Tuesday, 16 August 2022

A dad's life-changing bout of 'Valley fever,' and a TV anchor couple spoofs their baby's morning routine. Here's the latest.

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The Justice Department argues the affidavit related to the Mar-a-Lago search has "highly sensitive information" that should stay sealed, and a dad of five shares his ordeal with Valley fever. Plus, a pair of TV reporters create a hilarious, must-see news broadcast about their baby daughter's morning routine.

THE LATEST

Justice Department asks to keep Trump's search warrant affidavit sealed, saying it has 'highly sensitive information.'

Justice Department lawyers asked the judge who approved the search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home to keep the accompanying affidavit sealed, saying it contains "highly sensitive information about witnesses; specific investigative techniques; and information required by law to be kept under seal." They said revealing the affidavit would "compromise" the government's investigation. Trump's attorney did not commit to filing any motion yesterday seeking the document's release.

A dad of five had a 'crazy' cough and fatigue, but it wasn't COVID-19. It was Valley fever.

Jose Leon, a dad of five from California, thought he had Covid after enduring deep fatigue, cough, fever and cold sweats. It actually turned out to be a tiny fungus known as Valley fever that lives in the soil and causes infection when people breathe in the dust that contains it. Leon is speaking out to warn others, as he is now immune compromised and may have to take medication for the rest of his life. "This completely changed our lives," he told us. Here's how to protect yourself against Valley fever, which is found primarily in the Southwest and California.

A mom shared heartbreaking video of how she prepared her kindergartner for an active shooter at school.

In addition to buying the usual crayons and notebooks for her 5-year-old son as he gets set to go to kindergarten, Cassie Walton also purchased a bulletproof Spiderman backpack for him. In a viral TikTok video, she shows him how to protect himself against a school shooter by hiding in a corner and putting the backpack over his head. She also coaches him about what to say in different scenarios. "It makes me feel very sad that we have come to this as a country and I wish I could be different," she told TODAY Parents.

🧴 Dry shampoo for your clothes, a towel pillowcase and more fall home time-savers you should check out.

With the end of summer approaching, our Shop TODAY editorial director Adrianna Brach has some easy and affordable problem-solving hacks to help ease into your fall routine. From dry shampoo to freshen up your clothes between washes, to a pillowcase for those who like to shower at night, we have 34 items that will save you time and effort.

GIVE IT A SHOT

Achieve your life goals with easy tips.

You may have seen a VersaClimber machine at the gym or heard it evangelized by the likes of Jennifer Aniston and LeBron James. And, look, between the foot straps, handlebars and overall torture device vibe, it's understandable if it looks a little intimidating. But the VersaClimber delivers full-body toning benefits and is an effective way to burn calories. Here's all you need to know about the machine and how to properly use it — as well as tips for beginners and how to incorporate it into your workout routine.

WHAT'S FOR DINNER?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

Do you want a Chicago Italian beef sandwich straight out of "The Bear," but without all the yelling and chaos in preparing it? Yes, chef! So cue up Wilco's "Impossible Germany" and channel your inner Carmy Berzatto to make this Chicago staple with a recipe from chef Matt Abdoo filled with rich beef, savory broth, spicy giardiniera and sweet peppers.

DAILY DELIGHT

A little pick-me-up before you go.

Breaking news: There's been an explosion at the diaper station! Two parents who are both TV reporters in Washington, D.C., put together a hilarious Twitter video of a news report about their baby daughter's morning routine. Using their on-air voices, Jeannette Reyes and Robert Burton summed up getting no sleep, not being able to leave the house and a "suspect in custody" after multiple explosions at the diaper station. We look forward to more urgent dispatches from their in-home BNN, or "Baby News Network." Watch the whole video here.