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YouTube is the go-to platform for vloggers, content creators, musicians, and anyone who loves to share their life through the art of video.

The most-followed channels on the platform have amassed huge subscriber counts, well into the millions, showing just how many of us enjoy sitting back and relaxing with a good YouTube video. From celebs to entertainment giants, influencers to creators, these channels dominate YouTube with viral videos and their dedicated fan bases.

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But have you ever wondered who holds the acclaim of top spot for the most subscribed channel? Wonder no more, here are the 10 YouTube channels with the most subscribers, according to Social Blade.

1. MrBeast - 494 million subscribers

MrBeast’s YouTube channel is known for its over-the-top challenges, massive cash giveaways, philanthropy, and jaw-dropping stunts, making it one of the platform’s biggest and most influential channels.

2. T-Series - 312 million subscribers

T-Series is India's largest music label and movie studio, and its YouTube channel features a vast collection of Bollywood music videos, movie trailers, and songs.

3. Cocomelon - Nursery Rhymes - 201 million subscribers

Cocomelon Nursery Rhymes' YouTube channel is a favorite among parents, featuring colorful, educational animations and catchy songs for young children. Engaging colors and fun storytelling aim to help toddlers learn letters, numbers, and life lessons.

4. YouTube Movies - 198 million subscribers

The YouTube Movies channel is the go-to spot for renting and streaming new movie releases, shorts, and trailers. You can choose to rent, buy, or watch select titles for free with ads.

5. SET India - 189 million subscribers

SET India’s YouTube channel offers full episodes, clips, and promos from Sony Entertainment Television’s popular Indian shows. Featuring drama series, reality shows, crime thrillers, and comedy programs.

6. Vlad and Niki - 150 million subscribers

Vlad and Niki’s YouTube channel is a popular kids’ channel full of imaginative playtime adventures, toy reviews, and family-friendly challenges. The channel tells the stories of two brothers through educational content and exciting adventures.

7. Stokes Twins - 140 million subscribers

The Stokes Twins' YouTube channel features a mix of pranks, challenges, comedic skits, and vlogs. Run by Alex and Alan Stokes, the pair have become known for their stunts and antics.

8. Kids Diana Show - 138 million subscribers

Kids Diana Show’s YouTube channel features fun, colorful videos of young Diana playing imaginative games, reviewing toys, and having other family-friendly adventures. This channel focuses on storytelling, games, and learning.

9. Like Nastya - 132 million subscribers

Like Nastya's YouTube channel is another family-friendly account that follows the exciting adventures of a young girl named Nastya. Videos include fun toy reviews, imaginative games, and educational content.

10. 김프로KIMPRO - 132 million subscribers

김프로KIMPRO is run by cousins Kim Dong‑joon and Yu Baek‑hap. Their channel features both videos and shorts. The content varies from cooking and mukbang videos to challenges and everyday scenarios.

​With billions of users worldwide, Twitch is one of the world's most popular live streaming platforms, particularly beloved by gamers and creators. Launched in 2011, Twitch has evolved into a massive community where individuals share everything from gaming to general live broadcasts.

And the site's popularity is only highlighted through the follower counts, with the platform's most-followed channels boasting tens of millions, but who holds the top spot? Here are the 10 most-followed Twitch channels, according to Social Blade.

1. KaiCenat – 20.24 million followers

Kai Cenat is an American streamer known for comedic content and his month-long November 2024 "Mafiathon " subathon.

2. ibai – 19.85 million followers

Ibai Llanos is a prominent Spanish streamer and content creator. In June 2022, he set a Twitch record with a peak of over 3.3 million concurrent viewers during his "La Velada del Año II" boxing event. ​

3. Ninja – 19.26 million followers

Tyler "Ninja" Blevins is a well-known American gamer and streamer. He initially gained recognition through his exceptional skills in games like Halo 3 and later achieved immense popularity with Fortnite: Battle Royale.

4. auronplay – 17.01 million followers

Raúl Álvarez Genes, also known online as auronplay, is another Spanish streamer and YouTuber. His content focuses mostly on gaming streams and interactive content, amassing almost 17 million followers on the platform.

5. Rubius – 16.4 million followers

Rubius is a Spanish-Norwegian creator who joined Twitch in 2019 after immense success from his YouTube channel, elrubiusOMG. He has since amassed over 15 million followers for his gaming and interactive content.

