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Have a Loving (Long) Weekend.
What are you up to this weekend? Tonight we’re having a movie night with friends, and tomorrow maybe we’ll order a heart-shaped pizza. Have a good one — happy Valentine’s Day to those who celebrate — and here are a few links from around the web…
Omg this married couple arguing about AI made me laugh out loud.
The 50 most underappreciated movies of the 21st century. What would you add?
Great news: RMS is 20% off sitewide (plus a gift with purchases over $100). I’ve been wearing their sheer glowy sunscreen every day, it’s SO good.
At the height of his quadruple axel, Olympic figure skater Ilia Malinin is spinning at 350 rpm, “about the same as a kitchen stand mixer.”
Love how The Good Trade editors test hundreds of products at home — sofas, robes, even lube — to find the best non-toxic, sustainable recs. (Their favorite organic mattresses are on sale this weekend.)
30 extremely niche things I adore, from my friend Erika Veurink, including “an unencumbered butter to bread ratio,” “podcasts at 1.3x speed but never faster,” and “locating a local British purveyor.” (gift link)
More couples than ever are living with roommates. The photos in this piece are so funny. (NYTimes gift link)
How sweet is this: the national maternal mental health hotline is 833-TLC-MAMA.
Thinking about making chocolate budino this weekend, yum.
“Eight interior design tricks I learned from working at home magazines.”
* Get 30% off almost everything at J.Crew, including my favorite ever pajamas.
* Get an extra 30% off sale at Madewell, like this beautiful sweater.
* And Nordstrom is having a huge end-of-season sale. Time for a bath glove!
Plus, three reader comments:
Says Kelly on a weekend recap: “Fun story: at the 2024 Paris Olympics, I won a contest that allowed people to run the Olympic marathon course between the men’s and women’s events. THE SAME COURSE. The race started at 9 p.m., and I’ve never smiled so hard in my entire life. My finish time was nowhere near the Olympians’, but it was a magical experience to run the same route, along with 20,000 other smiley amateurs from all over the world.”
Says Gisela on a weekend recap: “My Puerto Rican family, friends, and co-workers were sooooo excited for Bad Bunny’s half-time show. His performance was a moment of unity and joy — a bright light in the darkness. It meant so much to me, especially with everything happening regarding ICE and immigration. His message of love being stronger than hate hit so close to home, and watching him showcase our Puerto Rican culture with no apology, while also acknowledging all the other countries in the Americas, was truly breathtaking.”
Says Kath on three cool sweaters: “I bought the Dept of Invisible Labor hat faster than you can say ‘Can you make me a list?’”
(Photo by Sergey Narevskih/Stocksy.)
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 14, 2026
Today’s Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love springtime
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:
To blossom.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
The letter O appears twice.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter B.
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…
BLOOM
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.
If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Wordle.
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Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 trailer promises big Benophie arguments and steamy makeouts
Celebrate Valentine’s Day a day early with the latest trailer for Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2.
The trailer above explores what happened after Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) royally stuck his foot in his mouth by asking maid Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) to be his mistress. On the one hand, he certainly thought it was romantic, as it’s the only socially acceptable way for people of their differing social standings. Plus, he didn’t know that Sophie’s mother was her father’s mistress, adding extra emotional baggage to his request.
On the other hand… Benedict. Buddy. Read the room.
The trailer also explores the fallout of Benedict’s faux pas: Benedict pines after Sophie, while Sophie wrestles with her complicated feelings over the proposal. The yearning is simply off the charts.
Apparently the lovebirds aren’t apart for too long, though, because the trailer is full of passionate Benophie kisses — as well as a teaser for a steamy bath scene.
That’s not all, though. In addition to all the Benedict and Sophie drama, these next episodes will see the much-welcome return of Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate (Simone Ashley). Anthony even gives Benedict a pep talk about following his heart and going after Sophie.
Here’s hoping Benedict will actually follow through (and maybe choose his words better next time he tries for a big romantic gesture).
Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1 is now streaming on Netflix. Part 2 premieres Feb. 26.
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A Lion for Lunar New Year
Oh Ruth, this was just perfect and made me tear up! Wishing you and all the COJ readers a xīn nián kuài lè!
Our house is all decorated for the new year, we had dumplings on little new year this past week (festival of the kitchen god), and a big family feast to look forward to next week. Celebrating the holiday is one of the things I’ve come to look forward to every year since I met my husband – we joke we have three new years now (Jewish, Gregorian, and Chinese) to get things right! 😉
P.S. Ruth- I first found your work because of your BTS comic which was perfect… how excited is everyone for the new album/tour?!
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