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Nikki Haley and Donald Trump face off today in the New Hampshire primary. Plus, police find a car stuffed with allegedly stolen Stanley Quencher cups, a woman shares the cervical cancer symptom she ignored, and six fashion trends that are taking over this year.

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🗳️ Donald Trump faces off against Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire primary today.

If Nikki Haley is going to provide any type of obstacle to former President Donald Trump securing the Republican presidential nomination, we will find out today in the New Hampshire primary. This is the first one-on-one contest between the two candidates after Gov. Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy dropped out of the race following the Iowa caucuses. Unlike Iowa, Democrats will also vote in a primary today in New Hampshire. Here's what to watch for.

🥤 A woman was arrested for theft after police found $2,500 worth of Stanley cups in her car.

The craze over Stanley's stainless steel drinking cups hit a new level when a 23-year-old woman was arrested in California last week for allegedly stealing 65 of them, a haul worth almost $2,500, police said. Store employees told authorities in Roseville, near Sacramento, they saw a woman take a shopping cart full of Stanley cups. After police pulled her over, they found her trunk and seats stuffed with the sturdy drinking vessels. "While Stanley Quenchers are all the rage, we strongly advise against turning to crime to fulfill your hydration habits," police said in a Facebook post. Continue reading.

A woman who got cervical cancer at 24 recalls the symptom she 'downplayed' before the diagnosis.

Morgan Newman, 33, is sharing what it's like to be treated for cervical cancer at 24 and encouraging others to get the HPV vaccine to prevent the illness. Newman told TODAY.com she experienced pain and bleeding after sex that she initially dismissed before an abnormal pap smear led to her diagnosis. "As women, we really truly downplay our symptoms, our pain because we have so much else that we're juggling," Newman said. She and another cervical cancer survivor, Anna Ogo, 35, opened up about their arduous treatment and surgeries, and the stigma of "shame and guilt" involving HPV. Read more.

🎀 6 f ashion trends that are taking over in 2024, according to an expert.

Savannah Guthrie and "Law & Order: SVU" star Mariska Hargitay are already ahead of the fashion curve in 2024. Both wore stylish bows in their hair on TODAY last week — one of 6 fashion trends to watch this year, according to style expert Jasmine Snow. Cropped trench coats, giant bags and anything in peach are also ones to keep an eye on. Our Shop TODAY team has picked out the best looks from each of the trends that you can buy right here.

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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips.

Trying to balance your health routine and weekend outings with friends and family can be tricky. TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour has 6 tips to stick with your health goals and still enjoy your weekends. Drinking plenty of water, incorporating exercise into get-togethers, and knowing what you'll order before you get to a restaurant are a few ways you can ensure you won't be back to square one on Monday. See more tips here.

What's for dinner?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you

If you indulged a bit over the weekend, get back on track with our Start TODAY healthy meal plan for this week. This chicken with potatoes, arugula and garlic yogurt from New York Times food writer Melissa Clark makes for a healthy dinner that comes together on a single sheet pan. Season the chicken with harissa, cumin and olive oil, and drizzle the finished dish with a tangy yogurt sauce. Get the recipe.

Daily Delight

A little pick-me-up before you go.

A career that started in 1957 is still a hit with the youngest generation. A Tennessee hospital paid tribute to Dolly Parton's 78th birthday by dressing up a newborn baby to look like the Tennessee icon. In photos taken by Williamson Health, the tot wore a crocheted cap that looked like Dolly's famous blonde hair and an outfit honoring her hit "Coat of Many Colors." The newborn even had a mini guitar with a floral decoration and a pair of crocheted cowboy boots. See all the adorable photos here.