6. xQc – 12.43 million followers

Félix Lengyel, better known as xQc, is a Canadian content creator and former professional esports player. His content includes a variety of games and "Just Chatting" sessions.

7. TheGrefg – 12.29 million followers

Another Spanish content creator, TheGrefg is a popular content creator who primarily revolves around games like Fortnite and Minecraft, as well as interactive "Just Chatting" sessions. In January 2021, he set a Twitch record by attracting over 2 million viewers during the reveal of his personalized Fortnite skin.

8. EasyLiker – 12.26 million followers

EasyLiker is a Russian-speaking Twitch streamer who gained attention for his casual Just Chatting streams.

9. juansguarnizo – 11.67 million followers

Juan Sebastián Guarnizo, known as juansguarnizo, is a prominent Colombian content creator and streamer. Juan's content includes a variety of types, including "Just Chatting" sessions and gameplay streams.

10. Tfue – 11.53 million followers

Turner Ellis Tenney, known online as Tfue, is an American streamer and former professional esports player. Tfue gained popularity in the gaming community through his skills in titles like Destiny, Call of Duty, and, notably, Fortnite

With billions of users worldwide, Instagram is arguably the most popular photo sharing platform. With the ability to share posts, reels, and 24-hour stories, Instagram allows everyone and anyone to share snippets of their lives. The top accounts on the platform, primarily belonging to celebrities, show just how much we love to see the daily goings-on in lives different from our own.

Ever wondered who holds the top spot for the most followers? Here are the 10 most-followed people on Instagram, according to Social Blade.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo – 665 million followers

The most-followed person on Instagram is none other than Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. At the time of writing, Ronaldo has amassed a whopping 667 million followers. Unsurprisingly, his posts mostly theme around football and his current team, Al Nassr. Ronaldo also holds the record for most liked Instagram comment when he wrote on Kylian Mbappé's Real Madrid announcement post "my turn (to watch)."

2. Lionel Messi – 506 million followers

Sticking with the footballer theme, the second most-followed account belongs to Inter Miami CF player, Lionel Messi. His account also features mostly football content, sharing glimpses into life on and off the pitch. His most liked post is a series of photos celebrating Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup win.

3. Selena Gomez – 405 million followers

Actress, musician, and founder of cosmetics brand Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez is up next on the list. She shares career highlights, Rare Beauty promotions, and glimpses into her daily life, making her one of the most-followed celebrities on the platform.

4. Kylie – 382 million followers

The first of the Jenner-Kardashian clan to feature is Kylie. As of March 30, she has amassed an unbelievable 393 million followers. Her posts regularly give us an insight into her life, her Kylie Cosmetics empire, and family life with her two adorable children. Kylie previously held the record for the most liked photo on Instagram, a picture of her newborn daughter Stormi. However, she later lost this position to a photo of an egg (yes, an egg...).

5. Dwayne Johnson – 382 million followers

If you need motivation, The Rock's Instagram is your go-to. Dwayne Johnson’s Instagram followers are given a regular insight into his fitness routine, movie projects, and personal life. He shares workout clips with the sets and reps listed out for you to try at home, if you're feeling brave.

6. Ariana Grande – 363 million followers

The star of recent Wicked fame is number 6 on our list. An incredible singer and actress, Ariana Grande also holds Instagram-follower fame. Recent content has, of course, been heavily influenced by the recent release of Wicked, with the Oscar-nominated actress sharing behind-the-scenes images with co-star Cynthia Erivo.

7. Kim Kardashian – 345 million followers

Kim Kardashian's Instagram account is as aesthetic as she is. It's full of glimpses of her Skims brand, family life, and various other collaborations. Fashion is definitely a strong theme of her posts, and you can expect some serious glam envy.

8. Beyoncé – 300 million followers

Another musician to make the list is Beyoncé. Hot off a successful awards season for her latest album, Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé's Instagram account is the perfect insight for fans. Posts regularly include her latest Levi's partnership, her new fragrance release, and of course, awards season success.

9. Khloé Kardashian – 292 million followers

Number nine on the most-followed list is Khloé Kardashian. Another insight into the Kardashian-Jenner family, Khloe's posts are primarily wholesome family shots.

10. Justin Bieber - 287 million followers

Justin Bieber takes the 10th spot on the most-followed people on Instagram. The musician recently surprised fans with the release of another album, entitled Swag II.

