Wednesday, 8 June 2022

Mass shooting survivors appear before Congress, and Johnny Depp's lawyers speak out for the first time. Here's the latest.

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Survivors and victims' families from the mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde will testify before Congress today, and Johnny Depp's lawyers speak out on TODAY for the first time since his trial. Plus, the common oral hygiene habit that's actually not good for your mouth.

THE LATEST

Parents of victims and survivors of mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde to speak before Congress today.

A fourth grader who covered herself in blood and played dead to survive the Uvalde mass shooting is among those expected to testify before a House committee today while a bipartisan group of senators try to hammer out a deal on new gun legislation. Their testimony comes a day after an emotional speech by actor Matthew McConaughey, who was born in Uvalde. He pleaded for "people in power" to pass new gun laws while holding up tiny green Converse sneakers like the ones that were used to identify a 10-year-old victim in the shooting.

Johnny Depp's lawyers speak out on TODAY for first time since victory in his defamation trial.

For the first time since Johnny Depp was awarded $10.4 million by a jury in his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, his attorneys are speaking out, which you can watch on TODAY this morning at 7:30 EST. On Tuesday, Depp joined TikTok and thanked his legion of fans with a grateful message. Heard slammed the move in a statement, saying "women's rights are moving backward." Last week, Heard's lawyer told TODAY the actor was "demonized" by Depp's team during the trial, and said Heard won't be able to pay the hefty sum.

👔 Could a 4-day workweek become a reality? The world's biggest trial just started.

We're gonna go ahead and ask you to not come in on Friday, mmmkay? More than 70 companies and organizations across the U.K. — including banking, retail and even a fish-and-chips restaurant — are testing a four-day workweek as part of a new pilot program created by the nonprofit group 4 Day Week Global. More than 3,300 employees will be getting full pay for 80% of their usual hours in the six-month program, which starts this month.

🧘 What is intuitive eating — and can it help you lose weight?

Seeing the pounds come back after dieting can be frustrating, but it's normal considering that 80% of people who lose weight will ultimately gain it back again. If you're tired of the physical and emotional toll from yo-yo dieting, intuitive eating is an option to consider. The concept is an approach guided by 10 basic principles that start with rejecting the diet mentality and using decision-making skills to help you reach a healthier weight without undue stress. Here are 6 important skills to learn when it comes to intuitive eating and healthy weight management.

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It's a morning habit that many of us have been taught since an early age: brush your teeth and rinse with antiseptic mouthwash. Dr. Kami Hoss, a dentist and the author of "If Your Mouth Could Talk: An In-Depth Guide to Oral Health and Its Impact on Your Life," says that routine is actually not good for your mouth. Hoss shared some of the biggest oral health mistakes people make and recommended a 7-step daily care routine for a healthy mouth that can increase life expectancy by up to 10 years.

WHAT'S FOR DINNER?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

If you're thinking about trying the popular keto diet like our own Al Roker, these low-carb chicken fajitas from author and nutritionist J.J. Smith make the perfect spicy meal that has so much flavor, you won't miss the tortillas. Smith also shared some of her other favorite recipes from her book, "The 14 Day New Keto Cleanse," including a cool and refreshing peppermint keto smoothie and hearty turkey and pumpkin chili.

DAILY DELIGHT

A little pick-me-up before you go.

Australian rules football coach Sara Edwards Rohner is paying it forward by introducing a sport that changed her life to girls in Colorado. Rohner said she was "unmercifully bullied" as a child, but finding the sport gave her inner strength and self-esteem. Now, she's brought it to the Girls Athletic Leadership Schools, a charter school in Denver. More than 120 girls showed up for the first day of a sport that is relatively unknown in the U.S., which the coach says is a good thing. "You don't need a certain stature to play. There's a position for everyone, regardless of weight or height," she says. The effects have been immediate, with one parent saying "it's definitely been a confidence boost" for her daughter.