Teacher to parents: Leave the birthday cupcakes at home.

I cut my baby's umbilical cord at Dunkin', guy. August 27, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] The captain of a superyacht that sunk in Italy and killed seven people is under investigation on suspicion of causing a shipwreck. Plus, a teacher starts a debate over birthday cupcakes at school, and a 106-year-old woman shares 9 tips for a long and healthy life.   The Latest   [Superyacht captain under investigation for manslaughter after deadly sinking in Italy]( A [multiple manslaughter investigation]( has been launched into the captain of a superyacht that sank in a storm off Sicily, killing British [tech magnate Mike Lynch]( and six other people. The vessel's captain, James Cutfield, is also being investigated on [suspicion of causing a shipwreck](, his lawyer said. He will be questioned by Sicilian prosecutors today, eight days after the boat sank in what Italian officials called a “violent storm.” An Italian prosecutor said on Aug. 24 that the sinking could have been caused by “behaviors that were not in order.” [Here's the latest](. [🧁]([A teacher shares her plea to parents: Please, no cupcakes on birthdays.]( A plea from a kindergarten teacher in Illinois has ignited a [debate about birthday cupcakes in school](. Ann Brackemyer urged parents in a TikTok video [not to bring them]( because "they make a ginormous mess and the kids honestly don’t eat them." She suggested cookies or mini donuts instead. Her stance brought people down on both sides of the argument. "Is it your birthday? or theirs?” one person commented. [See more reactions](. [🥕 A 106-year-old woman who still lives in her own apartment eats these healthy foods every day](. Dorothy Staten still [lives on her own at 106](, and she credits sticking to a healthy diet for remaining vibrant. The Texas woman, who has a sister who's 104, shared her longevity tips with TODAY.com, including a diet filled with vegetables and pinto beans but no sweets. Here are her [9 tips for a long and happy life](.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [14 Amazon end-of-summer problem-solvers, starting at $10.]( Our Shop TODAY team is celebrating the last week of August by highlighting the products that shoppers were adding to their carts all month long. Shop “squat-proof” leggings, a bestselling foundation and more. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Beauty brands are making perfumes they say can boost your mood. Do they work? Neuroscientists explain the connection between scent and mood. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Lunch?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Dylan Dreyer's ideal lunch is this "delightfully easy" croissant sandwich that becomes buttery and chewy-soft with melted cheese when warmed in the oven. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. A Massachusetts couple left with an extra munchkin after a trip to Dunkin' earlier this month. Rebecca Mahota [gave birth to a baby girl in the front seat]( of her Land Rover with help from her husband, Danya, when they realized they wouldn't reach the hospital in time. After the birth, they were met by EMTs in the parking lot of a nearby Dunkin'. "I was able to cut my daughter's umbilical cord in the Dunkin' Donuts parking lot, as every Massachusetts father should be able to at some point in their life," Danya joked to TODAY.com. [See more photos](.   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](