Monday, 5 February 2024

Tears, triumphs, surprises and drama at the Grammys

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Taylor Swift made history, Celine Dion made a surprise appearance, and Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman stole the show at last night's Grammy Awards. Plus, the stealthy cholesterol that can lead to heart attacks in middle age, and the one thing Jenna Bush Hager does every morning to ready herself for a busy day.

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A severe storm system that began moving through California yesterday is expected to bring days of pounding rain and snow to areas across the state. About 38 million people are covered by flood alerts due to a weather system the National Weather Service said could be "potentially historic." Parts of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties were under mandatory evacuation due to heavy rains yesterday, and 16 people were rescued from a mudslide on a single street in Los Angeles. The deluge could bring up to 14 inches of rain to Southern California over just 48 hours. Here's the latest.

Taylor Swift made history, Joni Mitchell delivered an emotional performance, and more highlights from the Grammys

At the Grammys last night, Taylor Swift became the first artist to win album of the year four times, and she also announced a new album on the way. Celine Dion received a standing ovation during a surprise appearance, which also resulted in Swift catching some heat for supposedly "ignoring" her onstage. Joni Mitchell, 80, and Tracy Chapman both gave riveting performances (more on that below), while Miley Cyrus won her first two Grammys, more than 15 years after her debut. Meanwhile, Jay-Z threw shade over Beyoncé never having won album of the year. See all the highlights and check out this year's winners.

❤️ A stealthy cholesterol is killing people by middle age, and most don't know they're at risk.

Millions of Americans are born genetically predisposed to extremely high levels of a type of cholesterol called lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), which can cause deadly heart attacks and strokes by middle age. As many as 64 million Americans have elevated Lp(a) levels, but most people are unaware that they are at risk. Unlike the "bad" cholesterol known as LDL, it's entirely genetic, so diet and exercise have no effect on Lp(a) levels. Several promising drugs are making their way through clinical trials, but doctors are advising more screenings. Read more.

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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips.

Every morning, Jenna Bush Hager does one thing to set the tone for her busy day ahead: active breathwork. "I feel like it centers me," Jenna said on TODAY. "And then I journal afterwards. It reminds me of things that I need to do without feeling frantic." If you're feeling stressed on a Monday morning, learn about the benefits of active breathing and try 4 breathing exercises that will help cut down on anxiety.

What's for dinner?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you

Why choose between a burger and a taco when you can have both? We're less than a week away from the Niners-Chiefs Super Bowl showdown, and Siri Daly has some genius culinary mash-ups to bring to the party. Her smashburger tacos (above) are made with "smashed" meatballs and a mayo-based special sauce for plenty of flavor and crunch. If you're looking for smaller snacks, check out Siri's chickles (cheesy pickles) and "garbage cookies." Get all Siri's recipes here.

Daily Delight

A little pick-me-up before you go.

We all had a feeling we could be someone when Tracy Chapman had viewers in tears with a duet of her iconic 1988 hit "Fast Car" at last night's Grammy Awards. The reclusive singer-songwriter, 59, had been rumored to appear leading up the ceremony, and fans were captivated as she started singing on the darkened stage before country music star Luke Combs joined in. Combs was nominated for his cover of "Fast Car," and last night marked the first time he and Chapman performed the song together. See more.