Everything to know about Pope Leo XIV, who became the first American pope among the 267 pontiffs in history. Plus, a dietitian shares the one sign that you’re eating too much sugar, and a little boy lights up his school concert performance with epic dance moves.
Here’s what to know for Friday, May 9, 2025.
Everything to know about Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope
The former Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native, became the first American of the 267 popes in history to become pontiff yesterday. This morning, he celebrated his first Mass as pope for the College of Cardinals in Vatican City. Learn more about the Villanova graduate, from the full text of his opening words as pope to his sports allegiances.
The No. 1 sign you’re eating too much sugar, according to a dietitian
If you feel like you’re going a little overboard on sugar, dietitians say there’s usually one easy way to know: you never truly feel full after eating. One study found that women who consumed sugary drinks with breakfast reported greater hunger between meals and ate more at lunch. Dietitian and TODAY nutrition editor Natalie Rizzo shares how much sugar you should be eating per day and offers 3 tips for consuming less of the sweet stuff.
Sign up for the This is TODAY newsletter to get the latest in news, pop culture, wellness and more from TODAY!
Boy shows off epic dance moves during class concert performance
Get some good vibes going into the weekend by watching this little boy bust out some showstopping dance moves to spice up his school concert performance of “Best Day of My Life” by American Authors. “I have to tell you, I would be so proud of my child if they broke out in those moves,” Jenna Bush Hager said on TODAY.
Our ‘Viewers’ Choice’ poll is back for summer! Vote for your favorites here
We want to know how you’re preparing for summer! Vote now through May 14 in our “Viewers’ Choice: Summer Favorites” poll, and be sure to tune in to TODAY on May 20 when we will reveal the winners.
Jimmy Ly’s Vietnamese shaking beef
Add some sizzle to your weeknight dinner with this Vietnamese shaking beef from executive chef Jimmy Ly. The “shaking” refers to the way the cubes of beef jiggle when they hit the piping hot skillet. The dinner combines French technique, Vietnamese soul and American steakhouse vibes.
This article was originally published on TODAY.com
