Last year, people in the U.S. made an estimated $4.7 billion selling their plasma. Donation centers are popping up in middle-class neighborhoods, including suburban strip malls and college towns.
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Desperate job seekers look to ‘reverse recruiters’ to stand out in hiring process
Job seekers desperate to stand out in the hiring process are looking to “reverse recruiters,” or companies and individuals who can do the work of applying and tailoring resumes for them. These can range in price from a few hundred dollars to over one thousand dollars a month, with some companies even taking a cut of your paycheck if they manage to help you secure a job. NBC News’ Allie Canal reports on the lengths applicants will go to in the sluggish job market.
House votes to nix Trump’s tariffs on Canada in rebuke of trade agenda
Six Republicans crossed the aisle to oppose the president’s tariffs on a major U.S. trading partner. The measure now heads to the Senate.
U.S. had almost no job growth in 2025
U.S. added 130,000 jobs in January, but revisions show labor market growth stalled in 2025
FAA reopens El Paso airport hours after saying it was grounding flights for 10 days
The Federal Aviation Administration abruptly lifted a 10-day closure of the El Paso International Airport in Texas Wednesday, hours after it halted all flights for what it said were “special security reasons.”
Don Lemon hires ex-U.S. prosecutor who quit amid concerns over investigation into Renee Good’s killing
A federal prosecutor who quit amid concerns over how the Trump administration was handling the investigation into Renee Nicole Good’s killing is now representing journalist Don Lemon.
Super Bowl 60 draws nearly 125 million viewers in slight dip from last year’s game
Super Bowl 60 was a ratings touchdown for NBC, with roughly 125 million people tuning in to watch the Seattle Seahawks prevail against the New England Patriots and Bad Bunny make history at the halftime show
Saks is closing more stores as its bankruptcy progresses
The next phase of bankruptcy restructuring is underway for the retail empire behind Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus
Hospitals and insurers are fighting over money, leaving patients in the lurch
The contract disputes have played out with some of the biggest names in health care, including Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Target will invest more in stores, cut 500 jobs as new CEO takes the reins
Target will eliminate about 500 jobs as the retail giant looks to rebuild its customer base and return to growth.