Today’s Wordle Answer #240: Monday, Feb. 14, 2022 Happy Valentine’s Day, Wordlers! A hint for today’s Wordle answer: People who hate Valentine’s Day may have an easier go at it. That said, it was a toughie for a lot of us! Following the relative ease of Wordle #239, today’s puzzle was a rude awakening. We started with “CRANE,” giving the allegedly best Wordle starting word another go. From there, we knew C was in the right place and that N was somewhere in play....

If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. So it helps to have a cool demeanor, much like Damarr Brown. The Chicago chef admittedly felt out of his element at certain points in Top Chef. But through a supreme display of skill and a calm demeanor, he proved his pedigree against his well-regarded competition. In particular, his baking earned him high remarks, most notably Tom Colicchio remarking he made the best carrot cake he ever had....

The 50-year-old actress shared several stunning photos from the tropical destination on Instagram earlier today. The images are so picture-perfect that she didn’t even need to elaborate in the caption, so she posted an emoji of the Jamaican flag. Ross rocked nothing but a colorful floral bikini and wet hair for the mini photo shoot, proving that she’s flawless with or without Hollywood’s most talented makeup artists and designers. A handful of snaps showed the black-ish actress staring into the camera head-on while climbing a staircase leading to the warm waters beneath her....

In the last couple of weeks, it was confirmed that the actor’s 11th and 12th babies were both on the way—with daughter Beautiful Zeppelin Cannon arriving yesterday, Nov. 11, and baby 12 due next month—and brands and Twitter geniuses alike have taken the opportunity to poke some gentle fun at his growing family. After news of his then-11th baby-to-be, with Alyssa Scott, broke earlier this month, Ryanair, an Irish discount airline that is constantly going viral on TikTok, tweeted a photo of a man lying across piles of bound cash stacks, writing, “Us when Nick Cannon books the family holiday to Europe....

So if you want to lose weight, you’re probably a little concerned that doing so on a vegan diet might be tough, especially from a nutrition standpoint. While it’s true that eating a plant-based diet might make weight loss a little more challenging, with some solid planning and the right information, you can do it—and come back healthier than ever before. Here’s how to go about it.. Just because something is vegan doesn’t mean it’s healthy Whether you’re already a vegan or wondering how to become one, it’s key to understand some dos and don’ts....

Katy Perry is curious to know more about the 19-year-old from Springville, Utah, and asks her about her social media following, which is when we find out how modest Abby is. Apparently, she just joined Instagram on Nov. 24, 2020. “I didn’t want to come off as showing off,” Abby tells Katy. To which Lionel Richie says, “We are in the show off business,” a musical cue if there ever was one, and all three judges break out singing, “There’s no business like show business like no business I know....

But not all the acts were daredevil. Verge Aero took to the skies to prove that to be Extreme doesn’t necessarily mean putting one’s life in jeopardy. Rather, they were Extreme in demonstrating the brain power it took to fly 160 drones choreographed into a light show that created shapes the size of 30-story skyscrapers. Verge Aero—consisting of engineers Chris, Tony, Anthony, and Nils—definitely proved that talent comes in many different forms—and they got kudos from the judges as validation....

Is it a cause for concern? And is there anything we can do to prevent and treat it? What are the early symptoms of Monkeypox anyway? Here’s what health experts have to say. How Does Monkeypox Spread? Monkeypox is a disease that is spread by a virus, which is acquired through close contact with an infected individual. The virus survives on surfaces of materials that came into contact with a person with infectious fluids or blisters, however, the primary mode of transmission requires very close contact, often intimate contact with an infected person, Dr....

Although occasional stomach bloating is very common and usually resolves with simple changes to diet and lifestyle, it’s possible that it could be a sign of a more serious health issue. So when that feeling of uncomfortable fullness strikes, here are some ways to identify what’s causing it so that you can keep it at bay. What causes stomach bloating? Stomach bloating happens when the gastrointestinal (GI) tract fills with air or gas....

