We tested 5 pairs of Hoka sneakers for 3 months to find out which was best for walking — the winner is the Goldilocks of walking shoes

I’ve been reporting about sneakers for over five years, and during almost every conversation I have with podiatrists, shoe buyers and athletes, Hoka comes up. Although the brand only launched about 17 years ago, it has quickly become a household name. It’s known for its highly cushioned shoes that support your feet whether you’re running … Read more

New federal prosecutor to take the helm in New Jersey after months of upheaval

A career prosecutor is set to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey after successful consultations between federal judges and the Trump administration that were preceded by months of legal fights and significant turnover. Robert Frazer, who has served in the New Jersey U.S. attorney’s office for more than two decades … Read more

We tested hundreds of wellness products for 3 months, and these are the 42 best in sleep, fitness and more

At NBC Select, we do the hard work so you can be, well, selective. For our fourth annual NBC Select Wellness Awards, we spent over three months testing hundreds of products to find the best of the best across categories like workout apparel, fitness trackers, sleep earbuds and more. After countless hours of hands-on testing, … Read more

Florida hospital sues to evict patient who won’t leave room 5 months after discharge

ORLANDO, Fla. — The patient in Room 373 refuses to leave. Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare earlier this month sued the patient, saying she has refused to depart her hospital room since being discharged last October. The hospital also has asked a state judge in Tallahassee for an injunction ordering the patient to vacate the hospital room … Read more

Here’s how far HELOC rates have fallen in the last 18 months (and what to do now)

A HELOC currently stands out as one of the better, more affordable ways to borrow home equity. Getty Images/iStockphoto With multiple economic developments occurring in 2025, from changing domestic policies to drops in inflation and interest rates, homebuyers may have understandably missed an important revelation: home equity levels are at an all-time high. Homeowners started … Read more

GOP Rep. Darrell Issa of California says he will retire, months after declaring he’s “not quitting” amid redistricting

Just three months after declaring “I’m not quitting,” Republican Rep. Darrell Issa of California announced Friday he is retiring instead of facing a difficult reelection campaign in a redrawn district. “It’s the right time for a new chapter and new challenges,” Issa said in a statement. “…Serving in Congress has been the honor of my … Read more

National Guard deployment in New Orleans extended for six months

NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana National Guard announced Monday that 120 troops will remain deployed in New Orleans through August. The six-month extension comes after 350 Guard members deployed to New Orleans in late December, in the run-up to New Year’s and other high-profile events like the Sugar Bowl. The troops, which had mainly clustered … Read more

Toucan seen flying around Las Vegas is rescued after surviving in desert for months

A toucan that has been seen flying around Las Vegas for months has been saved, a bird rescue group said Wednesday. “We’ve all just been so worried about him,” said Skye Marsh, the president and co-founder of the SouthWest Exotic Avian Rescue (SWEAR). “It’s a relief.” “Sam is found!” the group wrote on social media … Read more