As firefighters in France continue to battle the wildfires, the French government is telling tourists the country is still safe to come visit. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez visited a winery in Bordeaux to hear how it’s being impacted by the lack of tourism.
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Hackers targeted municipal water systems in 7 states this week, FBI says
Cyberattacks targeting municipal water systems have been reported in at least seven states this week, prompting the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency to warn utilities nationwide that hackers are trying to disrupt critical water infrastructure.
Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday for the fifth consecutive meeting. The decision comes despite lingering concerns about persistently high inflation.
Iran vows to ‘punish the aggressor today’ after U.S. unleashes ‘heavy wave’ of strikes
Iran vowed to “punish” the United States on Thursday after the American military said it had completed a “heavy wave of strikes” overnight, the latest retaliation for an attack by Tehran on U.S. forces in the Middle East.
Trump announces plans for sprawling Dulles Airport makeover
The plans include redoing two of the concourses and removing the airport’s aging shuttles, known as “people movers.”
Fed holds interest rates for a seventh-consecutive month, underscoring inflation concerns
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged for the seventh month despite concerns about inflation that continues to pressure U.S. households.
Nasdaq-100 slides into correction as global chip and memory stocks sell off
Chip stocks around the world sold off sharply, the latest chapter in the monthslong jitters surrounding artificial intelligence, memory and chip stocks.
August 2026 Freebies: School Supplies, Root Beer Floats, More
From free root beer floats to complimentary admission to all national parks, NBC’s chief consumer investigative correspondent Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY with a roundup of ways to cash in on freebies for the month of August.
Avoid Vacation Remorse With These Smart Travel Tips
A recent survey found 97 percent of travelers regret at least one trip, with two-thirds wishing they could get a redo. Travel expert Misty Belles joins TODAY with tips on how you can avoid vacation remorse, including managing expectations, setting a budget to avoiding overspending, allow yourself time to explore on your own, and more.
Federal judge blocks Minnesota’s prediction market ban days before it takes effect
The ruling follows lawsuits from the Justice Department, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Polymarket and Kalshi.