House Republicans fail to pass funding bills as a government shutdown looms a week from today. Plus, a military veteran receives the world's first whole eye transplant, and a man shares how he broke through a plateau on his way to losing 130 pounds by making specific changes to his diet. |
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House Republicans canceled votes on two party-line bills in the span of 48 hours, a week before funding to keep the government open is set to expire on Nov. 17. There is currently no deal to avoid a government shutdown. The inability to pass funding bills is a setback for new Speaker Mike Johnson and a sign of persisting dysfunction among Republicans in the House. "I don't think the Lord Jesus himself could manage this group," said Texas Republican Rep. Troy Nehls. Here's the latest. |
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In a groundbreaking advancement many thought was impossible, surgeons at NYU Langone Health completed the world's first whole eye transplant. Aaron James, 46, received a left eye transplant after losing his eye in 2021 when his face touched a live wire while he was working as a high-voltage lineman. He cannot see out of the transplanted eye, but considers it a success. "You've got to start somewhere, and hopefully this will get the ball rolling on future surgeries," James, who lives in Arkansas, told NBC News. The transplanted eye came from a donor and now has healthy blood flow to the retina, five months after the 21-hour surgery. "Nothing like this has ever been attempted," a doctor at NYU Langone Health said. Continue reading. |
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Joe Marro, 38, was told by his doctor in 2017 that he was headed toward diabetes, and he also struggled with breathing issues, low energy and thyroid problems as his weight hit nearly 300 pounds. "I didn't want to die. I felt like I was given an ultimatum," he told TODAY.com. The New York man made changes to his diet and fitness that resulted in a 130-pound weight loss. Joining group HIIT classes and kickboxing helped him begin to enjoy exercising, and counting calories and reducing portion size helped him drop weight. However, he hit a plateau after losing 55 pounds. Here's how he pushed through it. |
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Walmart might not be the first name that pops up when it comes to fashion, but style expert Jasmine Snow has come up with some surprising finds for your holiday wardrobe. A faux suede bomber jacket, thermal leggings and a long sleeve midi dress are all available for affordable prices, with some of Jasmine's faves starting as low as $12. Shop them here. |
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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. |
Give your lower abs a workout without fear of potential neck and back pain by doing reverse crunches. Rather than raising your shoulders and neck off the floor like in a normal crunch, lift your knees toward your chest instead. The key is to perform them slowly and make sure your hips don't cheat too far off the ground. TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour has tips on proper form, plus 4 different exercises that incorporate reverse crunches. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you |
For a healthier version of a comfort food classic, try this turkey shepherd's pie from TODAY's Kelly Vaughan. Her recipe swaps in ground turkey, which is leaner and lighter than the traditional ground lamb. The turkey blends with the usual veggies of a shepherd's pie (onions, carrots, celery, peas) for a hearty meal with less fat. Kelly also advises to use some dry red wine, chicken stock and a pat of butter for a saucy mixture. Get the recipe. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
No, that's not Spider-Man. That's Jared Leto climbing the Empire State Building. The actor and rock star marked the launch of his 2024 world tour with his band, Thirty Seconds to Mars, by becoming the first person to ever legally climb to the top of the iconic New York City landmark. "I was more excited than nervous to tell you the truth," Leto said in an exclusive interview with TODAY. "But I have to be honest, it was very, very hard. It was a lot harder than I thought it would be." See more from Leto's King Kong moment here. |
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