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5 hours ago
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Hoda Kotb Opens Up About What She Misses Most After Leaving 'Today '(Exclusive)
Hoda Kotb opens up about what her life is really like after walking away from the Today show The former co-host is keeping busy and still making regular trips to Rockefeller Center Today anchor Savannah Guthrie shares with PEOPLE what she misses most about having Kotb as a colleagueIt's been five months since Hoda Kotb walked away from one of the most coveted spots in broadcasting, as co-anchor of the Today show. In that time she's been settling into a new life, relishing the amount of time she has for her daughters Haley, 8, and Hope, 6. She's also making plans for the future, with a new wellness company, Joy 101, complete with an app, live events and a subscription newsletter that will all center around themes of joy, mindfulness, meditation and wellness. 'When someone erases your schedule and says, 'Okay, here you go. Have fun,' you're sitting there going, 'Oh my gosh, what am I supposed to be doing right now?'' Kotb, 60, tells PEOPLE in this week's cover story. 'On the very first day, I was scribbling in my journal and feeling a little off. There was a big, huge, full moon and it was so bright in my office, it was like a light was on. I still remember looking up and Haley scampered down the stairs and jumped in my lap. She looked and me and she goes, 'You really are here.' It was really, really beautiful.' But she admits she does miss her old life. "I do. I just had coffee with Savannah [Guthrie] a little more than a week ago and we sat across from each other and, in that one hour, we laughed, we cried, we held hands. She shared all this personal stuff and I did too. And she asked me, 'Tell me what it's like on the other side,'' Kotb recalls. 'And I said, 'I'll tell you what I miss: I miss this.' I miss walking in a room and having an instant daily connection that you don't have to put on a calendar." She adds, "I saw Savannah and Jenna [Bush Hager] every day, without fail, and we shared our lives. It's so funny. It's not the work part of it, but I miss that a lot. It's like an empty space for me.' That feeling is mutual. 'I've missed her giggle so much,' says Guthrie. 'She could really walk in a room, giggle, and everything in the world just fades away.' To read more about Hoda Kotb's life after , pick up the newest issue of PEOPLE on stands now. Kotb's been into the city and back at her old Rockefeller Center stomping ground a few times since leaving Today, as she hosts her podcast Making Space from the Today offices. On May 28, she went on Today to promote her new company — and stuck around as Bush Hager's surprise guest host for the 10 o'clock hour as well. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'Every time I walk in, I feel warm and fuzzy,' says Kotb. 'It's not like when you break up with someone you're like, 'Oh God, there he is!' I don't feel that. I want to see everybody. And look, the pictures are now Craig [Melvin] and Savannah. I like looking at them. I'm not like, 'Well that was quick!'" Read the original article on People
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16 hours ago
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Sheinelle Jones' 'Today 'Colleagues Show Their Support at Her Husband Uche Ojeh's Funeral
Sheinelle Jones' husband, Uche Ojeh, died of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, on Friday, May 23 That day, her Today show colleagues announced his death on behalf of Jones to viewers Jones' colleagues were spotted alongside her at Ojeh's funeral on Friday, May 30 in New York CitySheinelle Jones' Today show colleagues continue to stand by her side following her husband Uche Ojeh's death. Ojeh (full name Uchechukwuka Adenola Ojeh) died of brain cancer on Friday, May 23. He was 45. His funeral was on Friday, May 30, in New York City. Jones' coworkers Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb attended the service in remembrance of Ojeh. Photos show the emotional group leaving the service, per the New York Post. A teary Melvin was photographed holding a tissue, while Bush Hager, 43, stood beside him, and Kotb, 60, Roker, 70, and his wife, Deborah Roberts, were behind them. Another image showed Guthrie, 53, teary-eyed, descending the church steps. Guthrie announced with "profound sadness" that Jones' husband of 18 years, died after a "courageous battle" with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, on May 23. They share three kids: 15-year-old Kayin and 12-year-old twins Clara and Uche. Guthrie was joined by Today co-hosts Carson Daly, Dylan Dreyer, Roker, Bush Hager and Melvin, 46, as she shared the news and they reflected on how "strong" Jones has been. "Sheinelle has been so strong through all of this, as was Uche," Guthrie said. 'There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person,' Guthrie continued. 