"No Normal"

How returned hostages are doing. April 5, 2024 Good morning. As the six-month anniversary of Oct. 7 approaches, we caught up with a psychoanalyst who’s treating some of the hostages to ask about //link.katiecouric.com/click/34934263.705222/aHR0cHM6Ly9rYXRpZWNvdXJpYy5jb20vbmV3cy9pc3JhZWwtaGFtYXMtd2FyLXJlbGVhc2VkLWhvc3RhZ2VzLW1lbnRhbC1oZWFsdGgv/64ad542fa06bf6ade80ad77fC41f8fde1//link.katiecouric.com/click/34934263.705222/aHR0cHM6Ly9rYXRpZWNvdXJpYy5jb20vbmV3cy9pc3JhZWwtaGFtYXMtd2FyLXJlbGVhc2VkLWhvc3RhZ2VzLW1lbnRhbC1oZWFsdGgv/64ad542fa06bf6ade80ad77fE41f8fde1[the long, difficult road ahead]([for the survivors]( and their families. Later, we crack the case on [whether it’s safe to eat eggs right now](, given the uptick in bird flu, and [the best and worst sugar substitutes](. Let’s begin.   In the News [Israeli hostages return home via helicopter as crowd cheers]( People wave flags and cheer as a helicopter arrives with hostages released by Hamas on Nov. 26, 2023. (Getty Images) "No Normal" In the six months since Hamas’ horrific Oct. 7 attack on Israel, some of the hostages who were kidnapped have been lucky enough to make it home. But they have a long way to go in their healing journey, according to Dr. Ofrit Shapira-Berman, who is treating some of those who have been affected. “Many of the families are trying to get back to normal, but there is no normal,” she tells us. After first speaking with Dr. Shapira-Berman in the weeks following Oct. 7, we caught up with her again to learn [how the returning hostages and their families are doing]([,]( and how the ongoing war could impact their healing. 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Judges in two of the criminal cases against him — the Georgia election interference case and the federal classified documents case — rejected his efforts to have them dismissed. Sean “Diddy” Combs has been named as a defendant in a new lawsuit accusing his son Christian of sexual assault, NBC News reports. The assault allegedly took place on a yacht chartered by Combs in 2022. Shout out to everyone opting for decaf coffee as a "healthier" option — there may be more to your brew than meets the eye. The FDA is considering petitions claiming that methylene chloride, a chemical used in the decaffeination process, is carcinogenic.   Must-Reads [Fried egg with a runny yolk]( No Yolk Amid the bird flu outbreak, is it safe to enjoy runny eggs, or should you stick to omelets? Here’s the whisk — we mean, risk. [Read More »]( [Robot hand typing on keyboard]( Tool or Weapon? At the beginning of the school year, a high school student examined how A.I. is being used on assignments, for better and for worse. [Read More »]( [glass of sugar cubes on light pink background]( Not So Sweet In the wellness tug-of-war between sugar and artificial substitutes, we investigated the healthiest ways to sweeten your food. [Read More »](   Extra Credit Getting candid: As a new grandparent, I've been soaking up all the advice I can get, like [this valuable read]( about what your kids want you to know about how to really help them. Prime picks: Despite the name change, Max (formerly HBO Max) is still the go-to for watching movies at home, if you ask us. Check out [these 10 fantastic flicks]( available now. Worth the risk: Light-colored pants are super on-trend for spring and summer (just don't spill anything!). These [bright white jeans]( are comfortable and fashionable.   In Conversation The world's most rare diseases deserve just as much attention as the ones we all already know about. To shine a light on this important issue, I teamed up with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative for a can't-miss conversation with leading experts about [how we can accelerate life-saving research]( and the cutting-edge innovations that are on the horizon. [CHECK IT OUT](   Home Sweet Home [Neutral rug in a living room]( Wayfair Give your living space a much-needed spring reset with [this major sale from Wayfair](, which is offering up to 70% off on fantastic finds now through April 9. It's the perfect opportunity for savings on whatever decor you're missing, including [this chic neutral rug]( that looks much more expensive than it actually is. [SHOP HERE](   Thank you for reading Wake-Up Call and being part of our community! 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