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The Last of Us Season 2 tailer: Hidden details you may have missed

The Last of Us Season 2 trailer has dropped, and you know what that means, don’t you? It’s time to take all the burning questions we had at the end of Season 2 and add a few new ones in.
In the two-minute clip above we’re reintroduced to Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) after a tumultuous ending to the first season, as they head back to the camp in Jackson, Wyoming where Joel’s brother Tommy (Gabriel Luna) is based.
But the shadow of what Joel did to rescue Ellie hangs over the trailer, as do more monsters and shady-looking groups. We’ve broken down all the hidden details you may have missed below.
Ellie hiding from something on all fours

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The trailer opens with Ellie silently creeping through a dark building. It’s brief, but in the background we see something scuttling past at the far end of the room. An animal? A Clicker? Or some new kind of Infected creature to be worried about? Gulp.
A creature emitting spores

Credit: YouTube/Max
Speaking of creatures, there’s a shot of Ellie standing over a poor Cordyceps-covered soul that almost looks more tree than human. The worrying part? We can clearly see the thing exhaling what appear to be spores into the air.
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Two new factions

Credit: YouTube/Max
There are at least two new groups we haven’t seen before in the Season 2 trailer. The first is a military outfit that is definitely not FEDRA — these guys have a wolf logo and the letters “WLF” on their tanks and helmets. The second group has more of a cult vibe — hooded robes, old-style weapons, a logo that looks like an eye, the whole shebang.
The trailer makes it seem like both of these groups are threats, as they’re shown in a montage just before we hear Ellie (Bella Ramsey) saying “monsters” (and given that we see the hooded group getting ready to murder someone in the woods, this definitely tracks).
Ellie walking away from Joel

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One of our burning questions after Season 1 was whether or not Ellie would find out that Joel basically butchered an entire hospital worth of Fireflies in order to save her life — remember, Ellie is immune to the Cordyceps infection, and could have been the key to a vaccine. The trailer seems to hint that the answer to this question is a big “yes”, with a shot of her yelling “You swore” before another shot of Joel looking upset while she walks away from him in the background. The “you swore” line is a throwback to the finale of Season 1, where Ellie asks Joel to promise her that “everything you said to me about the Fireflies is true” — Joel told Ellie raiders attacked the hospital and he barely got her out of there alive. Looks like that lie will come back to haunt him.
The Last of Us Season 2 is streaming on Max from April 13.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love

Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121

TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
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:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
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…
TRIPE.
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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