Key takeaways from President Biden's State of the Union address, and everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's Oscars. Plus, the healthiest types of cheese you can buy, according to experts, and the women's college basketball player who has quietly amassed more career points than Iowa phenom Caitlin Clark. |
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In an energetic and at times combative speech, President Biden focused on abortion rights, threats to democracy and the economy in last night's State of the Union address. Biden, who at several points sparred with jeering Republicans in the audience, did not refer to Donald Trump by name, but made several references to his "predecessor," including in mentions of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Here are 6 key takeaways from the speech. |
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Sliced, shredded, crumbled, melted, or baked: Americans love cheese. And though some styles are considered decadent, cheese can have positive benefits, depending on how often and how much you eat. But which type of cheese is the healthiest? We spoke with dietitian Natalie Rizzo, who declared cottage cheese her No. 1 pick because it's lower in saturated fat and higher in protein than most cheeses. See more nutrition benefits here, plus why other soft cheeses like ricotta and mozzarella rank among the healthiest. |
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Get prepped to give your home a good scrubbing for spring with these 6 products that will save on time and get the job done. Whether you're sprucing up wooden furniture, getting the crumbs out of your laptop or giving the windows a good wash, our Shop TODAY team has helpful and affordable products you can pick up from Amazon, Target and Walmart. See them all here. |
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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. |
Yo-yo dieting and struggles with eating disorders in her 20s caused Kimberly Kalstrom's weight to swing wildly from 90 pounds to 300. "I had a doctor tell me I wasn't going to be able to see my grandkids grow up if I didn't do something," she told TODAY.com. Six years ago, she lost 100 pounds in 15 months, but then menopause brought the weight back. She then underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2021 and began a daily walking habit. "It's been a total game-changer in so many ways," she said. Kalstrom shared the changes she's made and the one thing that keeps her motivated to walk every day. |
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In the mood for some comfort food but don't want a big bowl of pasta? Recipe developer Lidey Heuck has a lighter option with her saucy shrimp alla vodka. The dish comes together in about 30 minutes with an easy-to-make sauce that includes shallots, garlic and red pepper flakes. Make sure to remove the shrimp from the skillet right when they start to turn opaque to avoid overcooking them, Heuck says. Get the recipe. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
While Iowa's Caitlin Clark has become a legend for beating the NCAA's all-time scoring record, there is actually another college basketball star who has quietly poured in more points than her. Meet Grace Beyer, who recently finished her NAIA basketball career for the University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis with a record 3,961 points, 276 more than Clark's current total. "The entire country is talking about how Caitlin Clark is improving the game of basketball on the women's side, and just to be able to do something in somewhat of the same vicinity is special," Beyer told TODAY.com. While Clark is headed to the WNBA next season, Beyer, 23, is on her way to earning a Doctorate of Pharmacy. Read more about her record-setting journey. |
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