From free back-to-school supplies to NFL food giveaways, NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY with a roundup of ways to cash in on freebies for the month of September. Promos include free access to Microsoft software, a Carl’s Jr. burger when the Rams snag an interception, a free small bundt cake from Nothing Bundt Cake and more!
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Critics say ‘fashion slop’ is coming for the industry’s design creativity
As social media makes trends move faster than ever, some fashion brands are leaning into A.I. and algorithms to churn out more clothes some are calling “slop.” NBC News’ Yasmin Vossoughian reports.
Apple unveils foldable iPhone
NBC News’ Savannah Sellers reports from Cupertino, CA where Apple’s new CEO debuted the company’s first foldable iPhone. Savannah was one of the first people to get a chance to try out the new device.
Bessent’s move to tamp down rising rates backfires, as bond yields jump and stocks tumble
Bonds sharply sold off and stocks after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s latest effort to tamp down what he called market “fever” backfired.
Trump escalates trade war with Canada, moves to ban imports of some motorcycles, dairy and alcohol
President Donald Trump moved to sharply escalate the trade war with Canada, seeking to block imports of some motorcycles, dairy products and alcohol. NBC News’ Alice Barr has details on the latest economic relations between the U.S. and Canada.
Oil surges past $101 to highest closing level since May as Iran conflict intensifies
The price of oil breached the $100 threshold as new flare-ups between the U.S. and Iran stoked fresh concern for global energy markets.
Trump escalates Canada trade war, moving to ban imports of motorcycles, dairy and alcohol
As the U.S.-Canadian relationship severely deteriorates, the White House says the import bans will go into effect in about three weeks.
LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection as it seeks to restart in 2027
Golfers on the former tour are among its largest creditors, with top players still owed millions.
Jean Chatzky on How to Plan for the ‘Forever Paycheck’
More than half of Gen Xers are concerned about not having enough money saved for retirement, so financial expert Jean Chatzky joins TODAY to share tips from her new book, “The Forever Paycheck,” for preserving wealth while still enjoying your life. She explains what the “forever paycheck” is and details the process for implementing it into your finances.
Oil nears $100 on reports of new U.S. strike in Iran and attacks on Saudi infrastructure
Brent, the international oil benchmark, touched $99 a barrel Tuesday after tensions between the U.S., its allies and Iran flared up again.