A year after his cryptocurrency exchange imploded, Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty by a federal jury in Manhattan in what a prosecutor called "one of the biggest financial frauds in U.S. history." Plus, a couple shares how they collectively lost 190 pounds in a year, and tips on training for a marathon as TODAY's Sheinelle Jones gets set to run in her first this weekend. |
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Sam Bankman-Fried, once hailed as a genius in cryptocurrency, was found guilty yesterday of seven counts of fraud after his exchange, FTX, collapsed in 2022 and financially wiped out thousands of customers. Bankman-Fried "perpetrated one of the biggest financial frauds in American history," Damian Williams, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, said after the verdict. Forbes had once estimated that Bankman-Fried's stakes in Alameda and FTX were worth $26 billion. He now faces up to 110 years in prison when he is sentenced in March. Here's the latest. |
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Jason and Alecia Patranella had struggled with their weight for years when they reached a breaking point at a Houston Astros game last year. Alecia, who weighed 294 pounds at 5-foot-7, went to the bathroom and had a hard time getting into the stall. "It was humiliating and it really broke me," she told TODAY.com. "When I walked out of there, I just knew I could not keep doing what I was doing. Something had to change." She and Jason both signed up for weight-loss surgery and have now collectively lost 190 pounds. For the first time in 17 years, Alecia weighs less than her husband. "It completely changed our mindset on food," she said. Continue reading. |
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With Halloween in the rearview mirror, it's time to get excited for the 97th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade! This year's festivities on Nov. 23 in New York City will include the legendary Cher performing a new holiday song to kick off the parade on 34th Street. Also, there will be a few new characters floating among the giant balloons this year, including the Pillsbury Doughboy and Beagle Scout Snoopy. Here's what to know, including who else will be performing. |
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Starbucks' seasonal cups are right there with Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" when it comes to signaling the official start of the holiday season. The latest versions of its classic red-and-green cups were released in stores yesterday, and there's also a new holiday-themed drink — iced gingerbread oatmilk chai. See the four new cup designs and the full menu here. |
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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you |
Chef Elizabeth Heiskell stopped by the TODAY kitchen to share a recipe for orange-soy pork tenderloin that comes together in about 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Juicy pork offers an affordable alternative to beef, while sautéing cabbage in a combo of butter and oil gives it a rich texture and beautiful caramelized color. Get the recipe. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
Bello! We have a little problem with the Minion cake we wanted! A mom was not thrilled after ordering a Minion-themed cake for her son's birthday from Texas-based grocery chain H-E-B that showed up looking like the top half of a sad Muppet (above, right). She shared the cake fail in a hilarious TikTok video. "NOTHING COULD HAVE PREPARED ME," one person commented. See the video here. |
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