President Biden comments on the unidentified aerial objects that were shot down by the U.S. military over North America. Plus, Bruce Willis' family shares an emotional update on his condition, and how "de-influencers" have gone viral on TikTok by telling people what not to buy from influencers. |
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President Biden said in an exclusive interview with NBC News yesterday that he didn't think it was an overreaction to shoot down three unidentified aerial objects over North America in the wake of taking down a Chinese spy balloon. Biden said he ordered it on a "recommendation from the military." He also made a brief speech at the White House in which he said he called for the objects taken down due to potential hazards to civilian air traffic and a surveillance risk. Biden added that the U.S. still doesn't know what the aerial objects were, and he will order the military to take down any more that may threaten the nation's safety. Here's the latest. |
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Demi Moore, the ex-wife of Bruce Willis, 67, shared on Instagram yesterday that the action movie legend has frontotemporal dementia. "Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces. While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis," Moore wrote in a message signed by Willis' family. She added that his condition has "progressed" since his family announced last year that he has aphasia, which affects his ability to speak and understand others. See the full message here. |
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In a social media world awash in influencers trying to get you to buy stuff, a new trend is growing in popularity: de-influencers. The hashtag #deinfluencing has racked up 76 million views on TikTok, as many Gen Z users are sharing harsh truths about products influencers told them to buy and urging others to think before purchasing. Recent controversies involving influencers and their seemingly unattainable lifestyles have helped accelerate de-influencing. We spoke to experts and creators to see how this trend will affect brands looking to market their products, as well as the shaky-looking future of influencers. |
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In a TODAY exclusive, John Easterling spoke to Hoda Kotb in an emotional interview about grieving the loss of Olivia Newton-John nearly six months after the "Grease" star died from breast cancer at 73. Easterling reflected on when he feels his wife's presence the most. "Late at night, early in the morning," he said, getting emotional. "I'll just be walking around the house, or throwing the ball for the dogs and just speak to her out loud." Newton-John's daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, whom she shared with ex-husband Matt Lattanzi, also opened up to Hoda about losing her mother. Preview the interview here, and watch it in full this morning on TODAY. |
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Ozempic has become a buzzy weight-loss drug even though it's only FDA approved to treat diabetes. So what is it like to be on it and then come off it? We spoke with three women, two of whom have Type 2 diabetes and one who was prescribed Ozempic for weight loss, about their experiences with the injectable drug. The women described nausea and a lack of interest in food after first taking it. "Looking at a bag of Doritos was kind of like looking at a pair of socks," one told us. Another said her food cravings returned "full force" after she went off the drug. Two of the women said they lost weight, but cautioned others. "Ozempic is not like a magic pill. You still have to work at exercise and knowing your portion control," one said. Here's what to know if you're considering trying it. |
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Heather Starr couldn't help but ache for her son after he was rejected while asking a girl to be his valentine at lunch this week. She says her son Roman, 14, who has autism, is "very shy and socially awkward," and she is not angry with the girl for saying no. But she couldn't hold back tears when Roman told her he was "very sad" about what happened. She shared the story on Facebook, and a day later, the eighth-grader was inundated with Valentine's Day wishes from classmates and a poster like the one he had made for his crush. It also was a much different scene in the cafeteria, where students broke out in loud cheers for him. "He told me it was one of the best days of his entire life," Heather told us. See all the sweet photos here. |
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