Hoda Kotb, who left Today back in January, has finally revealed what she’s been working on—and fans are thrilled. On Monday, she announced the release of her new book, Jump and Find Joy: Embracing Change in Every Season of Life. The book explores the idea of taking risks and embracing life’s changes. Hoda shared, “Everybody in their life stands on the edge of something and says, ‘Should I jump?’ You get one life and that’s all. It’s ready for the taking, but it takes a jump.”
Meanwhile, air travel took another chaotic turn when an Air India flight from Chicago to Delhi was forced to return mid-flight after an unexpected onboard crisis. Nearly five hours into the journey, the crew announced that 11 of the 12 toilets on the plane were clogged and unusable, sparking outrage among passengers. Tensions escalated so quickly that the pilot had no choice but to turn the plane around and head back to Chicago. Upon landing, all 300 passengers received hotel vouchers and were rebooked on another flight.
R. Kelly made headlines again, this time from behind bars. The disgraced singer appeared on the Inmate Tea podcast, where he discussed his music and even sang a few of his old hits over the phone. He claimed to have written 25 albums in prison and said his main focus now is getting out. However, the podcast’s two white female hosts faced intense backlash for giving R. Kelly a platform. In a TMZ interview, they defended their decision, admitting they expected criticism—even from their own families—but stood by their choice, saying, “When R. Kelly calls, you answer.” The controversy has sparked debate over whether convicted felons should be allowed to do podcast interviews.
In the political world, many longtime Trump supporters are feeling betrayed after losing their federal jobs due to targeted cuts under his administration. According to Reuters, former civil service worker Jennifer Piggott from West Virginia, once a proud Trump supporter, hung a red-and-blue campaign flag outside her home during the election. However, after she was abruptly fired, she changed her tune, saying, “Nobody that I’ve talked to understood the devastation that having this administration in office would do to our lives.” Now, many former supporters are voicing their anger online. It’s a tough lesson in politics—loyalty doesn’t always mean security.