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New details about how the Brown University and MIT shooting suspect evaded capture for days
NBC News· 2025-12-20 01:15
Tonight, new details about how the alleged Brown University killer, Clauddio Manuel Nvesh Valente, evaded law enforcement for six days. He allegedly killed two students and wounded nine before murdering an MIT professor in Massachusetts. Authorities say Valente later died by suicide.His body found in a storage unit in New Hampshire. Do you think he planned on killing anyone else. >> It's possible.He's a dangerous individual. Very dangerous. Law enforcement officials tell NBC News Valente used advanced techn ...
Mysterious interstellar object '3I/ATLAS' makes its closest approach to Earth
NBC News· 2025-12-20 01:12
Our planet getting its best look yet at the most exciting outer space object we have seen in years. Threeey Atlas, a mysterious interstellar visitor billions of years old, finally making its closest approach to Earth and giving scientists an opportunity to study it before it gets further and further away. >> It's a golden moment because we have as good a view as we're ever going to get.showing the object in stunning new detail, like this one from a civilian astrophotographer who says he captured three Atlas ...
'Now the world can see': Epstein survivor describes feeling validated as files are released
NBC News· 2025-12-20 01:09
Let's bring in right now Danny Bensky, a survivor of Epstein's abuse. Danny, first of all, on what must be a very emotional and difficult day. Thank you uh for talking to us and I know you've been starting to go through some of these documents.You were just 17 when you met Jeffrey Epstein. Um how do you feel right now about all of this information being released. >> It's such a loaded question.Um there's so much information and yet not as much as we may have wanted to see. Um so I think it's such a hard que ...
Justice Department releases Jeffrey Epstein files
NBC News· 2025-12-20 01:00
Tonight, for the first time, the Epstein files made public. The Justice Department posting hundreds of thousands of items online related to the DOJ's criminal investigations of the late sex offender, including photos that do not include contacts or prove any criminal activity. Here, former President Bill Clinton appears in a hot tub with someone whose face is redacted. In another, Clinton is seen next to Epstein and Michael Jackson seen here with Epstein.Another shows Epstein, co-conspirator Galain Maxwell, ...
U.S. forces strike dozens of ISIS targets in Syria
NBC News· 2025-12-20 00:51
We have two reports tonight, beginning with our Pentagon reporter Courtney QB. And Courtney, tell us what you're learning tonight about these strikes. >> Yeah, Tom.Today, the US military striking dozens of targets at multiple locations around Syria, targeting primarily ISIS infrastructure and weapon sites, according to a US official called Operation Hawkeye Strike. The mission was in retaliation for an ambush attack near Palmyra, Syria last Saturday that killed two Iowa National Guard soldiers and a US inte ...
GOP Rep. Stefanik drops out of New York governor's race
NBC News· 2025-12-20 00:30
Political Analysis - Alise Stefonic withdrew from the New York governor's race and is retiring from Congress, which is surprising [1] - The withdrawal speaks to the fear of bitter clashes within the Republican party, especially in a heavily Democratic state like New York [2] Election Dynamics - Stefonic claims she would have won if she had continued her campaign [1] - Voters were not given the opportunity to choose Stefonic [2]
Stay Tuned NOW Streaming Behind The Scenes! - Dec. 19
NBC News· 2025-12-20 00:15
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What a 'K-shaped' economy means for America's income divide
NBC News· 2025-12-19 23:48
Economic Trends - The report highlights the emergence of a K-shaped economy, where some Americans are thriving while others struggle to keep up with inflation [1][4][5] - Spending at wholesale retailers like Costco, Amazon, and Walmart has increased by 7% since 2024, even among those earning $100,000 per year [3] - The top 10% of earners account for almost half of all spending, with their spending up by 36% since the early 1990s [5] Consumer Behavior - Consumers are increasingly seeking value and better deals, especially families [1][2] - The bottom 80% of consumers are struggling to keep up with price inflation [5] - The top 10% of earners have increased their spending by almost 45% in the first half of 2025 [5] Economic Sustainability and Risks - A K-shaped economy is considered unsustainable in the medium to long run [6] - The Federal Reserve is observing the K-shaped economy and its potential risks [8] - The economic outlook for 2026 depends on the spending behavior of the top 20% of earners [9] Economic Recovery Shapes - The report contrasts the K-shaped economy with V-shaped, U-shaped, and L-shaped recoveries, referencing historical events like the 2008 recession and the 1973 oil crisis [7]
Creators get their moment at first U.S. TikTok Awards
NBC News· 2025-12-19 23:44
Industry Trend - Digital media has surpassed television, signaling a shift in media consumption [1] - The definition of celebrity is evolving, with platforms like TikTok playing a significant role in creating new stars [1][5] - The creator economy is valued at hundreds of billions of dollars, demonstrating its economic power [4] - Hollywood is gradually acknowledging the influence of digital media, as evidenced by the Oscars streaming exclusively on YouTube starting in 2029 [4][5] Platform Dynamics - TikTok is establishing itself as a platform for a new generation of icons [3][4] - TikTok's owner, ByteDance, signed a binding deal to create a US joint venture, further solidifying the platform's influence [6] Recognition & Acceptance - Online influencers have historically struggled for mainstream recognition, but TikTok aims to change this [3] - Traditional celebrities are showing support for the digital creator community, indicating a cultural shift [5]
U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after attack that killed 3 Americans
NBC News· 2025-12-19 23:27
Secretary of Defense Pete Hgsth today announcing via social media the beginning of what he called Operation Hawkeye strike. It's an effort to eliminate additional ISIS locations throughout Syria. Now, this the types of locations that they're going to hit in these sorts of operations would be infrastructure.So, places where ISIS will store their weapons, where they potentially will build things like drones, potentially even places where they will conduct training. Remember the ISIS presence is not the same a ...