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New York Times buys Wordle
The New York Times announced on Jan. 31 that it had acquired Wordle for an “undisclosed price below seven figures,” a game that sold millions of dollars just four months after the game exploded on the Internet. The phenomenon of people playing.
Created by engineer Josh Wardle, the game requires only six attempts per day to guess a five-letter word.
The game, which launched in October, had just 90 players in early November, according to The New York Times.
By early January, it had reached more than 300,000 people and is now being streamed by millions every day, in part due to the ease of sharing spoiler-free results on social media.
Jonathan Knight, general manager of The New York Times Games, said in a statement: “This game does what few games do – it captures our collective imagination and brings us closer together. .”
“I have long admired The Times’ approach to the quality of the game and the respect they treat their players,” Mr Wardle said in the statement.
“Their values align with mine on these issues, and I’m delighted that they will be stewards of the game moving forward.”
Mr. Wardle, a UK resident of New York, initially decided not to monetize the game through advertising or subscriptions before selling it to The New York Times.
The paper said the game will remain free and no changes will be made.
The acquisition comes as The New York Times continues to diversify its output, offering special subscriptions for crossword puzzles and other games that crossed the 1 million subscriber mark in December.
Other products not tied to news include NYT Cooking and the audio platform Audm. Such products made up 11% of turnover in the first nine months of 2021.
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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.
The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.
Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.
With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.
The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.
Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:
Date Temperature Sky October 23, 2024 32.93 °C Sky is clear October 24, 2024 32.69 °C Sky is clear October 25, 2024 32.5 °C Sky is clear October 26, 2024 32.07 °C Sky is clear October 27, 2024 30.69 °C Sky is clear October 28, 2024 31.29 °C Sky is clear October 29, 2024 32.09 °C Sky is clear
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