A teen college student says a viral false rumor spread on ESPN and elsewhere online has "ruined" her life. Plus, the husband of nursing influencer Hailey Okula, known as Nurse Hailey on Instagram, shared the tragic news that she died during childbirth. |
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A University of Mississippi student who was the subject of an internet rumor told NBC News that the lie, which was amplified by people including popular ESPN host Pat McAfee, "ruined" her life. Mary Kate Cornett, 19, said yesterday that she and her family have faced a barrage of harassment and insults in the weeks since a false rumor about her and her boyfriend's father went viral online. "Having your life ruined by people who have no idea who you are is the worst feeling in the world," Cornett said. "It makes you feel so alone. It's a horrible experience." Cornett said she intends to take legal action against McAfee and ESPN, and potentially others she said helped spread the rumor. |
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Hailey Okula, an ER nurse known on Instagram as Nurse Hailey, died from childbirth complications shortly after welcoming her son, Crew, according to an update shared on April 1 by her husband. For nine months, her more than 400,000 Instagram followers had watched as she balanced the demands of her job with the happiness of preparing for the couple's first child. Her husband shared that they had dealt with years of infertility issues and a challenging IVF process for Hailey to get pregnant. "Words cannot convey the depth of the loss I feel," Matthew Okula wrote. |
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While red meat and eggs are primary sources of iron, there are fruits that also contain the essential mineral, which supports healthy muscles, bone marrow and organ function. Dietitian and TODAY nutrition editor Natalie Rizzo shared nine fruits, from apricots to watermelon, that can help you reach your recommended daily intake of iron. |
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