations of the gameplay and cutscenes from The Last of Us Parts I and II.
Music references, in particular, are threaded through both seasons, from the Hank Williams connection to Season 1, episode 4; Crooked Still playing at the dance in Season 2, episode 1; to Ashley Johnson's cover of "Through the Valley" to end that brutal second episode.
SEE ALSO: 'The Last of Us' Season 2: What are the differences between the game and the HBO show?In the fourth episode of Season 2, Ellie (Bella Ramsey) plays a tune right out of the game, in what's sure to be a moving moment for fans familiar with the TV show's source material. But what song does she play, and how is it connected to the game?
Which song does Ellie play in The Last of Us? Suffice to say, Dina (Isabela Merced) loves the song. Credit: Liane Hentscher / HBOIn Season 2, episode 4, Ellie and Dina (Isabela Merced) are en route to Seattle when they need shelter. They find the one place they can fit their horse Shimmer through the door, Valiant Music Shop, an abandoned record store that's still fully stocked with Bob Marley and Tears for Fears vinyl and requisite Pearl Jam posters.
Ellie heads upstairs and finds the guitar section, where many an instrument has been eroded by the elements. But fortune smiles on an unopened case, and Ellie finds a pristine acoustic guitar within. She picks it up, takes a seat, and plays a truly beautiful, quietly romantic version of A-ha's 1985 track "Take On Me."
Why does Ellie play "Take On Me"?Music is a crucial link between Ellie and Joel (Pedro Pascal) in The Last of Us, in life and after his death. Joel gave Ellie the butterfly-necked guitar and was restringing it for her before he died, despite their rocky relationship.
Featured Video For You Bella Ramsey and 'The Last of Us' team talks Season 2's new characters and Joel in therapyThe song Ellie picks to play is the same one as in The Last of Us Part II, when you play the chords yourself (this feature of the second game is a polarising one). Ramsey performs the song in the show in much the same style as Johnson does in the game, with both scenes showing Dina listening with shining eyes to Ellie's rendition.
In the game scene, Ellie actually starts to play Pearl Jam's "Future Days", a song Joel plays to Ellie at the beginning of The Last of Us Part II when he gives her a guitar, and a song that's become synonymous with the franchise for fans. But then Ellie stops when Dina enters, then moving into A-ha's "Take On Me."
Ellie plays the song for Dina in "The Last of Us Part II." Credit: Naughty DogThe thing is, you could completely miss this cutscene in the game if you don't investigate the guitar room. It's not part of the main storyline, but instead it's more of a private side moment for Ellie, who is still grieving the loss of her guitar-teaching father Joel, and for Dina, who is becoming more aware of her feelings for Ellie — you try watching someone you might like playing music live and not falling head over heels.
But it's particularly poignant because of A-ha's lyrics, which match The Last of Us' glimmer of hope for our protagonist, with Ellie singing, "Needless to say / I'm odds and ends / But I'll be stumblin' away / Slowly learnin' that life is OK."
Watching The Last of Us and want to play the games? Here's how.
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.
There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.
An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.
If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.
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Hurdle Word 2 hint16 ounces.
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Hurdle Word 3 hintA young girl.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 5 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 5, 2025 Hurdle Word 3 answerMISSY
Hurdle Word 4 hintA weird trait.
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Final Hurdle hintA belief.
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Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for May 5 Here's a hint for today's Connections categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: To move smoothly
Green: Related to a popular vampire
Blue: To even out
Purple: They have the same shape
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Glide
Green: Associated with Count Dracula
Blue: Stop changing
Purple: Things that are long and cylindrical
Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections #694 is...
What is the answer to Connections todayGlide: COAST, CRUISE, DRIFT, FLOAT
Associated with Count Dracula: BAT, CAPE, CASTLE, FANG
Stop changing: FLATTEN, LEVEL, PLATEAU, SETTLE
Things that are long and cylindrical: BATON, CIGAR, HOAGIE, TORPEDO
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 5Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
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