Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Wednesday that he was facing new extremism and terrorism charges that could keep him behind bars for life, as authorities set the stage for a new trial against the Kremlin’s leading critic.
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Children under 13 would be banned from social media under bipartisan Senate bill
A bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday introduced legislation that aims to protect children from any harmful effects posed by using social media.
Elizabeth Holmes' sentence delayed, keeping convicted former Theranos chief out of prison for now
The imprisonment of former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has been automatically delayed after she appealed a lower court’s decision to deny her release while she appeals her original fraud conviction.
Bud Light fumbles, but experts say inclusive ads will stay
Bud Light may have fumbled its attempt to broaden its customer base by partnering with a transgender influencer.
Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over control of self-governing district
The Walt Disney Co. has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Trump 'raped me': E. Jean Carroll testifies about alleged attack at trial
Writer E. Jean Carroll took the witness stand for her civil lawsuit against Donald Trump Wednesday, telling jurors, “I’m here because Trump raped me.”
How Mattel designed the first Barbie with Down syndrome
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.
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.