Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony charges at his arraignment in Manhattan, and a school district experiments with four-day school weeks to combat burnout in teachers. Plus, a man who has eaten nothing but McDonald's for nearly 50 days shares his stunning weight loss. |
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Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty yesterday to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to his alleged role in hush money payments toward the end of his 2016 presidential campaign. The indictment was unsealed in a proceeding before a judge in criminal court in Manhattan. The statement of facts compiled by prosecutors outlined three people who received hush money payments: adult film star Stormy Daniels, Playboy model Karen McDougal and a former Trump Tower doorman who claimed to have a story about a child Trump had out of wedlock. Trump said the case "should be dropped immediately" in a speech at his Mar-a-Lago estate last night. Here are the key takeaways from the indictment. |
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You've heard of the four-day workweek, but what about the four-day school week? One Ohio district is giving it a shot, and it's not because officials are concerned with kids being overworked. They're more worried about burnout among the teachers. "You walk through the buildings and you can just see it in our eyes how tired they are," North College Hill City School District Superintendent Eugene Blalock told TODAY. Starting in August, students will attend school Tuesday through Friday and use Monday for self-guided work at home. "If we really dig deep, this is about student achievement," Blalock said. "If our teachers aren't 100%, our students won't get what they truly need and deserve." Read more here. |
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For the past 44 days, Tennessee man Kevin Maginnis, 57, says he has eaten nothing but McDonald's after announcing on TikTok that he would only eat from the fast-food chain for 100 days in an effort to lose weight. Maginnis says he has lost 33 pounds and lowered his cholesterol significantly over the past month and a half. His approach is to consume only half the meal to reduce caloric intake, and save the rest for his next meal. "I wait until I have ... not my head craving foods, but my body actually at that place where it's really, truly hungry," he told TODAY.com. See more about his daily intake and what a dietitian says about it. |
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Today is National Walking Day, so it's the perfect time to check up on whether you have the right shoes to keep your feet in good condition for those long walks or jogs. We spoke to two podiatrists and a running coach about how often you should replace your running shoes, how to tell when it's time for a new pair, and how to determine your foot type (flat feet, etc.). We also have 10 pairs of sneakers you can shop right now for three different foot shapes. |
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Considering that the brain develops faster in childhood than any other part of life, protecting your kids' noggin from risky activities can avoid more serious problems down the line. We spoke to a pair of neurologists and a physiatrist about the 5 things they don't let their own kids do in order to reduce their risk of brain injury. Playing contact sports without a helmet, coming back to a sport after multiple concussions, drinking caffeinated drinks and logging excessive screen time can all have negative effects on your child's brain health. Here are their tips on how to take more calculated risks to protect your kids. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. |
If you're caught up in the mid-week grind or just want to spend more time outside in the spring weather, we have a pair of sheet-pan meals that will save you time without sacrificing flavor. Chef and Southern cooking maestro Jocelyn Delk Adams shares a recipe for sheet-pan chicken fajitas (above) that cook in only 12 minutes and feature a delicious homemade fajita mix. Jocelyn also packs plenty of spice into her sheet-pan honey jerk salmon. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
"Baby (& Mama) is growing!" Al Roker's daughter Courtney Roker Laga showed off her baby bump in her latest Instagram post as the excitement builds for her first child with husband Wesley Laga. "And so beautiful!! ❤️❤️" Al's wife, Deborah Roberts, commented on the photo. The baby is due in July, and Al recently shared his joy and anticipation over becoming a grandfather for the first time. "For this grandchild, I'm going to be the best grandpa ever because I'm going to do whatever I can to spoil this kid," he said. |
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