'We all loved him. And so we want to take a moment to tell you more about the remarkable man who was Sheinelle's perfect partner in life.' "We just want to say Sheinelle, Kayin, Uche and Clara and the Ojeh family: we are with you, we love you,' she said. 'You are our family and we're just sending all of our love to you right now." Several of Jones' colleagues reiterated Guthrie's sentiments. Daly, a father of four, reflected on the death of his 46-year-old father when he was 5 years old. 'You think so much about these young children, your heart goes out to them,' Daly said. 'So I pray for their family and the kids that they'll have that fortune as well.' Melvin provided insight into his friendship with Ojeh and explained how he was a devoted father. 'One thing he always talked about, he talked about those kids. He loved those kids more than anything else in this world and was just so proud,' Melvin said. 'He was that dad that was on the sidelines of all the soccer games. He was at all the concerts and the recitals. He was that guy." In the wake of the announcement, Jones shared a message on social media on Friday, May 23. "Thank you, for all of your love and support. ❤️" Jones captioned a video of the Today segment. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Jones and Ojeh first crossed paths at Northwestern University. Jones met Ojeh when she was a freshman in college, while he was still a high school senior visiting the university, Jones said in an interview for the campus magazine's winter 2024 edition. After dating for eight years, he proposed on the campus of their alma mater in the middle of a rainstorm. The couple tied the knot in 2007. Read the original article on People
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18 hours ago
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Sheinelle Jones' 'Today 'Colleagues Show Their Support at Her Husband Uche Ojeh's Funeral
Sheinelle Jones' husband, Uche Ojeh, died of glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, on Friday, May 23 That day, her Today show colleagues announced his death on behalf of Jones to viewers Jones' colleagues were spotted alongside her at Ojeh's funeral on Friday, May 30 in New York CitySheinelle Jones' Today show colleagues continue to stand by her side following her husband Uche Ojeh's death. Ojeh (full name Uchechukwuka Adenola Ojeh) died of brain cancer on Friday, May 23. He was 45. His funeral was on Friday, May 30, in New York City. Jones' coworkers Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb attended the service in remembrance of Ojeh. Photos show the emotional group leaving the service, per the New York Post. A teary Melvin was photographed holding a tissue, while Bush Hager, 43, stood beside him, and Kotb, 60, Roker, 70, and his wife, Deborah Roberts, were behind them. Another image showed Guthrie, 53, teary-eyed, descending the church steps. Guthrie announced with "profound sadness" that Jones' husband of 18 years, died after a "courageous battle" with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, on May 23. They share three kids: 15-year-old Kayin and 12-year-old twins Clara and Uche. Guthrie was joined by Today co-hosts Carson Daly, Dylan Dreyer, Roker, Bush Hager and Melvin, 46, as she shared the news and they reflected on how "strong" Jones has been. "Sheinelle has been so strong through all of this, as was Uche," Guthrie said. 'There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person,' Guthrie continued. 'We all loved him. And so we want to take a moment to tell you more about the remarkable man who was Sheinelle's perfect partner in life.' "We just want to say Sheinelle, Kayin, Uche and Clara and the Ojeh family: we are with you, we love you,' she said. 'You are our family and we're just sending all of our love to you right now." Several of Jones' colleagues reiterated Guthrie's sentiments. Daly, a father of four, reflected on the death of his 46-year-old father when he was 5 years old. 'You think so much about these young children, your heart goes out to them,' Daly said. 'So I pray for their family and the kids that they'll have that fortune as well.' Melvin provided insight into his friendship with Ojeh and explained how he was a devoted father. 'One thing he always talked about, he talked about those kids. He loved those kids more than anything else in this world and was just so proud,' Melvin said. 'He was that dad that was on the sidelines of all the soccer games. He was at all the concerts and the recitals. He was that guy." In the wake of the announcement, Jones shared a message on social media on Friday, May 23. "Thank you, for all of your love and support. ❤️" Jones captioned a video of the Today segment. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Jones and Ojeh first crossed paths at Northwestern University. Jones met Ojeh when she was a freshman in college, while he was still a high school senior visiting the university, Jones said in an interview for the campus magazine's winter 2024 edition. After dating for eight years, he proposed on the campus of their alma mater in the middle of a rainstorm. The couple tied the knot in 2007. Read the original article on People
