Day: August 8, 2026

Business

Delta passengers evacuated by slide after emergency landing in Atlanta

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Delta passengers evacuated by slide after emergency landing in AtlantaThe Boeing 757 reported a smoke condition in the flight deck shortly after takeoff.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Delta Airlines planes at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.Jeff Greenberg / Universal Images / Getty Images fileAug. 8, 2026, 2:25 PM EDTBy Shayna JacobsPassengers aboard an Orlando-bound…

Health

How to test your N95 at home to see if it’s leaking or working properly

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NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more.The best NIOSH-approved N95 masks, according to doctorsThese respirators are more protective than KN95s, KF94s and other types of disposable face masks.Updated Aug. 8, 2026, 12:54 PM EDTZoe MalinReporterN95 masks provide the…

News

As fires devastate Spokane, suspect Aaron Farinucci’s troubled history comes into focus

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As fires devastate Spokane, suspect Aaron Farinucci’s troubled history comes into focusFarinacci told investigators that he’s started 25 fires in the Spokane area since July 2025. Listen to this article00:0000:00Aaron Farinacci, who once served time for killing his father, is the suspect behind one of three fires that have destroyed parts of Spokane, Washington.Spokane County…

Business

U.S. Postal Service reports $2.5 billion quarterly loss

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U.S. Postal Service reports $2.5 billion quarterly lossPostmaster General David Steiner warned that without action from Congress, the cash-strapped agency could close thousands of post offices, reduce service and raise prices.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00A United States Postal Service delivery truck in Chicago on July 28.Marcin Golba / NurPhoto via Getty Images…

Business

Naked college swimmer killed security guard before fleeing on foot in Maui, police say

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Naked college swimmer killed security guard before fleeing on foot in Maui, police say Legend Storer, 20, is a freshman at Concordia University Irvine and a NCAA Division II swimmer, according to the university’s website.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Aug. 8, 2026, 12:23 PM EDTBy Matt LavietesA college athlete was arrested on Thursday…

Business

Misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge

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Misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judgeThe Cavaliers star completed an alternative resolution program after his June arrest in Houston, allowing him to avoid a criminal conviction.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 23.David Richard / Imagn Images via Reuters ConnectAug. 8,…

Business

In Miami, a tale of two economies

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In Miami, a tale of two economiesExperts say the city is experiencing an “Aspen-ization”: The creation of a split economy that magnifies the challenges faced by the lower tier.Listen to this article00:0000:00Natasha Armas at her bartending job at Bryson’s Irish Pub in Miami, on Friday, July 31, 2026. Martina Tuaty for NBC NewsAug. 8, 2026,…

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All ICE officers will have body cameras by end of August, director says

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FIRST ON NBC NEWSFORSUBSCRIBERSImmigrationAll ICE officers will have body cameras by end of August, director saysThe accelerated rollout follows several high-profile shootings involving ICE officers who were not wearing body cameras.Listen to this article00:0000:00ICE agents outside Delaney Hall in Newark, N.J., on May 26.Spencer Platt / Getty Images fileAug. 8, 2026, 11:05 AM EDTBy Julia…