Monday, 22 August 2022

Advanced cervical cancer rates are on the rise. Plus, a bride and her dad's special dance goes viral. Here's the latest.

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New York City and Washington, D.C., ask for help in settling thousands of migrants bused from Texas and Arizona, and a bride's special bond with her father is seen in a wedding dance that went viral. Plus, free back-to-school resources for parents and kids.

THE LATEST

Mayors of New York and Washington, D.C., ask federal government for help with migrants bused there from Texas and Arizona.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser have asked the federal government for help with thousands of migrants from the Mexican border who have been sent there on buses by the governors of Texas and Arizona since early this month. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday the state has sent more than 7,000 migrants to Washington since April and nearly a thousand to New York City since Aug. 5. Bowser has requested help from the National Guard, while Adams has also asked for assistance. Congressional Democrats are calling it a political stunt, while Republicans have argued it's a last resort.

One of the deadliest forms of cervical cancer is on the rise, and there's 'no easy explanation' why

The rate of late-stage cervical cancer is on the rise in the U.S., with the steepest increases in white women, although the prevalence of the disease is still highest in Black women, a new study finds. An analysis of 30,000 women diagnosed with advanced disease found that advanced adenocarcinoma has increased at nearly twice the rate in white women as in Black women, but Black women had a prevalence rate nearly 60% higher than white women. "Unfortunately, there's no easy explanation for how this can be improved," a fourth-year OB-GYN resident at UCLA told us.

👰A bride and her dad who went viral with their 'Dougie' dance share a special bond.

Brittany Revell and her father, Kelly, turned the traditional father-daughter dance at her wedding into a show-stopper with a medley of dance moves to popular songs over the years, including "Teach Me How to Dougie." Video of it has been viewed more than 40 million times on TikTok, but it has an extra meaning to Brittany. "I think it's kind of unique to see a dad of Asian descent be able to open up, let loose and just embrace their American child's music and culture," she told us. Watch the video here.

📝These 11 free sites can help parents with back-to-school stuff like tutoring, grade guides and games.

As kids get ready to start school or are already into their school year, these free resources can help make this fall a little easier for parents and children. These 11 sites have grade-appropriate worksheets, free tutoring, and computer games that will get kids having fun without having their eyes glaze over at hearing the word "educational." There's also resources for parents about free mental health screenings for children, grade guides and more.

GIVE IT A SHOT

Achieve your life goals with easy tips.

It can be easy to overlook your calves during leg workouts or fitness routines, but they are an important part of running, jumping and preventing injury. Personal trainer Stephanie Mansour has 18 simple exercises to choose from when it comes to toning your calf muscles. She also demonstrates each one here, from jump squats to mountain climbers, so you can see the proper form.

WHAT'S FOR DESSERT?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

Be a hit at your next potluck (or just a hero at dessert time in your own house) with these treats from food blogger and cookbook author Siri Daly. Siri's bright and creamy lemon bars are a classic summer treat, and her magic bars with chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and shredded coconut are easy to make and pair nicely with all kinds of different toppings.

DAILY DELIGHT

A little pick-me-up before you go.

This couple's engagement photos might look like they were taken in front of a romantic Tuscan villa, but the only thing Tuscan about the location is the garlic chicken. Tennessee couple Carlsey Bibb and Caden Mills got their "Italy vibes" from a photoshoot in front of a local Olive Garden thanks to photographer Shea Cravens. "You are the best!!!!" Bibb wrote to Cravens on Instagram. "So so glad you had this idea!" We wish the happy couple a lifetime of never-ending pasta and bottomless breadsticks.