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3 days ago
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Winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, May 28, $189 million jackpot just after Memorial Day
Will a $2 Powerball ticket make you a multimillionaire days after the Memorial Day holiday? As they say in the lottery business, 'it could happen to you.' After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the Monday, May 26, drawing, the jackpot jumped to $189 million for Wednesday, May 28. Monday, May 26, 2025, was the Memorial Day holiday. Since this is a story about numbers, it's worth noting both dates, May 26 and May 28, are palindromes. May 26, 2025 and May 28, 2025, make a palindrome when written in this fashion, 5/26/25 and 5/28/25, meaning the date has the same sequence when read from left to right and right to left. The $189 million Powerball jackpot has a cash option of $83.1 million, according to the site. Wednesday, May 28, winning numbers were 23-27-32-35-59 and the Powerball was 11. Power Play was 2x. We'll see if there's a winner or another rollover. In case you're wondering, Monday's winning numbers were 13-47-52-64-67 and the Powerball was 25. Power Play was 2x. Though those numbers created another rollover, it wasn't all bad news: A player in Oregon did become a Memorial Day lottery winner with one ticket matching five numbers and the Power Play to win $2 million. Tickets start at $2 a piece. Below is what to know about lottery odds, how long to claim the cash option if you bought a ticket in Florida, and what happens to unclaimed prize money, according to the Florida Lottery. Good luck! Where it was sold: Winning Powerball ticket for $515 million jackpot purchased at 7-Eleven near Disney Powerball drawings are at 11 p.m. EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, including holidays. Wednesday, May 28, winning Powerball numbers were 23-27-32-35-59 and the Powerball was 11. Power Play was 2x. We'll see if there's a Powerball lottery winner days after Memorial Day or another chance at a higher jackpot. A $1.586 billion Powerball tale: From a small town to 'Today' show with Savannah Guthrie to $6.2 million home After weeks of rollovers, the last Powerball streak ended Saturday, April 26, 2025, when a ticket purchased in Kentucky matched all five numbers plus the Powerball. Below is a recap of Powerball drawings and how long it took to grow from $20 million to the current prize. Wednesday, May 28: $189 million Memorial Day, Monday, May 26: $177 million Saturday, May 24: $163 million Wednesday, May 21: $146 million Monday, May 19: $134 million Saturday, May 17: $123 million Wednesday, May 14: $106 million Monday, May 12: $92 million Saturday, May 10: $82 million Wednesday, May 7: $65 million Monday, May 5, Cinco de Mayo, $54 million Saturday, May 3: $44 million Wednesday, April 30: $30 million Monday, April 28: $20 million Grand prize indeed! Powerball winner Edwin Castro publicly claimed $2.04 billion jackpot — on Valentine's Day Powerball drawings are held at 11 p.m. EDT Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, including holidays. According to players have a 1 in 292.2 million chance to match all six numbers. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies. The next Powerball drawing will be Saturday, May 31. If there's a rollover for that drawing, the next chance to win would be on Monday, June 2. Prizes for Florida Lottery must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it. The Florida Lottery says its scratch-off tickets and Fast Play game prizes "must be claimed within 60 days of the official end-of-game date. Once the applicable time period has elapsed, the related Florida Lottery ticket will expire." According to Florida Lottery's website, winners cannot remain anonymous: "Florida law mandates that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner's name, city of residence; game won, date won, and amount won to any third party who requests the information." However, the site states, the "names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or greater will be temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless otherwise waived by the winner." Lottery experts and lawyers have said there are ways to remain anonymous if you win. Who won, how long did it take to win Powerball, Mega Millions and those billion-dollar jackpots? Here are the Top 10 Powerball jackpots in the history of the game as of May 28, 2025: 10. $731.1 million — Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland 9. $754.6 million — Feb. 6, 2023; Washington 8. $758.7 million — Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts 7. $768.4 million — March 27, 2019; Wisconsin 6. $842.4 million — Jan. 1, 2024; Michigan 5. $1.08 billion — July 19, 2023; California 4. $1.33 billion — April 6, 2024; Oregon 3. $1.586 billion — Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida and Tennessee 2. $1.765 billion Powerball