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At least 11 people were injured in Louisville, Kentucky, and residents were asked to shelter in place in the one-mile radius of a n explosion Tuesday in a neighborhood east of the city's downtown area. The city's emergency services posted on X that there was a "hazardous materials incident" at the address of a Givaudan Sense Colours, a company that makes natural food colorings. Louisville Metro Police said its officers responded and blocked off the roadways around the location. It is the scene of a "large scale incident," according to a post from the Louisville Fire Department . A shelter-in-place order was lifted about an hour after it was first issued Tuesday afternoon. No fatalities were reported, and officials did not give conditions of the injured,...

Former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years for stealing classified information from the Pentagon and sharing it online, the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts announced. Teixeira was sentenced before Judge Indira Talwani in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Attorneys representing Teixeira didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. In court, the airman apologized, according to coverage of the hearing by NBC affiliate WJAR of Providence, R.I. "All of the responsibility falls on my shoulders," Teixeira said. "And I accept what that may bring." The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts argued for a 200-month sentence, or roughly 17 years, the maximum under an agreement bet...

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named John Ratcliffe as his pick for CIA director in the next administration. Ratcliffe, a former congressman from Texas, served as director of national intelligence in Trump's first term. "I look forward to John being the first person ever to serve in both of our Nation’s highest Intelligence positions," Trump said in a statement Tuesday evening. "He will be a fearless fighter for the Constitutional Rights of all Americans, while ensuring the Highest Levels of National Security, and PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH." This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Note: Thank you for visiting our website! We strive to keep you informed with the latest updates based on expected timelines, although please note that we...

Weather conditions triggered red flag warnings Tueaday in the northeast part of the United States as firefighters in California continued to battle a large wildfire that has burned over 20,000 acres. Much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are under a red flag warning Tuesday because of dry and windy conditions. Massachusetts and Rhode Island are under the same warning, the National Weather Service in Boston said on X . The agency urged people to avoid outdoor burning and activities that may produce a spark and to use caution when disposing of igniters, such as cigarettes. The warnings come as a historic drought continues to grip much of the Northeast. In New Jersey, three counties are in “extreme” drought, and the rest of the state has severe or moderate drough...

Traditionally, Advent calendars count down the days until Christmas. Some classic options have chocolate , caramels or other sweet treats hidden behind little doors, while others require you to turn on a light or check off a box leading up to the holiday. In recent years, however, Advent calendars have taken on a new life. There are now options available for any holiday you celebrate, and some of the best Advent calendars come filled with coffee, wine, socks, Legos, beauty products and more. To ensure our furry friends don’t miss out on the festivities, there are even Advent calendars for pets . Because Advent calendars are so popular around the holidays, I recommend purchasing those you have your eye on as early as possible — they tend to sell out as we get closer ...

Lighting candles around your home is one of the easiest and fastest ways to create a relaxing ambiance. Candles can quickly become a fire safety hazard when not used properly, however. That’s where a candle warmer can help. They’re  a reliable, relatively safe alternative you can use to avoid those risks, especially if you’re in spaces where you’re not allowed to have open flames such as in college dorms, according to Tim Sendelbach, the fire chief at Loveland Fire Rescue Authority . To learn more about how to use a candle warmer safely, we spoke with Sendelbach and other experts, plus rounded up highly rated options from Amazon and other retailers. Selected. Our top picks Best overall Marycele Candle Warmer Lamp $28.89 ...

Good things often come in small packages, especially when it comes to gifts . Though you may be tempted to grab the biggest and brightest packages this holiday season, you can also satisfy the loved ones on your list with something adorably small and practical. Below, we compiled a list of all things fun sized — the best small, miniature and tiny gifts to make your loved ones smile this holiday season. SKIP AHEAD The best fun size gifts in 2024 | Why trust NBC Select? Selected. Our top picks Best kitchen gift Le Crueset Mini Round Cocotte $undefined $22.00 Williams-Sonoma Learn more Best toy Tamago...

At least 11 people were injured in Louisville, Kentucky, and residents have been asked to shelter in place in the one-mile radius of a n explosion in a neighborhood east of the city's downtown area. The city's emergency services posted on X that there has been a "hazardous materials incident" at the address of a Givaudan Sense Colours, a company that makes natural food colorings. Louisville Metro Police said its officers responded and blocked off the roadways around the location. It is the scene of a "large scale incident," according to a post from the Louisville Fire Department . No fatalities were reported and officials did not give conditions of the injured, who were taken to local hospitals. Louisville Fire Chief Brian O’Neill told reporters the r...

A cold case from 1959 involving a missing 7-year-old came to a conclusion last week through DNA identification, decades after charges were dropped against the boy's adoptive parents for lack of physical evidence. A human skeleton was discovered on the side of the road in Mequon, Wisconsin, on Oct. 4, 1959, which investigators determined to be the skull of a child between the ages of 6 and 8 years old. At the same time Mequon police officers were following leads about the skull, deputies in nearby Houghton County, Michigan, were looking into the disappearance of an adopted child, Markku Jutila, whose parents fled to Chicago. Family members of William and Hilja Jutila became suspicious of the child's whereabouts after the Jutilas relocated from the Michigan area to Chicago. The Houg...