Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o said she’s losing no sleep over racist criticism of her casting as Helen of Troy, the mythic beauty whose face “launched a thousand ships” and ignited the Trojan War
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Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair, but Trump’s rate cuts look increasingly unlikely
Kevin Warsh was sworn in Friday as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, the world’s most influential central bank
Expert Guide to a No-Fee Summer: Checked Bags, Rental Cars
From rising baggage fees to surprise hotel charges, summer costs can add up quickly so NBC’s chief investigative correspondent Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY with a guide to a no-fee summer. Her tips include using compression packing cubes to avoid checking a bag, taking a ride-share to a rental car location instead of renting from the airport, and checking credit card perks when booking hotels.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a chat show on Twitch
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to launch a livestream series called “Talk with the People”
Elon Musk Poised to Be World’s First Trillionaire After SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk is poised to become the world’s first trillionaire after his company, SpaceX, confirmed plans to go public. Because Musk owns the majority of the shares, it could push his net worth over the trillion dollar mark.
Life Lessons for Recent Grads, Anyone Seeking Career Change
Whether you are a recent graduate or someone simply looking for a change, Jodi Kantor, author of the book, “How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work” joins TODAY to share life lessons about carving out a fulfilling career. She breaks down how to turn passion into a job by pairing a craft with a need, shares how to combat the existential threat of AI, and gives advice for managing parents’ expectations with individual dreams.
Walmart signals it may raise prices in response to soaring fuel costs
Walmart reported positive earnings, but U.S. consumers are struggling with rising costs.
Byron Allen on how CBS handed him Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ time slot
Byron Allen’s “Comics Unleashed” will take over the time slot held by “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” following the host’s final episode on Thursday.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on the company’s expansion beyond vacation rentals
NBC News’ Tom Llamas talks to Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky about how the economy is impacting the company and its new business expansion.
Lay’s and Doritos maker to raise prices on small bags of chips
The company behind snack brands including Lay’s and Doritos said it’s raising prices on some of its smaller chip bags.