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Aubrey Plaza Doesn't Hold Back About Controversial Puerto Rico Joke
By TeeJay Small
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If you’ve been keeping up with the news surrounding the chaotic 2024 presidential election, you’re likely already aware of the controversial remarks made at Donald Trump’s recent Madison Square Garden rally. One such viral remark, which came from roast comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, saw the orator unfavorably comparing the island of Puerto Rico to a “floating island of garbage.” According to a write-up in The Hollywood Reporter, Megalopolis actress Aubrey Plaza has come forth to call Hinchcliffe out for his Puerto Rico joke, plainly stating “Tony Hinchcliffe, go f*** yourself.”
More specifically, Aubrey Plaza was speaking on behalf of her deceased grandmother, who, like most of Plaza’s family, was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Plaza maligned Hinchcliffe’s tasteless joke as racist and disgusting, before articulating that her grandmother, if alive today, would swiftly tell the comedian “go f*** yourself.” Never one to shy away from controversy, Plaza concluded her remarks by insisting that the media could feel free to quote her statements.
While Aubrey Plaza had arguably the funniest and most unfiltered response to Tony Hinchcliffe, other Puerto Rican stars such as Bad Bunny, Ricky Martin, and Jennifer Lopez have also weighed in. Many American voters have made their feelings on the comedian’s comments known by simply sharing a video of Kamala Harris on the campaign trail, wherein the sitting Vice President praises the U.S. territory and outlines a plan to share aid and supplies to the island.
Hinchcliffe has been unilaterally shunned by voters across the entire political spectrum, as even Trump campaign staffers have attempted to distance themselves from his remarks at the rally. His comments not only attacked Puerto Rico, but other Latinos seeking asylum from nations South of the American border, as well as Jewish citizens and black Americans.
Much like Aubrey Plaza, The View‘s Sunny Hostin weighed in on the so-called “comedy” speech, harshly explaining on the air “Puerto Rico is trash? We are Americans, Donald Trump, Americans. And we know how to take the trash out, Donald Trump. Trash that has been collecting since 2016, and that’s you Donald Trump.”
The joke seems to have ignited a powder keg of activity from voters across the nation, just days before the 2024 election is set to finally conclude. The entire affair has been widely regarded as one of the most harshly partisan election cycles in recent history, with numerous celebrities, including Dave Bautista, Taylor Swift, and Zachary Levi lending their support to their preferred candidate in loud and expressive fashion.
Though Aubrey Plaza already endorsed Kamala Harris for president back in September, it seems clear that the Trump campaign has not done anything to change her mind by platforming the joke about Puerto Rico.
Even before the Madison Square Garden rally, Donald Trump’s campaign has been condemned for its use of overtly harsh and dehumanizing language regarding Latino communities especially. The former president and 34-time convicted felon previously made comments where he referred to migrants seeking asylum as “animals,” “vermin,” and “psychopaths,” while claiming that the recent influx of Mexican and South American immigrants is “poisoning the blood” of Americans. Aubrey Plaza, who has made it a point to highlight her background in Puerto Rico, is one of many who simply would not stand for such comments, from Trump, nor his rally guests.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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NYT Strands hints, answers for April 29, 2026
Today’s NYT Strands hints are easy if you love a good catch.
Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There’s always a theme linking every solution, along with the “spangram,” a special, word or phrase that sums up that day’s theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.
By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you’re feeling stuck or just don’t have 10 or more minutes to figure out today’s puzzle, we’ve got all the NYT Strands hints for today’s puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.
NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Fish or cut bait
The words are related to the outdoors.
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Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained
These words describe going fishing.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?
Today’s NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.
NYT Strands spangram answer today
Today’s spangram is Tackle.
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NYT Strands word list for April 29
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Reel
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Hook
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Bobber
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Weight
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Tackle
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Lure
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Swivel
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Cooler
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Pliers
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 29, 2026
Today’s Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you’re not a fan of big cities.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Countryside.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
The letter R appears twice.
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Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter R.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
RURAL
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle 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.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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Hurdle hints and answers for April 29, 2026
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.
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If you find yourself stuck at any step of today’s Hurdle, don’t worry! We have you covered.
Hurdle Word 1 hint
To admire.
Hurdle Word 1 answer
ADORE
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Hurdle Word 2 hint
Heavy.
Hurdle Word 2 Answer
HEFTY
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Hurdle Word 3 hint
Two-legged.
Hurdle Word 3 answer
BIPED
Hurdle Word 4 hint
Hefty.
Hurdle Word 4 answer
HEAVY
Final Hurdle hint
Pointy.
Hurdle Word 5 answer
SHARP
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