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Today's Wordle Hint, Answer for #1441 on Friday, May 30, 2025originally appeared onParade. If you're stuck on today's Wordle answer, we're here to help—but beware of spoilers for Wordle 1441 ahead.Let's start with a few hints. There are three vowels out of the five letters in the word today. Today's Wordle begins with a vowel. Yes, there are double letters in today's Wordle. As a noun, this word refers to a phrase/expression with a figurative (non-literal) meaning. OK, that's it for hints—I don't want to totally give it away before revealing the answer!Related:16 Games Like Wordle To Give You Your Word Game Fix More Than Once Every 24 HoursWe'll have the answer below this friendly reminder ofhow to play the game.SPOILERS BELOW—do not scroll any further if you don't want the answer revealed. Today's Wordle answer on Friday, May 30, 2025, is IDIOM.How'd you do?Up Next:-Catch Up on Other Wordle Answers From This Week-Hints, Clues and Answers to the NYT's 'Mini Crossword' Puzzle Today's Wordle Hint, Answer for #1441 on Friday, May 30, 2025first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — ANew Zealandflag printed with the words "please walk on me" and laid on the floor of an art gallery has once again been packed away following public outcry, 30 years after protests forced the removal of the same artwork. The Suter Art Gallery in the city of Nelson said Thursday it had taken down the work by Māori artist Diane Prince due to escalating tensions and safety fears. The episode mirrored an Auckland gallery's removal of the work amid public backlash and complaints to law enforcement in 1995. This time, the flag was meant to remain on display for five months. Instead, it lasted just 19 days, reigniting long-running debates in New Zealand over artistic expression, national symbols and the country's colonial history. Police told The Associated Press on Friday that officers were investigating "several" complaints about the exhibition. What is the artwork? The piece, titled Flagging the Future, is a cloth New Zealand flag displayed on the floor with the words "please walk on me" stenciled across it. The flag features the British Union Jack and red stars on a blue background. The work was part of an exhibition, Diane Prince: Activist Artist, and was meant to provoke reflection on the Māori experience since New Zealand's colonization by Britain in the 19th century. Prince created the piece in 1995 in response to a government policy that limited compensation to Māori tribes for historical land theft. "I have no attachment to the New Zealand flag," Prince told Radio New Zealand in 2024. "I don't call myself a New Zealander. I call myself a Māori." Prince couldn't be reached immediately for comment Friday. New Zealand'sreckoning with its colonial pasthas gathered pace in recent decades. But there has been little appetite among successive governments to sever the country's remaining constitutional ties to Britain orchange the flagto a design that doesn't feature the Union Jack. Why did the art strike a nerve? New Zealand is among countries where desecrating the national flag is considered taboo and prohibited by law. Damaging a flag in public with intent to dishonor it is punishable by a fine of up to 5,000 New Zealand dollars ($2,984), but prosecutions are fleetingly rare. As in theUnited Statesand elsewhere, the country's flag is synonymous for some with military service. But for others, particularly some Māori, it's a reminder of land dispossession, and loss of culture and identity. Protests of the artwork in the city of Nelson, population 55,000, included videos posted to social media by a local woman, Ruth Tipu, whose grandfather served in the army's Māori Battalion during World War II. In one clip, she is seen lifting the flag from the floor and draping it over another artwork, an action Tipu said she would repeat daily. A veterans' group also denounced the piece as "shameful" and "offensive." City council member Tim Skinner said he was "horrified" by the work's inclusion. But others welcomed it. Nelson's deputy mayor, Rohan O'Neill-Stevens, posted on social media "in strong defense of artistic expression and the right for us all to be challenged and confronted by art." Why did the gallery remove it? The work was perhaps expected to provoke controversy and in the exhibition's opening days, The Suter Gallery defended its inclusion. But a statement on its Facebook page late Thursday said a "sharp escalation in the tone and nature of the discourse, moving well beyond the bounds of respectful debate" had prompted the flag's removal. "This should not be interpreted as a judgement on the artwork or the artist's intent," the statement said. The gallery didn't detail specific incidents of concern and a gallery spokesperson didn't respond to a request for an interview on Friday. New Zealand's Police said in a statement Friday that while officers were investigating complaints, they weren't called to any disturbances at the exhibition. Prince said when she revived the work in 2024 that threats of prosecution by law enforcement had prompted its removal from the Auckland gallery in 1995. The Nelson gallery didn't suggest in its statement that police involvement had influenced Thursday's decision.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Big Ocean, a three-member K-pop group composed entirely of artists with hearing disabilities, is redefining the limits of music and performance — one beat at a time. When Big Ocean takes the stage, they seamlessly incorporate sign language into their performances. But their polished shows are built on extensive preparation using high-tech tools born from necessity — vibrating smartwatches that pulse with musical beats and LED visual metronomes that flash timing cues during practice sessions. This technological approach represents significant progress in South Korea's entertainment industry, where career opportunities for people with disabilities have historically been limited. The trio, PJ, Jiseok and Chanyeon, made their debut in April 2024 and recently wrapped a solo European tour marking their first anniversary. The band performed in four countries, including France and the U.K., while promoting their second mini-album, "Underwater," which dropped on April 20. PJ rose to prominence as a YouTuber who educated viewers about hearing disabilities. Chanyeon previously worked as an audiologist. Jiseok was a professional ski racer. To achieve the precision crucial in K-pop's demanding choreography and music, Big Ocean relies on technologies rarely seen in the genre. Members wear modified vibrating smartwatches