Mayor Muriel Bowser held a press conference to address President Trump’s announcement of his plans to put the city’s police under federal control and deploy the National Guard to address crime in the city. The mayor called the president’s plans “unsettling and unprecedented,” but admitted she was not totally surprised by the decisions being made.
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Nvidia and AMD agree to give U.S. 15% of revenue from sales to China
Two semiconductor makers, Nvidia and AMD, agreed to give the U.S. government a 15% share of their revenue from sales to China. NBC News’ Brian Cheung reports on how the U.S. government is expanding its role in the business of private enterprises.
Rescue operation underway after explosion at Pennsylvania steel plant
Officials say a rescue operation to save people trapped under rubble is underway after an explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works in Clairton, Pa. NBC News’ Marquis Francis reports on what is known so far about the mass casualty incident.
AOL to ditch dial-up internet service
AOL says it will phase out its dial-up service at the end of September this year, ending the iconic dial-up sound, a nostalgic relic from the ’90s and early ’00s. The company, also known by its “You’ve got mail” greeting and the CD trial discs, made the announcement on its website.
How to Finance-Proof Your Relationship and Avoid Money Disputes
Nearly half of all couples argue about money and a quarter of couples consider it to be their biggest relationship challenge so Farnoosh Torabi, host of the “So Money” podcast, joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Erin Andrews to list three things couples should do to get on the same page around their finances, including how to break the ice on discussions surrounding money and more.
Entrepreneur on How to Turn Mistakes Into Profitable Opportunities
Kim Perell, an entrepreneur and author of “Mistakes That Made Me a Millionaire,” joins TODAY to talk about how you can do more than learn from your mistakes — you can profit from them by turning them into opportunities. Drawing from her own experiences, she shares tips that include taking action even if you’re only 70% ready, going outside of your comfort zone, celebrating small victories and more.
Paramount buys UFC rights in $7.7 billion deal
Days after completing its merger with Skydance, Paramount has acquired the U.S. rights to TKO Group’s UFC for seven years, beginning in 2026
2 blind women say Southwest Airlines left them behind following hourslong delay
Two blind women traveling from Louisiana to Florida said that Southwest Airlines “forgot” them at the airport following a nearly five-hour flight delay.
What investing in private equity and crypto means for your 401(k)
Your 401(k) options could change soon.
One of England’s oldest soccer clubs is in crisis — and fans are worried it could disappear
When Sheffield Wednesday FC kick off the new season on Sunday — away at Leicester City in the Championship, the second tier of British soccer — more than 3,000 traveling fans will not take their seats to cheer on their beloved team, known as the Owls.