North Carolina lawmakers vote to make post-election challenges easier

The Republican-led North Carolina House on Tuesday approved a bill that would make it easier for residents to challenge other people’s votes and county boards to toss those ballots, alarming critics who say the law could cause post-election chaos. The bill, which the state Senate passed last week, allows county residents to challenge early voters’ … Read more

33+ college dorm essentials to make your school year easier

When you’re in college, back-to-school shopping looks a little different compared to grade school. If you live on campus, your school is your home for most of the year, and you want your dorm room to be comfortable, inviting and functional. Aside from a laptop and stationery, you likely need bedding, bathroom accessories and kitchen … Read more

This popular salad spinner is more than 30% off — it makes washing lettuce, berries and other produce easier

Lettuce is having a rough summer. Cases of cyclosporiasis, the foodborne illness caused by the cyclospora parasite and characterized by severe gastrointestinal symptoms like explosive diarrhea, have been on the rise since early July 2026. Health officials have determined that the illness is caused by infected feces found on produce, particularly on fruits like strawberries, … Read more

These pill cutters and crushers make medication management easier

If you or someone in your household takes prescription medication, chances are at some point you’ve run into a pill that’s just a little too big or a dose that needs to be split in half. That’s where a good pill cutter or pill crusher comes in handy. These small, inexpensive tools can make taking … Read more

RFK Jr. wants to make it easier to get peptides. FDA scientists disagree.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has advocated for deregulating a number of peptides, but scientists at the Food and Drug Administration say there’s insufficient evidence to recommend their use. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The FDA scientists are set to present their conclusions … Read more

So you want to be Canadian, eh? Changes in immigration law will make it easier for Americans

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Potentially millions of Americans suddenly have a much easier path to Canadian citizenship, prompting a rush of people to explore their ancestry and file paperwork seeking dual citizenship. For people like Zack Loud of Farmington, Minnesota, it was a surprise to learn that under a new law, Canada already considered him … Read more