A professor at Brown University’s medical school, who was sent back to Lebanon last week despite having a valid visa, allegedly told customs agents that she had attended the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, the Department of Homeland Security said Monday in a statement.
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‘No buy’ challenge: How to participate in new trend to save money
There is a growing trend called the “no buy” challenge where people are sharing the items they are not spending money on. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY with some strategies to save on essentials.
PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion
PepsiCo said Monday that it is buying prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion.
Canada’s Carney heads to Europe in search of ‘more loyal partners’ as Trump targets his country
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with France’s President Macron during his first official overseas trip as U.S. President Trump attacks his economy.
Conan O’Brien will be back as the Oscars host in 2026
Conan O’Brien is returning to the Oscars stage in 2026.
Forever 21 set to shut down its U.S. operations as it files for bankruptcy
Forever 21, once a leader in youth fashion retail, is set to permanently close all its U.S. stores as it files for bankruptcy for a second time.
‘RFK’ing the french fries’: Steak ‘n Shake becomes a MAHA darling
Over a double cheeseburger and fries, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
More Canadians avoid setting foot in the U.S., ‘without even a connection or layover’
Boycotts over Trump’s trade war have dented cross-border traffic and pushed tourism boards to retool ad campaigns, as Canadian travelers shift their vacation plans to Mexico.
Tensions rise in Middle East after U.S. strikes in Yemen
Houthi rebels in Yemen are claiming that they staged a counterstrike on the U.S.S. Harry Truman on Sunday in response to U.S. strikes that President Trump announced on Houthi military targets over the weekend. NBC News cannot independently verify these claims and the Defense Department has yet to comment. NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian has the details.
Over 90,000 GM vehicles recalled over transmission problem that could make wheels lock up
General Motors is recalling more than 90,000 vehicles over a transmission control valve problem that can cause tires to lock up.