Bobbie Thomas on dating after her husband's death, and the royals go blue for Easter.

How the Mediterranean diet can help you lose weight. A NICU nurse's heroic adoption story. April 10, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY April 10, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY A trove of classified Defense Department documents leaked online detail the U.S. spying on Russia's war effort, and what to know about Marburg, the Ebola-like virus causing outbreaks in Africa. Plus, the British royal family matches in blue on Easter, and TODAY's Bobbie Thomas offers a peek at her dating diary. The Latest   [Leaked classified documents reveal how the U.S. has been spying on Russia's war machine in Ukraine.]( Dozens of [Defense Department documents marked "Top Secret" that were posted online]( last month details of the [U.S. spying on Russia's war effort]( in Ukraine as well as assessments of Ukraine's military power. It remains unclear whether the leak is the result of a hack by a foreign adversary or whether the disclosure came from within the U.S. government or a U.S. ally. If the documents are real — and a senior U.S. official told NBC News the government's "working theory" is that they are — it could represent the most serious breach of U.S. intelligence secrets since former NSA contractor Edward Snowden passed on thousands of classified documents to journalists in 2013. [Here's the latest](. [Camilla and Kate Middleton match in royal blue for the first Easter Service of King Charles’ reign.]( Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Camilla, the queen consort, [matched in royal blue]( as the British royal family attended their [first Easter Sunday service since the death of Queen Elizabeth II]( and the first under the reign of King Charles III. Yesterday also marked Charles and Camilla's 18th wedding anniversary and the two-year anniversary of the death of Prince Philip, Elizabeth's husband, at 99. Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, did not attend the service, and it's unclear if they will be attending Charles' coronation next month. [See more photos](. [What is Marburg? Ebola's deadly cousin is causing outbreaks in Africa — how worried should we be?]( Two outbreaks of the [Marburg virus]( have been confirmed in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania in recent months, sparking concern among health officials about a rare virus that has no treatment or vaccine and a fatality rate of up to 88%. Marburg is closely related to Ebola and can [cause a deadly fever]( that affects organs and cardiovascular systems. We have a breakdown of its symptoms, contagiousness and treatment. The good news is experts say that the risk for Americans right now is "very, very low." [Here's what to know](. [Bobbie Thomas essay: I went on my first date since my husband's death and it was ... complicated.]( Two years after her [husband died at 42](, TODAY style contributor Bobbie Thomas is trying to[get back into dating]( while also being a mom to their son, Miles. She shared a diary of trying dating apps at 48 and the "overwhelming" feelings she experienced. Bobbie also wrote about a blind date set up by a friend last month — her first since her husband's death. "It was lovely to have an adult conversation and a break from routine, but I couldn’t help feeling disconnected," she wrote. While that date didn't work out, Bobbie wrote about the "instant comfort" she felt after meeting another parent who lost his spouse and her hopes for a future meet-up with him. [Read her diary here](. Live Better TODAY   Achieve your life goals with easy tips. While the [Mediterranean diet]( isn't intended to be a weight-loss plan, there is substantial evidence that it can help you shed some pounds. Packed with vegetables and fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds and even some pasta, the diet can be a sustainable way to lose weight and keep it off. Dietitian Samantha Cassetty explains [how to follow the diet for weight loss]( and the science behind why it can help you drop some pounds. Plus, she has a list of foods that are central to the diet, and [recipes to get you started](. What's for dessert?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. You don't even have to turn the oven on to enjoy the peanut buttery goodness of this [banana pudding trifle]( from food blogger Skyler Bouchard. Assemble the salty-sweet delight the night before and let the ingredients melt together. Store-bought whip cream works just fine, and toss in some raspberries or strawberries to give it a PB&J spin. If you're looking for more of a breakfast treat, try Skyler's [peanut butter and jelly French toast casserole]( made with PB&J sandwiches. [Get the recipes](. Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Nurse Katrina Mullen started out caring for [Shariya Small's triplets in the neonatal intensive-care unit](when she realized Shariya needed someone to care for her, too. Mullen could empathize with Shariya giving birth at 14, as she had a son herself at 16. She kept in touch with Shariya after her triplets left the hospital in Indianapolis, but difficult living conditions for the teen mother prompted a call from the Department of Social Services. Katrina already had three children at home, but she didn't hesitate when officials asked if Samiya and the triplets could live with her. “I knew it would be impossible to find a foster home that would take all four of them,” Mullen told TODAY.com. “I just kept thinking, ‘I have to do this.'" [Mullen became Shariya's foster parent](until legally adopting her in February. The triplets are now 2 and Shariya, 17, is touring local colleges to plan her next step. “Has it been easy? No! She pushes limits just like any other teenager," Mullen said. “But I love her. I'm her mom — and I'm never going anywhere."   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Want to refer a friend?[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](