A trial that puts rare focus on the parent of a school shooter opens in Michigan. Plus, what to know about the risk of lead poisoning from Stanley Quencher cups, what's behind those "gatorcicle" videos on social media, and a dad's gratitude for a small act of kindness toward his daughter. |
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The manufacturer behind the mega viral Stanley Quencher cups responded to concerns on social media by saying that while its trendy mugs do contain lead, they don't pose a risk for lead poisoning unless the cup is damaged. The bottom of each cup has a stainless steel barrier that covers a pellet that contains lead, the company told TODAY.com. But the liquid doesn't touch it, and as long as the barrier stays in place, there is no risk of exposure. However, children handling the cups should be monitored to make sure the bottom cap has not come off, experts say. "If a child puts the bottom of one of these cups against their mouth, or rubs the surface with their fingers and then puts them in their mouth, contamination can occur," a Harvard professor and scientist said. Continue reading. |
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Videos of "gatorcicles" showing what appear to be dead alligators in frozen ponds in North Carolina and Texas have racked up millions of views online. But the gators are just fine, employees at gator rescue parks say, as the videos actually depict a rarely witnessed survival instinct used by the cold-blooded reptiles. It's a behavior known as brumation, where the alligators' metabolic rates slow down as they rely on their environment to regulate their temperature. "They're putting their snouts up so when the water freezes they're able to breathe," one expert told NBC News. "It's the reptiles' version of hibernation." Learn more. |
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Less sunlight, chapped lips, freezing temperatures — the winter can be a slog. Our Shop TODAY team is here to help, with 18 problem-solving products for the winter like a padded scarf, lip balm, LED lights, a heated car seat cushion and a fabric shaver for the worn edges on your sweaters, starting at less than $12. Get up to 30% off on certain items by shopping them here. |
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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. |
Stretching your upper body is always a good idea, but it's especially important this time of year, when people tend to be more sedentary. Upper body stretches help increase the range of motion in your shoulders, neck and back, relieve soreness from workouts, and prevent neck pain. We have 16 upper body stretches that you can do at home to help your flexibility. See them here. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you |
Give your snacks a test run ahead of any big Super Bowl plans by trying one of these 20 nacho recipes this weekend. We've got different styles to suit everyone's taste, like rotisserie chicken, Italian pork (above), buffalo chicken, lasagna and, of course, the old-school classic. See the recipes here. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
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