Nearly 100 people have died in the wildfires across Maui, as teams work to continue searching through the affected areas. Plus, pediatricians explain the 9 foods they actually prepare for their children's breakfasts, and TODAY lifestyle contributor Meredith Sinclair shares her top back-to-school picks like backpacks, water bottles and more. |
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The number of people who have died in the wildfires devastating the Hawaiian island of Maui has reached 96, making the blaze the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history — and the number is likely to increase. Specialist teams are searching for those who are still missing, with just 3% of the affected area having been searched as of Sunday, officials said. Maui County estimates about 85% of the Lahaina fire has been contained, about 60% of the fire in the Upcountry area has been contained and 100% of the fire in the Pulehu region has been contained. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said the damage was estimated at nearly $6 billion. Here's how you can help those affected.
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A group of 30 to 50 people swarmed a mall in Los Angeles on Saturday, using bear spray to attack two security guards at Nordstrom and taking off with thousands of dollars' worth of luxury items, police said. A call of "numerous persons shoplifting" at Westfield Topanga Mall in Woodland Hills, California, came in around 4 p.m., and once police arrived on the scene investigators estimated the loss at $60,000 to $100,000. In a video posted on social media, people wearing hoods and masks tore down shelves and ran out of the store carrying handbags and clothing. Read the latest here.
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Mornings can be a scramble to get kids out the door to school, making it a challenge to fit in a healthy breakfast in the middle of everything. We spoke with pediatricians about 9 foods they feed their own children, from fruit on the go to high-protein waffles, as well as the type of breakfasts they try to avoid. (Maybe some peanut butter or eggs on the side of that Pop-Tart, buddy.)
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The school year is either already here or rapidly approaching, so it's that time again to stock up on the gear and tools your junior Einstein will need to get through the year. Former elementary school teacher and TODAY lifestyle contributor Meredith Sinclair has the scoop on the 14 best backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles and more. Our Shop TODAY team also has some other highly rated items like pencil cases, gel pens, notepads and tech gear. See them all here.
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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. |
Not all important victories in a weight-loss journey can be measured on a scale. Just ask Start TODAY member Melissa Paluch, who lost 96 pounds only after she decided to stop frequently weighing herself and instead focus on non-scale victories. An improved mood, better sleep, getting off medications and being able to lift heavier weights are the type of confidence boosters that aren't tied to a number on the scale. Learn more about why non-scale victories work, plus see dozens of examples of the little victories that can propel you to your overall goal.
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. |
Don't toss that empty pickle jar just yet! Use this ingenious hack by TODAY's Joy Bauer to make a healthy pickle jar tomato-cucumber salad. Dice up some cherry tomatoes and cucumbers and toss them into the pickle brine. Screw the lid on tight, shake up the jar and drop it in the fridge to let the veggies soak up the brine. Joy also has other healthy ideas like a kitchen sink omelet in a mug and a blueberry chia jam. Get all the recipes here.
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
BRB Mom, just going to get some McNuggets. A 3-year-old boy had his frantic mother looking everywhere for him when he decided to take a field trip to a nearby McDonald's. Marissa Phiffer was sleeping on the floor next to the cribs of her twins, Aiden and Aleiya, when she woke up and Aiden was gone. She called 911 to report him missing, and the police arrived to show her a photo of Aiden at a McDonald's across the street from their Wisconsin home. The toddler told her he went in search of some Mickey D's because he was hungry. “I almost bought him a Happy Meal, but I was embarrassed,” she told TODAY.com. "I just wanted to get out of there.” Marissa has since installed childproof safety locks and latches on the doors so that Aiden will have to beg his mom to take him to get a Happy Meal like all other kids.
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