Will mpox cause a Covid-like lockdown? Experts explain.

Plus, JLo and Ben are over. Al celebrates 70 with a special guest. August 21, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] Bennifer 2.0 is over. Plus, experts explain whether an outbreak of mpox could cause a Covid-style lockdown in the U.S., and a mom shares her struggles with ALS, the disease that caused the deaths of multiple family members.   The Latest   //link.today.com/click/36477137.202706/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudG9kYXkuY29tL3BvcGN1bHR1cmUvbmV3cy9qZW5uaWZlci1sb3Blei1iZW4tYWZmbGVjay1kaXZvcmNlLXJjbmExNTI4Nzg_Y2lkPWVtbF90aGlzaXN0b2RheV8yMDI0MDgyMQ/57c0b694487ccdda088b6a14B36763273//link.today.com/click/36477137.202706/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudG9kYXkuY29tL3BvcGN1bHR1cmUvbmV3cy9qZW5uaWZlci1sb3Blei1iZW4tYWZmbGVjay1kaXZvcmNlLXJjbmExNTI4Nzg_Y2lkPWVtbF90aGlzaXN0b2RheV8yMDI0MDgyMQ/57c0b694487ccdda088b6a14C36763273//link.today.com/click/36477137.202706/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudG9kYXkuY29tL3BvcGN1bHR1cmUvbmV3cy9qZW5uaWZlci1sb3Blei1iZW4tYWZmbGVjay1kaXZvcmNlLXJjbmExNTI4Nzg_Y2lkPWVtbF90aGlzaXN0b2RheV8yMDI0MDgyMQ/57c0b694487ccdda088b6a14D36763273[💔](//link.today.com/click/36477137.202706/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubmJjbmV3cy5jb20vaGVhbHRoL2FnaW5nL3Jlc2VhcmNoLXNob3dzLWFnZXMtbWV0YWJvbGlzbS11bmRlcmdvZXMtbWFzc2l2ZS1yYXBpZC1jaGFuZ2VzLXJjbmExNjYzNjc_Y2lkPWVtbF90aGlzaXN0b2RheV8yMDI0MDgyMQ/57c0b694487ccdda088b6a14Fc06b51c3Jennifer Lopez is divorcing Ben Affleck, ending a romantic saga that began two decades ago. Chapter two of Bennifer has come to an end. [Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce]( from Ben Affleck yesterday after two years of marriage, following months of rumors about a potential split. Speculation reached a fever pitch when the singer canceled her summer tour and Affleck was noticeably missing from Lopez's [55th birthday party]( in July. Lopez's filing came exactly two years after their [wedding ceremony in Georgia](, which was the culmination of a rekindled romance that began in the early 2000s. [Continue reading](. [😷 Will an mpox outbreak cause a Covid-like lockdown? Here's why experts say no](. Mpox has become [a global health emergency](, as cases surge in Central Africa and a subtype of the virus spreads to multiple countries. TODAY Health spoke to experts about whether the highly contagious viral illness (formerly known as monkeypox) could potentially cause a lockdown in the U.S. similar to the Covid-19 pandemic. "There would be absolutely no reason to take that kind of measure," Harvard Medical School professor Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes said. [Here's why](, plus [what to know about symptoms,]( and [how mpox spreads](. [ALS has killed multiple people in my family. Now it's coming for me](. Melanie Craig's mother, grandmother and two uncles all died from [amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)](, the neurodegenerative disease with no cure. In 2022, the nurse and mom from New Jersey's lifelong fears were realized when [she was diagnosed with the condition,]( which is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. In an essay for TODAY.com, she shares how her teammates from an adult hockey team and the ALS community have brought her needed support. "I work hard at staying in the moment and taking each day as it comes," she says. [Read the full essay](.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [Fall’s almost here. These products tackle seasonal hair loss, protect shoes and more.]( Things get busy around this time of year, so our Shop TODAY team wants to help make your life a little easier. From multitasking kitchen finds to a hack for thinning hair, you’ll want to add these picks to your cart right now. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Vicky Nguyen shares common prescription medication scams to avoid, and how to safely save money on prescriptions by using direct-to-consumer services and asking medicine manufacturers for co-pay cards. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Add some jalapeño heat and "cowboy candy" to spice up your ribs with this recipe from barbecue master Matt Abdoo. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Al Roker celebrated a milestone birthday with some wisdom from a legend and [plenty of good eats]( made by some of his favorite chefs. The beloved TODAY weatherman marked his 70th birthday [with a visit from Oprah Winfrey](, who also turned 70 this year and let Al know "it's going to be all right." The two enjoyed some surf and turf and an "Alperol" spritz sour to savor his big day. [Watch Al's chat with Oprah](, and see the [tasty recipes made in his honor.](   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](