What 'The Bachelorette' finale meant for Black fans.

Key moments from the first GOP debate. TODAY anchors share fall fitness goals. August 24, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY August 24, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY Republican hopefuls clash at the first presidential primary debate, while former President Donald Trump skips the event and is now expected to turn himself in to authorities in Georgia to face charges that he meddled in the state's 2020 presidential election. Plus, why this week's winners of "The Bachelorette" particularly struck a chord with Black fans, and foods you should avoid if you're taking Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss. The Latest   [Republicans stay on constant attack as they jockey for second place in the first primary debate.]( The eight Republican hopefuls at last night's [first presidential primary debate]( alternated between ripping President Joe Biden and attacking each other over levels of experience, abortion, American aid to Ukraine and more. Notably absent was the front-runner, former President Donald Trump, who skipped the debate for an [interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.]( Trump is [expected to turn himself in]( today in Fulton County, Georgia, after being indicted on charges stemming from his efforts to hold on to office in the wake of the 2020 election. [Watch the highlights from the debate here](. [💑🏿 After years of controversies, 'The Bachelorette' finale was monumental for Black fans.]( Black couples have been crowned before in "The Bachelor" universe, but the recent winners of "The Bachelorette" being Black and not biracial was [particularly meaningful for Black "Bachelor" fans](. Charity Lawson, 27, offered the final rose to Dotun Olubeko, 30, in the season finale earlier this week. And for many fans of color, seeing a dark-skinned couple end up together felt like a landmark moment for the series, which has been criticized in the past for [how it handles race](. “Could America finally get to see what healthy ‘Black love’ looks like? That wholesome, storybook kind of love? Yes!" one longtime fan told TODAY.com. [Read more reactions here](. [3 types of food to avoid if you're taking Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss.]( While weight loss is a famous side effect of trendy Type 2 diabetes drugs [Ozempic and Wegovy](, so are nausea and even vomiting because food remains in your stomach for a longer time. Experts shared with us [3 types of food to avoid while using those drugs]( to help ward off the nausea and some other side effects. Greasy, high-fat foods like pizza tend to stay in the stomach the longest, while fruits and vegetables with significant roughage like pineapple or celery can also cause problems. A registered dietitian also gave us [4 tips to reduce nausea](, and we have answers to whether you should eat daily staples like cheese, bread and coffee while on Ozempic or Wegovy. 💦 Is a face mist right for your skin type? Here's what dermatologists say. Is a [facial mist]( something you really need or should you just keep walking past it in the beauty aisle? What does it actually do? We spoke to a group of dermatologists who said that mists are excellent for hydrating your skin and can give your face a glow while priming it for makeup. Our Shop TODAY team has [21 different types of facial mists]( you can choose from that can help all different skin types. Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Take some inspiration from Savannah, Hoda, Al, Craig and Jenna as we hit back-to-school season! Each member of the TODAY family shared [3 health goals they are trying to hit this fall](, which may spark your own reset before the leaves start to change. From doing at least 20 minutes of yoga per day (Savannah) to planning more Sunday fun with family (Jenna) to returning to a normal exercise routine (Craig), there are plenty of things to shoot for this fall. [See all their goals here](. What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. We'll be honest, we had never heard of an [heirloom tomato galette]( before, but seeing this mouth-watering, pizza/pie dough creation by TODAY food stylist Katie Stilo has us eager to try one. A galette is essentially a large pastry, which in this case is topped with heirloom tomatoes, seasoning and Parmesan for an irresistible treat. Make sure to season your tomatoes in advance to draw out the excess moisture prior to baking in order to avoid a soggy pastry. [Get the recipe](. Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. When this giraffe was born last month, she [came out looking spotless](. Literally. It's so rare to see a giraffe without spots that the Brights Zoo in Tennessee said the baby girl is believed to be the [only solid-colored reticulated giraffe in the world](. (Reticulated giraffes are a subspecies of giraffes). Not only is the adorable 6-foot-tall giraffe spotless, she's also nameless. Brights Zoo is asking the public to help name her by picking from one of four choices. [Get your vote in here](.   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](