Tag: making
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How Harris and Trump are making their closing arguments
Given the tumultuous nature of the Trump era in general and the twists and turns that of the 2024 campaign specifically, it’s hard to believe we are most likely at the end game of this historic election cycle and (knock on wood) it’s ending more normally than any campaign featuring Donald Trump has ended so…
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A Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series is a star-studded clash that’s been decades in the making
It’s hard to envision a more star-studded and magnetic World Series matchup than this one — both a throwback to when baseball reigned supreme in the U.S. while also showcasing the greatest talents in the game today. The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers represent the two largest markets in Major League Baseball. They…
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Substitute teacher accused of re-enacting George Floyd murder and making ‘racially harmful comments’ in Minnesota classrom
An off-duty Wisconsin police officer working as a substitute teacher is under investigation after he allegedly re-enacted the murder of George Floyd, made “racially harmful comments,” and twisted a student’s arm behind the child’s back during classes at a Woodbury, Minnesota, high school. The incident occurred Monday during four English classes at Woodbury High School,…
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Armed North Carolina man arrested on suspicion of making threats against FEMA workers, authorities say
An armed North Carolina man was arrested after it was reported that he had made comments about “possibly harming FEMA employees” involved in hurricane relief efforts in the state, authorities said. William Jacob Parsons, 44, was arrested Saturday after the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office received a call saying the caller witnessed Parsons making threatening comments…
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Compounding pharmacies can resume making tirzepatide as FDA reconsiders shortage
The Food and Drug Administration said in a court filing late Friday that it would allow pharmacists to continue making compounded versions of tirzepatide — the active ingredient in Eli Lilly’s diabetes and weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound — while it reconsiders its decision to remove the drug from its nationwide shortage list. The…
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The Dodgers are three (scoreless) outs away from making history against the Mets
Heading into Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are three scoreless outs away from setting an MLB record. Entering Monday, the Dodgers have pitched 33 straight scoreless innings — an NL postseason record, and tied with the 1966 Baltimore Orioles for the MLB record. One more scoreless inning against…
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Sarah McBride’s run to become the first openly trans member Congress is decades in the making
Lisa Goodman, the founding president of Equality Delaware, a statewide LGBTQ organization, worked at the same law firm as McBride’s father. After McBride came out, Dave and Sally talked to Goodman in her office for three hours, Goodman remembered, and she said two things that stuck with them. “I said, ‘This changes everything,’” Goodman recalled,…
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This UPS driver is making $22,000 less than last year in a shift shakeup
Editor’s note: This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles looking at the financial realities of everyday Americans and the challenges they face. Otis Keys II, 41, The Colony, Texas UPS driver grappling with smaller average paychecks despite a new union contract. Father of four frustrated with grocery costs. Bucking his…
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A Miami steakhouse server’s secret to making ends meet in one of America’s least affordable markets
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles looking at the financial realities of everyday Americans and the challenges they face. Stefany Serna, 30s, Miami, Florida Working in Miami’s high-end restaurants where she has developed a strong reputation among patrons. Rents a home with her partner, with hopes of owning property…