On social media, there are ads offering deep discounts at popular retailers like J. Crew, Ann Taylor and Old Navy. When you click on the link, you’re taken to a site that looks like the real deal, but it is actually an imposter. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen shares an inside look at these copycat retail sites and how you can spot scams.
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Israel strikes kill hundreds in Gaza with ceasefire on the brink
Israel’s military launched a new round of deadly strikes in Gaza since the ceasefire agreement with Hamas. It’s the deadliest attack on Gaza in months with hundreds of Palestinians killed. NBC’s Matt Bradley reports for TODAY.
Poll: American voters are deeply divided on DEI programs and political correctness
The issue of diversity, equity and inclusion programs is among the most tightly divided and polarizing questions in the United States at this time, with wide gaps emerging along partisan and racial lines, according to the latest national NBC News poll.
Plane’s wing hits runway during landing attempt at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
The wing of a passenger plane landing at LaGuardia International Airport in New York struck the runway surface Sunday as it attempted a “go-around” because of an unstable approach, officials said.
Forever no more. Iconic American retailer to close its doors
Forever 21, known for trendy fast fashion pieces, has filed for bankruptcy. The final sales in its stores are offering steep discounts as the company liquidates its assets. As NBC News’ Brian Cheung reports, in part the company cites pressure from online Chinese retailers for its demise.
Judge criticizes Trump admin over deportation of migrants the WH says are violent gang members
A federal judge called Trump administration arguments a “heck of a stretch” in a court hearing late Monday. The Trump administration says it has complied with a court order during its deportation of nearly 300 undocumented migrants it says are criminal members of violent gangs. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports.
‘We’re not stopping’: Trump officials raise the stakes in showdowns with judges
President Donald Trump and his allies have launched a multi-pronged attack on the judiciary.
Deported family of U.S. citizen girl recovering from brain surgery alleges civil rights abuses
Attorneys are requesting a probe into abuses the family faced in U.S. detention and urging immigration authorities to grant humanitarian parole to the undocumented parents.
Are we heading into a recession? Here’s what the data shows
With stocks sliding into correction territory in the last week, a question emerges: Is a recession next? Here’s what the data and expert economists say.
How to manage your student loan payments after a layoff
Figuring out how to keep up with monthly student loan payments is one of the many challenges for those who have lost their job.