Biden's out. What happens next?

Plus, the healthiest sweeteners to use in coffee, tea and yogurt. July 22, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] Behind President Joe Biden's stunning decision to drop out of the race, and what's next for Kamala Harris and other Democratic hopefuls. Plus, how a difficult day turned into a beautiful one after a TODAY producer called off her destination wedding.   The Latest   Inside Biden's historic decision to drop his re-election bid]( NBC News spoke with two dozen Democrats for a [behind-the-scenes look]( at what led to President Joe Biden's stunning decision yesterday to become the first incumbent president to drop out of the race for re-election since 1968. His announcement came after a critical weekend in which he asked to see polling on how [Vice President Kamala Harris]( would fare in a [hypothetical matchup against former President Donald Trump](. Harris, who has been endorsed by Biden as his replacement, leads the [pack of potential nominees](, but the decision ultimately [rests with the party's delegates]( at the national convention in Chicago next month. [Trump also shared his reaction]( to Biden's decision. [Here's the latest](. [We canceled our wedding in Italy last-minute. My family still showed up for me.]( As she tried to recover from the heartbreak of [calling off her wedding in Italy]( only a few weeks before the date, TODAY producer Kelsey Murphy learned that dozens of her family and friends were still planning to travel there anyway. It inspired her to rebook her flight, and an [incredibly difficult day turned into a beautiful one]( in a room full of her loved ones. She shared the scene in a [TikTok video]( that went viral. "They say life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it," Murphy wrote for TODAY.com. [Read her full essay](. [🍯 What's the healthiest sweetener? The No. 1 pick, according to dietitians]( There are seemingly endless choices when it comes to boosting your coffee, tea, oatmeal or yogurt with a little sweetness. But what's the[healthiest sweetener](? Using fruit or 100% fruit juice is the best way to go, TODAY nutrition editor Natalie Rizzo says. She also broke down whether honey is better than regular sugar,[artificial sweeteners vs. sugar]( and what to know about stevia and monk fruit. [See her advice](.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [Limited-edition Shop TODAY boxes are back! How to get one now]( This morning, our Shop TODAY team is bringing beauty favorites right to your doorstep with a pair of can’t-miss deals. Our Glam box, which sells for $88, features top-rated picks valued at $402 from brands like Fenty Beauty and Merit, while the Glow box is just $69 and features items from brands like Grown Alchemist and Oral-B. Buy them both here, starting at 8:30 a.m. EST. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. What is a drop set? What is a superset? This advanced strength training workout builds muscle and helps push past weight-loss plateaus. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you This week's seven-day meal plan features 30-minute summer dinners like salmon burgers and orange chicken, for when it's too hot to put on the oven but you still want to eat healthy. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Happy Birthday [Prince George](! It doesn't make us feel quite as old as Wayne Arnold from "The Wonder Years" recently [becoming a grandfather](, but the oldest child of Prince William and Catherine [turns 11 today](. Kensington Palace shared a photo of George looking dapper in a white collared shirt and dark suit to mark his big day. The young royal is enjoying a summer in which he got to [meet Taylor Swift]( and cheer on [England's national men's soccer team](.   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 Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [SEND FEEDBACK](