With gold prices nearly double what they were just a year ago, experts say now is the perfect time to trade in your unused or broken gold jewelry. And consumers have more choices than ever, from local pawn shops and jewelry stores to cash-for-gold websites. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Vicky Nguyen sends identical versions of a 14-karat gold chain to a range of appraisers to see how to get most value.
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Three takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union speech
President Donald Trump gave a triumphant State of the Union speech, proclaiming that he has ushered in a “golden age of America,” while clashing with Democrats.
Warner Bros. Discovery says new Paramount bid could best Netflix offer
Warner Bros. Discovery said Paramount Skydance’s new bid for the entire company “could reasonably be” superior to Netflix’s deal.
AI-linked fears roil some corners of Wall Street after years of hype and gains
Stocks surged to records in large part because of hope — and hype — about artificial intelligence.
Most In-Demand Job Skills for 2026: AI, Communication, More
LinkedIn’s editor-in-chief Dan Roth joins TODAY to unveil their annual list of Skills on the Rise that ranks the most important areas of expertise that employers are looking for in 2026. Roth also breaks down how to identify your skills and how to advertise yourself with them.
This South Texas region flipped for Trump. Now it’s seeing red over his immigration policies.
More than a year since President Donald Trump flipped the traditionally Democratic Rio Grande Valley, his deportation agenda is running headlong into the region’s workforce.
Trump’s global tariff takes effect at 10%, despite announcement of 15%
The back-and-forth underscores the uncertainty of Trump’s tariffs that is once again causing confusion with markets, trading partners, and businesses large and small.
FedEx sues Trump administration for tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling
FedEx sued the Trump administration seeking a “full refund” of tariffs it paid under the overturned International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Peter Attia leaves CBS News contributor role amid fallout from Epstein files
The celebrity doctor Peter Attia is stepping down as a contributor to CBS News amid growing scrutiny on his email exchanges with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
How to Avoid Scams and Protect Digital Identity on Spring Break
Former Secret Service agent, author and NBC News law enforcement analyst Evy Poumpouras joins TODAY with tips for protecting your finances and digital identity from fraud and scams during the spring break travel season. She breaks down what to be aware of before, during and after your trip, including fake listings, posting on social media while traveling and more.