Wednesday, 15 February 2023

What we know about the 3 Michigan State victims.

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The three students who were killed in the shooting at Michigan State are identified by police, and the gunman's father shares how his son turned "evil and mean" following the death of his mother. Plus, best-selling self-help author Rachel Hollis mourns the loss of her ex-husband, Dave Hollis, following his death at 47.

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A fraternity leader, a high school basketball star and an aspiring doctor are mourned at MSU.

The three students who were killed in a shooting at Michigan State on Monday night were identified by police as junior Alexandria Verner, and sophomores Brian Fraser and Arielle Anderson. Verner was a multi-sport athlete in high school, Fraser was the president of a fraternity, and Anderson was a straight-A student who wanted to become a doctor, according to their families. The shooting also brought back traumatic memories for MSU students who survived other mass shootings, including the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting and the 2021 attack at Oxford High School outside Detroit. More details have emerged about the gunman, whose father told NBC News that his son turned "evil and mean" and became a recluse after his mother's death two years ago. Here's the latest.

Rachel Hollis, 'Girl, Wash Your Face' author, is 'devastated' after death of her ex-husband at 47.

Rachel Hollis, the best-selling self-help author of "Girl, Wash Your Face," shared that her family is "devastated" following the death of her ex-husband, Dave Hollis, at 47. His cause of death has not yet been determined. Dave Hollis was the father of the couple's four children and a former Disney executive who left the company to pursue a career alongside his then-wife. Rachel shared a statement on Instagram yesterday after the news of her ex-husband's death. "I have no words and my heart is too broken to find them," she said.

These 4 signs of divorce are over 90% accurate, research shows.

A marriage researcher recently identified 4 signs about how a couple communicates that can predict whether they'll break up with over 90% accuracy. Toxic criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling and contempt can all spell doom for a relationship — but there are ways to address each issue head on. The clinical director at an institute that provides couples' counseling shared a 3-step approach with us that starts with stating your feelings, such as "I'm worried." A relationship coach also suggested daily 10-minute check-ins to make sure resentments aren't building. Read more here.

📚 Read With Jenna at her virtual book club event on Feb. 21.

Join Jenna Bush Hager at a special virtual book club event on Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. with Jessica George, the author of her February book club pick, "Maame." Jenna and George will have an intimate chat about the book before they open up a Q&A session and breakout rooms to discuss the novel — along with some other surprises. "Maame," George's debut novel, is a late-in-life coming-of-age story of a young woman finding herself in the wake of her father's death. "I just couldn't believe the author's talent and the range of emotions I felt while reading it," Jenna said. "On one page I was crying, yet on another page, I laughed hysterically." Get tickets for the event here.

Live Better TODAY

Achieve your life goals with easy tips.

Fresh, ripe strawberries have always been delicious. But these days, according to some nutritionists, the humble supermarket staples now belong in the rarefied category of "super fruits," alongside the mighty blueberry and pomegranate fruits. Strawberries have surprising health benefits, like reduced blood pressure and cholesterol, and they also pack an antioxidant punch that helps ward off inflammation. If you're often throwing away packages of old, mushy strawberries, we've got some creative ways to work more strawberries into your diet, as well as helpful facts and storage tips.

What's for dinner?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

Cookbook author and New York Times writer Melissa Clark stopped by to share one of her favorite dishes, a buttery and bright lemon pasta with toasty almonds. The dish is pantry-friendly and comes together in one pot, and a handful of arugula adds freshness and a peppery bite. Don't skimp on the red pepper flakes; the spiciness helps round out the dish. Melissa made it for Valentine's Day, but it's perfect for any day of the week. Get the recipe.

Daily Delight

A little pick-me-up before you go.

Paul Rudd's son, Jack (above), not only looks like his dad, he sounds a lot like him, too. Following the Chiefs' Super Bowl win on Sunday, the "Ant Man" star (and native Kansan) and his son gave an interview to Fox Sports, and many fans were amused by how much Jack sounded like his dad. "How is Paul Rudd's son more Paul Rudd than Paul Rudd?" one person asked. Watch the video here. And if you missed the "Clueless" star's sit-down with Willie Geist last weekend, catch up on on their chat here — including the funny memory Rudd shared about when Jack realized his dad was famous.