Mattel has unveiled the first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome. National Down Syndrome Society President and CEO Kandi Pickard and actress Sofia Sanchez talk about helping Mattel design the doll’s physical features and what the toy’s representation means to kids with Down syndrome.
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Small money moves for big savings | Consumer Confidential
NBC’s Vicky Nguyen focuses on super savings and the simple things you can do to cut costs – from prescriptions to college. Plus, she has tips on how to stay safe while using online marketplaces and a step-by-step guide to navigate tipping culture.
School documents leaked by hackers appear to include the most sensitive of student records
Hackers who broke into the Minneapolis Public Schools have circulated files that appear to include highly sensitive documents on schoolchildren and teachers.
First Republic Bank stock falls nearly 50% as concerns mount
First Republic Bank, a well-known regional bank, saw its stock drop nearly 50% after announcing a recent $100 billion drop in deposits despite the billions it received from the nation’s largest banks. NBC’s Brian Cheung reports for TODAY.
Japanese company says moon lander unexpectedly accelerated and likely crashed
A Japanese company’s spacecraft apparently crashed while attempting to land on the moon Wednesday, losing contact moments before touchdown and sending flight controllers scrambling to figure out what happened.
Victim count in Texas after-prom party shooting rises to 11
The victim count in Sunday’s shooting at an after-prom party in Texas has risen to 11, and four “people of interest” have been identified, officials said Tuesday.
First Republic’s stock sinks as analysts monitor banking sector stress, despite some improvements
First Republic’s shares lost nearly half their value after the bank reported a large drop in deposits, though the stream of regional bank customers pulling their money has eased.
Thousands of SVB staffers to receive $25 million in payroll stuck in stock purchase program
The FDIC is preparing to get funds back into the hands of SVB staffers who’d made payroll contributions into the plan before the lender collapsed, a pool of money that has been in limbo ever since.
Poet Rupi Kaur is 'deeply' concerned that 'Milk and Honey' is one of the most banned books in the U.S.
Poet Rupi Kaur responded with concern and disappointment to a new report by PEN America that her book “Milk and Honey” is one of the most banned books in the U.S. this school year.
Florida GOP files proposal clearing the way for Ron DeSantis' 2024 bid
A GOP Florida state senator on Tuesday filed an amendment that would help clear the way for Gov. Ron DeSantis to launch a campaign.