Caitlin Clark's WNBA salary is how much?!

Stretches to avoid bad posture. Why Heidi Gardner broke during that 'SNL' skit.   THIS IS TODAY April 17, 2024 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY Seven of the 12 jurors for Donald Trump's hush money trial were selected yesterday. Plus, frustration over Caitlin Clark's WNBA salary, the benefits of eating carrots over drinking carrot juice, and the "SNL" skit that made one of its stars break character.   The Latest   [⚖️ Seven jurors were selected for Trump's hush money trial after being grilled over social media posts.]( [Seven jurors were seated]( yesterday in former President Donald Trump's [hush money trial]( in Manhattan. That leaves five more jurors and six alternates to still be selected, which the judge hopes will happen by the end of the week. Attorneys for Trump [pressed prospective jurors about social media posts]( from years ago, leading the judge to [warn the former president]( that he shouldn't try to intimidate them. [Here's the latest](. [🏀 Caitlin Clark fans express their shock at her salary as the WNBA's No. 1 pick.]( Many fans of the former University of Iowa basketball star, including [TODAY's Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager](, expressed surprise that Caitlin Clark would earn $338,000 over a four-year contract after being drafted No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever Monday. (She already makes much more [in endorsements](.) Comparatively, the No. 1 pick in last year's NBA draft received a four-year, $55 million contract. "The gap is so jarring," Jenna said. We spoke to an expert about [why the discrepancy is so large]( and how Clark's entrance into the league could [help raise WNBA salaries]( after 2025. [🥕 Eating carrots has one big benefit over drinking carrot juice, according to dietitians](. Juicing carrots is an easy way to get a concentrated dose of vitamins and minerals, but dietitians say it leaves out one important nutrient. You get less fiber after [juicing the carrots compared to just eating them](. We also spoke to experts about whether drinking carrot juice can [turn your skin orange](, and what to look for on the label of store-bought carrot juice. [🎵 Attention, Swifties: How to pre-order ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ exclusive vinyl from Target.]( Make sure you're not "Down Bad" on Friday by [pre-ordering the vinyl version of Taylor Swift's new album online from Target](. Our Shop TODAY team has the exclusive details about how to reserve your [vinyl copy of "The Tortured Poets Department,"]( which includes goodies like a bonus track, a 24-page book jacket, previously unseen photos, and replicated pages of Swift's handwritten lyrics.       Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. It's easy to fall into bad posture habits when you're hunched over a computer or staring down at your phone all day. These [18 flexibility exercises]( can undo the effects while also reducing the risk of injury during workouts. Seated butterfly, pigeon pose, lunges and side stretches are some of the simple movements that can improve mobility. [See them all here](.   What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Food blogger and recipe developer Carissa Stanton stopped by the TODAY kitchen with a festive idea for your next get-together: a [citrusy pork carnitas taco bar](. Sear the pork in a pan before adding it to a slow cooker, then set out some guac, sour cream, onions, cilantro, tortillas and lime wedges. Sip a cocktail as your guest arrive and enjoy the amazing smells. [Get the recipe](.   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. You know an ["SNL" sketch]( is an instant classic when the normally unflappable [Heidi Gardner breaks character]( and busts out laughing in the middle of it. The now-viral sketch featured Gardner as a TV interviewer whose subject is clearly distracted by two men in the audience who look like Beavis and Butt-Head. Yesterday, [Gardner spoke out]( about what made her crack up, and the audience's reaction. [See the clip here](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](