Tropical Storm Hilary brings historic rainfall, flooding and damaging winds to Southern California. Plus, what to know about the controversial airline travel tactic called "skiplagging," and the exercise that stands out as the best way to help lower your blood pressure. |
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Winds and rainfall from Tropical Storm Hilary flooded roadways, downed trees and caused power outages in Los Angeles this morning as it became the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years. Forecasters warned the storm, which began as a Category 4 hurricane but was downgraded before it hit California, could produce a historic amount of rainfall that could cause "life-threatening" flash flooding in the Southwest. Also, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake dubbed the "hurriquake" shook Southern California yesterday, but local officials reported no significant damage. Schools across California and Nevada were closed today, and residents of Los Angeles and Ventura counties were told to stay home and off the roads. Here's the latest. |
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People looking for bargains on flights have been using a controversial tactic called "skiplagging," but major airlines are cracking down and travel experts are warning about the risks. Also known as "hidden city ticketing," it's viewed as a clever but risky hack in which a traveler purchases a ticket with a connecting flight and gets off at the layover airport instead of the final destination. For instance, a nonstop flight from Atlanta to Orlando might cost $250, but a flight from Atlanta to Dallas with a layover in Orlando could only be $130. Several major airlines prohibit the practice, and American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against the travel website "Skiplagged." One expert told CNBC that passengers are taking the risk that the airline could deny you from boarding, confiscate frequent flier miles and even ban you from flying for a length of time. Read more here. |
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It's understandable that parents are focused on building relationships with teachers, administrators and coaches as kids head back to school, but there's one other staff member they should check in with — the school nurse. Kate King, a school nurse in Ohio for 22 years, shared 5 mistakes for parents to avoid. Don't shrug off a dry cough and send your child to school, make hydration a priority, and don't ever send your kids to school with loose pills. See all the tips here. |
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Shop TODAY associate editor Emma Stessman tried everything from vinegar to baking soda to a host of other products to clean her well-worn pots, pans and baking sheets. She finally hit on a solution with a product that's been around for 100 years and has become a TikTok favorite. She tried Bar Keepers Friend, a powder cleanser that helped her resurrect some pans after some deep scrubbing. See her before-and-after results here, plus the tips she learned with some trial and error about how to best use the powder. |
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While all types of physical activity can help lower your blood pressure, there's one exercise that stands out as the best, according to a recent review of studies. The simple wall squat (above) involves contracting your muscles and holding the position for a few minutes without moving. Isometric exercises like the wall squat reduced systolic blood pressure (the upper number of the reading) by 8 points and diastolic blood pressure (the lower number) by 4 points, the research found. TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour offers pointers on how to properly do a wall squat, while a cardiologist shared the type of exercise he recommends the most to manage blood pressure. Read more here. |
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Al Roker celebrated his 69th birthday yesterday after Grammy winner Jon Baptiste kicked off the festivities by giving him a birthday serenade on TODAY on Friday. In a video from his morning walk yesterday, Al shared how he's "more than grateful" to celebrate this year. He endured several trips to the hospital in November 2022 due to blood clots and internal bleeding. He expressed his gratitude to all those who sent him well wishes over the past year, and thanked his family "for getting me out of the hospital." Al also gave a shoutout to his granddaughter, Sky, who made him a first-time grandfather in July. "A lot to be grateful for on this birthday and glad to be alive," he said. See the video here. |
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