Wednesday 20 July 2022

How to be happier alone. Plus, protecting yourself (and your pets) from extreme heat. Here's the latest.

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How to protect yourself (and your pets) against the extreme heat that's sweeping across the country. Plus, tips on how to be happy being by yourself, and a live TV Zoom fail goes viral.

THE LATEST

🔥 Extreme heat is becoming deadly across the US — here's how to protect yourself (and your pets).

With heat waves overlapping across the world and more than 100 million Americans under heat warnings and advisories this morning, it's more important than ever to take precautions. Heat kills more people annually in the U.S. than any other type of weather event. Here's how experts say to protect yourself and your pets against extreme heat, and how to know when it's so hot you need to seek shelter to avoid heatstroke.

The House voted to protect same-sex marriage. But the bill's prospects remain uncertain in the Senate.

The House of Representatives passed the Respect for Marriage Act yesterday to codify legal same-sex marriage in fear that the Supreme Court will rescind the right after overturning Roe v. Wade last month. The vote was 267-157, with 47 Republicans joining a unanimous Democratic caucus in supporting the legislation, which now goes to the Senate. The measure will require at least 10 Republican votes to pass in the Senate, but so far it only has one Republican supporter.

🌱 Daily Harvest says it figured out what caused hundreds to get sick from its lentil crumbles.

The vegan food company said yesterday that the ingredient tara flour is what caused hundreds of people to become sick from one of its products, including some who said they had to get their gallbladders removed. The FDA said last week there were 96 hospitalizations and 277 reports of illness around the country connected to Daily Harvest's French Lentil & Leek Crumbles, which the company recalled last month. Daily Harvest said it has only used tara flour, which is made from the seed of the tara tree, in French Lentil and Leek Crumbles and that it is "no longer sourcing from this producer."

😁 How to be happy alone: 10 ways to become your own best friend.

If you're feeling lonely, these 10 expert-approved tips can help you thrive while flying solo. Developing a regular workout routine, finding hobbies, volunteering in your community and getting out in nature can all help you feel more connected to others. "Don't wait for someone, something, or a milestone to dictate your happiness," one expert told us. "You have the agency to create a life full of joy and abundance."

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Achieve your life goals with this easy tip.

If you've been following our TODAY July fitness plan or doing regular upper body workouts, your arms may be feeling sore lately. These 9 stretches can help loosen them up, along with your shoulders, neck and back. Personal trainer Stephanie Mansour demonstrates the moves, from neck pulls to overhead triceps stretches, to help increase your flexibility and reduce the risk of injury.

WHAT'S FOR DINNER?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

If you're looking for something different to snack on than regular nachos or loaded potato skins, South Carolina pitmaster Rodney Scott has the answer with loaded pork skin nachos with crispy bacon bits. Rodney also shared his recipe for a delicious steak sandwich with sauteed onions. He recommends ribeye steak, but you can use any leftover meat, topped by his vinegar-based sauce.

DAILY DELIGHT

A little pick-me-up before you go.

We're not yet done with the "embarrassing stuff happening on Zoom" portion of the pandemic. Karen Firestone, the CEO of Aureus Asset Management, was in an interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box" Monday when a shirtless man in his underwear walked by behind her. CNBC host Andrew Ross Sorkin kept the interview moving like a pro, so the brief moment was only noticed by, oh, say, every single person watching. The unwitting underwear model has not yet been identified, but we thank him for a surprise laugh during a conversation about bank earnings.