Author: Grace Thompson

In what would eventually prove to be a tight, 1990s-esque, cold weather, low-scoring thriller between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11, momentum appeared to be shifting toward the Ravens late in the first quarter. Baltimore was lucky to be trailing only 3-0 after a fumble and missed field goal on two of its first three drives. But the defense had just stuffed the Steelers on a 4th-and-1 run, setting up the offense with great field position. The Ravens were only able to pick up 14 yards after the turnover on downs. Fortunately, they had set up their kicker the second-most accurate in NFL history for a 50-yard field goal to tie the game. Except he missed for the second straight time, keeping Pittsburgh in front. The Ravens ultimately fell to 7-4 after a hard-fought...

Authorities announced an arrest Monday in thebrutal murder of an exotic dancerwhose body was discovered in a burning car on an Arizona interstate more than a year ago. Sencere Hayes, 22, was taken into custody Nov. 11 in Tennessee in connection with the killing of Mercedes Vega, 22, April 17, 2023, the Maricopa County Sheriff s Office said in a statement. The sheriff s office and local prosecutors are working to extradite Hayes to Arizona, the statement said, adding that the case remains active and under investigation and that no other information would be released. It isn't clear what Hayes has been charged with, where he is being held or whether he has a lawyer to speak on his behalf. Vega s mother, Erika Pillsbury, said that for 19 months she felt her daughter would never see justice. N...

TheOura Ring, one of our favorite fitness trackers and award winners, is currently at its lowest priceever. If you ve considered one, now is the perfect time to buy one of our editors favorite wearable tech items. When we tested theOura Ring, we put it through its paces. We tested it over four months and compared it to top-of-the-line fitness trackers like theApple Watch. For the first three months, we wore it all the time, including running, biking and at the gym (except when weight lifting). For the fourth month, we wore it solely at night for sleep tracking. At the end of our testing, we found it to be a greatfitness trackerthat is a fraction of the size of the one that might be currently sitting on your wrist. The Oura Ring provides a hands-off experience; it is a device that s roughl...

WASHINGTON Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said Tuesday that her effort to ban transgender women from using female bathrooms at the U.S. Capitol is a direct response to the election ofSarah McBride, who is set to be thefirst openlytransgender personin Congress. Maceintroduced a resolutionMonday to prohibit any lawmakers and House employees from using single-sex facilities other than those corresponding to their biological sex." She was asked by reporters Tuesday if the move was in response to McBride. "Yes and absolutely, and then some," Mace told reporters, adding, "I m absolutely 100% gonna stand in the way of any man who wants to be in a women s restroom, in our locker rooms, in our changing rooms. I will be there fighting you every step of the way." Mace said she would like to see her reso...

Every year,REItraditionallycloses for Black Fridayto encourage its employees and customers to spend more time outside. That said, the retailer typically hosts an annual winter sale a few weeks before one of the biggest shopping days of the year.The sale, which runs through November 25, is offering up to 30% on major brands, like The North Face, Saucony and Garmin. Plus,REI membersget 20% off full-price items and an extra 20% off discounted items fromREI Outletwithcode WINTER24. As aneditor for NBC Select, I frequently cover REI, so I m familiar with the ins and outs of the retailer s membership program as well as its best and most popular products. Below, I rounded up the best deals you should take advantage of during the 10-day winter sale. SKIP AHEADBestREI deals|Why trust NBC Select? ...

WhileBlack Fridayis still a couple weeks aways, many retailers, includingHome Depot, are already discounting tons of bestselling products from major brands, giving you early access to its holiday deals. From now through until Dec. 4, you can shop Home Depot s Black Friday sale, which is offering up to 50% off select home appliances,vacuums, power tools,smart home devices, furniture andholiday decor. I regularly cover deals at popular home and kitchen retailers so I know what brands are actually worth investing in and what makes a good sale. Below, I rounded up the best early Black Friday deals at Home Depot and will continue to update this list through the entirety of the sale. SKIP AHEADThe best early Black Friday sales at Home Depot|Why trust NBC Select? Selected. Our top picks ...

Black Fridaymay be less than two weeks away, but that doesn t mean you should wait to shop. Many retailers are already offering their best prices of the season, so if you don t take advantage of a great discount as soon as you see it, it might sell out. Starting to shop Black Friday deals now also helps you spread out your spending and maximize your budget. I ve been covering Black Friday andCyber Mondayat NBC Select for five years, so I know how to find sales that areactually worth shopping. Below, I rounded up the best early Black Friday deals of 2024 from some of our favorite retailers, likeAmazon,Target,Walmart,Home DepotandREI. I ll frequently update this list in the coming weeks with new deals, the most recent prices and additional promos you won t want to miss. SKIP AHEADBestearlyBl...

WASHINGTON President Donald Trump is expected to nominate a key transition adviser and billionaire financial services executive, Howard Lutnick, to lead the Commerce Department, according to two sources familiar with the process. The Cantor Fitzgerald CEO has led and been the public face of Trump s transition. It s not clear yet what his selection for a cabinet post would mean for his role in the transition going forward. As co-chair of Trump's transition, Lutnick has been an outspoken advocate for Trump s agenda, including explaining how he plans to use tariffs once in office. Lutnick is the CEO and chairman of financial services titan Cantor Fitzgerald. The Commerce Department will play a key role in executing some of Trump's proposed tariffs on goods imported into the United States. L...