5 takeaways from the Walz-Vance debate

Why a woman took her husband's name ... then changed it back. October 2, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] What to know about last night's vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz. Plus, explaining the viral trend of leaving gift cards in the aisles of big retailers for moms in need, and why a happily married woman regretted taking her husband's last name.   The Latest   //link.today.com/click/36929087.283714/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudG9kYXkuY29tL25ld3MvcG9saXRpY3MvdnAtZGViYXRlLXN1bW1hcnktdGFrZWF3YXlzLXJjbmExNzM1ODc_Y2lkPWVtbF90aGlzaXN0b2RheV8yMDI0MTAwMg/57c0b694487ccdda088b6a14B5cef37fc[5 key takeaways from the vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz]( Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz faced off last night in New York, with each attacking the other's respective running mate on issues ranging from gun policy to immigration, but largely remaining civil with each other. We have [5 key takeaways](, including Walz admitting he flubbed a personal story, Vance defending his past criticisms of Donald Trump, and [a moment near the end]( when Vance dodged a question about whether Trump lost in 2020. [Read more](. ['She deserved the purse': How a viral, pay-it-forward movement is helping moms in need.]( Denaesha Gonzalez, a mom of two, kicked off a viral trend when she posted a video showing a new purse left on a shelf between baby lotion and children's medication. She interpreted it as a [mother sacrificing her own wishes]( for her kid's needs, so she shared it along with the caption, "She deserved the purse." It has [started a movement](, as people are now going into baby aisles and slipping cash or gift cards into diaper boxes and other products as a pick-me-up for moms in need. “My prayer was that at least one mom would see it and understand how worthy and valuable she is,” Gonzalez said. [Continue reading](. [I took my husband's last name after we got married. Then I regretted it](. In an essay for TODAY.com, recipe editor Kelly Vaughan writes about how she struggled with the decision to [take her husband's last name]( after they married. "Yes, changing my name felt old-fashioned. But keeping my maiden name? I assumed only hippies did that," she wrote. She compromised by using her married name on legal documents, but was oddly distraught when she received her new driver's license. She then made the decision to jump back into the bureaucratic grinder to change it back. [Read more](.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [Jill Martin says she ‘perfected’ the sherpa lounger with her newest venture]( The TODAY contributor just launched her new brand, which features “The Best Lounger In the World,” a 10-by-10 family-sized blanket, and more. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. A woman who lost 106 pounds and overcame grief, depression and celiac disease shared 4 tips on how she did it, including daily walks and leaning on others for support. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Add fresh flavor to roasted chicken and potatoes with lemons, peppery arugula and a garlicky yogurt sauce in this recipe from New York Times food columnist Melissa Clark. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. The spirit of Jack Tripper is alive and well. [Jason Ritter](, the son of "Three's Company" star John Ritter, channeled his late father in a [spot-on impression]( of his character on the famous sitcom. A fan on TikTok asked if the younger Ritter could do "the creep face your dad used to do chasing the girls around the apartment" on the show. Ritter obliged by mugging just like his dad, leaving people commenting that he is "a living memory for us!" [See the video](.   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](