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Hiker rescued from quicksand after drone spotted his struggle
NBC News· 2025-12-10 12:28
In Utah, an eye in the sky likely saving one hiker's life. This drone footage capturing the man trying to dig himself out of quicksand. Rescuers racing to a remote canyon deep inside Arches National Park.The crew finding Austin Dirks trapped, his legs locked in near freezing temps. Fearful of being grabbed themselves, rescuers use stretchers, shovels, and a ladder to help get Dirks to firm ground. Durk's GPS device giving rescuers precise coordinates on where to find him. ...
Surveillance video captures suspects with stolen paintings in Brazil
NBC News· 2025-12-10 12:27
A dramatic heist at the speed of a Sunday stroll. Video capturing the moment Brazilian authorities say two men calmly walked out of a library in Sao Paulo carrying more than a dozen stolen artworks. Eight of them by French Master Enri Matis.They're later highlighted in this footage released by city officials a few blocks away after changing clothes, carrying the prince out of a car and leaving them on the street next to a pile of garbage before coming back to pick them up. Police say they've now arrested on ...
WATCH: Plane collides with car during emergency landing on Florida highway
NBC News· 2025-12-10 12:26
Incident Summary - A plane attempting an emergency landing crashed on top of a car near Florida Space Coast [1] - The plane departed from Merit Island, Florida, experiencing a loss of power in both engines, leading to a forced landing [2] Casualties and Injuries - A 57-year-old woman in the Toyota Camry sustained minor injuries [1] - The two 27-year-old men on board the plane were unharmed [2] Investigation - The NTSB is currently investigating the incident [2]
Govs. Shapiro and Cox urge dialogue amid warning of growing political violence
NBC News· 2025-12-10 12:25
Uh, I never looked to myself to being any sort of expert on political violence or frankly needing to engage in a national conversation about political violence until I saw Spencer Cox in the wake of the killing of Charlie Kirk handle that manner matter in the way that he did. I saw him lift up not just Utons but create an opportunity for a dialogue that I think we sorely need in this country to try and lift everyone up and get us out of the darkness of political violence that has fallen upon us. >> One of t ...
Trump touts economic policies as recent polls show disapproval
NBC News· 2025-12-10 05:57
Economy & Inflation - President Trump claims to be rapidly bringing down high prices and crushing inflation, while increasing wages and boosting the stock market and 401ks [2][3] - The report suggests that many Americans, specifically three out of five, are unhappy with the current economic situation [2] - Voters in Pennsylvania are reportedly disappointed with the state of the economy and pessimistic about the Republican-controlled Washington's ability to improve it [9] - Some voters are experiencing prices that are double or at least one and a half times what they used to be, with no perceived help from Washington [9] Political Landscape & Elections - Pennsylvania is highlighted as a crucial swing state, having flipped between Trump in 2016 and Biden in 2020 [2][7] - The political climate in a swingy section of Pennsylvania indicates that Republicans would be in trouble if key congressional races were held at the time of the report [8] - President Trump is making a case directly to voters in Pennsylvania, attempting to convince them that his policies are beneficial [2][11] Policy & Legislation - President Trump is arguing that his policies, including those passed in a tax and border bill, will help put money in Americans' pockets, potentially by early next year [6] - The Trump administration is reportedly ending the Biden-era student loan repayment plan, which was created for the lowest-income borrowers [11][12] - The student loan repayment plans were controversial due to being implemented via executive order without congressional approval, allowing a successor to reverse them [13]
Trump touts economic policies as recent polls show disapproval
NBC News· 2025-12-10 05:35
Economy & Inflation - President Trump claims to be rapidly bringing down high prices and crushing inflation, while increasing wages and boosting the stock market and 401ks [2][3] - The report indicates that many Americans, specifically three out of five, are unhappy with the current economic situation [2] - Voters in Pennsylvania are disappointed with the economy and pessimistic about the Republican-controlled Washington's ability to improve it [9] - Some voters are experiencing prices that are double or at least one and a half times what they used to be, with no perceived help from Washington [9] Political Strategy & Swing State - President Trump is focusing on the economy and affordability in his campaign-style rally in Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state [1][2] - The President believes he is being unfairly blamed for high prices and attributes the price spikes to Democrats and former President Joe Biden [5] - Pennsylvania is described as a super important swing state that Trump flipped in 2016 after Biden won it back in 2020 [7] - Republicans could be in trouble in key congressional races in swingy sections of Pennsylvania if elections were held today [8] Policy & Executive Action - Some of President Trump's policies, including those in the tax and border bill, are argued to potentially help put money in Americans' pockets, possibly by early next year [6] - The Trump administration is reportedly ending the Biden-era student loan repayment plan, which was created via executive order [11][12] - The student loan repayment plans, designed for the lowest-income borrowers, are being unwound because they were initially implemented without congressional approval [12][13]
Trump touts economic policies as recent polls show disapproval
NBC News· 2025-12-10 05:22
And let's head out to Pennsylvania where President Trump just wrapped a campaign style rally focused on economy affordability. And when it comes to the economy, the president gave himself top marks. >> I wonder what grade you would give.>> A+ A+. >> Yeah. A+ plus.>> But Americans, well, the polls right now are showing about three out of five people are not happy with the way it's going. And now he is making his case directly to voters in the ultra important swing state of Pennsylvania. Here's what what he s ...
Australia launches world's first social media ban for kids under 16
NBC News· 2025-12-10 05:02
Social Media Ban in Australia - Australia has implemented a ban on social media for individuals under 16, potentially affecting 1 million accounts across major platforms [3] - The law requires tech companies to take measures to prevent underage account creation, facing fines up to $32 million for non-compliance [4] - A national study revealed that 96% of Australian children aged 10-15 use social media, with 70% exposed to harmful content [9] Potential Impacts and Concerns - The ban aims to protect young people from negative effects of social media, such as unrealistic body image and online bullying [6] - Critics argue the ban may infringe on constitutional rights and drive young users to unregulated platforms [8] - There are concerns about the methods tech companies may use to verify age, potentially raising privacy issues [5] Global Implications - Australia's ban is considered a potential template for other countries, with the EU also considering similar measures [9] - Malaysia is set to implement a similar ban starting January 1st, and New Zealand and Denmark are discussing it [15] - Some social media apps are implementing more restrictions for children and teens [16] Workarounds and Reactions - Young people are exploring ways to circumvent the ban, such as using VPNs or requesting adults to create accounts [12][13][14] - 77% of Australians surveyed support the ban [12]
Man rescued from quicksand during hike in Utah
NBC News· 2025-12-10 04:49
In Utah, an eye in the sky likely saving one hiker's life. This drone footage capturing the man trying to dig himself out of quicksand. >> We're talking like the consistency of wet concrete.>> Rescuers racing to a remote canyon deep inside Arches National Park. The crew finding Austin Dirks trapped, his legs locked in near freezing temps. Fearful of being grabbed themselves, rescuers use stretchers, shovels, and a ladder to help get Dirks to firm ground.How quickly can this quicksand grab you. >> Um, it's g ...
Democrat Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayor’s race, NBC News projects
NBC News· 2025-12-10 04:12
And breaking news tonight, another big city mayoral race with a whole lot of national attention. The city of Miami ha appears to have possibly elected its first Democratic mayor in nearly three decades. According to the Associated Press, Eileen Higgins is the projected winner of the mayoral runoff election with 99% of precincts reporting.The Democrat has over 59% of the vote right now. She spoke to reporters just moments ago. It's very exciting to be the first woman uh to serve the city of Miami.It's hard t ...