The governor and the state department of prisons are being urged by Virginia's Black Legislative Caucus to launch an impartial inquiry into claims of mistreatment and subpar conditions at a supermax state prison. Kevin Rashid Johnson, an inmate at Red Onion State Prison in western Virginia, broke the story in October via Prison Radio, a news outlet that focuses on prisoner stories, claiming that at least six inmates have burned themselves in protest of what they describe as abuse and unbearable living conditions. According to Johnson, two of his cellmates burned themselves alive in September, claiming racism and mistreatment. Johnson went on to say that he and other inmates were burning themselves alive in an effort to get moved out of Red Onion because the harsh and cruel conditions ther...

Some families are reconsidering who will be around the Thanksgiving table this year due to tensions following the election. The contentious question of whether it is appropriate to sever relationships with loved ones because of divergent political beliefs has resurfaced in the weeks following President-elect Donald Trump's victory. Others are complaining about not being invited to family get-togethers because they voted for Trump, while others stated they are opting not to spend the approaching holidays with relatives who voted for him. Politics has long been seen by many as a forbidden topic at the dinner table. However, some claim that it has become increasingly difficult to celebrate the holidays with friends and family who don't share their political beliefs as the nation has grown mor...

Many people have already arrived at their destinations for the Thanksgiving holiday, but for everyone else, a storm that is moving from the Rockies to the Midwest and Northeast into tomorrow will bring rain and snow, which will probably affect flights and congested roads. A record 71.7 million people are anticipated to travel by car during Thanksgiving, more than 1 million more than the previous year, and just under 3 million individuals are anticipated to be inspected by TSA today. It is predicted that the storm, which began to dump snow on Wednesday morning over the Rockies, will continue to move eastward throughout the day, reaching the Midwest and Northeast through Thanksgiving. From St. Louis to Indianapolis and into Pittsburgh, it will bring rain that will get heavier in the evening....

According to a spokesperson for the Trump transition team, a number of President-elect Donald Trump's intended Cabinet candidates and administration personnel were the targets of "swatting" attacks and bomb threats on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. "Violent, un-American threats against their lives and those who live with them" were directed at the nominees and appointees. In a statement, transition spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated, "These attacks ranged from swatting to bomb threats." Swatting is when someone calls the police pretending that something life-threatening is happening. It can have fatal consequences and is intended to attract SWAT teams to a site. These were not credible threats, according to three senior law enforcement officials who briefed NBC News on the swatting...

According to a memo submitted by Wendy Williams' guardian's attorneys, she has developed cognitive impairment and is now permanently handicapped. Attorneys for her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, stated in a Nov. 12 court filing in New York that the 60-year-old former talk show presenter has been incapacitated due to early-onset dementia. According to a statement released by her team in February, Williams was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and primary progressive aphasia in 2023. A syndrome of the neurological system that impairs communication is primary progressive aphasia.According to the Mayo Clinic, frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, is a set of disorders that impact the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. It is typically linked to behavioral and personality abnormalities, as w...

According to a spokesperson for the Trump transition team, a number of President-elect Donald Trump's intended Cabinet candidates and administration personnel were the targets of "swatting" attacks and bomb threats on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. "Violent, un-American threats against their lives and those who live with them" were directed at the nominees and appointees. In a statement, transition spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated, "These attacks ranged from swatting to bomb threats." Swatting is when someone calls the police pretending that something life-threatening is happening. It can have fatal consequences and is intended to attract SWAT teams to a site. These were not credible threats, according to three senior law enforcement officials who briefed NBC News on the swatting...

According to officials, a guy from Arizona was arrested after he allegedly uploaded footage of himself threatening to kill President-elect Donald Trump and Trump family members while brandishing an AR-15-style gun online. According to prosecution documents filed in federal court in Arizona, Manuel Tamayo-Torres posted videos on a "near-daily basis" accusing Trump and the president-elect's family members of kidnapping and sex-trafficking his children. According to the docs, one video was taken at the location of a Trump rally that took place on August 23 at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale. Although Trump's name is not mentioned in the documents, "Individual 1" is described as a past president and current president-elect. According to the court filings, Tamayo-Torres gives a frightening...

According to a spokesperson for the Trump transition team, a number of President-elect Donald Trump's intended Cabinet candidates and administration personnel were the targets of "swatting" attacks and bomb threats on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. "Violent, un-American threats against their lives and those who live with them" were directed at the nominees and appointees. In a statement, transition spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated, "These attacks ranged from swatting to bomb threats." Swatting is when someone calls the police pretending that something life-threatening is happening. It can have fatal consequences and is intended to attract SWAT teams to a site. These were not credible threats, according to three senior law enforcement officials who briefed NBC News on the swatting...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are without a doubt the greatest sales of the year in terms of total revenue, store participation, and customer engagement. However, it's almost impossible to tell them apart these days. Cyber Monday used to focus on online sales, while Black Friday used to be more focused on in-person buying. However, those guidelines are no longer relevant. Both are dominated by online shopping, and November is a major promotional month since businesses give early bargains for weeks. The distinction between Black Friday and Cyber Monday has become so hazy that, according to the experts I consulted, it no longer exists. How can you be certain that you are utilizing the top sales when there are hundreds to look through and weeks to shop? I created this Black Friday and Cyber M...

Purchasing socks is an unavoidable aspect of life, and from my experience, wool socks are especially essential. Wool is the coziest fabric you can wear indoors to keep your toes warm during the winter, and their moisture-wicking qualities are useful for outdoor activities like skiing. Continue reading to discover more about wool socks, including professional tips on how to choose your own from hiking enthusiast Ashleigh McClary and Backcountryexpert Gearhead, outdoor enthusiast Ken Bernard, owner of Outlandish, an outdoor clothing and equipment store in Brooklyn, NY, and outdoor enthusiast Ben Clower, marketing coordinator at JAX Outdoor Gear in Colorado. GO Ahead and SkipWhy should I trust NBC Select? How did I choose the best wool socks? The best wool socks | How to shop for wool socks? ...