Why Subway is ditching pre-sliced deli meat.

A woman with terminal cancer on finding love with less than 10 years to live. February 9, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY February 9, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY At least three U.S. citizens died in the earthquakes in Turkey as the death toll passes 16,000. Plus, Madonna calls out "ageism and misogyny" following criticism of her appearance at the Grammys, and Subway explains why it will no longer use pre-sliced meat in its shops. The Latest   [At least 3 U.S. citizens died in the Turkey earthquake, as the death toll soars past 16,000.]( The death toll in the earthquakes that devastated Turkey and Syria [passed 16,000]( as of this morning, including 12,873 people in Turkey, officials said. The toll from the deadliest earthquakes in a decade is expected to rise as rescuers continue to dig through the rubble. At least [three U.S. citizens died]( in the disaster, the U.S. State Department said, and U.S. search and rescue teams arrived in Turkey to help with the effort. [Here's the latest,](and here are [ways you can donate to help](. [Madonna calls out 'ageism and misogyny' after criticism of her appearance at the Grammys.]( [Madonna]( responded to [criticism of her face on social media]( after her appearance at Sunday's Grammy awards by calling out "the [ageism and misogyny]( that permeates the world we live in." The 64-year-old Material Girl wrote on Instagram about "a world that refuses to celebrate women past the age of 45." She wrote that she's "never apologized" for her creative choices and is "not going to start" now. [See her full response here](. [🥪 Subway says it's giving the ax to its signature pre-sliced deli meats.]( Subway's promise to have customers "eat fresh" will now include [slicing deli meat in its restaurants](, rather than serving the pre-sliced stuff the chain relied on for decades. However, unlike competitors like Jersey Mike's, workers won't slice the meat in front of customers while making each sandwich. Instead, they will [slice it in batches in the mornings and afternoons](, the company said. “We were one of the few, if only, sub shop that didn’t slice in restaurant," their CEO told CNN. "Not only does it give the guest a better perception of seeing the nice, fluffy meat, but we save a lot of money since we were paying a lot of money to have it sliced upstream." [💗 Dating while dying: Finding love when I have 9 years left to live.]( Chiara Riga was diagnosed with [late-stage breast cancer]([last year]( and told she has about [10 years to live,]( but she's not letting that stop her from experiencing the bliss of being in love. Chiara writes about [finding a boyfriend]( during her illness, and how she feared the fact that she may not live to 40 would affect her relationship. Her boyfriend, David, told her, "If we can’t cure you, you will leave us a little earlier than the rest of us, but I will be so happy to know we had something real.” Chiara also shares the struggles they have endured together, as well as the [moments she will always cherish](. "Whatever happens, I’m grateful for the most selfless man I’ve ever met showing me a love I could only dream of during a time when I thought all love was off the table for me," she writes. [Read her full essay here](. Live Better TODAY   Achieve your life goals with easy tips. Brenda Workman, 63, figured she would be on [high cholesterol medication]( her whole life after taking it for 25 years. But when she began taking blood pressure drugs in 2020, her doctor suggested [switching to a plant-based diet](. Three years later, [she's lost 60 pounds]( and no longer needs meds for blood pressure or cholesterol. A switch to a vegan diet was a jarring transition for a self-described "Appalachian girl from West Virginia" who grew up with meat at every meal. She shared with us [how she made the change to vegan eating]( and overcame her "addiction" to sugary foods. “A lot of people as they age think, ‘It’s always going to be this way, I’m just getting old, these chronic diseases are just going to happen,'" she told TODAY.com. "And I’m a firm believer now that food really does matter.” What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. Nigerian American, James Beard winner and "Top Chef" star Kwame Onwuachi offers a taste of his culture in a health-conscious dish with this recipe for [seared salmon with Creole-roasted root vegetables](. Kwame's suya spice blend with peanut butter powder is a traditional Nigerian spice that pairs with a suya tahini for a flavorful dish complete with beautiful roasted carrots, sweet potato, and celery root. [Get the recipe](. Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. [Billy Welsh]( will be cheering for his beloved [Philadelphia Eagles]( in the Super Bowl on Sunday, but his hero won't be star quarterback Jalen Hurts or wide receiver A.J. Brown. It will be the [Kansas City Chiefs fan]( sitting right next to him. In 2019, [John Gladwell (above, right) donated a kidney to Welsh](, an old buddy from the Marines, after seeing his plea for help on Facebook. “I was speechless. John Gladwell is my hero,” Welsh told Hoda Kotb. The two will sit together at the Super Bowl — a game Welsh may not have lived to see if it wasn't for Gladwell. But that doesn't mean their football rivalry is on hold. "A Chiefs kidney? I don’t know how my body will react if the Chiefs win," Welsh said. "The Eagles are going to win. Go Birds."   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. 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