Author: Grace Thompson

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist who dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Trump, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Trump made the announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social . "I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)," he wrote. "For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health." Donald Trump Jr. also shared the news on X . During his presidential campaign, Kennedy developed a national profile for his criticism of the Covid vaccines and ...

Beautiful gifts aren’t hard to come by, but decision paralysis can quickly set in with so many options to consider. In our experience, the most appreciated gifts are those with beauty and brains. In other words, they’re as useful as they are aesthetically pleasing. To help narrow your search, I rounded up a list of all things gorgeous and stunning — the most stylish gifts that anyone on your list will be happy to use when they’re not showing them off. SKIP AHEAD The best aesthetic gifts in 2024 | Under $50 | Under $100 | Over $100 | Why trust NBC Select? Selected. Our top picks Best under $50 Bodum Chambord Stainless Steel Espresso Maker ...

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 eight 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 about how those races are called ). The lone Senate race left to call Pennsylvania Senate: Although Trump won Pennsylvania, the Senate race there is headed to a recount . Democratic Sen. Bob Casey is running for a third term again...

Real Christmas trees fill the air with the fresh scent of pine and, depending on where you shop, buying them often supports local tree farms. They also shed a lot , creating a mess that’s not fun to clean up after the holiday season . If you’re looking to avoid the hassle of buying and maintaining a new one every year, an artificial Christmas tree may be the answer. More than 90% of Americans plan to display a Christmas tree in 2024, and almost 80% will display an artificial one, according to Jami Warner, executive director of the American Christmas Tree Association , an industry group that represents artificial tree makers and gathered these insights. And since buying an artificial Christmas tree is a long-term investment, it’s important to purchase one you lo...

PARIS — Israel and France squared off in a soccer match at Paris' Stade de France Thursday night as hundreds of protesters gathered nearby amid heightened tensions in Europe over Israel’s deadly assault on the Gaza Strip and Lebanon . Thousands of police officers were deployed across Paris, seeking to avoid a repeat of last week’s violence in Amsterdam involving locals and Israeli fans. In the stadium, just a trickle of soccer fans turned out for the match, which ended in a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes, and some in the crowd appeared to whistle over the Israeli national anthem in an apparent bid to drown out the sound. Soccer fans filed into Stade de France amid a heavy police presence. The process was orderly, though some expressed nervousness. Theo Petit, 23...

Two of the best teams in the NFC will square off Thursday night as the Washington Commanders travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles. Jalen Hurts once again has the Eagles in prime position for a postseason run. After a shaky 2-2 start, they have won five straight and are coming off a dominant 34-6 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Washington, meanwhile, is one of the biggest surprises in the league. Quarterback Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has electrified both the franchise and the fan base and has Commanders primed for the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Whoever wins Thursday night will be in the driver's seat for the NFC East crown. Stay with NBC News all night for live updates from the matchup. Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles ...

Shares of vaccine makers fell on Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent vaccine skeptic, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The stocks fell in the final hour of trading as reports emerged about Trump’s expected pick. Moderna ’s stock closed more than 5% lower on Thursday, shares of Novavax fell more than 7% and Pfizer ’s stock ended more than 2% lower. Shares of BioNTech , the German drugmaker that helped develop a Covid vaccine with Pfizer, closed more than 6% lower. British drugmaker GSK , which makes flu shots and several other vaccines, closed roughly 2% lower. Shares of those companies dipped further in extended trading as Trump confirmed his pick in a post on his...

When deciding between wet and dry dog food , you and your pup’s personal preferences play a big role. Both dry and wet food can be good nutritional choices for your dog, but each comes with pros and cons, says Dr. Dottie Laflamme , an independent animal nutrition consultant. The best dry dog food is convenient, cost effective and can even be good for your dog’s oral health . Keep in mind that canned food holds significantly more moisture than dry food, so consult your veterinarian if your dog has any conditions that might benefit from a moisture-rich diet. While ingredient lists are informative, the quality of your dog’s kibble is primarily determined by four factors, according to Laflamme: palatability, a complete and balanced recipe, affordability an...

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist who dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Trump, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Trump made the announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social . "I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)," he wrote. "For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health." Donald Trump Jr. also shared the news on X . During his presidential campaign, Kennedy developed a national profile for his criticism of the Covid vaccine and c...