Month: August 2026

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British Prime Minister Burnham considering inquiry into Epstein

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British Prime Minister Burnham considering inquiry into EpsteinThe government are looking into launching a public inquiry into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his actions in the United Kingdom, Victims Minister said.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in London on July 20.Karwai Tang / WireImage via Getty ImagesAug.…

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The math of the American dream is changing, as inflation tops home values and stocks soar

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Homeownership is losing its edge as America’s most reliable wealth builderRising inflation and a bull market on Wall Street are challenging the long-held belief that homeownership is the surest path to building wealth.Listen to this article00:0000:00A woman in Washington, D.C. Kevin Carter / Getty Images fileJuly 28, 2026, 4:33 PM EDTBy Grace ThomasFor generations, buying…

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SpaceX is the most shorted large company right now. What’s behind the massive selloff

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Why Wall Street is betting billions that Elon Musk’s SpaceX shares will keep tumblingSpaceX’s stock has lost half its value in the past month and made the rocket maker the most shorted large public company in America.Listen to this article00:0000:00SpaceX is facing significant questions about its long-term profitability. But experts say that isn’t the main…

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McDonald’s struggles to attract bargain-hungry customers

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McDonald’s struggles to attract bargain-hungry customersThe fast-food giant stumbled with a new value push and reported its slowest U.S. sales growth in over a year.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00McDonald’s executives say the company is contending with a “challenging consumer environment.”Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images fileAug. 4, 2026, 3:17 PM…

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NBC News NOW Live Audio

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NBC News NOW Live AudioGet the latest breaking news and stay on top of the stories that matter most.Feb. 16, 2023, 12:34 PM ESTNBC News NOW is a streaming network from NBC News. NOW features deep reporting, thoughtful storytelling, and live, breaking news from the global resources of NBC News. Get the latest breaking news…

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Closed Captioning

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Closed CaptioningFind out about NBCNews.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and other NBC News Digital sites.Aug. 21, 2023, 7:48 PM EDT / Source: #MydenityNBC News (including TODAY and NBC Nightly News) is pleased to offer closed captioning on programming made available on television and online via websites and mobile apps. To report an…

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Contact Us

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Contact UsGo to NBCNews.com for breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture.June 30, 2020, 9:58 AM EDTContact an editorTo send an email to an editor at NBC News Digital, please go to this page.Receiving unwanted emails?If you are receiving unwanted headlines from NBCNews.com, your e-mail…

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About NBC News

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About NBC NewsNBC News delivers fact-based reporting and leading broadcasts like TODAY, Meet the Press, Dateline and NBC Nightly News to help viewers understand what matters.June 26, 2020, 8:28 AM EDT / Updated Oct. 22, 2025, 5:10 PM EDT / Source: NBC NewsEvery day, NBC News helps people understand what’s happening and why it matters…

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Court records detail troubled past of Spokane fire suspect

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Court records detail troubled past of Spokane fire suspectAaron Farinacci, 37, served a decade in prison for killing his adoptive father in 2010. Listen to this article00:0000:00A statue of the Virgin Mary in front of a burned home Sunday in the Balboa neighborhood of Spokane, Wash.Erick Doxey / AFP via Getty ImagesAug. 4, 2026, 6:23…

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Pesticide exposure linked to higher risk of ALS, research finds

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Pesticide exposure linked to higher risk of ALS, research findsCases of the neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, have risen in the U.S. over the last decade.Listen to this article00:0000:00The analysis is part of a growing body of evidence connecting pesticide exposure to a higher risk of various health issues, like rheumatoid arthritis,…