Tuesday, 6 February 2024

Country star Toby Keith dies of stomach cancer at 62.

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Country music superstar Toby Keith died last night, 18 months after revealing he was being treated for stomach cancer. Plus, Britain's prime minister says King Charles' cancer was "caught early," and the 10 healthiest breakfast cereals you can buy, according to dietitians.

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Country music star Toby Keith died at 62, more than a year after revealing he had stomach cancer.

Country music star Toby Keith has died at 62, his official website and social media accounts announced this morning. Keith's death comes 18 months after he revealed he had stomach cancer. The "Should've Been a Cowboy" singer died last night surrounded by family and friends, a short statement said. "He fought his fight with grace and courage." The Oklahoma native had 32 No. 1 country hits and 42 Top 10 songs. He most recently performed in Las Vegas in December, one month after releasing his final album. Continue reading.

👑 King Charles is being treated for cancer . Britain's PM said it was 'caught early.'

Britain's King Charles III has begun treatment after being diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announced yesterday. The diagnosis came following tests connected to the king's treatment for a benign enlarged prostate last month. The palace didn't specify what kind of cancer Charles has, but they did confirm it is not prostate cancer. Britain's prime minister said on Tuesday that the king's cancer was "caught early." Meanwhile, Prince Harry was traveling to the UK to be with his father. Here's what we know so far, plus what to know about Charles' health history.

🥣 Dietitians say these are the 10 healthiest breakfast cereals (that actually taste good).

Between cereals packed with sugar and others touted as healthy that taste like cardboard, it can be a challenge to find a nutritious cereal you actually want to eat. We spoke with dietitians about what to look for in a healthy cereal and what to avoid. They pointed out 10 brands that are rated high for nutrition and taste to get your day started right, including old favorites Cheerios and Wheaties. See the list here.

🎯 A bestselling curl cream, adjustable dumbbells and 6 more editor-approved Target finds.

Target is a tried-and-true favorite of our Shop TODAY team, and this morning they've come up with 8 great finds starting at just $11. Pick up a body spray with essential oils, Keurig coffee pods and an adjustable dumbbell set you can use to pump some iron at home. See more here.

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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips.

Even if you only have 15 minutes to spare on some days, you can still get in a quality workout. Research has shown that's all the time it takes to increase your lifespan, improve cardiovascular health and sharpen cognitive function. We have 6 free 15-minute workouts you can do at home, from full-body workouts to routines that focus on your abs and core. See them here.

What's for dinner?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you

Squeeze a few healthy dinners in this week before your Super Bowl feast with our five-day Start TODAY meal plan. These vegan stir-fry noodles (above) from British duo Henry Firth and Ian Theasby comes together in mere minutes. The recipe calls for soba noodles, but any whole-grain noodle works great. Add a punch of plant-based protein with black beans, chickpeas or tofu. Get this recipe and see the full meal plan here.

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A little pick-me-up before you go.

Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager had a sweet mommy-daughter date in Florida recently, and it was all masterminded by a 10-year-old: Jenna's daughter Mila. Savannah and Jenna shared some sun-drenched photos from their getaway with Mila and Savannah's daughter Vale, 9, in Palm Beach. "Mila said, 'Girls, I feel like we need a girls trip,'" Jenna said on TODAY. Mila's buddy felt the same way. "Vale was like, 'We need a girls trip!'" Jenna said. See more cute photos here.