Bananas have a reputation for being high in potassium, but there are other ways to get the recommended daily allowance to stop the cramps in their tracks. “Potassium is an essential mineral. Most of the potassium in our bodies is located within cells,” explains Brittney Parris, MS, RD, CDN of Culina Health. So what is potassium, exactly, and how can you get more potassium-rich foods in your diet? Here’s everything you need to know....

Now, with only a third of the final season left to go, we finally get answers to many of those big questions. “Katoby” takes place almost entirely in flash-forwards, jumping between the events immediately following the previous episode and key moments in the years to come. We see the painful events that lead to Kate and Toby ultimately deciding to end their marriage, as well as the circumstances that bring Kate and Philip closer together....

With Immersive Van Gogh visitors can do just that. This epic celebration of Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh features 40 of his masterpieces, including Starry Night and Sunflowers, that are animated and brought to life. Using anywhere from 20,0000 to 70,000 square feet of animated projections, depending on the venue, the exhibit is a dance of art, light, music and imagination. Americans got a glimpse inside Immersive Van Gogh when the exhibit was featured in the Netflix hit Emily in Paris as Emily Cooper, (Lily Collins), visited the exhibit....

One type of therapy that has been gaining traction in the medical community is ketamine therapy. But what is ketamine? Originally used as an anesthetic for many years, ketamine is now being recognized for its ability to improve mental health. In fact, researchers at the Yale School of Medicine discovered that one subanesthetic dose of ketamine reduced symptoms of depression and in some instances led to nearly a full recovery in less than one day....

What is the “Corn Song”? The “Corn Song” is based on a video from the TikTok account @doingthings, where a young boy (now being lovingly referred to as the “corn kid” or “corn boy” online) talks about really liking corn and saying various things like, “When I tried it with butter, everything changed,” “I mean, just look at this thing” (while holding up his corn on the cob), “A big lump with knobs” (describing corn) and the incredibly short yet quotable: “It’s corn!...

Here’s everything to know about the DWTS lift rule, including what defines a lift, who created it and what dances allow lifts. What is a lift? According to the National Dance Council of America, a lift is defined as any movement during which one of the dancers has both feet off the floor at the same time with the assistance or support of their partner. So once both feet leave the ground, it’s officially a lift!...

And as we head into summer after too many months spent inside escaping the cold, many of us are considering giving the Noom app a try in an effort so shed those extra quarantine pounds in 2022. In light of this popularity, we spoke to experts and real Noom users to find out more about this growing weight loss trend. Here’s everything you need to know, including how much Noom costs for a subscription, and how to figure out if it’s the right fit for you....

If you have a vagina, you may notice that at certain times in your life, such as during menopause or after having a baby, it might lose some of its function. The lining of the vagina may become thinner and drier, causing painful sex, urinary tract problems and other issues. But, vaginal rejuvenation can help. This is an umbrella term for several vaginal corrective treatments aimed at improving the function of the vagina and sometimes the appearance of the vulva....

The Friends star has been very transparent about the effects of his addiction on his work and his health, discussing everything from attempted interventions to near-death experiences. While speaking with Sawyer, the actor detailed the progression of his addiction, and talked about how, when his Friends colleagues first tried to help him, he wasn’t in a place where he could accept it. Eventually, after he had to go back and dub his lines over for the feature film Serving Sara because he was too intoxicated to speak clearly, his girlfriend said something that “startled” him....

In reality, Chris Noth was fired from The Equalizer after multiple accusations of sexual assault against the actor surfaced from several women. Noth has since denied the allegations. Noth’s character last appeared in the episode, “Separated,” which aired back on Jan. 2. The show finally addresses his absence in this week’s episode, “Pulse.” In it, Robyn McCall receives a desperate plea for help from her former CIA trainee, now a full-fledged agent, that leads her into a confrontation with Mason Quinn (Chris Vance), a dangerous enemy from McCall’s past in intelligence....

When she was 14 years old, then-Princess Elizabeth gave a speech to BBC’s Children’s Hour to displaced children who evacuated from their U.K. homes due to bombing in the war. Later, footage of Elizabeth gathering produce from her garden to combat food shortages was also released. It was just the beginning of her service during World War II. What was Queen Elizabeth’s job in WWII? Read on to hear all about her official job during the second (and hopefully the last!...