Author: Grace Thompson

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-provided long-range weapons inside Russia for limited strikes, according to two U.S. officials. Longtime restrictions are being eased asNorth Korea has deployed thousands of troopsto the Kursk region of Russia to support Russian troops fighting Ukrainian forces. The new authority applies to Army Tactical Missile Systems, or ATACMS, which Ukrainian officials have sought from the Biden administration. U.S. officials had resisted, citing concerns over limited stockpile, the repositioning of Russian assets outside of ATACMS range and the fact that Ukraine has been using other assets with success, primarily drones, making ATACMS less critical to the fight. But Biden officials have condemned the North Korean deployment as a possible expansio...

Beyonc is expected to perform at the halftime show for the Christmas Day matchup between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens, which will be streaming live on Netflix. The streaming service announced the game's halftime performance in a statement Sunday. The Texans-Ravens game at NRG Stadium in Beyonc 's hometown of Houston is one of two that will mark the first time Netflix livestreams an NFL Christmas gameday contest, it said. Beyonc 's fans, sometimes referred to as her BeyHive, will be treated to the first performance of songs from her latest album, "Cowboy Carter," outside its studio recording, according to Netflix. She has not announced a tour since the album's release in March. Netflix said details were to remain a secret, but it did reveal Beyonc is expected to feature some of...

Labor leaders say Democrats need to rethink their approach to working-class voters. Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth s attorney confirmed he paid a woman after she accused him of sexual assault. And violence in Amsterdam is exposing anti-immigrant tensions in the Netherlands. Here s what to know today. Union leaders say it s time to reconstruct the Democratic Party Working class voters moved further than ever away from their traditional home in the Democratic Party in this year s election, leading some to rethink their approach to winning the demographic. While unions say their extensive organizing efforts helped Democrats largely hold the line with their members Vice President Kamala Harris support among union households this year was slightly down from Biden s in 2020 they...

KYIV, UkraineThe Ukrainian capitalwasblanketed by darknessMonday, even as residents were bolstered by a sense that their American allies had finally seen the light. PresidentJoe Bidenhasauthorized Kyiv to use U.S. weapons for strikes deep inside Russia, according to two U.S. officials a major policy shift that drew a furious response from the Kremlin on Monday, accusing the administration of pouring "oil on the fire" two months before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Crucially for Ukraine, the decision comes after months of pleading and just as Russia has intensified a wave of aerial attacks that forced widespread blackouts and killed more than a dozen people, according to local officials. "It is excellent news for us and a significant move," Kyiv resident Maryna Vlasenko,...

Former President Donald Trump has clinched a second term in the White House, and his Republican Party has won control of the Senate and the House. But several races remain uncalled. While Republicans will control both chambers, with five House races and one Senate race still uncalled, it remains to be seen how large their majorities will be and therefore how easily they can move to implement Trump's agenda. With votes still being counted, here's a look at the key races that remain uncalled by the NBC News Decision Desk (read more abouthow those races are called). The lone Senate race left to call Pennsylvania:Although Trump won Pennsylvania, the Senate race there isheaded to a recount. Democratic Sen. Bob Casey is running for a third term against Republican Dave McCormick, a former he...

Even though Black Friday is just two weeks away, you shouldn't put off your shopping. If you don't seize a fantastic deal as soon as you see it, it may sell out because many merchants are already advertising their best pricing of the season. You may maximize your budget and spread out your spending by starting to shop Black Friday discounts now. I have five years of experience covering Cyber Monday and Black Friday at NBC Select, so I know how to spot deals that are truly worth checking out. The top early Black Friday offers of 2024 from some of our favorite stores, including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Home Depot, and REI, are compiled below. In the upcoming weeks, I'll be regularly updating this list with the newest offers, the best pricing, and other promotions you won't want to pass up. G...

Black Fridayis about 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 AHEADBestearlyBlack Frid...

Israeli airstrikes overnight and into Sunday have killed scores in Gaza, according to local health officials,as police in Israel arrested three suspects after flares were fired atPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahushome inthe city of Caesarea. The Israeli military also advanced farther north into Lebanon as Hezbollah forces mull aU.S. brokered cease-fire agreementthat would bring an end to 13 months of exchanges of fire between the two sides. The Israel Defense Forces said Sunday it killed Hezbollah s chief spokesperson, Mohammed Afif al-Naboulsi, in a "precise" strike in Beirut. It said the spokesperson "wielded significant influence over Hezbollah s military operations" and was "directly involved in advancing and executing Hezbollah s terrorist activities against Israel." Hezbollah confirm...

North Korean leaderKim Jong Unurged the country s military to improve capabilities for fighting a war in a speech last week, state media KCNA said on Monday, afterPyongyang dispatched thousands of troops to Russia. Kim delivered the speech to a conference of battalion commanders and political instructors held in Pyongyang on Friday, during which he called for building political and military strength and fighting efficiency to ensure that the armed forces can cope with a war. Threats from the United States and its allies includingSouth Koreaand their military confrontation with North Korea have brought tension to the worst phase in history, he said, calling the Korean peninsula the world s biggest hotspot. He ardently called upon all the participants to go all out for bringing about subs...

EMILY s List, a national group that backs Democratic women running for office, endorsed Rep. Mikie Sherrill s bid for New Jersey governor on Monday, just hours after she announced her campaign. In a statement shared first with NBC News, EMILY s List President Jessica Mackler highlighted Sherrill s military service and her time in Congress, adding that the group hopes she ll become the first Democratic woman to serve as governor in the Garden State. In the United States Navy and in Congress, Rep. Sherrill has shown her unwavering commitment to serving our country and the people of New Jersey. Her record passing bipartisan legislation to bring down health care costs, lower taxes for New Jersey residents, and fight for our reproductive rights is clear. We are thrilled to support Rep. Sherrill...