Wednesday, 21 June 2023

'Underwater noises' are detected in search for missing Titanic sub.

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Rescuers detect "underwater noises" in the race against time to find the missing Titanic tourist sub, and Hunter Biden will plead guilty to tax-related misdemeanor crimes. Plus, the No. 1 food cardiologists avoid eating for breakfast, and the great debate over just how cold the office should be during the summer.

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'Underwater noises' have been detected in the search for the missing Titanic tourist submersible.

Canadian aircraft identified "underwater noises" as rescuers continue their frantic search for a tourist sub that vanished on a voyage to the wreckage of the Titanic. The sounds prompted remotely operated vehicles to redirect their searchers, but the effort so far has "yielded negative results," the Coast Guard said this morning. The mission is a race against time, as the five people aboard the vessel had less than 40 hours of their oxygen supply left as of yesterday afternoon, a Coast Guard official said. Here's who is on board, what to know about the shipwreck site and the latest updates on the search.

Hunter Biden is expected to plead guilty to tax-related misdemeanor crimes.

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has reached a plea deal in which he's expected to plead guilty to two federal misdemeanor counts of failing to pay his taxes, according to court documents filed yesterday. Biden is not expected to do any jail time, two sources told NBC News. The charges brought against Biden are rarely prosecuted and even more rarely result in jail time, legal experts say. Biden, 53, also faces a separate felony gun possession charge that will likely be dismissed if he meets certain conditions, according to court documents. The case marks the first time the Justice Department has brought charges against a child of a sitting president. Here's the latest.

🥶 It's the great workplace debate: How cold should the office actually be in the summer?

It's 85 degrees out, how is it freezing in this office?! The summer feels like winter to many office dwellers who have been showing off space heaters and cardigans on TikTok as they deal with the chilly air-conditioning at work. Dubbed "women's winter" by one TikToker, the summer months often lead to an annual debate over how men in short sleeves seem perfectly comfortable in the office, while shivering women appear dressed for an expedition to the North Pole. The battle over the thermostat can also affect job performance, according to some studies. See what experts have to say about it, and weigh in on the debate by taking our poll.

🥓 What cardiologists eat for breakfast — and the No. 1 food they avoid.

You see "heart healthy" advertised on all types of breakfast foods, but what do doctors who actually deal with heart health eat to start their day? We spoke to a pair of cardiologists about their first meal every day and how they keep from getting bored of the same old thing. The doctors shared 3 foods they eat regularly for breakfast, plus 4 types of food they avoid, including their No. 1 offender: bacon. See all their recommendations here.

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Achieve your life goals with easy tips.

Today is the official first day of summer, so it's the perfect time to add a new wrinkle to your workouts by hopping in the pool. Water offers resistance similar to strength training, but without as much pressure on your joints. TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour has 8 pool exercises to try this summer that can help you lose weight, burn calories and gain strength, all while enjoying some sunshine. To get started, lean against the side of the pool and do some knee kicks, or try some pool pushups (above). See all the exercises here.

What's for dinner?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

Kick off the summer today with a trio of simple salads, including one that incorporates another summer fave — cheeseburgers. "Fit Men Cook" chef Kevin Curry stopped by TODAY to show us how to make a cheeseburger salad that lets you skip the bun but still get in some "special sauce" on top. If you're looking for something lighter, Kevin has a Greek pasta salad and an avocado tomato tabbouleh featuring fresh summer veggies.

Daily Delight

A little pick-me-up before you go.

C'mon down ... to the emergency room! A recent contestant on "The Price is Right" took his enthusiasm level to 11, even for the famously bonkers game show, and dislocated his shoulder while celebrating. A contestant named Henry won a trip to Hawaii after a correct guess, but in his leaping, fist-pumping joy, he popped his shoulder out. His wife had to spin the wheel for him in order to advance to the Showcase Showdown. After winning a trip to the Aloha State (and the ER), Henry is "feeling better and all healed now," according to the show. He can now comfortably enjoy his recovery in Maui.