drawing — Oct. 11, 2023; California 1. $2.04 billion — Nov. 7, 2022; California As of May 28, 2025, there have been 12 lottery jackpots that have reached or surpassed $1 billion. Only once has a jackpot surpassed $2 billion. These are the biggest lottery jackpots in U.S. history. $2.04 billion Powerball prize, Nov. 7, 2022, Edwin Castro of Altadena, California $1.73 billion Powerball prize, Oct. 11, 2023, Theodorus Struyck of California (ticket purchased at Midway Market in California) $1.586 billion Powerball prize, Jan. 13, 2016, Marvin and Mae Acosta of California, Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida, and John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee $1.58 billion Mega Millions prize, Aug. 8, 2023, Saltines Holdings LLC of Miami, Florida $1.537 billion Mega Millions prize, Oct. 23, 2018, won by an anonymous player in South Carolina $1.348 billion Mega Millions prize, Jan. 13, 2023, LaKoma Island Investments, LLC, with the ticket purchased in Lebanon, Maine $1.337 billion Mega Millions prize, July 29, 2022, won by an anonymous partnership with a ticket purchased in Des Plaines, Illinois $1.326 billion Powerball prize, April 6, 2024, Cheng and Duanpen Saephan and Laiza Chao of Oregon $1.269 billion Mega Millions, Dec. 27, 2024, Rosemary Casarotti of California $1.128 billion Mega Millions prize, March 26, 2024, won by an anonymous winner in New Jersey with the ticket purchased at ShopRite Liquor No. 781 in Neptune Township, New Jersey $1.08 billion Powerball prize, July 19, 2023, Yanira Alvarez of California $1.050 billion Mega Millions prize, Jan. 22, 2021, won by the Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, Michigan This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Anyone win Powerball lottery for Wednesday, May 28, 2025?
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3 days ago
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Hoda Kotb reveals daughter's concerning diagnosis influenced her exit from 'Today'
Hoda Kotb, longtime host of NBC's "The Today Show," is speaking out about the deeper reasons she decided to leave her post. Kotb returned as a guest on Wednesday for the first time since her departure from "Today" in January. During the appearance, she revealed that her younger daughter, Hope, 6, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Kotb, 60, noted that spending more time with both her daughters, including Haley, 8, was one of her motivations for leaving. She told that Hope's condition "definitely weighed in." "As anyone with a child who has type 1, especially a little kid, you're constantly watching, you're constantly monitoring, you're constantly checking, which is what I did all the time when I was [at 'Today']," she said. "You're distracted." "You're constantly watching, you're constantly monitoring, you're constantly checking." "You just get a priority check in your life," Kotb expressed to co-anchors Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin during the segment. "I can be here and sweating what's happening to Hope in the morning and in the night, or I can be there and feel relief." Kotb stressed that she tries not to "put her worry" on Hope, adding that her daughter is "fine for most of the day." "There are just moments where you have to watch her," Kotb said. "I was totaling it up — five minutes at breakfast, five minutes at lunch, five minutes at dinner, sometimes overnight." "Add that up, that's a half-hour. So, for 23 ½ hours, she's every other kid. So, I try to remember that." The Cleveland Clinic defines type 1 diabetes as a chronic autoimmune disease that prevents the pancreas from producing insulin. This requires daily management with insulin injections and blood sugar monitoring. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system "mistakenly attacks and destroys cells" in the pancreas, which can happen over months or years, the above source stated. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes can include excessive thirst and hunger, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision and slow healing of cuts and sores. In comparison, type 2 diabetes involves insulin resistance. This can cause the pancreas to not produce enough insulin and the body to not use the insulin as it should. Obesity and lack of exercise, among other lifestyle and genetic factors, can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes, according to experts. Type 2 diabetes is more common than type 1 and is more likely to occur in older adults, while type 1 is most prevalent in children and young adults. Kotb shared with that Hope's early symptoms mimicked the flu and were so severe that she had to be "raced" to the hospital. "Let them be kids and give them what they need when they need it." Now that Kotb knows how to handle Hope's condition, she's offering her space to be a regular kid, she said. "Don't put your worry on your kid," she advised fellow parents. "Watch them, but don't put your worry on them. Let them be kids and give them what they need when they need it."
