Women arrested after razor blades found in bread sold at Walmart
NBC News· 2025-12-18 01:45
This is about the last thing you'd want to see in your groceries, a razor blade sticking out of a loaf of bread. But police say that's exactly what Walmart discovered repeatedly this month in Buxy, Mississippi. >> We just have no way of knowing how many loaves of bread or items in the bakery were tampered with to begin with and how many may have been sold and over the course of what amount of time.According to investigators, on December 5th, a customer reported finding a razor blade in a muffin from a Walma ...
Coinbase adds prediction markets and stock trading in push to be one-stop trading app
CNBC Television· 2025-12-18 01:44
Coinbase's Strategic Expansion - Coinbase is introducing new features to transform its app into a comprehensive financial platform [1] - The company aims to integrate stocks, advanced trading options, and prediction markets into its platform [1][2] - A long-term goal involves bringing equities on-chain [2] Competition and Market Positioning - The space is becoming increasingly competitive with players like Khi and Poly Market [2] - Robinhood has expanded into sports-related event contracts, intensifying competition [2] Prediction Markets as Information Products - Coinbase views prediction markets as a potential mass-market information product, with only 1% of users using it for trading and 99% for information [3] - The company believes prediction markets can rival traditional media or entertainment [3] - Coinbase aims to make outcome trading a daily habit within its app [3] Future Vision - Coinbase is positioning itself as a next-generation brokerage [3]
Trump’s losing FCC Chair GRILLED under oath: Ari Melber on free speech with Dylan Ratigan
MSNBC· 2025-12-18 01:41
Moments after we taped our show last night, the Mad Red Hatter wrote, "I can't believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back. >> You can't believe they gave me my job back. I can't believe we gave you your job back." >> Jimmy Kimmel had the last laugh in the Trump FCC's failed bid to get him cancelled, as you saw there. He won the battle and his ratings rose after that clash. We can also report new he's just renewed his deal at a time when these companies are trimming late night budgets.Kim will beat ...
Urgent search for suspect who fatally shot MIT professor
NBC News· 2025-12-18 01:30
Tonight, the mystery and heartache hanging over MIT's campus. >> So tragic, so frightening, so insane. >> After worldrenowned professor Nuno Lo, the head of MIT's plasma science infusion center, was gunned down in the entrance to his building.>> Reported gunshot, father was shot multiple times. >> 48 hours later, the search for his killer intensifying. The 47year-old physicist killed in the upscale Boston suburb of Brooklyn was a father of three daughters and a brilliant researcher according to Bruno Conalv ...
Using Gemini in Google Maps 🗺️🚙
CNET· 2025-12-18 01:26
Hey Google, is there a good cafe on my route that also sells pastries. And I'm trying to avoid any chains. Gemini gave me a list of options, and after asking some questions about each place, I settled on a location based on one very important factor.>> GK Pastry on Questa Drive has both free street parking and a free parking lot. >> Enough said. Because it's Gemini, you can be a bit more conversational with it.So, you don't have to say, "Here's a specific destination that I want to go to." If you're indecis ...
New details in Brown University shooting investigation
NBC News· 2025-12-18 01:15
Tonight in Providence, Rhode Island, police released these images. You see a person dressed in a jacket and hoodie. Authorities say the individual was in proximity of the person of interest. >> All we know is that that person was in the vicinity of the subject that we have an interest on, and we want to speak with them.>> Both now at the center of the investigation into the deadly mass shooting at Brown University. Today, police also released this color-coded map based on surveillance footage. It shows the ...
