Congress races to avoid a government shutdown on Sunday, and country music star Toby Keith shares an update on his "up and down" cancer journey. Plus, Taylor Swift is set to have have Swifties and NFL fans buzzing again at Sunday night's game between the Chiefs and the Jets. |
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With no sign of a short-term funding deal between the Republican-led House and Democratic-controlled Senate, Congress is hurtling toward a government shutdown that is set to begin on Sunday. Speaker Kevin McCarthy said yesterday that he plans to bring a short-term funding bill to the floor today, ahead of the 11:59 p.m. Saturday deadline. However, the bill is not expected to be approved by the Senate if it even passes the House, where a group of far-right members have been opposed to any kind of continuing resolution. President Biden is taking a hands-off approach as House Republicans fight over how to fund the government, White House officials said. Here's what a shutdown would mean for government employees, national parks, airports and more. |
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If you're looking for a new nail concealer for an effortless manicure or a dry texturizing spray that's a great alternative to dry shampoo, Shop TODAY editorial director Adrianna Brach has just what you need with these amazing finds on Amazon. From a $5 tool that'll put an end to clumpy mascara to a teeth whitening pen that works its magic while you sleep, Adrianna has 12 beauty essentials you can shop right now. |
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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. |
Ten years ago, Lydia O'Connor was in a diabetic coma that lasted nine days, and her family was planning her funeral. She needed to use a wheelchair for the next eight years, and her weight reached 600 pounds. But since that point, she has dropped 300 pounds and changed her life. The mom from Mississippi shared with us the diet changes she made, how she took the first steps toward regular exercise, and how support and motivation from the Start TODAY Facebook group has kept her striving for her goals. "When you sit there and think, 'I need to lose 400 pounds,' it just seems overwhelming," she said. "But if you think, 'Let's see if I can lose 1 pound,' that one pound turns into 5 or 10, and the next thing you know, you've lost 300 pounds." See all of her advice here. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. |
Give quesadillas the fall flavors treatment with these butternut squash quesadillas from actor and cookbook author Tiffani Thiessen. The former "Saved by the Bell" star stopped by the TODAY kitchen to show us how she combines tomatoes, onions, garlic, chipotle, cumin and more with roasted butternut squash and a lime sour cream sauce for a tasty weeknight meal her kids never say no to. Get the recipe. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
At 100 years old, Shirley Bernstein is a stock-trading, poker-playing great-grandmother who's always up on the latest movements on the market. "That's what keeps me going," she told TODAY.com. "I watch the market every day. I don't always trade, but it's a very important part of my day." Beyond her stock tips, she shared some other tips for us about living a long, healthy life. Finding a job she loved, having some fun at the poker table and making some key health choices along the way have helped to keep her young. Read her advice here. |
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