Monica and Joey say goodbye to Chandler.

Maria Menounos talks to Hoda about her early pancreatic cancer symptom. November 15, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER](   THIS IS TODAY November 7, 2023 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY The House passed a last-minute bill to avoid a government shutdown on a testy day in Congress in which a fistfight nearly broke out in the Senate. Plus, what parents can do if their children are being bullied over the Israel-Hamas war, and Hoda Kotb's podcast returns with Maria Menounos sharing her pancreatic cancer journey.   The Latest   [The House passed a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown, while a fistfight nearly broke out in the Senate.]( Lawmakers in the House of Representatives [passed a stopgap funding bill]( yesterday to avert a government shutdown. The bill now heads to the Senate, which is expected to send it to President Biden’s desk by Friday night. The bill pushed by Speaker Mike Johnson would fund parts of the government through Jan. 19 and other parts through Feb. 2. Meanwhile, in the Senate, a [fistfight nearly broke out]( yesterday when Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma (above), a former MMA competitor, challenged the president of the Teamsters union, Sean O'Brien, to a fight during a hearing. Sen. Bernie Sanders intervened. [Read more](. [22 kids may have lead poisoning due to recalled applesauce pouches, CDC says.]( The CDC issued an alert yesterday about a potential connection between three brands of [recalled applesauce packets]( and 22 reports of high levels of lead in the blood of children across 14 states. Cinnamon applesauce pouches sold under the [brands WanaBana, Schnucks and Weis]( were tested and found to contain "extremely high levels of lead," the CDC said. Lead poisoning can cause delayed growth, brain and nervous system damage and problems with hearing and speech in children. [See the affected products and more here](. [Children in the U.S. are being bullied over the Israel-Hamas war: What can parents do?]( Antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents are on the rise across the country in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, and both [Jewish and Muslim students have been the targets of bullying]( at school. TODAY parents spoke with Palestinian American and Jewish teens who described being called "terrorists" and facing Nazi salutes from classmates because of their identity, or being asked to pick a side in the war. A bullying prevention expert shared [steps parents can take]( if their children are being tormented, including forming a plan about how to respond to bullying comments. [Continue reading](. [Maria Menounos reveals the pancreatic cancer symptom she noticed a year before diagnosis.]( Hoda's podcast is back, and the first two episodes of [season four of "Making Spaces"]( are out today featuring interviews with "The Office" star and author Rainn Wilson and television personality Maria Menounos. In episode one, Wilson talks about embracing his spirituality and his new book "Soul Boom," while, in episode two, [Menounous shares her journey with pancreatic cancer](. She opens up about how she knew something was wrong months before her diagnosis when she experienced unexpected bloating. [Listen to the episodes here]( or wherever you get your podcasts.       Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Getting more fiber in your meals can help lower cholesterol, improve digestion and stave off bloating and constipation, but the the average American only gets 10 to 15 grams of fiber a day — far short of the recommended 25 to 38 grams. Dietitians shared [8 tricks to get more fiber in your diet](, like adding veggies to your omelet, tossing some beans into your salad and sprinkling some pumpkin seeds on your morning yogurt. [See all the suggestions here](.   What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Peri peri chicken is popping up on menus at restaurants around the world, but you can make it yourself at home with this [peri peri chicken pita]( recipe from chef and cookbook author Sam Way. The tangy, spicy peri peri sauce pairs with perfectly charred chicken for a standout dish. [Get the recipe](.   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Two of Matthew Perry's best "Friends" paid touching tribute to the late actor yesterday. Monica and Joey said goodbye to Chandler, as [Matt LeBlanc]( and [Courteney Cox]( each shared [heartfelt messages]( to Perry in the wake of his death at 54 last month. "I am so grateful for every moment I had with you Matty and I miss you every day," Cox wrote on [Instagram](. LeBlanc wrote that the times they spent together were among the best of his life, before ending his message in true Joey Tribbiani fashion. "Spread your wings and fly brother you’re finally free. Much love. And I guess you’re keeping the 20 bucks you owe me." [See more here](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. 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 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](