DES MOINES, Iowa — Summer camp and other outdoor activities were canceled or delayed Monday as a heat wave held its grip on the Midwest and spread eastward. Communities opened cooling centers and urged people to take it easy and stay hydrated. “Overall, we’re looking at just a really hot and humid pattern. It’s going … Read more
Comcast said Monday it will split into two companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky, giving existing shareholders stock in both businesses. In a statement, the media company said the tax-free spinoff will allow each business to pursue its own strategy, invest for growth and create shareholder value. Shares of Comcast jumped $4.85, or 21%, to … Read more
North Carolina county officials drawing up their early voting plans for this fall’s midterm elections are contending with a new power player this year: the state auditor. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. In the lame-duck period after the 2024 election, Republican legislators voted to … Read more
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday surveyed several of his construction projects around the nation’s capital, suggesting afterward that his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Links would enable it to host a premier tournament. “When completed, this Course will have the ability to host Major Golf Tournaments, including The U.S. Open, The Ryder … Read more
TOPEKA, Kan. — As consumers worry about medication costs, states are trying to lower drug prices by reining in big companies that oversee prescription coverage for health insurers. Some of those companies, called pharmacy benefit managers, also own pharmacies, and one of them, CVS, has spent millions of dollars fighting the regulations. Affordability is a … Read more
Trump took bold actions other presidents never dared, only to end up where they were all along. Source link
5m ago Monday ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz highest since start of war, data shows At least 35 commodity carriers transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a record level since the start of the Middle East war in late February, according to data from the maritime tracking firm Kpler. The 35 passages … Read more
New York City Democrats will head to the polls on Tuesday to choose who they want to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler. New York State Assembly Member Alex Bores, who is a part of the crowded primary field, joins “The Takeout” to discuss his priorities if elected to Congress. Source link
Thousands of Albanians have taken to the streets of the country’s capital Tirana for 21 consecutive days in protests sparked by concerns over a Jared Kushner-backed luxury tourism development in an area rich in natural beauty. Anger over the construction plans for the historically protected Pishë Poro-Narta area on the country’s coast have expanded into … Read more
Serena Williams will return to Wimbledon for the 2026 singles competition as a wild card, the tournament announced Sunday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The tennis legend and 23-time Grand Slam singles champion made her return to professional tennis earlier this month at the HSBC … Read more