Biden passes the mantle at the DNC.

Plus, why everyone is suddenly saying 'demure.' Remembering Phil Donahue August 20, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] President Biden closed out the first night of the Democratic National Convention with a speech touting his accomplishments and urging support for Vice President Kamala Harris. Plus, legendary talk show host Phil Donahue dies at 88, and explaining the new "demure" trend.   The Latest   Biden passed the torch to Harris on the first night of the Democratic National Convention](. In what amounted to a political farewell, President [Joe Biden]( urged Democrats to elect Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor in November while highlighting the accomplishments of his presidency in his [speech on the first night]( of the [Democratic National Convention](. "We must save democracy again in 2024," Biden said. Other speakers included [Hillary Clinton](, first lady Jill Biden and Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr. [Here are all the key moments,]( plus what to [watch for on night two](. [Pioneering talk show host Phil Donahue has died at 88.]( Longtime talk show host [Phil Donahue died at 88]( on Sunday night after a long illness, his family said yesterday. The pioneering TV figure won nine Daytime Emmys for his eponymous show, which ran for 29 years before he signed off in 1996. Donahue was also a regular on TODAY from 1979 to 1988. Actor and advocate Marlo Thomas, who was [married to Donahue for 44 years](, shared a photo of them together on vacation in a [heartfelt Instagram post]( last night, urging others to "hold close those you cherish most." [Continue reading](. 🤔 [What does 'demure' mean? Explaining the internet's latest trend]( If you're seeing the phrase ["very demure"]( all over social media, it all traces back to an Aug. 2 [video from creator Jools Lebron]( that went viral. The trend is about being mindful and not doing too much to attract attention — pretty much the opposite of the ["brat" trend]( from only a few weeks ago. One of [Taylor Swift's dancers]( even jokingly used the phrase after falling onstage at a recent concert. [Here's what to know](.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [Here’s what’s trending in the style world right now — including the lipstick you loved in the ’90s]( From a lipstick that one editor has been wearing for 20 years to the designer accessory that's still the perfect way to store your essentials, what's old is new again for the Shop TODAY team. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Teddy Savage, the lead national trainer at Planet Fitness, joined TODAY to share functional exercises to help with everyday activities you do outside of the gym. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Pro tennis' U.S. Open has arrived in New York, and you can bring a taste of the tournament to your kitchen with celebrity butcher Pat LaFrieda's recipe for a filet mignon steak sandwich with caramelized onions. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Julia Platsman thought her [1-year-old identical triplets]( were down for their afternoon nap when, all of a sudden, it sounded like a comedy special was being filmed in their room. The mom from Oregon entered to find her sons Cameron, Dominic and Beau on their feet and [giggling uncontrollably]( in their cribs. They soon had Platsman cracking up along with them. “None of it is in our control and you really have to laugh,” Platsman told TODAY.com about parenting triplets. [See the video](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Shane Lou 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](