Tag: NBC News
Temu slashes U.S. ad spending, plummets in App Store rankings after Trump China tariffs
Chinese online retailer Temu, whose “Shop like a billionaire” marketing campaign made its way to last year’s Super Bowl, has dramatically slashed its online ad spending in the U.S. and seen its ranking in Apple’s App Store plunge following President Do…
CBP says latest tariffs have generated $500 million, well below Trump’s estimate
U.S. Customs and Border Protection appears to be contradicting President Donald Trump’s comments on the daily revenue generated by his latest slate of tariffs.
Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit twin stars
A new Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists reported Wednesday.
Federal judge calls Trump’s order targeting prominent law firm a ‘shocking abuse of power’
The legal battle over Susman Godfrey is part of an intensifying effort by Trump to target his critics and other perceived enemies.
Progressives rake in cash and senators prepare for tough races: Takeaways from the new campaign finance reports
Fundraising reports filed Tuesday showed that donors are gravitating toward Democrats who have been outspoken in their opposition to Trump.
82-year-old woman’s body found in concrete and handyman named person of interest
The body of a missing Washington state woman was found encased in concrete and her handyman has been taken into custody after being called a “person of interest,” authorities said Tuesday.
Fyre Festival 2’s fate up in the air after website says tickets unavailable
Organizers of a Fyre Festival sequel announced on its website Wednesday that the event had been postponed before updating the language to say tickets were “currently not unavailable.”
Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump admin. in contempt over deportation flights
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in contempt over deportation flights that it sent to El Salvador. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell details the judge’s justification.
Serena Williams says Super Bowl dance with Kendrick Lamar ‘absolutely not’ diss of Drake
Tennis legend Serena Williams is clearing the air on speculation that her viral dance during the Super Bowl halftime show was casting shade against her ex, Drake.
A wedding videographer’s encouraging words are being praised by brides across TikTok
A wedding videographer’s advice to a groom preparing to see his bride-to-be is going viral — and people are calling it the pep talk every man needs.
German doctor charged with murder of 15 patients
MUNICH — A German who cared for palliative patients is facing charges after allegedly murdering more than a dozen people using a nursing service and then setting fire to some of their homes to cover up the crime, prosecutors said.
Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt over deportation flights
A federal judge said in an order that he has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt over the deportation flights that it sent to El Salvador.
Wendy’s starts beef with Katy Perry after Blue Origin space flight: ‘Can we send her back’
Not everyone was a fan of yesterday’s historic — and controversial — space flight.
Video shows man in gas mask and tactical gear pepper-spray officers at Boston area courthouse
A man wearing a gas mask and tactical gear forced his way into a Boston-area courthouse on Monday and allegedly pepper-sprayed and physically assaulted several people before he was arrested.
Rep. Elise Stefanik is considering a run for New York governor
Stefanik is exploring the bid after Trump pulled her nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations
Rep. Ro Khanna wonders who might lead Democrats in 2028 — while making a case for himself
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., was up at Yale University this week, where he weighed in on potential leaders of the Democratic Party for 2028.
James Brolin says the ‘best investment’ he made in marriage to Barbra Streisand is his mattress
James Brolin says the secret to his nearly three-decade long marriage to wife Barbra Streisand is having a good time in the bedroom … while sleeping.
Arson suspect angry with Gov. Josh Shapiro over Palestinian stance, search warrants say
Cody Balmer called 911 after the arson attack on Pennsylvania Gov.’s mansion and suggested he was upset by Gov. Shapiro’s Palestinian stance.
A ‘real mind-blowing’ ‘Law & Order’ crossover event is this week. Peter Scanavino can’t wait for fans to see
It’s a big week in the “Law & Order” universe, as the mothership will cross over with “SVU,” but it’s also a big week, personally, for Peter Scanavino.
West Point graduate becomes first woman to complete Army Ranger competition
For the first time in Army history, a female service member completed the grueling Best Ranger Competition.
Member of Zizians, cultlike group of AI-obsessed vegans, says she didn’t kill her parents
The daughter of a Pennsylvania couple whose deaths are among six connected to the Zizians, a cultlike group says she has been falsely accused of killing her parents.
Woman shares video showing ICE agents smashing car window to get husband
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said in a statement that “ICE appears to have broken from its long-standing practice of alerting our police department ahead of planned operations.”
California sues the Trump administration over the president’s sweeping tariffs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta said Wednesday they are suing the Trump administration in federal court over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners.
Germany warns its towns against letting Russia war memorials for its own propaganda
Germany warned against Russian efforts to “instrumentalize” events marking the 80th anniversary of WW2 after the Russian ambassador attended a local event.
The U.S.-China trade war may tip the world into recession, WTO warns
The World Trade Organization (WTO) warned on Wednesday that the outlook for global trade has “deteriorated sharply” in the wake of U.S.