With billions of users worldwide, TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms on the planet. Viral trends, trending sounds, and popular dances, there's no limit to what can kick off on TikTok.

TikTok has been with us through a lot, from the lockdown dance days to last year's threats of a ban. But throughout all the ups and downs, some creators have managed to rack up millions of loyal followers. Check out our list of the top TikTok content creators with the most followers, according to Social Blade.

1. Khaby Lame – 161.7 million followers

TikTok's most followed account is none other than the king of the deadpan facial expression, Khaby Lame. His video content primarily involves duets and stitches to over-complicated life "hacks."

2. Charli D'Amelio – 158.2 million followers

Charli D’Amelio rose to TikTok fame during lockdown for her viral dance videos. She very quickly became one of the platform’s most-followed creators and is still holding strong today.

3. MrBeast – 128.1 million followers

Also one of the most subscribed YouTube accounts, MrBeast holds the number three position for TikTok. His content is full of crazy challenges and huge giveaways. His over-the-top generosity has amassed him millions of followers. He also recently went viral for offering to buy TikTok.

4. TikTok – 94.3 million followers

Taking the 5th spot on the most followed accounts is TikTok's own account. It posts celeb interviews and tips and tricks videos.

5. Bella Poarch – 92.2 million followers

Bella Poarch skyrocketed to TikTok fame during the 2020 lockdown when her lip-sync video to M to the B became the platform’s most-liked video. Since then, she has remained popular on the app, even releasing her own single in 2021, Build A B****.

6. Addison Rae – 88.1 million followers

Addison Rae is another TikToker who blew up during the 2020 lockdown. Her viral dance videos made her one of the platform's biggest stars, a position she still holds strong today. She's now better known for her hit songs, releasing her debut single, Obsessed, in 2021.

7. Willie Salim - 86.7 million followers

Willie Salim is an Indonesian TikToker known for his large-scale giveaways and viral challenges. He often shares videos highlighting acts of generosity.

8. Zach King – 84.5 million followers

Zach King's content is a must-watch if you love magic tricks, optical illusions and clever editing. One of his videos even became the most viewed. The video made it appear as if he was flying on a broomstick. It became the most-viewed TikTok video in 2019.

9. Kimberly Loaiza – 83.7 million followers

Kimberly Loaiza is a popular Mexican influencer with tens of millions of followers across not just TikTok, but also YouTube and Instagram. Loaiza has also branched out into music, releasing multiple singles and touring.

10. domelipa - 75.8 million followers

Number 10 on the list of most-followed content creators is domelipa. She mostly shares content of choreographed dances, lip-sync videos, and other snippets of her lifestyle.

The Moon has now passed its full stage, so it will appear a little less illuminated each night. This gradual decrease in visibility will continue until the New Moon arrives, marking the start of a new lunar cycle.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Tuesday, June 2, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous. Tonight, 97% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide.

Without any visual aids, you'll be able to spot the Mare Imbrium, Copernicus Crater, and the Mare Tranquillitatis. If you have binoculars you'll be able to see these as well as catching a glimpse of the Clavius Crater, Apennine Mountains, and the Alps Mountains. Finally, with a telescope will help you see the Fra Mauro Highlands and the Caucasus Mountains.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon will take place on June 29.

What are Moon phases?

According to NASA, the Moon takes around 29.5 days to orbit Earth, passing through a repeating pattern of eight distinct phases. Although the same side of the Moon always faces Earth, the portion illuminated by the Sun changes as it moves around the planet. This is what creates the different shapes we see in the night sky, from thin crescents to half Moons and the full Moon. Together, these phases form the lunar cycle:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

SAVE $150: As of June 2, the Hisense 55-inch Class U6 TV is on sale for $397.99 at Amazon. That's a 27% discount on the list price.

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The World Cup kicks off soon, and if you want to upgrade your TV in time for the first game, check out this latest Amazon deal on the Hisense 55-inch Class U6 Series. Normally $547.99, it currently has a $150 discount, bringing the list price down to $397.99.

This TV features Mini-LED technology with up to 1000 nits peak brightness and up to 600 local dimming zones. It uses the Hi-View AI Engine, which applies AI Picture, AI Sound, AI Scenario, and AI Energy processing to improve the quality of whatever you're watching.

