What's 'European parenting'? A mom's comment sparks debate.

The line dancing craze. A $2m eavesdropping scam. Stretches for low back pain.   THIS IS TODAY February 26, 2024 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY A man allegedly made nearly $2 million from insider trading by eavesdropping on his wife's work conversations. Plus, Ricki Lake shows off her dramatic weight loss, and an American mom's embrace of "European parenting" draws a divided response.   The Latest   [👂 Texas man allegedly made $1.76 million from insider trading by eavesdropping on his wife's work calls.]( A Texas man allegedly [made $1.76 million from insider trading]( by [eavesdropping on his wife’s work-from-home calls]( about a merger that sent a stock's price soaring, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Houston's Tyler Loudon overheard his wife, a BP mergers and acquisitions manager, talking about the company's acquisition of TravelCenters of America, Inc., the SEC said. He bought 46,450 shares of TravelCenter's stock, which jumped nearly 71% on the merger news, and then sold it for a profit of $1.76 million, the SEC said. Loudon pleaded guilty to securities fraud and faces up to five years in a federal prison. [Continue reading.]( [Ricki Lake showed off her 30-pound weight loss in a new pic: ‘I feel amazing.']( Former talk show host [Ricki Lake]( shared some inspiring new photos after making a commitment to get healthier over the past four months. Lake, 55, wrote on Instagram that she and her husband have each [lost 30-plus pounds]( "without relying on a pharmaceutical," most likely referring to drugs like Ozempic that aid in weight loss. “I am so so proud of us. I feel amazing. I feel strong,” she wrote. [Read more.]( [👶 An American mom praised ‘European parenting’ ... and people have thoughts.]( An American mom raising her son in Singapore has drawn a polarizing reaction after saying that [European countries have the right idea when it comes to parenting](. Monica Millington wrote in an [Instagram post]( she and her British husband don't hesitate to take their toddler son to restaurants or include him in an adult dinner party. It drew supportive responses from people raised in a similar way, as well as negative comments questioning the approach. "For me personally, it’s not filling up my son's schedule with only baby activities," Millington told TODAY.com. Do you agree? [Take our poll.]( [💄 Shopping Diaries: 'Real Housewives' star Lisa Barlow talks glam, favorite makeup products.]( "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Lisa Barlow said she drops $60,000 a year on makeup, but many of her favorites can be found right at the drugstore. In the latest TODAY Shopping Diaries, Barlow shared the [false lashes, mascara, liner and day cream]( that keep her looking glam, and they start at only $9. She also revealed the surprising snack she loves to [snap]( into. [See more here.](       Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Spending a few minutes a day doing a few of these [15 back stretches]( will help you ward off nagging lower back pain. Stretches like the pelvic tilt, child's pose and seated butterfly can also reduce existing back troubles and get you up and moving again. [See the stretches here.](   What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Who doesn't love hunkering down over some hearty scoops of shepherd's pie on a cold winter night? TODAY's Joy Bauer's [sweet potato shepherd's pie]( puts a heart-healthy twist on the comfort food favorite by blending sweet potatoes with carrots for fewer carbs and calories. Also, make sure to check out Joy's [3 other heart-healthy dinner recipes for winter.](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Beyoncé's new [hit country song "Texas Hold 'Em"]( has people going all in on [line dancing](. Even new fans for whom country is not usually their jam are getting out on the dance floor or showing off their line dancing moves on social media. "It's really cool, especially here in Canada, because we don't have a huge country scene among the Black community," a choreographer of a viral dance to the song told TODAY.com. "But I feel like things like this open it up for us." [See the popular line dances "Texas Hold 'Em" has spawned]( and read more how the style first emerged.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. 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](