Congress announces a rare bipartisan deal that could provide enhanced child tax credits and tax breaks for businesses. Plus, a mom's story of incredible perseverance after having her limbs amputated due to a kidney stone infection, and whether pickle juice works as a home remedy for a sore throat in the midst of cold season. |
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Senior lawmakers in Congress announced a bipartisan deal yesterday to expand the child tax credit and provide tax breaks for businesses. Democratic lawmakers pushed for provisions that would enhance refundable child tax credits to provide relief to families struggling financially, while Republicans spearheaded a provision for increasing tax cuts for businesses. The writers of the bill aim to get it passed by the House and Senate before people pay their taxes this year. If it passes, it would be a rare success story from a divided Congress that has so far been historically unproductive. Here's the latest. |
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A kidney stone the size of a grain of sand led to a life-changing ordeal for Kentucky nurse and mom Lucinda Mullins. She had to have her legs amputated and will need to get her arms amputated due to infection and sepsis caused by the kidney stone, yet she has shown incredible perseverance through it all. "I've never been so happy to be alive," she told TODAY.com. "If this is a sacrifice that I had to make to be alive, to see my family, to see my friends, to see my kids grow up, I'm at peace and I'm OK with it." Read about her journey here. |
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It's that time of year, when seemingly everyone is coming down with something — which can make people willing to try any remedy to stave off being sick. On social media lately, some folks swear drinking pickle juice can help soothe a sore throat. But does it actually work? There's no real research on whether it provides relief, but experts say the salt and vinegar in pickle brine can help reduce inflammation and fight bacteria. The key is gargling it instead of drinking it, doctors say. Learn more here. |
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If you've looked down in the shower and seen one too many strands in the drain recently, there are some over-the-counter solutions that can help with hair loss. Dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry stopped by TODAY to share 11 recommended products to help with thinning hair. From topical treatments to serums, scalp care and red light therapy, these products are easy to use and can help ease any stress over thinning hair. Shop them all here. |
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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. |
Winning a trip to Maui last year was a good news-bad news scenario for Ashley Evans and Brendan Roche. The Houston couple landed a dream vacation but said they dreaded being in swimsuits because they were both overweight. "We went from being excited to being embarrassed," Roche told us. The impending trip motivated the pair to make changes that resulted in them losing a combined 80 pounds. It started with small diet tweaks, like choosing fruits and veggies over chips and cookies and swapping white potatoes for sweet potatoes. They shared 4 weight-loss tips, like avoiding certain sections of the grocery store entirely and having someone to celebrate your goals with. See all their advice here. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you |
Jamie Lee Curtis stopped by the TODAY kitchen to share a beloved family recipe that's perfect for your next gathering. Her sister's lemon cake is moist with just the right balance of sweetness and tartness. The recipe, which is originally from baker Anne Byrn's 1999 cookbook "The Cake Mix Doctor," is topped with a powdered sugar lemon glaze that will have you licking the spoon. Get the recipe. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
What says true love more than creating a Chipotle station for your significant other? Tia Hooks shared a video on TikTok of her husband, Braxton, serving up a tray of freshly grilled chicken and asking whether she wanted it in a wrap or a bowl. The charge for the meal was "10 kisses." The couple has been married for two years and say they try to keep thing spontaneous when spending time together. "On a day to day, nothing is the same," Tia told TODAY.com. "So that's how we continue to have that spark in our relationship." See the sweet moment here. |
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