President Biden, still reeling from a disastrous debate and calls to step aside, delivered a speech at a black church service in Pennsylvania on Sunday, acknowledging that “the world is watching America.” Speaking from a podium at the Mount Airy Church of God in Christ in Northwest Philadelphia, Biden, 81, dismissed concerns about his age, … Read more
Target Circle Week is here, with discounts on categories like home, skin care, and travel through July 13. The sale is exclusive to Target Circle members, who can access these deals and sales all week long, both in-store and online. As a writer for NBC Select, I regularly cover shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, … Read more
Developer-publisher GungHo Online Entertainment has revealed Disney Pixel RPG, an upcoming 8-bit adventure starring Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, Genie van AladdinBaymax from Great Hero 6and many more beloved characters. It will launch in Japan on iOS and Android devices in September, and is expected to be released in other regions of the world at … Read more
Like most people, Ewan Mitchell is used to anonymity. So on a recent trip to Manhattan, he was surprised by what a hotel doorman asked him when he arrived: “Didn’t you pack your eye patch?” Mitchell doesn’t normally wear an eyepatch, but Aemond Targaryen, the one-eyed, dragon-riding warrior he plays in “House of the Dragon,” … Read more
Quick Facts Where is it? North Atlantic Ocean. What is in the picture? Hurricanes Katia, Irma and Jose in a near perfect line. Which satellite took the photo? Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP). When was this photo taken? September 8, 2017. In this 2017 satellite image, three hurricanes — including one of the most … Read more
As the summer travel season gets underway, COVID cases and hospitalizations are rising in Los Angeles County. Some people who have recently been reinfected are saying their latest bout is the worst yet. There are currently no signs that the latest coronavirus variants are leading to more severe illnesses, either nationwide or in California. But … Read more
Steve Nagel, a chiropractor and talk radio host from North Dakota, has repeatedly claimed that all types of vaccines lead to worse health problems in children. As chair of the Maine Republican State Committee, Demi Kouzounas oversaw a party platform that defined teaching nonbinary genders in public schools as “child sexual abuse.” David Barton, an … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are reeling in afternoon trading on Wall Street Monday, hovering near last week’s record highs. The S&P 500 was largely unchanged. The Nasdaq rose 0.3% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gave up an early gain and was down 49 points, or 0.3%, at 12:03 p.m. Eastern time. Specialty glassware … Read more
Nearly three years after the fatal shooting of camerawoman Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust” in New Mexico, actor Alec Baldwin is to stand trial. Baldwin is charged with involuntary manslaughter for his role in the fatal incident that also left the film’s director, Joel Souza, injured. Jury selection for Baldwin’s criminal trial begins … Read more
Kevin Paredes and Griffin Yow, 21-year-old soccer players from Northern Virginia who began their careers with DC United before moving to Europe, are heading to the Paris Olympics together. The wingers were among 18 players named Monday to the U.S. men’s national team, which is making its first appearance at the Summer Olympics since 2008. … Read more