Biden condemns Trump's comments about immigrants "poisoning the blood" of America, and what to know about the drug that caused Matthew Perry's death. Plus, dietitian-approved, heart-healthy dessert ideas for the holidays. |
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Former President Donald Trump said at a rally in New Hampshire on Saturday night that immigrants coming to the U.S. are "poisoning the blood of our country." The Biden campaign criticized his remarks, likening them to Adolf Hitler, who used the term "blood poisoning" in his manifesto, "Mein Kampf," while criticizing immigration and the mixing of races. In a separate incident, a sedan crashed into a Secret Service vehicle that was part of Biden's motorcade in Delaware last night. Secret Service agents surrounded the sedan with guns drawn, while Biden and the first lady were taken away unharmed. The cause of the crash was not immediately clear. Here's the latest. |
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A renewed spotlight has been put on the use of ketamine as a therapy tool after the medical examiner said "Friends" star Matthew Perry died at his home from "acute effects" of the drug. Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that can cause hallucinations, and recently it has been used to treat mental health disorders. In his memoir released last year, Perry revealed he received ketamine treatments to help ease depression, saying the drug was like being "hit in the head with a giant happy shovel." But he also wrote using it felt like "dying" and ultimately "was not for me." Read more. |
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Demi Lovato is entering 2024 as an engaged woman, as she announced on Instagram yesterday that her boyfriend of one year, Jordan "Jutes" Lutes, proposed to her. The 31-year-old singer, who came out as nonbinary in 2021 and uses she/they pronouns, uploaded a romantic photo of her and Lutes staring into each other's eyes. "I'm still speechless," she wrote in the caption. "Last night was the best night of my life and I can't believe I get to marry the love of my life." The two first met in January 2022 when they worked together on her song "Substance." Continue reading. |
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Even dessert can fit into a nutritious diet, and there are ways to get your fix of sweet treats during this holiday season without ditching healthy eating entirely. Dietitians we spoke to recommended 11 heart-healthy desserts, like grilled apples, oatmeal raisin cookies and chocolate clusters with fruit. They also said to watch out for desserts made with palm or coconut oil, and to try to limit your booze intake. See all the ideas here. |
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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. |
You don't need shoulders like Arnold Schwarzenegger to improve your posture and help with everyday tasks like carrying the groceries. We have 11 dumbbell shoulder exercises for women that will boost your strength and range of motion without bulking up your shoulders too much. TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour shows how to do each one so you can maintain proper form and avoid injury. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you |
Say it in your best Kevin McCallister voice: "Please bless this highly nutritious sweet potato macaroni and cheese." TODAY's Joy Bauer has the perfect meal to pair with a holiday viewing of "Home Alone" that mixes a healthy dose of sweet potatoes with some cheesy elbow noodles. Are you thirsty for more? Joy also has ideas for meals to pair with the classic movies "Christmas Vacation" and "Elf." |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
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