CultureInternet sensation Debbie Shields talks to NBC News about a recent viral video in which she stood out during an improvised conversation with Conan O’Brien on the popular online talk show “Subway Takes.”
CultureInternet sensation Debbie Shields talks to NBC News about a recent viral video in which she stood out during an improvised conversation with Conan O’Brien on the popular online talk show “Subway Takes.”
PoliticsThe U.S. midterms on Nov. 3 will put control of both chambers of Congress at stake. Although hundreds of seats are up for election, the outcome may hinge on a handful of closely contested districts. Senate races drawing attention include Alaska, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina and Texas. In Maine, Republican Susan Collins is seeking reelection; in Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers for the open seat left by retiring Democratic senator Gary Peters.
Politics3:06The ad features Democrat Amy Acton’s estranged mother, whom she last saw nearly 50 years ago. Acton’s stepfather was charged with raping her when she was 12.
SocietyIn Wenchang, Hainan, young space enthusiasts chase rockets, photograph launches and build models. Some have returned home rather than pursue careers in bigger cities, hoping to benefit from opportunities in China’s growing space industry.
OtherPresident Trump said he encouraged Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to continue his controversial ad featuring his opponent’s estranged mother. Trump also invoked the Defense Production Act to boost oil production and refining as fuel prices rise, while a small plane landed on a Nevada freeway near the California border.
PoliticsThe co-hosts of “The Five” discuss the final debate between Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Republican nominee Mike Rogers.
PoliticsAn Alabama woman faces a charge of threatening to kill Trump after allegedly posting on social media that she would “put a bullet through him” if he attended the Georgia-Alabama football game.
SocietyInfluencer Braden Peters, known as “Clavicular,” appeared in court today and pleaded not guilty after being accused of raping an intoxicated 17-year-old last April.
WorldHeavy rain and strong winds are affecting Japan’s Ishigaki island as Typhoon Champi approaches. The storm is expected to pass northeast of Taiwan, turn north toward China’s coast and later move into southern Japan.
Politics8:47Trump urged Ohio Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy to keep airing an ad featuring the estranged mother of rival Amy Acton. A source said Trump considered Republicans who criticized it “weak” and saw the party backlash as damaging. A leading election forecaster has shifted the race from a tossup to favorable for Democrats.
WorldRussia freed Stephen Hubbard on Wednesday after he spent more than four years jailed on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine. The deal was completed during a visit by a senior U.S. envoy. Hubbard’s sister says Russian guards beat him while shouting at him to die.
SocietyAt least seven Crime Stoppers chapters announced they were suspending programs one day after CBC reported the extent of a major data leak. Former RCMP superintendent Garry Clement discussed the program’s value to law enforcement agencies.
PoliticsYoo used an “America Reports” appearance to criticize Rep. Ilhan Omar’s handling of allegations tied to a previous marriage, saying she had not spoken plainly. It was Omar’s first interview after federal agents searched her Washington, D.C., residence.
SocietyToronto Crime Stoppers has stopped taking tips after a cybersecurity breach may have exposed identifying details in some submissions. It is urging people not to send tips as it works on safer reporting options; emergencies should go to 911. Officials said more than 176,000 tips were affected in a breach involving its software provider. Analyst Carmi Levi commented on the incident.
Politics2:03Early voting is underway in the U.S. midterms, and the White House alleges Canada is trying to influence the outcome. Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly flatly denies the charge. The U.S. Embassy issued a Wednesday fact sheet outlining what it calls “potential interference.”
SocietyA second grader received a box at school containing a golden lamp, a nod to the movie “Aladdin,” which she enjoys watching with her mother. After wishing for her military-serving mom to come home, she soon got to hug her in person.
TechThe California Highway Patrol reported two accidents involving Tesla vehicles in self-driving mode. In one fatal collision, police said a pedestrian entered a freeway overnight and stepped directly into the vehicle’s path.
SocietyFirst responders carried out dramatic rescues in Southern California, pulling several people from the surging Los Angeles River. A likely tornado touched down northeast of Phoenix, Arizona.
PoliticsAlbertans delivered a decisive result in favour of staying in Canada, but is there agreement on immigration? Ahead of the U.S. midterms, the administration is also doubling down on its claim that Canada is interfering in the elections. The Reporter Roundtable discusses the week’s developments.
PoliticsThree teams of disinformation researchers said Russian operatives are most likely trying to meddle in Texas’s Senate race, in the most prominent example yet of a foreign effort to mislead voters. The fake videos target Democratic and Republican candidates who support Ukraine, NBC News reported.
PoliticsA person familiar with the matter told NBC News that the Department of Justice is investigating allegations against Corey Lewandowski, a former Trump campaign manager.
Society12:11Canadian military officials, including the country’s top soldier, said a training exercise at the base’s automatic-grenade-launcher range triggered the deadly fire at CFB Wainwright and hindered firefighters’ response. Officials provided the new details on Thursday.
SportsWith the World Series about to begin, team owners and players are set to negotiate their next collective bargaining agreement. If they fail to reach a deal, the 2027 season could be in jeopardy.
SportsIndia is promoting yoga globally through competitions in which athletes hold extreme poses. Some practitioners say competitive yoga runs counter to the practice’s true essence and should not be an Olympic sport.