Author: chiara
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How X became a hub for groups encouraging eating disorders
Content warning: This piece includes descriptions of eating disorders and self-harm that may be triggering to some readers. The National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline provides support, resources and information about treatment options at 1-866-662-1235. You can also text “ALLIANCE” to 741741 to be contacted by a trained volunteer. Communities that promote eating disorders have…
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Harris-supporting group launches $4M effort to mobilize Black male voters
A new $4 million effort primarily aimed at engaging and mobilizing Black male voters ahead of Election Day in key battleground states is launching Tuesday, according to plans shared first with NBC News. The push — dubbed Vote To Live — is affiliated with the Collective PAC, one of the country’s largest political action committees…
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Evangelical environmentalists push for climate votes as election nears
The Summary A group of young evangelical Christians plans to campaign at religious colleges to persuade students to consider climate change at the ballot box. It’s part of a small movement within the evangelical community to link Christian values with climate action. The efforts come as Donald Trump continues to court evangelical voters while calling…
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They were Israel’s eyes on the border, but their warnings about Hamas went unheard
TEL AVIV — They were Israel’s eyes on the border with Gaza, but former soldiers from a military observation unit say their warnings about suspicious Hamas activity ahead of the Oct. 7 terror attacks were repeatedly ignored. A year later, they are still seeking answers. “If I had been valued a little more — not…
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How the NBC News Decision Desk projects 2024 election races
When NBC News colors in a state or district red or blue on election night, that’s because the NBC News Decision Desk has determined it can project a winner in that race. Here’s how NBC News projects winners, the steps it takes to verify results and the answers to some frequently asked questions about the process. How does NBC…
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Qantas apologizes after explicit movie airs on every screen during Sydney-Tokyo flight
In the long list of issues with in-flight entertainment, passengers on a recent flight from Sydney to Tokyo may have been exposed to a new one: A sexually explicit movie playing on every screen. Australian airline Qantas has now apologized after the incident during a flight last week. Technical issues made individual movie selection unavailable,…
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Amazon Prime Day Deals on TVs to Shop Before Black Friday
Prime Big Deal Days is here, offering discounts on televisions during the 48-hour sale, exclusive to Prime members. You can also find deals on tech gadgets, Amazon devices, vacuums and more. I frequently cover shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a freelance writer for NBC Select, so I know how…
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The Best Smartwatch Deals for October Prime Day 2024
Prime Big Deal Days is here, offering discounts on smartwatches during the 48-hour sale, exclusive to Prime members. You can also find deals on Apple products, vacuums, Amazon devices and more. I frequently cover shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a freelance writer for NBC Select, so I know how…
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Best lightning deals during Amazon October Prime Day 2024
Prime Big Deal Days is here, offering sales across categories like tech, kitchen and beauty during the 48-hour event, exclusive to Prime members. Some of the best discounts to shop are Lightning Deals, which only run for a few hours and change throughout the day. Since they don’t last long, if you see a Lightning…
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The best sales to shop now
Prime Big Deal Days is here, giving Prime members exclusive access to deals across categories like home, kitchen, travel, pet and tech products. If you’re in need of Apple AirPods, Amazon is currently discounting a handful of models. The Apple headphones are currently on sale along with AirPods Max and more. Apple AirPods (3rd Generation)…