A tragic bus crash on a New York highway left two dead and more than 40 injured, and a woman shared her story of getting diagnosed with cancer while on vacation in Greece and being unable to leave the country. Plus, how to get your free at-home Covid tests as cases rise, and the proper way to do a plank to strengthen your core. |
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Two adults died and more than 40 other people were injured when a bus carrying students to band camp rolled over and fell down a 50-foot ravine on a highway in New York yesterday, officials said. Five students were in critical condition when the bus carrying a group from Long Island's Farmingdale School District crashed at around 1:15 p.m. on Interstate 84 in Wawayanda, about 75 miles north of New York City. Gina Pellettiere, 43, the band director, and Beatrice Ferrari, 77, a longtime Farmingdale High School teacher, died in the crash, which New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said may have been due to a faulty front tire. "Life is precious. ... Our kids started out today thinking they were going to have a wonderful weekend with their friends," Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said. Here's the latest. |
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Sandra Gutierrez, 43, was in Crete, Greece, for a wedding last month when she noticed a patch of bruises on her arm. It didn't alarm her at first because she has a history of anemia, a blood condition that can cause rashes. But she got a blood test just to be safe, and the results led to Gutierrez being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Now she's hospitalized in Crete and unable to travel because it's too dangerous for her to fly. "The shocking thing was (they said), 'You cannot leave because you will hemorrhage,'" she told TODAY.com. Gutierrez is trying to navigate health care in a country where she doesn't speak the language, and she has been paying out of pocket for treatment. However, a GoFundMe to help with her expenses has generated over $95,000. "Everybody's reaching out to me, so that has energized me and given me perspective," she said. Read her story here. |
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Well, here we go again. The Dept. of Health and Human services announced that its free at-home Covid testing program is back. Starting next week, each household can order as many as four rapid at-home Covid tests from the government, with shipping set to begin the week of Oct. 2. The tests do detect the new variants currently circulating and are intended for use through the end of 2023, though expiration dates will likely allow them to sit on the shelf a bit longer. Here's what to know about the new tests and how to order yours. |
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Our "Fall Haul" has everything you need to prepare for the cooler weather and look good doing it. Shop All Day contributor Chassie Post shared deals on jean skirts, sweaters, ankle boots, jewelry and makeup, starting as low as $7, to get you ready for fall. See all the deals here. |
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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. |
Enjoy the first weekend of fall and liven up your football tailgate by munching on these taco-flavored wings with chipotle glaze from TODAY food stylist Katie Stilo. Store-bought taco seasoning packets speed up the prep time, and dry-brining the wings adds flavor without a lot of extra work. Try crumbling some taco shells on top for a little extra crunch. Get the recipe. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
It's one of those triumphant moments that parents never forget. Dylan Dreyer's son Ollie, 3, recently rode a bike solo for the first time, and Hoda Kotb was right there to film the heartwarming scene. Dylan guided him for a few feet before Ollie took over and teetered his way down the street. "@hodakotb capturing one of the best moments in a child's life ... learning to ride a bike!!" Dylan wrote on Instagram. "Way to go Ollie!! You got this!!" See the sweet moment here. |
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