My Chat With The Golden Bachelor!

I linked up with Gerry and his new fiancée. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( December 2, 2023 Good morning. Today I'm sharing an important conversation with [the family of a 4-year-old American released by Hamas](, and we're also looking back at the life of Sandra Day O'Connor. Then we'll take a dip in the ocean with [two of the world's best nature photographers]( and unpack [how your parents' bad behavior could be affecting you now](. But first, what you've all been waiting for: [My chat with The Golden Bachelor's engaged couple!](   Wedding Bells [Gerry and Theresa from ''The Golden Bachelor'']( Disney/John Fleenor The TV event of the season has come to an end, and we're capping it off with the stars of the show! I caught up with the happy couple from The Golden Bachelor about the big finale, [Gerry's response to reports that he's been dishonest](, and where he and Theresa plan to live once they've officially tied the knot. 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Banished: For the first time since 2002 (and only the sixth time in American history), the House of Representatives has expelled one of its members. After two failed attempts, a third round of voting officially ousted New York Rep. George Santos with bipartisan support. The highly controversial congressman has claimed false personal connections to the Holocaust and Sept. 11, and he also spent campaign funds on Botox treatments and high-end shopping sprees. Understanding your past: What happens during childhood continues to influence our lives in ways we may not even realize. A trauma specialist explains [the signs that you had a narcissistic parent]( — and what to do if they sound familiar. Bright ideas: Want to get a mental workout while you're on the go? These [podcasts to better your brain]( are stimulating, thought-provoking, and downright fun.   First-Person [Abigail with her aunt Liron and uncle Zoli. ]( Abigail with her aunt Liron and uncle Zoli. (Schneider Children’s Medical Center) One of the roughly 240 hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7 was Abigail Mor Edan, who spent her fourth birthday in captivity before being released this week. She's the first American to return home, and [I spoke to Abigail's family members]( — her great aunt, Liz Naftali, and her cousin, Noa Naftali — about Abigail's harrowing experience, the loss of her parents, and what President Biden said on a phone call following her release. [READ MORE](   Ripple Effect [A seal swims next to orange fish]( Photo by Cristina Mittermeier This week marked the launch of our splashy new series about conservation, which features the world-changing work of wildlife photographers Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier. With the help of their impactful nonprofit, SeaLegacy, we're exploring [how we can all help to protect our oceans](. 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