Crossword clues hint at comic themed names and puns
A large daily crossword lists across and down clues with puns linking to well known comic creators Bob Hope style wordplay. It blends phrases about entertainers with sporting terms and place names, asking for short answers and abbreviations across a wide grid.
Today in History Recaps Key 19th to 20th Century Events
On Oct 25 historical milestones include the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War, John Brown's Harpers Ferry trial, Korean War peace talks resuming in Panmunjom, Adlai Stevenson presenting Cuban missile bases evidence, and the UN General Assembly recognizing mainland China while expelling Taiwan.
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Charles Town
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Brown
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Cuba
U.N. Security Council
U.N. General Assembly
Mainland
China
Taiwan
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Yesterday s Jumbles MARRY MODEM SETTLE LAVISH unscrambled into four ordinary words forming a phrase about a runner losing time after delay.
Master play in three no trump from a bridge deal
The article discusses a bridge hand where South holds AK743 and seven top tricks exist. West leads heart queen to declarer’s king, with North's rebid suggesting game invitation. The text contrasts Arnold's view on master works with bridge mastery and notes the deal's deceptive difficulty.
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Matthew Arnold
West
North
Higher Diamond or Club Break Improves Bridge Play
The article analyzes opening plays when diamonds split 3-2 or 4-1 and explores a two-branch strategy. Start with dummy’s top diamonds. if diamonds split 3-2 concede a diamond trick and use the spade ace as entry. If diamonds are 4-1, switch to clubs and aim for a 3-3 split to make the contract. This dual-path plan yields about 79.2 percent success.
International Magic Week Opens Across World
The article notes October 25 to 31 as International Magic Week marking Houdini’s death anniversary. It highlights Libra moon influence for artists and magicians and outlines horoscope guidance for each zodiac sign with themes of effort patience and personal growth.
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Harry Houdini
Aquarius and Pisces Horoscope Reads Like Advice Column
Aquarius you will be a good negotiator with a business mindset and not prideful. Pisces you should venture, think on your feet, and keep smiles simple. The birthday note cites a career breakthrough in December and travel in March and June with love aligned to Sagittarius and Aquarius.
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Leo
Aquarius
Sagittarius
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