In a number of states where voters this month adopted constitutional amendments to preserve or increase access to abortion, reproductive rights organizations are getting ready for court cases. The organizations that supported seven of the ten pro-abortion rights measures on the national ballot in November are now trying to make sure they are executed smoothly, especially in areas where the amendments will overturn state abortion bans. In conservative Missouri, where they see one of the most draconian restrictions in the nation, abortion rights organizations are preparing for an exceptionally difficult battle. After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Missouri outlawed nearly all abortions, with the exception of those performed in cases of medical emergency and to save th...

A piece of art that was overtly titled "Comedian" didn't appeal to the majority of art buyers. It should come as no surprise that the comedian is merely a banana duct taped to a wall. Maurizio Cattelan, an Italian artist, created the piece, which made a big impression at the 2019 Art Basel fair in Miami but also drew as many laughs as praise from critics. However, Comedian sold for $6.24 million on Wednesday, including $1 million in fees, giving Cattelan the last laugh. Justin Sun, a 34-year-old Chinese cryptocurrency platform founder who is headquartered in Switzerland, was quickly identified as the buyer. On his X feed, Sunconfirmed the purchase, stating that it was a cultural phenomena that connects the Bitcoin community, memes, and the realm of art. I think this work will become part o...

Thousands of tiny changes in American voting patterns contributed to Donald Trump's triumph. 85.2% of counties nationwide supported Trump. Additionally, the median vote margin in the nation moved 3.2 percentage points to the right when comparing the voting patterns of each county in the 2020 and 2024 elections. It's important to note that while Vice President Kamala Harris struggled to match President Joe Biden's 2020 numbers, underperforming in three out of four counties, Trump improved on his 2020 performance even in counties where he lost. An NBC News review of U.S. Census Bureau data and election outcomes found that this caused the electoral map to shift across demographic lines. The analysis discovered: Asian American communities saw significant rightward shifts in the Northeast...

Lebanon's BeirutAs diplomats rushed to mediate a cease-fire, Israeli airstrikes in central Beirut on Saturday killed at least 11 people and injured scores more. The death toll, according to Lebanon's civil defense, is tentative because rescuers are still searching the debris for survivors. In less than a week, the strikes were the fourth to hit the capital of Lebanon. Following U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein's trip to the area this week to try to negotiate a cease-fire agreement to stop the more than 13 months of warfare between Israel and Hezbollah—which has escalated into full-fledged war in the last two months—the escalation follows.Note: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our writers use credible sources and a...

Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, gave up the Senate seat to his Republican rival, Dave McCormick, on Thursday. Shortly after Casey's concession, NBC News predicted McCormick's victory in the fiercely contested battleground state election, further bolstering the GOP's recently secured Senate majority. "I just called Dave McCormick to congratulate him on his election to represent Pennsylvania in the United States Senate," Casey told avideoonX. "As the first count of ballot is completed, Pennsylvanians can move forward with the knowledge that their voices were heard, whether their vote was the first to be counted or the last." In a statement, McCormick expressed gratitude to Casey, stating that Casey has devoted his professional life to advancing our commonwealth. He went on to s...

This weekend's box office will be a mix of pink and green, with a dash of red. Arriving before Thanksgiving, Universal's Wicked and Paramount's Gladiator II are predicted to sell over $200 million worth of tickets this weekend. Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango and founder of Box Office Theory, stated that Wicked and Gladiator II are the type of counter-programming combo that movie theaters and consumers have been eagerly awaiting. As usual, there have been ups and downs at the box office this fall, but these two movies are poised to launch a possibly historic holiday season, with Moana 2 poised to make a significant impact over Thanksgiving next week. Due to advance screenings that took place throughout the week, Wicked has already brought in $19.2 million at the domestic ...

According to court documents filed in New York on Thursday, Jonathan Majors' ex-girlfriend has abandoned a lawsuit against him for allegedly assaulting and defaming him. According to Grace Jabbari, who claimed Majors attacked her in the back of an SUV, the rising star, who starred in the boxing thriller "Creed III," was found guilty in December 2023 of two counts of misdemeanor assault. He was spared jail time but was required to complete a year-long treatment program. He denies any misconduct. Then, in March, British dancer Jabbari filed a civil lawsuit against Majors, alleging defamation for claiming his innocence since the trial and that he had never abused a woman, as well as malicious prosecution, assault, and battery throughout their nearly two-year relationship. According to the bri...

After working out, ice baths are popular, especially with influencers. A report presented Thursday at the 2024 Integrative Physiology of Exercise Conference in University Park, Pennsylvania, however, indicates that recreational athletes perform better when they soak in a hot tub as opposed to a cold one, particularly if there are breaks in their workouts, like halftime in football and soccer. The study's lead author, Mamoru Tsuyuki, a master's student in sports and health science at Ritsumeikan University in Shiga, Japan, stated that intense exercise damages muscle fibers and that hot water can improve blood flow, allowing the muscles to mend and grow stronger. Additionally, Tsuyuki told NBC News in a Zoom call that raising muscle temperature would aid increase power output. Heat works be...

When BR started attending Dr. Darius Paduch, a well-known urologist in New York, in 2006, he was 27 years old and experiencing groin pain. He still feels the effects of what happened in the examining room. According to BR, Paduch instructed him to masturbate in front of him before examining and taking pictures of his erect penis. According to BR, Paduch also displayed hardcore porn on a computer in his examination area, along with pictures he had taken of other men's penises. BR, who requested to be recognized by his initials, stated that some things were obviously over the line. He did not, however, immediately notify anyone at the hospital about Paduch. According to BR, he had good reason to touch me, thus it was difficult to state for sure that this was wrong. However, BR complained to...

A pop star's song video brought down a priest, Coca-Cola's Christmas commercial was criticized, and an edible artwork sold for $6 million.Take the quiz from last week here to see how much you know about the news this week.Note: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our writers use credible sources and adhere to strict fact-checking protocols to verify all claims and data before publication. If an error is identified, we promptly correct it and strive for transparency in all updates, feel free to reach out to us via email. We appreciate your trust and support!