If you’re ready to test your luck, the Powerball jackpot has officially broken the billion-dollar barrier. It comes after no winning tickets were sold for Monday night’s massive drawing. It’s just the second time in under a year that the grand prize has eclipsed the billion-dollar mark.
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Back-to-School Shopping: What to Know Before Hitting the Stores
For 2026, back-to-school spending for grades K-12 is expected to hit an average of $863, up slightly from 2025, and a record $1,400 for college students. But before you go shopping, NBC’s Christine Romans stops by TODAY to share ways to save, including offerings from Walmart, Target, Staples and Amazon. She also shares strategies for comparing prices, buying refurbished tech and more.
Los Angeles Lakers sold to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner for $12 billion
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to an ownership group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, the businessmen confirmed to NBC News on Wednesday.
Bumble scraps signature rule and now allows men to make first move on dating app
Dating app Bumble announced on Tuesday that it would be getting rid of its hallmark rule that prevents men from making the first move.
Inflation remained stubborn in July as wages slowed for workers
The government released the consumer price index for July as Americans contend with a tight labor market and elevated energy costs.
Why is the U.S. banning a ton of robot vacuums? Here’s what you should know
The FCC banned foreign-made advanced robots, and robot vacuums fall under the new rules. Here’s what it means for the device you already own — and which models you can still buy.
Outlets Don’t Always Offer the Best Deals: Where to Find Bargains
It’s back-to-school season and outlet stores and malls are in high demand, but are they really delivering the best prices? NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to share shopping strategies to find better deals elsewhere. Tips include checking clearance sections, using browser extensions for coupons and more.
Back-to-School Shopping: What Will Cost More and How to Save
Spending on back-to-school shopping is expected to hit a record high in 2026 but there are still plenty of ways to save. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY with what will cost more this year, where to find some of the best deals and discounts, and more.
U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, a sudden reversal for the labor market
The U.S. economy shed 23,000 jobs in July, a sign that the labor market had not stabilized after four months of positive growth.
Federal Communications Commission scraps limit on broadcast TV ownership
The Federal Communications Commission voted to eliminate a cap on the share of U.S. television households a single company can reach.