On the inside, the TV runs on Fire TV, giving you access to apps on a single home screen for simple navigation. You’ll also get Alexa voice control that can be used to find and launch content or perform tasks like checking sports scores.

And it’s a great option for gamers too, thanks to its native 144Hz panel with Motion Rate 480 for smoother motion, alongside 144Hz Game Mode Pro with a 48Hz to 144Hz variable refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium support for reduced lag during gaming. 

You can find this Hisense TV deal available at Amazon right now. Get it before kickoff.

SAVE $750 As of June 22, the Anker Solix C2000 is on sale for $749 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount on the list price.

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The Anker Solix C2000 has dropped in price again on Amazon, this time by 50%. As of June 2, it’s down from $1,499 to $749, saving you $750.

The Anker C2000 is an incredibly reliable portable power station that uses ultra-efficient standby power of 9W. The unit delivers a rated output of 2,400W and a peak power of 4,000W, allowing it to run multiple appliances at once, including most window and RV air conditioners. It can even power a dual-door fridge for up to 32 hours.

It supports six charging methods and can fully recharge in 58 minutes using AC or solar power (solar panels sold separately). It can also be recharged via 800W ultra-fast alternator charging, reaching full charge in about 3 hours from a car.

And if you want to take it camping or off-grid, its lightweight design makes it easy. In fact, the device weighs just 41.7 pounds.

With the unit, you'll get everything you need for immediate use, including an AC charging cable, a car charging cable, a quick start guide, a safety manual, and a warranty card.

Get this Anker deal from Amazon now.

SAVE $15: As of June 2, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is on sale for $24.99 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount on the list price.

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Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Select is back on sale, so if you're looking for an easy way to upgrade your TV setup without spending a fortune, now is a good time to buy. As of June 2, it has dropped in price from $39.99 to $24.99.

This streaming device gives you streaming in 4K Ultra HD and HDR10+ support. You'll get easy access to a wide range of content, including popular apps like Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, and more, as well as free, ad-supported content.

So, how does it work? The Fire TV Stick plugs into your TV's HDMI port and is powered by a wall outlet. It then connects via WiFi, and when you turn on your TV, you have access to the Fire OS. As it's an Amazon device, you'll also get access to Alexa. You can use this for various voice searches as well as functions like managing smart home devices.

And to save on clutter, once set up, the included remote becomes the single control for both the Fire TV Stick and your TV. So, not only will it control browsing and gaming (through the Luna app), but it will also control power and volume.

Head to Amazon to grab this Fire TV Stick deal.

SAVE $200: As of June 2, the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni is on sale for $599 at Amazon. That's a 25% discount on the list price.

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Looking for a robot vacuum deal that makes an upgrade easy? Check out this latest Amazon deal on the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni. As of June 2, this model is $200 off, bringing the list price down to $599. It's also the lowest-ever price this vacuum has been, according to camelcamelcamel.

This robot vacuum combines a 16,600Pa suction with increased airflow to remove both fine dust and pet hair from your floors. And if you have carpets, there's no need to worry about the mop leaving a mess. It has a Triple Lift System that raises the mop, side brush, and main brush, making it easy to transition between hard floors and carpets.

The mop maintains itself too, continuously self-washing during mopping rather than waiting for scheduled cleaning intervals, so it's not spreading dirty water across your floors. Other features include the ZeroTangle 2.0, which combines a V-shaped roller and optimized airflow to reduce hair wrap, so this model is a great choice for homes with pets.

It also comes with a docking station, where it handles nearly all the maintenance itself. It automatically washes the roller mop with hot water, dries it, refills the water, empties the dust, and can store up to 150 days of dirt before needing to be emptied.

You can find this robot vacuum deal at Amazon now.

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will require knowledge of sports and culture.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections: Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. The sports Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words, and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes before the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: West coast baseball

• Green: Tennis tournament cities

• Blue: Kyler Murray timeline

• Purple: Cup competitions

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: AL West Teams

• Green: Locations of Tennis Grand Slams

• Blue: Kyler Murray Teams

• Purple: ___Cup

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #617 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• AL West Teams: ASTROS, ATHLETICS, MARINERS, RANGERS

• Locations of Tennis Grand Slams: LONDON, MELBOURNE, NEW YORK, PARIS

• Kyler Murray Teams: CARDINALS, OKLAHOMA, TEXAS A&M, VIKINGS

• ___Cup: FA, GREY, TERRITORIAL, WORLD

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections 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.

