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In what authorities described as a suspected attack, a car drove through a packed Christmas market in eastern Germany on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring 68 more. A vehicle was seen rushing past a sizable crowd of shoppers in a brief video of the incident that was geolocated to the eastern German city of Magdeburg and posted on X. While others rush to safety, several are run over. Before turning right out of the camera's line of sight, the car sprints straight ahead. According to the city of Magdeburg's Facebook page, 68 people were hurt, 15 of them were listed as being in critical condition, and at least one person had been killed. Up to 80 individuals were hurt, according to earlier reports from the news agency AFP. According to Reuters, a Magdeburg city official referred...

Among the many bedding alternatives available, purchasing an electric blanket, usually referred to as a heated blanket, may be the finest choice you can make during chilly weather. Electric heat is used to radiate warmth from tiny wires that run along the interior of heated blankets. Experts I spoke with said that while they are perfect for combating extremely low weather, they may also be dangerous if used incorrectly. I talked to a board-certified pediatrician and fire safety experts to find out how to use an electric blanket safely and who can benefit from one the most. GO Ahead and SkipWhy should I trust NBC Select? How did I choose the finest electric blankets? The greatest electric blankets | How to shop for an electric blanket? Related select How to choose the perfect...

A car drove through a busy Christmas market in eastern Germany on Friday, killing one person and injuring 68 others in what authorities described as a suspected attack. A vehicle was seen rushing past a sizable crowd of shoppers in a brief video of the incident that was geolocated to the eastern German city of Magdeburg and posted on X. While others rush to safety, several are run over. Before turning right out of the camera's line of sight, the car sprints straight ahead. According to the city of Magdeburg's Facebook page, 68 people were hurt, 15 of them were listed as being in critical condition, and at least one person had been killed. Up to 80 individuals were hurt, according to earlier reports from the news agency AFP. According to Reuters, a Magdeburg city official referred to the oc...

In what authorities described as a suspected attack, a car crashed into a packed Christmas market in eastern Germany on Friday, killing one person and injuring scores more. A vehicle was seen rushing past a sizable crowd of shoppers in a brief video of the incident that was geolocated to the eastern German city of Magdeburg and posted on X. While others rush to safety, several are run over. Before turning right out of the camera's line of sight, the car sprints straight ahead. The Associated Press reported that at least one person was killed and fifty were injured, according to the deputy mayor of Magdeburg. Up to 80 individuals were hurt, according to earlier reports from the news agency AFP. According to Reuters, a Magdeburg city official referred to the occurrence as a "attack." Accord...

The three biggest banks in America are being sued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for allegedly failing to safeguard consumers from fraud on Zelle, the payment network they co-own. The lawsuit claims that over the course of the network's seven-year existence, Zelle users have lost approximately $870 million as a result of these purported failings. It also targets Early Warning Services LLC, Zelle's official operator. According to a statement by CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, the country's biggest banks hurried to launch Zelle because they felt threatened by rival payment apps. Zelle became a gold mine for scammers by neglecting to implement appropriate precautions, sometimes leaving victims on their own. Charges include: Poor identity verification methods, which have allowed ...

When it becomes cold outside, nothing makes me feel better than my beloved blanket. The best blankets go above and beyond when you simply want to stay warm while on the couch, at work, or when playing a game outside. Comforters, duvets, and quilts complete a bed. In light of this, I talked to textile specialists to find out more about the characteristics of a truly excellent blanket. I've broken down their buying advice below and included some well regarded choices along with suggestions from NBC Select employees. GO Ahead and SkipWhy should I trust NBC Select? How did I choose the greatest blankets? The best blankets of 2024? How do I shop for blankets? Our top picks Editor s pick Alpaca Brooklinen Windowpane Throw Blanket $254.15 ...

Netflix said on Friday that it had acquired the exclusive rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031 in the United States. Days before Netflix streams its first-ever National Football League Christmas Day games, the news was made. The streaming behemoth's decision to include the Women's World Cup in its portfolio demonstrates its ongoing efforts to expand its collection of sports rights. Additionally, it coincides with the surge in popularity of women's sports during the past 12 months. According to a press release from Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria, "I've witnessed the FIFA Women's World Cup fandom grow tremendously from the electric atmosphere in France in 2019 and most recently, the incredible energy across Australia and New Zealand in 2023." Bringing this legen...

According to a CNN story, Party City stated on Friday that it will close all of its locations and has started corporate layoffs that will take effect immediately. In a meeting seen by CNN, CEO Barry Litwin informed corporate staff that Party City must start a winddown process right away and that Friday would be their last day of employment. According to the report, Litwin stated during the discussion, "That is without a doubt the most difficult message that I've ever had to deliver." According to CNN, the company's shutdown was brought on by persistent financial difficulties at the party supplies supplier, which filed for bankruptcy protection less than two years ago due to its failure to pay off $1.7 billion in debt. In September 2023, the New Jersey-based brand emerged from bankruptcy wi...

This year, CEOs were retiring, being fired, or being poached. According to outplacement company Challenger, Gray & Christmas, 327 chief executive changes were disclosed by U.S. public corporations this year through November. Since the company started keeping track of turnover at least in 2010, that is greater than in any prior year. Additionally, it's an 8.6% rise over the previous year. CEOs of American corporations that have long dominated their respective markets, such as Boeing, Nike, and Starbucks, were among those who left. The rate of change indicates that when consumers demonstrated a willingness to spend, those companies' customers, investors, hedge funds, or boards became impatient with sales declines or strategic blunders in an otherwise robust market. During the pandemic, w...

According to officials on Friday, a student at George Mason University who is supposedly fascinated with ISIS and martyrdom was taken into custody and charged with planning an attack against the Israeli consulate in New York City. FBI Special Agent Tyler Ellefson filed a charge on Monday alleging that Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan had broken federal regulations related to intending to assassinate a foreign official and disseminating information on weapons in furtherance of a violent crime. According to GMU, the suspect is a first-year information technology student. GMU Vice President Paul Allvin told NBC News on Friday that "the student has been barred from entering university property, even though he did not live on campus." "As criminal proceedings progress, the university will ...