From artificial intelligence to phishing emails, online hackers are using new and more sophisticated tools to get you to give up your most sensitive personal information. Now, Visa is warning its customers to beware. NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY on ways to protect yourself from scams.
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Trump’s victory sets up fight for the House on his turf in 2026
The next battle for the House will be fought mostly in districts that Trump carried, giving Republicans hope they can buck historical midterm trends in two years.
Dow slides for a seventh straight day for longest losing streak since 2020
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for a seventh session on Friday, posting its longest run of losses since 2020.
Over $100 trillion in wealth is about to be inherited— and these are the biggest winners
More than $100 trillion in household wealth is expected to be passed down as part of the Great Wealth Transfer, the largest in U.S. history, according to a new report.
From Chili’s to burger chains, here are the restaurant industry winners and losers in 2024
A rocky year for restaurants separated the industry’s biggest chains into winners and losers, as eateries competed for a smaller pool of customers who have grown more discerning about how they spend their dollars.
McKinsey & Co. to pay $650M to settle opioid consulting probe, ex-partner to plead guilty
McKinsey & Company agreed to pay $650 million in a deferred prosecution agreement that will resolve a federal criminal probe into the company’s consulting work advising Purdue Pharma on how to increase sales of its opioid painkiller OxyContin, a court filing said Friday.
Mega Millions jackpot reaches staggering $670 million
Christmas could come early for a lucky lottery winner! The Mega Millions jackpot has reached a staggering $670 million. It’s the eighth largest Mega Millions jackpot ever.
Shipping deadlines for Christmas 2024: What to know
With only a few days until the holidays, there are major deadlines to get those gifts and packages sent in time. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to break down shipping deadlines to ensure delivery by the holidays, ways to save on shipping, and more.
Rebels take control of Syria, Assad flees country
Assad relinquishes control of Syria after rebel groups take Damascus. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has the latest from the region.
Returns are an $890 billion problem for retailers
Holiday shopping is expected to reach record levels this year.