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Amazon's 12th annual Prime Day sale will run from June 23 to 26 this year, the company said Tuesday. For the second year in a row, the flagship summer savings event will last four days, up from its original two.

This will be the first year that Prime Day falls in June instead of its usual mid-July time slot. Amazon initially announced the shift in its first-quarter earnings statement posted on April 29 — possibly by mistake.

The June move was mentioned in a section of the statement about recent company updates: "Amazon ... Shared that Prime Day will take place in most countries in June," it read. But in fact, the retail giant had not shared the news at that point. Amazon then published a blog post with a formal announcement less than an hour after the statement went out.

"Prime Day is back!" the post read. "Amazon's annual deals event for Prime members returns this June, with discounts on some of the hottest brands, socially trending items, creator favorites, and Amazon-exclusive products to make this June's event even more valuable for members."

At the time, an Amazon spokesperson told Mashable that it was moving Prime Day to June on shoppers' behalf. (They didn't elaborate on specifics.)

"Each year, we work with our teams around the world to determine the best timing for Prime Day," they said. "This year, we felt holding the event earlier in the summer was the right choice for our customers."

Competing retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart always ran their own sales alongside Prime Day back when it was held in July. That will probably still be the case this year, though none of them have announced anything yet.

Yesterday we went over five questions to help you lead a project-driven organization. Here are five more questions you need to answer.  If job titles matter less, how do organizations identify expertise? Match people to work based on capabilities and experience rather than formal roles or reporting structures.  What is the difference between a working group and a […]

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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.

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Sharp.

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ACUTE

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A hot pepper.

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CHILI

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Hurdle Word 3 hint

Points.

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ARROW

Hurdle Word 4 hint

An agricultural machine.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

BALER

Final Hurdle hint

Started.

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BEGAN

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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a private person.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for June 12 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Secretive

• Green: English foods

• Blue: Accomplishments

• Purple: Need to

Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Clandestine

• Green: British potato dishes

• Blue: Heraldic achievements

• Purple: Ending in modal auxiliary verbs

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #1087 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Clandestine: CLOAK-AND-DAGGER, COVERT, HUSH-HUSH, TOP SECRET

• British potato dishes: BUBBLE AND SQUEAK, CHIPS, JACKET POTATO, MASH

• Heraldic achievements: COAT OF ARMS, CREST, HELMET, SHIELD

• Ending in modal auxiliary verbs: CAPE MAY, FREE WILL, GRAPE MUST, TIN CAN

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 2, 2026

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a chronic doomscroller.

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.

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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.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 2, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Caught in the Net

The words are related to the internet.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe social media.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

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Today's spangram is Extremely Online.

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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you have a solid foundation.

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.

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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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for June 2, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Principle.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter S appears twice.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter B.

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Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

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The solution to today's Wordle is...

BASIS

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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Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

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Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically; 2-2, placed horizontally; 2-3, placed vertically.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 0-1, placed vertically; 6-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this light blue space must be equal to 3. The answer is 2-3, placed vertically; 6-3, placed horizontally.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 4-4, placed vertically.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for June 2 Pips

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically; 4-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally; 5-6, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically; 3-1, placed vertically.

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 5-6, placed vertically; 6-3, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 3-1, placed vertically; 3-2, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 3-2, placed horizontally; 6-3, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for June 2 Pips

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-5, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-1, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 2-1, placed vertically; 5-0, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 5-0, placed horizontally; 0-6, placed vertically.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically.

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically; 6-6, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-6, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 2-6, placed vertically.

Greater Than (6): Everything in this space must be 3-4, placed vertically.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-3, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this dark blue space must add up to 6. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this orange space must add up to 6. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally; 1-1, placed vertically; 3-5, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally; 1-0, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 5-2, placed vertically; 4-6, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 4-6, placed horizontally.

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Game Changer is back for Season 8. The premiere went legally spicy with host/Dropout CEO Sam Reich challenging players to "Don't Wake Standards and Practices." Now, episode 2 was a "game sampler," meaning Reich brought back the hilarity that was Season 7's "Rulette" with new rules, new prompts, and two new players. 

Anna Garcia returns to the Rulette wheel, this time flanked by Demi Adejuyigbe, and Josh Ruben. While the whole episode was threaded with hilarious running gags, we got hooked on all the name-dropping. 

