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The death toll from Hurricane Ian continues to rise, and an alarming new virus that causes paralysis in children has health officials on the lookout. Plus, how simple breathing exercises like belly breathing and box breathing can help you manage stress.

The death toll from Hurricane Ian climbs to 87 as search-and-rescue efforts continue. 

A total of 87 people have died from Hurricane Ian, according to a tally from NBC News, while search-and-rescue missions continue in the wake of the powerful storm. There have been 83 deaths in Florida and four in North Carolina. The storm has also left more than 750,000 people in Florida without power, while Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters Saturday more than 1,100 people have been rescued in the state since the hurricane struck. President Biden and first lady Jill Biden announced they will visit Puerto Rico on Monday and Florida on Wednesday.

Ukraine retakes control of a key city in the east Putin claimed to have annexed. 

Ukraine announced Sunday it has retaken control of the eastern city of Lyman, days after Russian President Vladimir Putin said the area would remain under his nation’s control forever. "Lyman is cleared fully," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, following an announcement from Russia's Defense Ministry that it was pulling soldiers to more favorable positions. The recapture of Lyman was a sharp setback for the Kremlin, as officials say Russia’s loss of control in the region, a key supply and logistics hub, could potentially open the door for more retreats. For more on why it matters, go here. 

🙏 Want to help Hurricane Ian victims? Here are 5 verified charities on the ground providing aid right now. 

One of the most devastating storms in Florida's history killed at least 87 people and left "biblical" damage in some areas last week, including Sanibel Island, which was cut off from the mainland. These 5 verified charities are on the ground working with people impacted by the storm. The organizations are providing food, water, hygiene products, diapers, medicine, mental health resources and more — and they could use your help. For more, including how to donate, go here. 

A virus that can cause paralysis in kids is on the rise in the U.S. Here's what parents need to know.

An increase in emergency room visits for kids has prompted the CDC to ask health care providers to be on the lookout for cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), which is a polio-like condition that can lead to paralysis in kids. A child with AFM may experience sudden arm or leg weakness, a loss of reflexes or facial drooping. The CDC also warned about an increase in cases of something called enterovirus D68, a common virus that usually has mild symptoms but may lead to AFM. Here's what to know about enterovirus D68 and AFM, plus symptoms to watch for in both. 

Achieve your life goals with easy tips.

If there's a day of the week that requires a deep breath to deal with, it's Monday. Deeper, slower breathing is proven to reduce anxiety, and so today we have 3 breathing techniques that you can try in order to curb your stress and start the week on the right foot. Find out all you need to know about belly breathing, coherent breathing and box breathing. 

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

It's apple-picking season, and our own Joy Bauer has a pair of recipes that work both for breakfast and dessert. Joy's sheet-pan caramel apples are a healthy spin on traditional caramel apples, but without the messy, often awkward stick. The caramel sauce is made with antioxidant-rich dates, which take the place of artificial corn syrup. She also shared her recipe for cinnamon-sugar glazed apple fritters, a creative take on pancakes that can be enjoyed for breakfast, an afternoon snack or dessert.

A little pick-me-up before you go.

Genevieve Traversy still cries thinking about the moment her adopted daughter, Amaris, was sitting on a stage with her preschool classmates and noticed her new mom in the crowd. The toddler pointed at Genevieve and mouthed the words "my mommy," which Genevieve captured in a heart-swelling video that has gone viral on TikTok. Amaris, now 5, was just 18 months old when she was placed with Genevieve, her husband and their four children. Amaris had a lot of fears at first, but that heartwarming scene at preschool was a breakthrough. "I felt like that was the moment she realized I wasn’t going anywhere,” Genevieve told us. 

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Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield

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