Tuesday, 7 June 2022

Harry and Meghan share a new photo of Lilibet, and gun control talks make progress in the Senate. Here's the latest.

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Senators are optimistic for new gun legislation by the end of the week, and how to keep kids safe amid a dramatic rise in melatonin poisoning. Plus, Prince Harry and Meghan share an adorable new photo of Lilibet for her first birthday.

THE LATEST

Key senators say they hope to have a bipartisan deal on gun legislation 'by the end of this week.'

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy said Monday that he hopes to reach a deal with his Republican counterparts on new gun bills "by the end of this week." The talks have centered on background checks, red flag laws, mental health and school security. They come after a wave of mass shootings, including in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas, that left 31 people dead. Police in Philadelphia also said Monday that they arrested a second suspect in connection with a mass shooting there over the weekend. .

👑 Prince Harry and Meghan share an adorable new photo of daughter Lilibet on her 1st birthday.

Prince Harry and Meghan shared a cute new photo of their daughter, Lilibet, on Monday taken at the little girl's first birthday party over the weekend. The duke and duchess had a private get-together for Lili, who has red hair just like her dad, at the royal family's Frogmore Cottage in Windsor. The photo was taken by family friend Misan Harriman, who also shared two more cute pictures from the party. The royal couple, who live in California, were in London over the weekend celebrating Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee.

Reports of melatonin poisoning in kids have increased 530% since 2012. Here are a few tips to keep children safe.

Reports of kids unintentionally ingesting melatonin supplements have skyrocketed in the last 10 years, according to researchers. Hospitalizations have increased, and sleep disturbances during the pandemic that caused more people to turn to melatonin may be a factor. Here's how to keep kids safe and the symptoms of melatonin overdose in a child.

📚 Jenna Bush Hager's 'Read With Jenna' pick is the perfect story to lose yourself in while soaking up the sun.

Summer is the perfect time to dive into a good book, and Jenna Bush Hager has you covered with her latest pick for her #ReadWithJenna book club. This month's selection is "These Impossible Things," a book about female friendship by Salma El-Wardany. "This book perfectly portrays the power, vulnerability and solace I have always found in female friendship," Jenna said. You can click here to pick up a copy or browse more Read With Jenna picks.

LIFE HACK

Achieve your life goals with this easy tip.

Al Roker says 2 simple strategies have helped him drop significant weight in recent months. We already know Al is all about a daily walking routine, and he has paired it with a low-carbohydrate diet that has helped him lose "about 45 pounds" over the last several months. He keeps himself to 100 grams of carbs or less per day and makes sure to do his daily walk. Al, 67, also has some extra motivation among the TODAY family. "I'm the oldest person here," he said. "I'm trying to last a little longer."

WHAT'S FOR DINNER?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

You don't need the grill or oven to make this chile-lime noodle salad, but it still packs plenty of heat. The chilled pad Thai noodles bring the spice thanks to a few dashes of chili powder, and the dish pops with Thai-inspired flavors from lime, basil and cashews. If you're looking for something heartier, we have 4 other other warm weather recipes for this week, including grilled steak salad with roasted garlic and hot honey fried chicken.

DAILY DELIGHT

A little pick-me-up before you go.

As every parent knows, sometimes you just gotta laugh it off. In a series of Twitter posts yesterday, Prince William and Kate thanked their supporters for helping them celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee — and they also cheekily acknowledged their 4-year-old son Louis' scene-stealing antics, which included pulling funny faces and taunting his mom at Sunday's Platinum Pageant. "We all had an incredible time, especially Louis…" the royal couple wrote, sharing a cute new photo of Louis during the celebrations. Cheers to you, Louis!