One of the rules applied to the players was to say a famous person's full name before they stopped speaking. Originally assigned to Adejuyigbe, he had the brunt of name-dropping during "Rulette 2." However, each player had a turn, and even Reich and Paul Refereno (aka Dropout producer Paul Robalino) got in on the fun.

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Below is every name we heard dropped over the course of the episode, listed by who let it drop. Plus, we've got some trivia questions for bonus fun.

Demi's name drops on "Rulette 2":  Demi Adejuyigbe and Sam Reich at the wheel for "Rulette 2" on "Game Changer." Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

Channing Tatum

George W. Bush 

George H.W. Bush 

Scarlett Johansson

Sam Reich

Patrick Swayze

JFK Jr. 

Michael Ian Black

Ken Marino

Paul Reubens

Sam Elliott 

Allison Janney 

Jane Fonda 

Annieeeeeeee (fail) 

Ladybird Johnson 

Blythe Danner 

Robert De Niro

Al Pacino 

Rosalind Russell

David Lean

Graham Chapman, Monty Python

Michael Jai White

Rob Schneider 

Aditya Pancholi 

Felicity Huffman

William H. Macy 

Melissa McCarthy 

Jordan Peele

Michael Schur

Judge Judy

Jamie Lee Curtis

Lindsay Lohan

Tim Story

Josh's name drops on "Rulette 2": Josh Ruben on "Game Changer: Rulette 2." Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

David Wain

Zach Galifianakis 

Oscar Isaac

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Gillian Anderson

Guillermo del Toro

What famous person was named unprompted by Josh Ruben? Left: Credit: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Right: Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

Joe Biden

Sam's name drops on "Rulette 2": Demi Adejuyigbe and Sam Reich at the wheel for "Rulette 2" on "Game Changer." Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

Michael Showalter

David Blaine 

David Duchovny 

George Washington Carver

What famous actor got name-dropped twice in "Rulette 2?" Left: Credit: Ken Woroner / Netflix Right: Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

Oscar Isaac

Paul's name drops on "Rulette 2":

Sam Reich 

Allison Williams 

Damon Wayans 

George Lopez

Rosa Parks 

Lil Dicky

(William) Howard Taft

Bob Iger 

Jane Lynch

What's Lil Dicky's full name? Left: Credit: Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Right: Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

David Andrew Burd

Anna's name drops on "Rulette 2": Anna Garcia and Sam Reich at the wheel for "Rulette 2" on "Game Changer." Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

Betsy Ross

Barack Obama

Paul F. Thompkins 

Joe Jonas

Katharine Hepburn

Christopher Fitzgerald

Al Capone

Will Ferrell

What Dropout cast member got dragged by being named as an "non-famous person?" Left: Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout Right: Credit: Kate Elliott / Dropout

Paul Robalino - by Anna Garcia

Game Changer Season 8, episode 2, "Rulette 2," is now streaming on Dropout. 

Pediatrician Dr. Tiffany Munzer has encouraging words for parents hoping to strike a healthy balance with summer screen time for their kids and teens.

"There are things that they can do, even though the deck really feels sometimes stacked against them," says Munzer.

Munzer, who is also a digital media researcher at the University of Michigan, has no illusions about the challenges parents face over the summer. Fulfilling, screen-free activities are often expensive and require shuttling kids during the workday.

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Letting children, even teens, stay home for hours on end presents its own dilemmas. Once a digital device is in their hands, it can be difficult — and feel impossible — to get a child to put it down.

Yet Munzer, along with the childhood independence advocate Lenore Skenazy, shared practical tips with Mashable for summertime device use that can liberate kids from screens and get them outside playing with friends and peers.

Make a screen time plan

Going into summer without a screen time plan, yet still expecting balance, is unlikely to work.

Instead, Munzer recommends that parents develop a predictable yet flexible schedule. Ideally, it reflects when parents most need support, like during a meeting or an unsupervised gap between when they leave and a caregiver arrives.

Younger children who aren't able to read may particularly benefit from a visual schedule they can interpret with symbols or graphics, so they know how the day is ordered.

Regardless of the child's age, the schedule should show the entire day, not just blocks when they'll have access to a tablet or TV.

