The Summary A newly identified chemical byproduct may be present in drinking water in about a third of U.S. homes, a study found. Scientists do not yet know whether the byproduct is dangerous. But some are worried that it could have toxic properties because of similarities to other chemicals of concern. According to a recent study, approximately one-third of Americans have been drinking tap water that contains an undisclosed chemical residue. Some experts are now worried about that chemical's potential for toxicity and are actively looking into it. When water is treated with chloramine, a chemical created by combining chlorine and ammonia, a newly discovered compound known as the chloronitramide anion is created. In municipal water treatment systems, chloramine is frequen...

Gary Gensler, the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, will step down on January 20, the commission said Thursday, allowing President-elect Donald Trump to choose a replacement right away. Since Gensler assumed control of the SEC in 2021, the agency has approached a number of regulatory matters, including cryptocurrency, in an ambitious but contentious manner. Although Trump has not yet revealed his choice to head the SEC, it is anticipated that the incoming chair will be more accommodating to Wall Street and cryptocurrency. Theoretically, Gensler might have remained on until at least 2026 because SEC commissioners are appointed to five-year terms. Rather, as was largely anticipated, he is quitting the agency altogether. Protecting investors, promoting capital formation, and ma...

According to golfer Brian Harman, a family friend who dove into the sea to save his 6-year-old son from drowning has been in a coma for about six weeks. Ahead of Tuesday's RSM Classic on St. Simons Island, Georgia, Harman informed reporters that the event happened while his family and their friend, Cathy Dowdy, were on vacation in Florida. At the time, he was participating in the Macau Open in China. I'll do all in my power to get through this. My wife took my children and our family friend Cathy Dowdy to Ponte Vedra for a vacation while I was in China. My son was ripped out to sea by a mere rip current while boogie boarding with one of his closest friends. "This one was exceptionally bad," he remarked. Harman claimed that after following the child into the water, Dowdy began to struggle. ...

A breach among Ohio Republicans, who are split between President-elect Donald Trump and establishment-friendly Governor Mike DeWine, is being exacerbated by the Senate hunt for Vice President-elect JD Vance's successor. For the last two years of the term Vance won in 2022, DeWine, who supported a candidate backed by Trump this year in the fight for Ohio's second Senate seat, will designate a candidate to replace Vance's seat at least until a special election in 2026. He is already being heavily lobbied by competitors. DeWine spokesperson Dan Tierney told NBC News that his phone has been ringing nonstop. According to DeWine, he would rather pick a candidate who can win a GOP primary within two years. Additionally, the individual he chooses will probably have to pass a rapid litany of loyalt...

Even though Black Friday is still a few weeks away, a lot of stores, including Home Depot, are already offering huge discounts on top-selling items from well-known brands, giving you advance access to the holiday sales. You can shop Home Depot's Black Friday sale, which runs until December 4, and save up to 50% on a variety of home appliances, vacuums, power tools, smart home gadgets, furniture, and holiday décor. I frequently cover sales at well-known kitchen and home stores, so I am aware of which brands are truly worthwhile investments and what constitutes a good offer. I've compiled the top Home Depot early Black Friday bargains below, and I'll be adding to this list as the sale goes on. GO Ahead and SkipHome Depot's finest early Black Friday deals | Why rely on NBC Select? Selected....

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has recalled about 167,000 pounds of ground beef products, both fresh and frozen, due to potential E. coli contamination. The FSIS said they collaborated with the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture and Health to look into a connection between a number of reported illnesses and ground beef from Detroit, Michigan-based Wolverine Packing Co. As of Nov. 20, 15 individuals had been reported ill, with symptoms starting between Nov. 2 and Nov. 10. According to a news release from the FSIS, the Minnesota Department tested a sample of ground beef from Wolverine Packing Co. that same day and discovered that it contained a dangerous type of bacteria known as E. coli O157:H7. A list of all impacted products and pictures o...

The calculus for Republican senators already evaluating their professional qualifications as they choose whether to accompany their party leader on important government positions has been complicated by the serious sexual impropriety allegations against three of President-elect Donald Trump's high-profile Cabinet picks. Former Representative Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., his choice for attorney general, is charged with paying two other women for sex and having sex with a 17-year-old. (On Thursday afternoon, Gaetz withdrawn from consideration.) Pete Hegseth, Trump's choice for defense secretary, was charged with sexual assault. Additionally, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his choice for secretary of health and human services, was charged this summer with groping a former family babysitter. The accusations ha...

Even while facial acne is the most prevalent kind, pimples can appear elsewhere, including on your back, chest, and even your butt. Yes, you read correctly. Butt acne, often known as buttne, is a true condition that can be extremely annoying. Treating the area can be challenging because it can be difficult to get to. Additionally, it may cause discomfort when sitting or wearing tight clothes. Fortunately, there are a number of preventative steps and methods to help you get rid of buttne. I talked to specialists to learn the precise way to treat blemishes on your behind. Read on to find out what they had to say. GO Ahead and SkipWhat is buttne? How did I choose the top 2024 buttne treatments? How can I avoid buttne? Why should I trust NBC Select? Selected. Our top picks ...

A ballot proposition that would have progressively raised California's minimum wage to $18 per hour was narrowly defeated by voters, according to NBC News' prediction on Wednesday. This is the first time since 1996 that a ballot initiative to increase the state minimum wage has failed nationally. The California bill, which was on the ballot as Proposition 32, called for raising the minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2026, making it the highest in the country. With 92% of the vote counted, 50.8% of voters supported the no vote, compared to 49.2% who supported the yes vote. Opponents said that enacting the legislation would have increased costs for firms, which would have likely led to employee terminations, while supporters claimed that it would have benefited workers. The measure's opponents,...

Authorities confirmed Thursday that a Wisconsin man who staged his own death and left a lengthy trail of technological breadcrumbs across the US, Canada, and Europe is still alive. Ryan Borgwardt, a married father of two who was reported missing in August and now seems to be in Uzbekistan, has been contacted by deputies from the Green Lake County Sheriff's Office, according to officials. A video discussion between the department and Borgwardt, who was wearing an orange t-shirt and reassured everyone that he was fine, was played by the sheriff. Telling the camera, "Good evening, it's Ryan Borgwardt," "Today is November 11; it is roughly 10 a.m. for you all. My apartment is where I am. I have no issues and am safe and secure. Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll told reporters that Borgward...