that deliver rhythmic cues to their wrists and practice with visual metronomes — flashing light guides displayed on monitors — to help stay in sync when audio alone isn't enough. Chanyeon uses a hybrid hearing device with Bluetooth that streams music directly from mobile devices. The group also uses a pitch-checking app and AI voice conversion technology to support vocal training and enhance audio output after recordings. Dancing to visual cues "We each felt rhythm differently when dancing," PJ told The Associated Press. "So when we'd play the same song and dance in front of the mirror, one of us would move faster while another would move slower. To solve this timing issue, we decided to memorize everything together and create our own cues with each other." This precision becomes critical during live performances, where unexpected disruptions can derail even experienced performers. "When we performed in France, our fans were cheering so loudly we lost the beat," said Jiseok. "But we looked at each other and quickly handled the situation — just like we practiced." Stage effects and certain musical styles create additional obstacles. "When a lot of smoke comes up, sometimes we momentarily can't see the stage movements in front of us," PJ said. "Our concentration gets disrupted instantly in those moments." "When there's no clear beat in a song, it's really hard for us to stay synchronized," Jiseok said. "When the bass is overwhelming, it's difficult for us to catch it accurately." Promoting accessibility Despite these challenges, Big Ocean's commitment to accessibility and inclusion has inspired their global fanbase. Big Ocean's global fanbase — known as PADO — has responded with similar commitment. "While communicating with PADO, we've heard that they're actually learning Korean sign language for us, or learning various sign languages to communicate with us," Jiseok said. "When we see how much they're preparing and putting in that effort, we feel so grateful." The group uses English for basic communication with international fans and incorporates Korean Sign Language, American Sign Language and International Sign to promote accessibility and inclusion. Jiseok credits BTS's RM with inspiring his musical journey. He said RM's donation to his former school — a private institution for deaf and hard of hearing students — gave him access to music and dance for the first time. "Without those learning opportunities, I probably never would have dreamed of becoming a K-pop idol," he said. Fostering collaboration Looking ahead, Big Ocean hopes to build on its growing global profile. "We recently saw Justin Bieber's Instagram post asking for music collaborators, so we sent him a DM," PJ said. "All of us would love the opportunity to work with him. And personally, I'd also love to work with Billie Eilish." As the band reflects on its first year, Chanyeon said their biggest growth has been internal. "I've always liked playing it safe — even with food, I only ate what I was used to," he said. "But through Big Ocean, I've gained confidence in trying new things. That's what I'm most satisfied with."

Rapper Makes Opinion of Jelly Roll Crystal Clear: 'Nothing Else to Say'originally appeared onParade. The verdict is in:Jelly Rollreally is a nice guy. And, in case there was ever any doubt, rapper Shaboozey shared his thoughts on the country music sensation. "Jelly Roll is the nicest, sweetest person," ShaboozeytoldUs Weekly. "He's the humblest. You wouldn't even think he was a celebrity, to be honest." Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, worked with Shaboozey, whose real name is Collins Obinna Chibueze, on the song "Amen" which is featured on Shaboozey's album,Where I've Been Isn't Where I'm Going. The song hit both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot Country Songs charts. "You think he was just someone working at the venues, honestly. That's really it. I got nothing else to say." SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox! Jelly Roll, 40, has taken the world by storm, it seems, and he's got collaborations with some of the biggest names in music. He's currently on tour with Post Malone and has been sharing his music — and his story — with fans. His past struggles with addiction landed him in jail when he was a teenager. However, he's worked hard to get where he is today and he remains grateful for the opportunities that he's been given. "I'm having a ball, man," hetoldPeoplemagazinein November 2024. "This started as me just kind of venting and telling my story, until I realized that I was telling the stories of tens of millions of Americans. This is so much bigger than my story." Rapper Makes Opinion of Jelly Roll Crystal Clear: 'Nothing Else to Say'first appeared on Parade on May 29, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon May 29, 2025, where it first appeared.

Is Ashley Leaving 'The Young and the Restless'?originally appeared onParade. Ashley (Eileen Davidson) just returned toThe Young and the Restless,but she's ready to leave again. The most recent episode featured Ashley telling Jack (Peter Bergman)she needed to work on herself in Paris following the whole Martin/Alan (Christopher Cousins) saga. Jack and fans were taken aback by the news. After all, Ashley was only back from New York with Traci (Beth Maitland) for a hot second before she dropped her bombshell on her brother. Ashley will head back to Paris after Nikki's (Melody Thomas Scott)birthday party. The character has been off and on the canvas for years. Last summer, Ashley was given the first major storyline she had had in years with her dissociative identity disorder. Since then, Ashley has predominantly remained off-screen onThe Young and the Restless. She has popped up for brief visits for special occasions like Abby's (Melissa Ordway)wedding to Devon (Bryton James). That trend will continue when Ashley once again bids Genao City adieu for Paris. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Melissa Ordway Gaston (@mel_ordway) Ashley is not used as a consistent player on the show because Davidson is no longer under contract with the CBS soap. Davidson is recurring, so she comes and goes when the writers need her to and when her schedule allows. Although Y&R fans miss having Ashley around, other than her DID storyline, Ashley hasn't been at the forefront for a long time. Therefore, the arrangement between Davidson and the show makes sense. The Young and the Restlessairs weekdays on CBS. Is Ashley Leaving 'The Young and the Restless'?first appeared on Parade on May 29, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon May 29, 2025, where it first appeared.