Global oil prices jumped overnight and U.S. stock indexes gained after a weekend that saw Iran-backed Houthi militants launch ballistic missiles at Israel.
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When will TSA lines go back to normal? Travelers may face delays for days or weeks
Travelers frustrated by long security lines may not see immediate relief, even as Transportation Security Administration officers begin receiving pay again on Monday after working without wages for more than a month during the partial government shutdown
Body found in Colombia amid search for missing U.S. flight attendant
Colombian officials discovered a body Friday amid the search for a U.S. flight attendant who went missing in the country last weekend
Fears of Recession Grow as Markets Plunge and Prices Skyrocket
The conflict in Iran is causing major market jitters with 401Ks plummeting and the prices for gas and groceries going up. On Friday, the Dow, NASDAQ and S&P 500 all closed sharply lower with the Dow dropping nearly 800 points, putting it into correction territory. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins Saturday TODAY to break down how the war is impacting the economy and the fears of a recession.
God and bitcoin: Why some Christians are putting their faith in cryptocurrency
With the rise of cryptocurrency, a Christian subculture around digital currency has emerged, with some pastors pitching bitcoin as biblically sound.
Markets plunge and U.S. oil hits $100 as Trump’s attempt to reassure Wall Street fails
President Donald Trump is used to bending financial markets to his will
House Republicans rebel against Senate-passed DHS bill, eye separate funding vote
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told House Republicans on a conference call that he plans to hold a vote on a bill to fund all of the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days, according to a source on the call.
Concerns about insider trading on the Iran war are growing. Can anyone police the bets?
Fears are growing about insider trading on U.S. policy and military plans on prediction markets. But the Trump administration has been slow to crack down.
How to Handle the ‘Annoyance Economy’ to Save Time and Money
Americans lose billions of dollars a year just by waiting on hold for customer service, fighting junk fees, dealing with insurance and more, and it’s called the “annoyance economy.” NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY with tips for how to navigate it and ways save time and money.
How to Use Social Media, AI and More to Plan a Summer Vacation
Looking for a summer getaway? NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to share new ways you can plan and book your vacation by using social media tools and AI. She also talks about maximizing points and miles to save, highlights the best home-swapping platforms to check out and more.