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Plus, a shakeup at Miss USA. A family welcomes ultra-rare identical quadruplets.

May 9, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER Miss Teen USA resigned just days after Miss USA relinquished her crown in the latest shakeup to the organization. Plus, the debate over whether Mother's Day is for young moms or grandmothers, and tips to combat "spaving" and keep more money in your pocket.  The Latest Miss Teen USA relinquished her crown just days after Miss USA resigned.  Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava, 17, announced yesterday that she's stepping down from her title, two days after Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt resigned. The New Jersey native wrote in an Instagram post that she feels her "personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization." In a similar message, Voigt announced earlier this week she was relinquishing her crown to focus on her mental health. Here's the latest.  👩‍👧‍👦 Who is Mother's Day really for? Moms and grandmothers sound off. Is Mother's Day for moms with young kids, or mothers-in-law and grandmothers? North Carolina grandmother Mellissa Grice, 53, sparked a debate with a TikTok video responding to the idea that the holiday is just for "moms in the trenches" of parenthood. "It's more about balance and trying to fit everybody in on that day," Grice told us. Some younger moms disagree. "It's Mother's Day, not Grandmother's Day," a 30-year-old mother countered. What do you think? Vote in our poll here.  💰 Americans can't stop 'spaving' — here's how to avoid this financial trap. Whether it's the lure of "buy one, get one free" or adding items to your order to get a discount, the specter of "spaving" is seemingly everywhere. Spending more to save can lead to excessive buying habits and credit card debt, experts say. "Spaving is us justifying our desire to buy more," a certified financial planner told CNBC. Here are 6 steps to combat "spaving," from paying with cash to creating shopping "hurdles."  Shop TODAY Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. 40 Mother's Day gifts on Amazon that don't feel last minute Shop the best Mother's Day gifts on Amazon, including jewelry, pajamas, tech gadgets, self-care and more. SHOP NOW Start TODAY Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Is that mole melanoma? Cancerous skin spots often come with warning signs. These photos will help you tell whether a mole is cancerous or not, plus 4 tips to reduce your melanoma risk. READ MORE What's For Dinner? Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Celebrate the start of grilling season with a Filipino-style cookout featuring pork belly and adobo potatoes from award-winning chef Dale Talde. VIEW RECIPE ♡ SAVE RECIPE Daily Delight A little pick-me-up before you go. Jonathan Sandhu thought his wife Mercedes was pranking him when she called from her ultrasound appointment to say that she was pregnant with four babies. The Texas couple, who have two older boys, welcomed Hannah, Lucy, Rebecca, and Petra on May 1, with DNA testing confirming they're identical. The odds of having identical quadruplets are about one in 15 million. "The pregnancy was high-risk for Mercedes, too, and I was crying in the delivery room because it was like, 'Everyone is safe. We made it,'" Jonathan told TODAY.com. See photos of the baby girls here. Play TODAY's Daily Game! Test your skills and find some fun with TODAY's game! Complete this word search to find the missing words in the TODAY headline.  Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to subscribe here. Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | SEND FEEDBACK