Nordstrom's Half-Yearly sale. Plus, secrets of an 81-year-old personal trainer.
January 5, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY January 5, 2024 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY A 17-year-old gunman killed a sixth-grader and injured five others in a shooting at an Iowa high school. Plus, the release of Stanley mugs in a collaboration with Starbucks causes mayhem at Target stores, and Jenna Bush Hager announces her January book for her book club. The Latest [A school shooter in Iowa killed a sixth-grader and injured 5 others on the first day after winter break.]( A 17-year-old student at Perry High School in Iowa [fatally shot a sixth-grader and wounded four other students]( and a school administrator yesterday before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. The identity of the student who was killed has not been released. Everyone else who was injured is expected to survive, officials said. The shooting occurred before school started on the first day back from the district's winter break, police said. Authorities have not released a motive. [Here's the latest](. [Starbucksâ latest Stanley cup collaboration causes chaos at Target stores.]( It's been cup chaos at Target since the release of the coveted "Winter Pink" Stanley tumblers this week. The [40-ounce, double-wall Stanley Quencher mugs](, which are a collaboration with Starbucks, have led to [long lines, overnight campouts and even fights]( at some stores, as documented on [TikTok](. Videos showing customers tussling and people leaping over the counter to steal them have popped up on social media, while the mugs are now selling for as much as $300 on resale sites like eBay and Poshmark. This may only be the beginning, as Target says it plans on dropping new Stanley items in its stores throughout 2024. [Continue reading](. [ð January's Read with Jenna selection features the 'magic' of nature.]( Jenna Bush Hager announced ["The Waters" by Bonnie Jo Campbell]( as her book club selection to kick off the new year. The novel is set in rural Michigan and tells the story of a matriarch and what happens when one of her three daughters brings home a baby. Jenna called it "a book for anyone who loves nature, land and where we find beauty and magic." [Hear from the author and pick up your copy here](. [ð¤ The deals aren't done at Nordstrom â here's what to grab during the Half-Yearly Sale.]( If you're looking to change up your wardrobe, home decor or beauty routine to start the new year, you can save money on your 2024 glow-up by taking advantage of Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Sale. Our Shop TODAY team has sifted through all the items to find [16 deals up to 50% off]( on brands like Ugg, Clinique, Our Place and more. [Shop deep discounts]( on drop shoulder sweaters, skinny jeans, eyeshadow palettes, baking dish sets and more. Start TODAY Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Harry King struggled with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis decades ago before starting a walking habit that helped turn his health around. It also led him to give the gym a try, and it's become such an important part of his life he [became a certified personal trainer in his 80s]( at a Planet Fitness in South Carolina. King, 81, shared his [No. 1 tip for older people looking to add regular exercise]( to their routine, as well as the weight training regimen he follows that keeps him mowing the lawn, going on hikes and enjoying kayaking trips in his eighth decade. [See all his advice here](. What's for dinner? Allow us to do the meal-planning for you These [herbed chicken thighs with brown butter mushroom quinoa]( from chef and "Fix Me a Plate" cookbook author Scotty Scott check all the boxes for a perfect weeknight meal: quick, healthy and packed with flavor. Using boneless chicken thighs instead of breasts makes the dish more tender and saves time on cooking. The tarragon seasoning on the chicken adds a Middle Eastern flavor that pairs well with the brown butter quinoa. [Get the recipe](. Daily Delight A little pick-me-up before you go. Lindsay Lohan would be proud. A [pair of sisters pulled off a successful "Parent Trap"]( that resulted in their divorced parents, Julie Shore and Scott Gaede, rediscovering their love for one another after years apart. The couple, who divorced in 2014 after 17 years of marriage, came together in 2020 during the pandemic for the sake of their family. Their daughters, Rachel, 24, and Caroline, 20, couldn't help but notice their parents were soon enjoying each other's company. Three years later, Julie and Scott [were remarried](. âOur parents are officially REmarried and we are no longer children of divorce. Successful parent trap," Rachel wrote on TikTok after the ceremony last week. The girls now wear rings crafted from stones on their mother's original engagement ring. "This wasn't just two people getting remarried â it was a family coming back together," Julie told us. [See the sweet video here](. Thanks for letting us in your inbox!
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