Thousands of people have been arrested over the past three weeks as pro-Palestinian protests continue to roil college campuses. Plus, how a second-grade teacher was able to travel to 193 countries on a budget, and tips to help keep the pounds off after weight loss. |
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After Lucy Hsu, 42, checked Syria off her list in May 2023, she had officially visited all 193 countries in the world. Hsu, who teaches second grade in San Jose, California, shared how volunteer exchange programs and stays at hostels helped her achieve her feat on a reasonable budget. She also gave tips on how to stay safe in destinations far from home. Continue reading. |
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A centuries-old technique believed to improve dental hygiene has made a comeback on social media: oil pulling. The ancient Ayurvedic practice involves swishing an edible oil like coconut oil around your mouth and spitting it out to whiten teeth, reverse tooth decay and more. We spoke to multiple dentists, who noted there isn't much hard science on whether it actually works, but it may reduce bacteria. Plus, there are no harmful effects, either, an expert said. Here's what dentists recommend. |
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May can be a tricky month to decide what to wear when the temperature is all over the place. Style expert Jasmine Snow stopped by TODAY for tips on a transitional wardrobe that won't have you constantly taking off and putting on layers. She shared crewneck tees, a mini skirt, a zip-up polo shirt, a jumpsuit and more finds from Walmart starting at just $15. Shop them here. |
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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. |
Often one of the biggest challenges of significant weight loss can be keeping the pounds off over time. TODAY stage manager Yosef Herzog shared how he lost 60 pounds 10 years ago and has kept the weight off heading into his 40s. A daily running habit that was arduous when he started has become an integral part of his routine along with the 80/20 diet. "Small changes are sustainable: a healthy food swap at lunch or a 10-minute walk each day," he wrote. See his advice here. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you |
The horses will be charging out of the gate for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby tomorrow, and who better to plan an at-home party for the big race than Martha Stewart? The lifestyle mogul showed us how to make deviled eggs, a creamy Benedictine dip with onion and cucumber, and her take on the signature Kentucky Derby drink: a lemon-mint julep (above). Get all the recipes here. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
Figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi made history as the first Asian American Pacific Islander to earn a Winter Olympic gold medal 32 years ago, and now she's been immortalized in another way. Mattel has made a Barbie doll in Yamaguchi's likeness as part of its Inspiring Women collection. Now a mom of two daughters who also loved Barbie as kids, Yamaguchi, 52, told TODAY.com she hopes the doll will "inspire another generation or two of young people to go after their dreams." |
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