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Advice from me to you. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( January 13, 2024 We told you we had big things in store for 2024, and today we're announcing [a delicious new project]( that we know you'll love! Then I'm sharing [my advice for dealing with grief](, and we've also got [a brand-new exercise routine]( from our resident fitness guru, Ryan Cooper. All that, plus our editors' recommendations for [the most effective hair removal tools](, coming right up!   Ask Katie Anything [Silhouette of a man and woman holding hands, with the man turning into birds flying away]( Getty Images Hello from your friendly neighborhood advice columnist! For the next few Saturdays, I'll be weighing in on questions from you, our Wake-Up Call community, and sharing my own experiences with similar issues. Today, we've got a moving letter that really resonated with me: Grace, one of our readers, wrote in to ask about coping with losing her soulmate. Here's [what I recommend for dealing with this heartbreaking loneliness]( — plus, tips about how to put my suggestions into practice. [READ MORE](   More Stories [Kibbutz Be'eri]( Kibbutz Be'eri, over three months after Hamas gunmen rampaged the village. (Getty Images) A closer look: Tomorrow marks 100 days since Hamas's Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Since then, more than 22,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry, and Israeli authorities believe 132 hostages are still being held captive in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel is being accused of genocide in an unprecedented case at the United Nations' top court, and tensions between the U.S. and Iran-backed Hezbollah have grown more fraught. We'll continue to follow this unfolding conflict, and you can [catch up on all our coverage right here](. The contenders: After another GOP debate this week, we've got a look at the Republicans still in the running for the presidential nomination, including [the latest candidate to drop out](. Elsewhere, analyst Richard Haass reports in [the latest installment of his newsletter Home & Away]( that Trump may be considering Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a running mate if he wins the primary, which could have major consequences for the race. What to watch: Awards season is in full swing, and the festivities continue on Monday, when the Emmys will honor the greatest television of the year. Want to get ready for the big night? Here are [the must-see shows you'll want to catch up on]( before the trophies go out. Yikes: A new study has found that a one-liter bottle of water could contain as many as 400,000 pieces of nanoplastics, which are even smaller than microplastics — and therefore, better suited to enter our bodies. The potential health impact is "currently under review." [Here's more.](   What's Cooking? [Hands holding a fork and knife over a plate, with the text ''Good Taste by Katie Couric Media'']( KCM We hope you're hungry, because we've got delicious news: We're starting a brand-new newsletter focused entirely on food! Launching Feb. 8, Good Taste is a weekly dispatch of must-try recipes from some of our favorite culinary masters. (That includes Jake Cohen, who just shared [this scrumptious cake]( with us.) You absolutely do not want to miss it, and you can [subscribe right here]( to get on the list. [SIGN UP FOR FREE](   Saturday Spotlight [Meryl Streep and Martin Short]( Love Connection? Rumors are buzzing that Meryl Streep is dating her Only Murders in the Building co-star. Here's what Martin Short had to say. [Read More »]( [Silhouettes of two heads connected by a string]( Good Arguments A world champion of debate shares advice for navigating tricky discussions — and how to successfully change someone's mind. [Read More »]( [A foot stepping onto a roller]( One Step Ahead Dealing with frustrating foot pain? My Pilates teacher Ashley Patten shares a five-minute routine to ease those pesky aches. [Read More »](   Going Strong [Rioters at the US Capitol on Jan 6, 2021]( Ryan Cooper Ready to strengthen your stomach and stand tall? Engage your core like a pro with the guidance of our favorite fitness expert Ryan Cooper, who's sharing [his 12-minute abs routine](. (And remember, if you'd like more where this came from, we scored you [an exclusive discount on Ryan's fitness packages](.) [LET'S SWEAT](   Smooth Sailing [Hair removal products]( Graphic by Giovanna Chung Ready to say bye-bye to your peach fuzz? We can tell you about [our favorite razor]( and share [our go-to trimmer](, but anyone with follicles knows you'll need a few other supplies, too. We'll help you clean up right with [our recommendations for the best hair removal products](. 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