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A nurse from New Hampshire and her daughter have been kidnapped in Haiti's capital amid unrest there, a nonprofit said. Plus, explaining how the Federal Reserve raising interest rates is aimed at bringing down the high prices that have become part of everyday life, and 7 ways to beat the heat without air-conditioning.

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An American nurse and her child have been kidnapped in Haiti, nonprofit organization says.

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A nurse from New Hampshire and her daughter have been kidnapped in Port-au-Prince amid crime and unrest in Haiti's capital, a nonprofit connected to the woman said. The Christian nonprofit El Roi Haiti said in a statement that Alix Dorsainvil, 31, a community health nurse, and the child were kidnapped last week. Dorsainvil (above, right) is married to the group's founder, Sandro Dorsainvil, and they share the child together. "We continue to work with our partners and trusted relationships to secure their safe return,” El Roi Haiti said. The kidnappings took place the same day the State Department began recalling nonemergency personnel from Haiti's U.S. embassy and warning Americans to stay out of the country, citing "crime and civil unrest." Here's the latest.

Why the Federal Reserve has made everything more expensive ... in order to make things less expensive.

On the surface it doesn't seem to make sense. How would increasing the price of monthly credit payments by raising interest rates bring down all the high prices at the grocery store, hotels and restaurants? If the words "interest rates" make your eyes glaze over, NBC News has an explainer about why they have been raised to 5.5%, their highest rate in 22 years, in order to try to bring inflation down. It's essentially a trade-off: Raise costs now so that consumers and businesses don't expect price increases in the future. Read more here.

Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes. Know these signs.

As parents prep for fall sports, the health ordeal involving teen basketball star Bronny James highlights the fact that cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes, according to the Mayo Clinic. It's mainly due to a genetic condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which causes abnormalities in the heart. But the "awful reality," according to a doctor, is that there are rarely any warning signs. However, there are some indicators that someone is experiencing cardiac arrest. Learn about the signs here, plus ways to respond in the event of an emergency.

Trying to keep cool in the heat? 7 genius solutions that don't require AC.

Cool off amid the sweltering summer days and rest easier on hot summer nights with these 7 solutions from Shop All Day contributor Makho Ndlovu. Get deals on a cooling pillow and pad for your bed, grab a portable misting fan for outside, or try a product you may not have thought about before. (Cold therapy socks? A "kool tie"? We're intrigued.) See all the deals here.

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Start TODAY

Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips.

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Pickle juice might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you're looking to stop muscle cramps on a hot day, but experts we spoke with called it "a good trick to have" and insisted it works. You can also take it from pros like recent Wimbledon champ Carlos Alcaraz or rugby player Josh Mansour (above), who took swigs of pickle juice in the middle of competition to help ward off debilitating muscle cramps. There's scientific debate over what exactly makes pickle juice effective, but here's how much you should drink to stop cramps before they get bad. Learn more.

What's for dinner?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

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If all the summer fun has gotten your eating habits out of whack, reset with this week's Start TODAY healthy meal plan from dietitian Samantha Cassetty. This week's plan cuts down on meal prep with one-pan recipes and pre-made ingredients. It also puts a healthy twist on a summer favorite with this cheeseburger salad from chef Kevin Curry that combines cooked ground beef with veggies and a drizzle of Greek yogurt-based secret sauce. You can skip the bun and stuff it into a whole grain wrap. See the full meal plan featuring a daily breakdown of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Daily Delight

A little pick-me-up before you go.

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These food truck burgers are fit for a prince. Patrons were doing double takes recently when they went to order some plant-based burgers from the British food community Sorted Food and found Prince William behind the counter. The Prince of Wales appeared as the food truck's special guest to highlight the winners of the Earthshot Prize, who were tasked with "find and grow" solutions that can help repair the planet. In a YouTube video, the truck's customers were clearly stunned to see William in the window taking orders. "Coming right up,’" he calls out. “Morning everyone!” See the video here.

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