Today’s Wordle Answer #238: Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 Today marks the second day that Wordle is hosted by The New York Times, and good news: So far it’s still free! If you need a hint for today’s Wordle solution, think of detergent, or perhaps the letters “MK” and illegal human experimentation by the CIA. Ready to guess? Here’s how we did. Going outside of the “RATES,” “TEARS,” “TARES,” “STARE,” “STEAR” box slightly today, we used “STRAY” as our Wordle starting word....

During the latest episode of the “Chrisley Confessions” podcast, Todd—who typically co-hosts with his wife Julie Chrisley—was instead joined by the pair’s son Chase Chrisley, as Todd opened up about Braddock’s previous claims that they had an affair. While the reality star insisted that the “gay rumor” never “bothered” him, he admitted to being offended by the rumors only for the very idea that he would ever be with someone like Braddock....

It’s tough to put Jamie Tran’s journey on Top Chef season 18 into words. After all, the Las Vegas chef had the quirky habit of expressing her feelings and techniques via a series of weird noises, helping her stand out quickly. But standing out isn’t always good, as seen by her finishing in the bottom of the first elimination challenge. Luckily, her overcooked turkey didn’t mean her goose was cooked, and she rallied immediately to win the next Quickfire Challenge....

When in a competition like Top Chef, where your culinary skills and stress management are pushed to their breaking points, attitude is critical. Jo Chan would be the first to admit that was one of the most challenging parts of her time in Houston. Despite being close to home, she struggled to keep a positive attitude, especially when her dishes peaked after the very first challenge. Luckily, she was able to find a support system and a reason to keep going....

On Top Chef, whether positive or negative, feedback is key. Monique Feybesse can speak to that firsthand. The California chef wandered through the first several weeks of the game in the middle of the pack, not receiving crucial information from the judges about whether her strategies were working. And so, when she found herself out of her comfort zone in a barbecue challenge, that popped her on the judges’ radar for the first time, though it was unfortunately because of her subpar dish....

The Wheel of Fortune co-host has now been working on the game show for 40 years, and Pat Sajak and the show surprised her with a cake and elaborate celebratory display marking the occasion after a recent episode. On Instagram, White shared a picture from this moment along with a throwback photo from her beginning on Wheel of Fortune. She captioned the post, “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but 40 years ago today I taped my first episode of @wheeloffortune It’s been a wonderful 40 years, too!...

After years of saying they met on a blind date, the couple revealed in their Netflix series Harry & Meghan that there was somewhat more to the story. “I was scrolling through my feed and one of my friends and someone who was a friend had this video of the two of them, like a Snapchat,” Harry said in the first episode of the docuseries. Markle had a dog face filter in exchange with her pal, but Harry was still smitten and asked who she was, and Markle did the same....

We’re seeing weird music genres and unique Spotify moods pop up like Otacore, Alt Z, Shoegaze and more. But what on earth are they?! We’ve done some digging (and listening) and here’s what we’ve found. Spotify Wrapped Moods Alt Z What is the Alt Z music genre? According to Spotify, this mood is “alt pop with story-full lyrics that theater kids are likely to love,” with artists that include Halsey, 5 Seconds of Summer, Lewis Capaldi, Alessia Cara and Julia Michaels....

If you’re an iPhone user, then chances are you’ve noticed an orange dot at the top of your device, or inside the Dynamic Island if you have a 14 Pro or 14 Pro Max…but what does it mean? We dive into what the orange circle signifies, as well as what it means when it appears as a square instead. Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience....

Why do Toby and Kate break up on This Is Us? In the present day, the slow-motion train wreck of Toby and Kate’s marriage continues to head determinedly down the tracks. It’s Thanksgiving and Kate and her mom are, per tradition, making sugar pie, but as Kate writes down the recipe, she mentions that Rebecca still hasn’t given her the secret ingredient. No worries, though; it still tastes good. But after letting baby Jack lick the spatula (something we earlier saw teenage Kate refuse to do, as her brothers fret about her weight gain), Toby worries their son is eating too much sugar....

