What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: 'The Telepathy Tapes'

The most downloaded podcast on Spotify is no longerThe Joe Rogan Experience. They all meet each other in a telepathic chat room called The Hill, too. Basically, ifThe Telepathy Tapesis correct, everything we know about the mind and reality itself is incorrect. Im the opposite of convinced. Explaining the extraordinary claims ofThe Telepathy Tapes The structure ofThe Telepathy Tapesis telling. Proponentsliken the techniqueto a person with wobbly ankles using a cane to help them walk....

January 9, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Erik Lester

What to Bring to the Gym, According to Fitness Instructors

First: The gym bag itself I want to start by talking about your gym bag. There are a lot of benefits to having a designated gym bag. First, it’s a motivational push. I feel the same way about setting out my gym bag. The FreeSip comes in a variety of colors, so no problem there. In the evening, you’ll catch me with an overpriced, decadent smoothie. What else I bring depends on my game plan for the day....

January 9, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Mark Fuentes

Why 'Couch to 5K' Doesn't Work for Everyone (and What You Can Do Instead)

TheCouch to 5K programhas gotten tons of people started with running. But the plan also has its drawbacks, and its not the only way tobecome a runner. What is Couch to 5K? There’s also awritten version here. Basically, there are nine weeks of walk-run workouts. The run segments get longer every week, and the walking breaks shorter. By week 4, some of your running stints are five minutes. By week 6, youre doing 25 minutes of running without any walk breaks....

January 9, 2025 · 4 min · 816 words · Matthew Martin

15 Movies About What Happens in Vegas

She’s forced to look ahead to an uncertain future in a city unlike any other. It’s simultaneously Disneyland for adults and a desert metropolis where sin goes unchallenged, if not necessarily unpunished. Showgirls(1995) One ofthe best, most misunderstood “bad” movies ever. His dream, you see, is to compete in Las Vegas' inaugural Grand Prix race. Though this is definitely not one of those. The next morning, they all awaken with no memory of what happened the night before....

January 8, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Amber Soto

My Favorite Products to Make Cleaning the Bathroom Easier

A surprising number of products are on the market, promising to help you clean your bathroom. Here are the ones I have found to be the best over the years. For porcelain and tile, pick up someSoft Scrub. I soon picked some up for use around the house. I think of it like a mild exfoliator for everything that needs cleaning. It ever so slightly buffs and resurfaces, never scratches, and foams up to provide a good clean....

January 8, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · James Hopkins

This Overnight Risotto Saves Me Time on Busy Weeknights

Theres a reason leftover risotto is not really a thingit gets gluey and broken if you try reheating it. I wouldnt blame you if thats exactly why you never make risotto at home; what a chore. But theres actually a less annoying way to make this creamy rice dish. Its overnight risotto, and its my favorite way to prepare it. This isnt surprising; many starchy ingredients will act the same way....

January 8, 2025 · 2 min · 303 words · Stephanie Carter

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, January 8, 2025

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - They help make music. Blue category - Parts of a large mammal. Purple category - Their CDs probably had that parental advisory label on thembut theyre spelled a little differently here....

January 8, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Carmen Gray

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, January 8, 2025

For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Strands answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the spangram and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle. What is the spangram in todays Strands?...

January 8, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Samantha Rangel

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, January 8, 2025

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for January 8, 2025 read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. How to play Wordle Wordle liveshere on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time. Start by guessing a five-letter word. For more, check outour guide to playing Wordle here, andmy strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers....

January 8, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Patricia Strickland

What Counts as a 'Rest Day' (and How Often You Need Them)

But what counts as rest, exactlydo it’s crucial that you avoidallexercise? Ill break down the purpose of these days and answer your questions about what does and doesnt count. What is the purpose of rest days? Rest daysactuallydo the following: They balance your workload. Note that the number and pop in of rest days depends onhow hard the work days are. If you did six days of relatively easy workouts, one rest day each week would be plenty....

January 8, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Amy Andersen

What Is Zone 2 Cardio, and How Do I Actually Do It?

Low-intensity cardiosometimes called LISS or zone 2is a previously-underrated form of exercise. Its finally coming back into fashion after spending years on the sidelines whileHIITand lifting-only routines ran the field. But whatiszone 2 cardio, exactly? How can you check that you’re doing it right? And is itreallyso bad if your heart rate drifts into zone 3? What is zone 2 training? Zone 2 training is cardio done at a steady, low intensity....

January 8, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Elizabeth Mack

You Can Make Oatmeal in Your Rice Cooker

It turns out that oatmeal can be easily prepared in most rice cookers. (Provided you have some time on your hands.) Why cook oatmeal in a rice cooker? This cooking method is a great solution for multitaskers and folks on a tight morning schedule. How do you make oatmeal in a rice cooker? Oats act similarly to rice in that they continually absorb water until they burst and break apart....

January 8, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Taylor Mendoza

How to Start Meal Prepping Without It Taking Over Your Life

Preparing your meals ahead of time (“meal prepping”) really helps with that. (You, of course, will make something tastier.) But meal-prepping has its pitfalls. Maybe youwillget bored with your meals. With that in mind, here are some beginner tips to ease into the process with your sanity intact. Have a go-to breakfast Before we start prepping anything, lets startplanning. Were taking baby steps here, so dont worry too much aboutpreppingthis ahead of time....

January 7, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Shawn Morris