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Democrats must combat Trump's culture wars, new progressive chair says

December 6, 2024

The Democratic Party messed up in the 2024 election against Donald Trump and needs a dramatic shift, new Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar said.source

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Why has it been even hotter than expected recently? Research points to diminishing cloud cover

December 6, 2024

Temperatures have risen far higher over the past two years than scientists expected. A study offers a possible reason why: Cloud cover has decreased.source

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France in political chaos as Paris gears up for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral

December 6, 2024

As French President Emmanuel Macron prepared for the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, he faces calls to step down after his prime minister resigned and the government collapsed.source

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'Deus in machina': Swiss church installs AI Jesus to connect the digital and the divine

December 6, 2024

A computer generated avatar of Jesus Christ has been developed using artificial intelligence or AI and allows worshippers in Switzerland to talk to him.source

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How airlines are responding to federal crack down on junk fees

December 6, 2024

Several airline executives appeared at a tense congressional hearing Wednesday, where Senators from both parties grilled them over allegations of gouging customers when it comes to “junk fees” for carry-on luggage, seats, and more. NBC’s Tom Costello reports, including how airlines are fighting back.source

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Illinois officer saves pregnant woman's runaway car from plunging into lake

December 5, 2024

Police video shows the moment an Illinois officer stopped a pregnant woman’s runaway car from plunging into a lake. NBC News’ Yasmin Vossoughian details the story and says the mother-to-be is still shaken up over the incident.source

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Trump's lawyers move to dismiss Georgia election interference case

December 5, 2024

Attorneys for President-elect Donald Trump asked a Georgia appeals court Wednesday to dismiss the Fulton County racketeering case against him because a “sitting president is completely immune from indictment or any criminal process, state or federal.”source

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Kash Patel once said he would 'come after' journalists. It now hangs over his FBI candidacy.

December 5, 2024

Trump’s pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, has vowed to “come after” the media. But he also later emphasized to NBC News that his comments only apply if people “broke the law.”source

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French government is toppled in no-confidence vote

December 5, 2024

The French government was toppled Wednesday after far-left and far-right lawmakers joined forces to pass a no-confidence measure against Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet.source