The wife of a California doctor who drove off a cliff with his family in the car said he did it "on purpose," new documents reveal. Plus, "Dr. Beach" unveils the top 10 public beaches in the country, and a 500-pound man who shed half his body weight in two years shares how he did it. |
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The wife of a California radiologist accused of intentionally driving his Tesla off a 330-foot cliff with her and their two young children inside earlier this year told authorities he plunged off the precipice "on purpose," newly unsealed documents reveal. The wife of Dr. Dharmesh Patel, 41, repeatedly told police that he drove off a cliff on the Pacific Coast Highway in January on purpose because he was "depressed," according to documents unsealed yesterday. Everyone in the car, including the children, who were 4 and 7, survived the wreck, and Patel has pleaded not guilty to three counts of attempted murder. Here's the latest. |
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The countdown to Memorial Day weekend is on, and we had the foremost "beachologist" in the country on TODAY this morning to tell us the best places to dig your toes in the sand this summer. Dr. Stephen Leatherman, better known as Dr. Beach, unveiled his list of the top 10 beaches in the U.S. Dr. Beach has been compiling a list of the best of America's 650 public beaches for 33 years. "You've got to have clean sand, clean water and a safe beach," he said on TODAY. "Otherwise, they're not gonna end up on the list." He also discussed the smelly seaweed phenomenon that knocked some regulars off the lineup this year. The winner for 2023 is St. George Island State Park in the Florida Panhandle. See the rest of the top 10 here. |
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"My life isn't going to be what I always dreamed about, but I believe I was meant to have ALS." Brooke Eby writes movingly about being diagnosed at only 33 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a neurodegenerative disease with no cure. She describes experiencing her first symptom — weakness in her right foot — at 29. Most people are diagnosed with ALS between 55 and 75, and they usually live two to five years after being diagnosed. Eby writes about how she found community in a group of other young people with ALS after sharing her experience on TikTok. "I think we're all more resilient than we realize," she wrote. Read her story here. |
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Nice try, Nordstrom, but you can't hide a good sale from our editors, even if you're keeping it on the DL. The department store brand this week secretly rolled out thousands of deals on summer styles, skin care products, accessories and more. Our Shop TODAY team is sharing their favorite finds, including a sleek Vince Camuto blazer that's more than 55% off — check them out here. |
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Achieve your life goals with easy tips. |
When Bayar Bayarsaikhan hit 500 pounds, his doctor told him he could only expect to live to his mid-40s unless he made some major changes. Bayar, who was 29 at the time, had severe high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. The grim diagnosis prompted the father of two to alter his lifestyle, which resulted in him losing 230 pounds in two years. He shared with us how he conquered a sugar addiction, focused on portion control, and went from walking to working out in the gym. Plus, he offers some important advice for anyone trying to lose weight, including why a support system is key. "My wife and kids are my accountability," he says. Read his story. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. |
This Filipino adobo chicken from chef Tim Flores is a flavor-packed, one-pot wonder. You'll know the chicken is ready when the meat starts to pull away from the bones after simmering on low to medium heat for around 45 minutes. Pork and mushrooms work great in place of the chicken, or try any protein and veggies you prefer. Get the recipe. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
Pour out some lemonade in honor of the original Chick-fil-A. The first standalone Chick-fil-A in the U.S. has closed its doors after being open since 1967. The location in Atlanta's Greenbriar Mall was only 384 square feet and started back in the days when the mall food court wasn't even a thing yet. The fast food chain's Original Chicken Sandwich went for 59 cents at the time and was one of just a handful of items on the menu. There were no waffle fries or nuggets yet for the local Little League baseball team to scarf down. Since the humble beginnings in the mall, there are now more than 2,300 Chick-fil-A locations nationwide. |
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