Crypto Holders: Why You NEED The Newest Gen5 Ledger (Stax vs Flex vs Nano)
Altcoin Daily· 2025-12-18 01:14
Product Promotion & Features - Ledger is offering a major holiday deal with up to 50% off and up to $90 in Bitcoin back as a bonus [1] - The new Generation 5 Ledger products feature touchscreen, improved UX/UI, and enhanced functionality while maintaining security [3] - Ledger's Gen 5 products include the Nano, Flex, and Stacks models, catering to different user needs and price points [8][9] - The Ledger Nano X Classic is offered at 50% off during the promotional period [11][25] - Ledger devices use a secure element to drive the screen, enhancing security against tampering compared to competitors using standard MCU chips [15] - Ledger Recovery Key is a PIN-protected card that acts as a secure physical offline backup to user assets [16] - Ledger devices can be used as a security key for websites supporting passkeys and multi-factor authentication [17] Technology & Partnerships - Ledger has partnered with Near Intense to enable smooth and seamless swaps to almost any crypto asset [21] - Near Intense facilitates one-click swaps with easy, gasless exchange bridge pay [22] Usage & Security - Ledger signers allow users to buy, send, swap, and stake assets, serving as a one-stop daily use shop [19][14] - Clear signing and transaction checks on Ledger devices help users avoid mistakes and prevent common scams [26]
Nick Reiner makes first court appearance for charges connected to parents’ murders
NBC News· 2025-12-18 01:00
Tonight, new video capturing the moment Nick Reiner was taken into custody. The murder suspect seen raising his hands as LAPD moved in, cuffing him less than six hours after police discovered the bodies of his father, Rob, and mother, Michelle. A medical examiner's report confirming tonight both died from multiple sharp force injuries.NBC News also obtaining this surveillance video showing Riner enter a gas station just before his arrest. He buys a drink and walks away alone. The 32-year-old now charged wit ...
Lightning Round: I would buy M&T Bank tomorrow morning, says Jim Cramer
CNBC Television· 2025-12-18 01:00
Stock Recommendations & Analysis - Pfizer: Good yield but lacks momentum, recent update was unfavorable, considered a weak hold [1] - Elanco: Impressed with the company's turnaround, a supplier to retail dealing with livestock and pets [2] - Rocket Lab: Considered a good speculative play, better than just magical thinking, ahead of another big offering [3][4] - LA lithium: Not recommended, considered a no-go [4] - Scoreboard company (unnamed): New CEO, CFO, and $30 price target, institutionally held by BlackRock, but the business is not compelling enough [5] - Thorance (unnamed): Needs further research, analyst ratings are all buy or strong buy with over 11% short position [6] - M&T Bank: Surprisingly inexpensive at 12 times earnings, recommended as a buy [9][10] - Unnamed company: Revenues are up 600% this year, sitting on $800 million cash, $3 billion market cap expects to be cash flow positive next year, viewed as a "cats and dog thing" and a pass [11] Industry Trends & Observations - Beer and liquor companies: Potentially negatively impacted by GLP1 drugs like Lily's [7] - Constellation and Brown-Forman: Downgraded, dividend yield at 5.6% may provide some support [8]
Coinbase rolls out biggest app overhaul yet, adding stocks, derivatives and prediction markets
CNBC Television· 2025-12-18 00:56
Coinbase's Strategic Shift - Coinbase is introducing new features to transform its app into a comprehensive financial platform, including stocks, advanced trading, and prediction markets [1] - The company aims to become a next-generation brokerage by integrating outcome trading into its app [4] - Coinbase intends to expand its on-chain ecosystem and tools for businesses and developers [1] Competitive Landscape - The prediction market space is becoming increasingly competitive, with players like Cowshi and Poly Market [2] - Robin Hood has entered the prediction market space with NFL event contracts [3] - Robin Hood's event contracts have seen significant growth, with over 11 billion contracts traded [5] Prediction Markets as Information Products - Coinbase views prediction markets as a potential mass market information product, with trading as one use case and information gathering as another [3] - The company believes prediction markets can compete with traditional media and entertainment as a way to understand real-time events [3] Financial Performance and Diversification - Coinbase's stock is down approximately 5% year-to-date [5] - The company sees diversification into new products as a way to attract new users and retain them during periods of lower crypto prices [5]