Start with reasonable screen time expectations

Munzer doesn't expect any parent to forego screen time altogether. A parent's goal, rather, should be to prioritize high-quality screen time experiences and swap in-person activities for device use as much as possible.

In a recent policy paper that Munzer co-authored for the American Academy of Pediatrics, Munzer and her colleagues suggested ranges of less than an hour per day of digital media for toddler and preschoolers and one to two hours daily for school-aged kids and teens.

Munzer recognizes that children may likely exceed those guidelines during the summer or weekend, when they have more time. After all, she told Mashable, digital media is "seamless and easy to access" compared to typically expensive in-person childcare, summer camps, and entertainment and play options for kids.

Set boundaries for digital media content

When parents need help deciding what to allow on a digital device, Munzer recommends they trust their own intuition. Often, parents want to watch or play the media themselves (hello, adult Bluey fans).

In general, Munzer says the parental litmus test should be whether the content contributes to their child's well-being. Parents should look for themes that help kids make meaning of the world and encourage positive behaviors like kindness and perspective-taking.

Ruling out poor or predatory design is also important. This includes AI slop and creepy or violent content.

Less obvious are design choices that maximize marketing to children, amp up emotions for clicks, and incentivize constant scrolling or passive consumption.

Munzer points parents to the American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence's guidance on specific types of digital content with green, yellow, and red light ratings. She also recommends Common Sense Media's reviews of popular shows, games, apps, podcasts, and other forms of entertainment.

Help your child with tolerating boredom

A thoughtful screen time plan is essential, but kids of all ages may need support in coping with boredom when they don't have a digital device or entertainment. (Munzer says parents may also need to learn to tolerate the distress that's triggered when their child is unhappy without a screen.)

Parents should avoid responding to boredom by handing back a device, Munzer says. Instead, parents should rely on their schedule as a guide. If there's an hour of downtime between screen time sessions, parents should stick to that as best as they can.

Munzer warns that toddlers and pre-schoolers may only be capable of 15 minutes of independent play, at which point the parent may have to join them briefly. Younger children should know when these bursts of co-playing can happen, and for how long.

Try a test run on the weekend

Munzer says parents have a better shot at success when they test a schedule on the weekend. Attempting to set new limits on screen time just before a big virtual meeting begins may only end in frustration and tears (for everyone).

Low-stakes test runs help kids build confidence and competence, Munzer says. It also gives parents the chance to see that their child is capable of adjusting to the expectations.

Swap screen time for other activities

A parent with a strong sense of how they want their child to engage with devices over the summer still has to fill in several hours of screen-free gaps throughout the day.

Munzer recommends looking for local or community-based activities, including library reading events, hobbyist clubs for kids, and summer-specific programming. To find the right fit, she suggests leaning into a child's interests. If they enjoy Minecraft, for example, parents might look for a LEGO or robotics club for them to join. Similarly, a child who likes crafting videos might be excited to join a crafting club.

While these options are most feasible for parents of older children, who can potentially attend on their own, parents of younger children can try to replicate the idea at home. A child who loves building online but can't be unsupervised in public might love the challenge of assembling their own creation with pieces of cardboard.

Addressing device and screen time meltdowns

In her pediatric clinic, Munzer frequently advises parents of children who meltdown when their device or screen time is limited. This reality, or the dreaded fear of it, often makes it harder for parents to enforce limits.

First, Munzer wants parents to understand that an emotional response to restrictions is not their fault or their child's.

"There's these behavioral tactics that are built into the design that make it hard for any of us to transition away." - Dr. Tiffany Munzer, pediatrician and digital media researcher

"There's these behavioral tactics that are built into the design that make it hard for any of us to transition away," she says.

That's why Munzer encourages parents to normalize those feelings for children by describing how devices and platforms are designed to keep and hold our attention.

Emotion regulation strategies

To help kids deal with this, Munzer recommends emotion regulation strategies that name the feeling and offer ways to calm the body, such as using Play-Doh, reading a book together, listening to music, or going for a walk.

Parents should avoid soothing a stressed child with the device itself, because it makes it harder for them to learn regulation skills on their own.

Identify underlying factors

Some children may struggle more than others due to developmental conditions like Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Munzer says these kids may gravitate toward the behavioral reinforcement that digital media can often supply.

That doesn't mean they should stay on a device as a coping strategy. Instead, parents should try to identify factors that contribute to screen-related meltdowns and address those.

