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Plus, Bronny James makes history. What Al Roker does when his diet slips. June 28, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] The fallout and takeaways from the Trump-Biden debate. Plus, what dietitians consider the healthiest ways to stay hydrated besides drinking water, and how a man's neck pain turned out to be a sign of a stroke.   The Latest   [Debate takeaways: Biden confirmed some voter fears as Trump leaned into grievances.]( President Joe Biden failed to mitigate voter concerns about his age, while former President Donald Trump doubled down on his grievances in last night's debate in Atlanta. NBC News has [4 takeaways from the event](, including [Biden's stumbles](, Trump's personal attacks, and clashes over abortion and taxes. Meanwhile, some Democrats [called for Biden to step aside]( and "throw in the towel" after last night's shaky performance. Here's the [reaction to the debate from around the world](. [🥤 What's the healthiest drink besides water? The No. 1 pick, according to dietitians.]( eating can be derailed if you wash everything down with sugary drinks, so we went to experts about the [best beverages]( that won't add too many calories. Water is the gold standard, but dietitians recommended [5 other healthy drink choices]( like flavored seltzer and green tea. They also weigh in on whether coconut water is healthy, and the top drinks to avoid. [Read more](. [An active, 37-year-old thought his neck pain came from sleeping wrong. He was having a stroke.]( McMorrow woke up in March 2023 with the [worst neck pain he's ever had](, but he figured it was from sleeping on it wrong. By the time he headed for work in New York City, he couldn't walk straight and had nausea. It [turned out to be a stroke]( caused by a rare condition that causes a cluster of abnormal blood vessels, which came as a shock to the fit 37-year-old who regularly exercised. A year later, he is hiking and biking again. “I want people to know that there is hope," he told TODAY.com. "There is light at the end of the tunnel." [Read the full story](.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [Walmart’s ‘July Fourth Blowout:’ The best deals to shop now, according to a tech expert]( Already on the lookout for Fourth of July sales? So are we. Lifestyle contributor Mario Armstrong stopped by TODAY to share some of the best we’ve found at Walmart, including discounts on JBL speakers, smart locks, wireless charging stations and more. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. After losing significant weight 20 years ago, TODAY's Al Roker has been able to keep it off by telling himself this one thing when he slips up on his diet. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you These crispy tostadas from chef Erin French feature honey-soy steak, avocado crema and herbs for a sweet and savory summertime dinner. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Bronny James is skipping the rest of college to go work with his dad. NBA history will be made this season after the Los Angeles Lakers [selected the 19-year-old out of USC in the second round]( of the NBA Draft yesterday. The selection makes Bronny and LeBron James, 39, the [first father-son duo]( to play in the NBA at the same time. The selection also fulfills LeBron's long-stated wish to play with his son before he retires. The NBA great marked the occasion with one word [on Instagram](: "LEGACY!!!!!" Play TODAY's Daily Game!   Test your skills and find some fun with TODAY's game! Complete this word search to find the missing words in the TODAY headline.   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 Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [SEND FEEDBACK](