O.J. Simpson: Reactions to his death and revisiting the 'Trial of the Century'

Plus, the oral hygiene mistake that makes dentists wince.   THIS IS TODAY April 12, 2024 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY O.J. Simpson dies from cancer at 76. Plus, a mom's near-death ordeal after a routine C-section, the one daily hygiene habit a dentist says people are doing wrong, and parents admit they may have accidentally switched their identical twins at birth.   The Latest   O.J. Simpson, the fallen football star whose murder trial captivated the nation, died at 76.]( O.J. Simpson, the legendary football player who became one of America's most [infamous figures]( after a murder trial in the '90s, [died at 76]( from [cancer](, his family announced yesterday. The Hall of Fame running back was acquitted of murder charges in 1995 in the deaths of his ex-wife and her friend in one of the most prominent trials of the 20th Century. His death prompted a [range of reactions]( from key figures in his trial, including the parents of Ron Goldman, and led many to [revisit the complicated legacy]( of his trial. [Read more](. [Valerie Bertinelli called out Food Network after her exit: 'It's not about cooking' any more.]( Valerie Bertinelli shared some thoughts after she was [dropped from two of her Food Network shows]( over the past year, including "Valerie's Home Cooking," which ran for 14 seasons. “I fell in love with Food Network two decades ago because of all the amazing ITK (in the kitchen) shows. 30 minute meals, Ina (Garten), Giada (De Laurentiis)…the list goes on,” she wrote on Threads. “I learned so much. It’s sad it’s not about cooking and learning any longer. Oh well, that’s just business, folks.” [Continue reading](. [🤰 I almost died during my routine C-section. Things got worse from there.]( A [planned C-section]( for her second child took a turn for Natalie Rizzo when she felt an overwhelming urge to sleep following her son's birth. The dietitian and TODAY nutrition editor unknowingly [suffering from massive blood loss]( from a condition in which the uterus muscles do not contract after birth. Doctors performed an emergency surgery to stitch up her uterus, but the complications continued. "I was scared, sad and confused about why this was happening to me," she wrote. [Read her full essay here](. [🩱 22 comfortable and flattering one-piece swimsuits to shop, according to a style expert](. Swimsuit season is almost here! Imagine yourself on a warm getaway wearing one of these [22 stylish one-piece bathing suits]( as you lounge under a palm tree. Our Shop TODAY team has found the best looks from brands like Skims, Solid & Striped and Summersalt, all for prices that won't break your vacation budget. [Shop them all here](.       Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. There's one [daily oral hygiene habit]( that makes dentist Kami Hoss wince every time he hears about it from patients who think they have a healthy routine. Using harsh mouthwash that contains alcohol is actually [a bad idea]( because it kills 99.9% of the bacteria in your mouth, leaving behind “the baddest, toughest, roughest little microbes around," Hoss says. He shared his recommended [routine for a healthy mouth](, including the right type of mouthwash to use regularly.   What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you The fresh green produce of spring makes the perfect complement to this light [chive-crusted salmon]( from Australian chef and television personality Curtis Stone. Peas, pickled fennel and crispy quinoa add healthy veggies and some crunch to the salmon fillet. [Get the recipe](.   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. A sleep-deprived Nicole Giamundo and her husband, Jordon Smith, were [holding their identical twins]( Adalynn and Nora after their birth in 2014 when an unsettling thought hit them. "Who do you have?" Giamundo said she asked Smith. "And he's like, 'I don't know. Who do you have?' And then we kind of just stood there for a second." Whoops! To this day, they're still [not sure if they mixed up the twins](, which they explained to their now-10-year-old girls in a series of viral [TikTok videos](. In vintage tween fashion, they took the news in stride. "Thank God," Nora responded. "I didn't want to be named Addie." [See the story of their mix-up here](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](