How to get your kid outside playing with other kids

The dream for many parents is to let their children loose outside and let them play, explore, and socialize until the proverbial sun sets.

Not only is this a free summertime option, it also represents a childhood that many parents had but can't replicate for their kids, for a variety of reasons.

Lenore Skenazy, president of the childhood independence nonprofit Let Grow, says parents can actually give their kid these experiences with the right approach.

"[W]hen kids do things in the real world, it pulls them into more real-world interests and skill-building, away from screens," says Skenazy, who is also the author of Free-Range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow.

Let go of the anxiety

Many parents are held back by their own anxiety, Skenazy says. Unlike their own parents, they fret about something terrible happening to their child when they're unsupervised.

Yet Skenazy argues that keeping kids indoors isn't safe for their mental health and well-being. Nor is it conducive to their long-term independence.

In her experience, parents only become less anxious about the what-ifs when their child gets the chance to prove they're capable. The more the child is successful in the world, on their own, the more the parent can see their child's competence more clearly.

Coordinate with other parents

The other big barrier for parents is the absence of children who are also allowed to do things unsupervised.

Without this, Skenazy says, parents are "sunk," and it becomes much harder to consistently offer activities other than screen time: "I don't think it's very realistic to say you're going to send your kid out and they're going to have a great time without any other kids."

That's why she recommends coordinating with other parents who also want their child to have independence.

"There's rocket fuel in knowing that you are not just a taker — you are a giver." - Lenore Skenazy, president of Let Grow

She's spoken with parents who created informal play groups or clubs for the summer. They might set physical boundaries for the kids to explore within, but the expectation is that they'll be on their own for much of the day.

Some use cell phones or trackers while others don't. Skenazy recommends the latter strategy to build more trust. Regardless, parents instruct their children on how to get an adult's help, if needed.

Give your kid tasks that build independence

In general, Skenazy recommends kids take on confidence-building tasks, like going to the store, helping a neighbor, building something they can use, or making breakfast for the family. She adds that such activities help children learn what they like to do besides be online.

Tasks can also be particularly helpful if a child doesn't have a playmate or friend to spend time with during the summer, but their parent still wants to swap screen time for more fulfilling activities.

Let Grow offers a free checklist of ideas to try for the summer. The most important part, says Skenazy, is giving kids the opportunity to contribute, and to do so without constant supervision.

"There's rocket fuel in knowing that you are not just a taker — you are a giver," she says.

On June 1, the Pokémon Company announced the release plans for a special 30th anniversary expansion pack, coming later this year. The "Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration" expansion pack will be released worldwide on Sept. 16, 2026, and the company released a trailer to give fans a peek inside the release.

In an announcement on its website, the Pokémon Company said the pack would be the first pack to get a simultaneous worldwide release, "allowing fans across the world to enjoy collecting new cards at the same time." The expansion pack will be unique in other ways as well, as every card in the pack will be a foil card, including the Basic Energy cards.

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"In the 30th Celebration expansion, Futuristic rare cards featuring evocative new visuals will debut as the latest addition to the Pokémon TCG. These initial cards feature Mewtwo and Mew illustrated by none other than famed Japanese artist YOSHIROTTEN!"

Mewtwo and Mew cards from 'Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration' pack. Credit: Pokémon Company

In addition, every pack will include one of 30 different Pikachu cards, each featuring unique artist illustrations. Pictures of three of the new Pikachu cards were released on the Pokémon Company website. The packs will also include classic cards such as Charizard from the Base Set and Pikachu & Zekrom-GX from Sun & Moon—Team Up.

Three of 30 new Pikachu cards with new artist illustrations. Credit: Pokémon Company

According to the announcement:

Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration will feature Pokémon from different regions for all kinds of collectors. Look forward to a variety of fan-favorite Pokémon, from Espeon and Umbreon going about their days to Lapras, Drifloon, Zorua, and Lycanroc all appearing as delightful illustration rares, and Greninja and Sylveon stunning as brand-new Pokémon ex. There are plenty more Pokémon where those came from, so stay tuned for more!

More photos of the unreleased cards were published in the announcement, and more details on the worldwide launch will be announced at a later date.

Charizard from the Base Set and Pikachu & Zekrom-GX from Sun & Moon—Team Up Credit: Pokémon Company Cards from the 'Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration' pack coming in September 2026. Credit: Pokémon Company