(WARNING: INCREDIBLY MAJOR AND JUST LIKE THAT… EPISODE 1 SPOILERS AHEAD!!!) If you’ve just found out about the big (ahem) bombshell—and you still don’t know how to feel about it—then we’re here to help. Keep reading to find out what happens to Big in And Just Like That…, why the show went in that direction and what Big actor Chris Noth has said about the shocking moment! What happens to Big in And Just Like That…?...

There’s even a term for it, “Paxlovid mouth,” with people reporting a terrible bitter, metallic taste after taking the pills. But thankfully, there are things you can do about it. Here’s everything you need to know. What is ‘Paxlovid mouth’? People who are prescribed Paxlovid to treat COVID have reported an unusual bitter, metallic, sour taste in their mouth—this side effect is common but harmless. The effect has a medical name: ‘dysgeusia,’ and the same thing can occur with more than 30 other common medications, including certain antibiotics, some blood pressure medicines, antihistamines, diuretics and chemotherapy drugs, Dr....

Bruce Willis was recently diagnosed with aphasia, forcing him to retire to focus on his health. The heartbreaking news about the beloved Die Hard action hero has one silver lining, in that its raised awareness of the condition, which affects more than 200,000 Americans per year and causes difficulty with comprehending language and speaking and communicating clearly. Find out what aphasia is, how it’s diagnosed and how it’s treated—as well as how to help a loved one who may be suffering from it in silence....

Here’s everything we know about the Peloton app and its underrated but high-quality workout classes. Trust us: There’s something here for everyone. What Is the Peloton App? Designed to be used with the Peloton bike or treadmill, the Peloton app—also known as OnePeloton or Peloton Digital—is an at-home, on-demand workout program. The app has thousands of live and pre-recorded classes, classes designed for individuals of all interests and skill levels....

As futuristic as the year 2022 feels, many of us are stuck in caveman times: The inspiration for the Paleo diet is ancient, literally. The creators of this diet feel that the human body is meant to eat the way many believe our ancestors did, way back when in the paleolithic age. Founder Dr. Loren Cordain believes that our bodies were programmed to eat this way and that he and his team have simply done the work of gathering the science behind the paleo diet....

In addition to Outlander season 5, Stranger Things 4: Volume 1 will debut on Netflix in May. It’s the first half of Stranger Things season 4, which will be divided into two parts. (The second volume will be released in July.) Several Netflix original TV shows will also be added to the streaming service over the coming month, including Bling Empire: Season 2 and The Circle: Season 4. On the movie side, several nostalgic ‘80s and ‘90s favorites will be added to Netflix in May, including Forrest Gump, When Harry Met Sally and You’ve Got Mail....

On the TV side, seasons 1-3 of Penny Dreadful will be cycling off the streaming service, as well as seasons 1-5 of Ripper Street and seasons 1-2 of I’m Sorry. Also, some bad news for Trekkies: several Star Trek shows will be leaving Netflix entirely in September, including all seasons of the original Star Trek series, Star Trek: Enterprise and Star Trek: Voyager. Movies including The Pianist, Air Force One, and The Queen will also leave Netflix over the coming month....

It’s never fun getting sick, but when the nasty bug you’re hit with involves tummy troubles, it’s especially unpleasant. Or maybe stress is the culprit of your stomach woes—as if having to keep running to the bathroom is going to make everything you’re dealing with less stressful. (Talk about a cruel joke.) When you’re experiencing diarrhea, it’s natural to be hesitant to eat anything at all. But when you do feel up to it, what should you eat with an upset stomach?...

Now that Season 1 has ended, some of our questions have been answered, but we still have a long list of others we desperately want addressed: Who killed Travis? Who died in the pit? What happened to Shauna’s pregnancy? And are these Canadian woods haunted by something supernatural, or is everyone super sleep-deprived and undernourished enough to be simply imagining it? When they’re not, that is, tripping on mushrooms. You might also be wondering how on earth you will pass the time while waiting for Season 2, but fear not!...

When is Purim 2022? Purim begins on the evening of March 16, 2022, and concludes at sundown on March 17, 2022. If you’re feeling extra festive, you can go right from your Purim celebrations to your St. Patrick’s Day parties this year! What is Purim and how is it celebrated? Purim is the celebration of Jews’ salvation from slaughter by the Persian empire thanks to the bravery of Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai (more on them later)....