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It’s hot out there so quenching thirst is a top priority as extreme summer temperatures leave the body parched. Icy beverages rule, but which are the healthiest?. Amid all the emphasis on healthy eating, healthy drinking is crucial, too, since sugary options can derail a nutritious diet, experts note.

What's the healthiest beverage? The No. 1 pick, according to dietitians

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Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram!. One day in March 2023, Kyle McMorrow of Brooklyn woke up at 5 a.m. with the worst neck pain he’s ever had. “I thought I had slept on it wrong. I tried to massage it out with a massage gun, but nothing worked,” he tells TODAY.com.

This active man, 37, thought his neck pain came from sleeping wrong. He was having a stroke

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Minnesota news anchor Jason Hackett recently attended a basketball game with his partner of five years. And for the first time, he didn't care if anyone was watching them. “He had his hand on my knee, and we were obviously together and I didn’t give a damn about what people thought,” Hackett, 36, tells TODAY.com.

See a Minnesota morning anchor come out as gay on live TV: 'I'm so nervous right now'

The 1970s might be best remembered for being an experimental decade across many fronts but baby names wasn’t necessarily one of them. The top baby boy names of the 1970s were generally traditional — names that have been topping the baby names charts for 100 years. According to Social Security Administration data, four of the top 10 baby boy names in the 1970s — James, John, Robert, and William — were also in the top 10 list of names 50 years earlier, in the 1920s.

Top 50 baby names of the 1970s

Summer is officially here, which means warmer weather and releasing our feet from their closed-toe confines. But as people swap boots for sandals and spend more time outside, foot doctors are urging caution. The summer can be hard on the feet and present a number of challenges, which is why...

I'm a foot doctor. Avoid these 5 mistakes that can hurt your feet this summer

One of America’s favorite Tex-Mex-inspired eateries has dropped its own meal deal, boldly following others into the most recent round of value wars. On June 27, Taco Bell announced the debut of a new $7 Luxe Cravings Box, which the chain says will satiate the public’s hunger for “quality, full-sized fan favorites at an affordable price.”

Taco Bell enters the value wars with a $7 meal deal

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Tropical Storm Beryl has become a major hurricane forecast to bring life-threatening winds and storm surge to the Caribbean, according to the National Hurricane Center. The hurricane is headed towards the Windward Islands, which include Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada and Martinique. As of Saturday evening, Beryl is about 720 miles east-southeast of Barbados with maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour. It’s moving west at 22 miles per hour.

Tropical Storm Beryl becomes major hurricane forecast to bring life-threatening conditions to the Caribbean

Drew Carey still has a long way to go before his tenure as host of “The Price is Right” is mentioned in the same breath as those of his predecessor, Bob Barker, or “Wheel of Fortune’s” Pat Sajak, but he has designs on sticking around for the long haul himself.

Drew Carey shares how long he wants to continue hosting 'The Price is Right'

The new documentary “TikTok Star Murders” tells the disturbing story of the murder case involving TikTok stars Ali and Ana Abulaban. The 90-minute Peacock movie came out days before Ali Abulaban's sentencing after he was convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of his wife and her friend, Rayburn Cardenas Barron. Ali faces life in prison without the possibility of parole.

The true story behind Peacock’s ‘TikTok Star Murders’: Where is Ali Abulaban now?

Fair Lawn, NJ

Choosing a wedding dress can be one of the most emotional — not to mention expensive — aspects of planning a wedding. And all too often, that dress ends up packed away in storage, never to be worn again. Librarian Adele Puccio aims to give once-loved gowns a...

Need a wedding dress? This librarian has 100 — and she lends them out for free

A “Jeopardy!” clue about Zendaya has fans seething. During the June 25 episode of the long-running game show, host Ken Jennings read a clue in the “Stars in the Making” category. “Before somehow making tennis steamy in 2024, this single-named star guested on Disney Channel’s ‘Good...

‘Jeopardy!’ fans confused over ‘misleading’ Disney Channel clue about Zendaya

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Former teacher Jeffrey Clayton, convicted of lewd behavior with a student at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, walked briskly up to the Duval County Courthouse on Friday carrying a small backpack.

Former Douglas Anderson teacher sentenced to 10 years

In the dark and starry cosmic realm of astrology, some of the zodiac signs have an inflated sense of their intellect. Intelligence is a highly favored trait and these signs can often perceive themselves as the smartest people in the room. These signs can sometimes let their intellectual pride get the better of them. Tag along with us as we delve into the three zodiac signs renowned for their self-professed intelligence.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Think They're Smart

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Kelcey Wetterberg and Reece Weaver as well as DCC director Kelli Finglass stop by the TODAY plaza to talk about their new Netflix docuseries “America’s Sweethearts” that pulls back the curtain on the extensive audition and training process. Then, eight members of the squad perform a routine!

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders talk ‘America’s Sweethearts’ series

A law enforcement source familiar with the investigation into Matthew Perry’s death says several people who supplied the actor with ketamine could face federal charges. This comes as Perry’s “Friends” co-stars share how they keep his memory alive. NBC’s Kaylee Hartung reports for TODAY.

Several people may be charged in Matthew Perry’s death: source

Saturn retrograde is about to start. From June 29 to Nov. 15, the planet of limits, lesson, responsibility, and karma, Saturn will travel in the sign of Pisces. Here's what to know about this retrograde period. What are retrogrades?. Retrogrades occur when a planet appears to move backwards. In reality,...

Saturn goes retrograde June 29. What it means for you

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Woodbridge, VA

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A Dale City couple, wanted on felony child abuse charges following the death of their toddler son in 2023, turned themselves in to the police on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The case dates back to January 22, 2023, when emergency responders found the 19-month-old boy unresponsive at the family’s home on the 4300 block of Granby Road in Woodbridge. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, the boy was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Dale City Couple Wanted for Toddler's Death Turn Themselves In After Year-Long Search

It’s been six months since Mama June Shannon announced the death of her eldest daughter, Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell, at age 29. As the new season of “Mama June: Road to Redemption” unfolds, viewers got a raw look at Cardwell's last days in the latest installment of the WeTV series.

Heartbreaking episode of 'Mama June' shows Anna Cardwell’s death

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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Alanis Morissette sings ‘Ironic’ with her 8-year-old: ‘You are my dream daughter’

It's not exactly ironic, but it definitely is adorable. Alanis Morissette performed her classic song “Ironic” with her daughter, Onyx, 8, during her concert in Nashville...

Alanis Morissette sings ‘Ironic’ with her 8-year-old: ‘You are my dream daughter’

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