We were getting used to it: a thrilling kickoff soars toward the receiving team, only for it to end in a touchback, resetting the play at the 25-yard line and cutting the action short. But the new NFL season, kicking off tonight with the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs, promises fewer touchbacks and more … Read more
Commuters looking to drive into Manhattan should avoid the Queens-Midtown Tunnel at all costs, as a drilling mistake Wednesday led to water leaking into the tunnel and closing down both tubes for hours, snarling traffic for miles. A contractor working for the New York City Economic Development Corporation mistakenly drilled a small hole in the … Read more
WASHINGTON — Employees of the Russia-backed media network RT funded and directed a scheme that sent millions of dollars to prominent right-wing commentators through a media company that appears to match the description of Tenet Media, a leading platform for pro-Trump voices, according to an NBC News review of charging documents, business records and social … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing NBC News polls Gen Z voters ahead of the 2024 election 01:12 UP NEXT Trump, Harris campaigns to hit battlegrounds as critical debate looms 02:02 Philadelphia Eagles say ads endorsing Kamala Harris are fake 01:43 Harris leads Trump … Read more
An Illinois man was charged Tuesday with murder in connection with the Labor Day shooting of four people who authorities said were sleeping in their seats on a Chicago-area commuter train. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Rhanni S. Davis, 30, of Chicago, with four counts of first-degree murder, according to the Forest Park … Read more
One person has died after a boat crash in Old Saybrook on Monday night, two others are missing and five people are in the hospital. The search for the missing boaters was suspended overnight and will resume on Tuesday morning. A 31-foot motorboat carrying nine people struck a jetty at the mouth of the Connecticut … Read more
Labor Day is officially here and retailers like Amazon, REI, Walmart and Target are hosting sales, allowing you to take advantage of discounts on mattresses and bedding, kitchen gadgets, clothing and shoes, beauty products, outdoor equipment and more. I frequently cover sales like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Prime Day for NBC Select, so I … Read more
Restaurant bankruptcy filings have surged so far this year, echoing a broader rise in corporate bankruptcies across sectors. At least 10 restaurant chains, not including multi-unit franchisees, have filed for bankruptcy in 2024. August alone brought three Chapter 11 filings from notable eateries. The increase in bankruptcies comes as diners pull back their spending, labor … Read more
PARIS — Paralympic triathlon competitions in Paris scheduled for Sunday were postponed for a day because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River after heavy rainfall, organizers said. The 11 para triathlon events are now scheduled for Monday, the Paris 2024 organizing committee and World Triathlon said in a joint statement. Rainstorms hit the French … Read more
Labor Day is on Monday, Sept. 2 this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait until then to shop the deals. Retailers like Amazon, REI, Walmart and Target are already hosting Labor Day sales, allowing you to take advantage of discounts before the three-day holiday weekend starts. I frequently cover sales like Black … Read more