The federal government released October’s payrolls and November’s full jobs report, both of which were delayed by the historic government shutdown.
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Poll: Majority plan to spend less on holiday gifts this year amid broader economic concerns
A majority of U.S. adults, 55%, say they will spend less on holiday gifts this year compared with last year, according to a new NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey, highlighting how inflation has changed spending habits.
Trump files $10 billion defamation lawsuit against BBC over edited clips of his Jan. 6 speech
President Donald Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion in damages, alleging in a lawsuit that the British public broadcaster defamed him in a 2024 documentary by deceptively editing portions his Jan. 6 speech.
Pennies in Short Supply Just 1 Month After Production Ends
Just one month after the last copper-plated coin was minted, pennies are already in short supply — leading more retailers to round up on the change. NBC’s Joe Fryer reports for TODAY.
How to Use AI to Help Set a Budget That Aligns With Your Goals
Getting your finances in order may not be at the top of your to-do list but using AI could make it much easier! NBC’s Vicky Nugyen joins TODAY with tips to manage your money — including using artificial intelligence to create a budget, come up with a cost-efficient way to pay down debt, and how the right prompts will produce results tailored to your specific goals.
Trump served McDonald’s to connect with voters. Now, many feel they can’t afford it.
Ahead of midterm elections next year, voters are feeling squeezed by high prices and blaming Trump for not doing enough to ease the cost of living, polling shows.
Jimmy Lai convicted by Hong Kong court in landmark national security trial
Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong activist and media mogul who was a major figure in 2019 pro-democracy protests, was convicted Monday in a landmark national security trial.
What to Know About 2025 Holiday Shopping and Shipping Deadlines
From shipping deadlines to end of year deals, Zoe Malin from NBC Select joins Saturday TODAY to break down what you need to know about holiday shopping and when you should be ordering any last-minute gifts.
Passenger arrested after trying to open plane door mid-flight from Boston to Hong Kong
HONG KONG — Police in Hong Kong arrested a passenger on Thursday for allegedly attempting to open the door of a plane during a flight from Boston to the Chinese territory
Tech stocks tumble amid renewed AI worries on Wall Street
Oracle shares closed down nearly 11% after the company’s revenue fell short of expectations, wiping out nearly $70 billion in market value.