Washington By agreeing to hear a case on Friday regarding a Federal Communications Commission program that mandates that businesses fund telecommunications services in underdeveloped areas, the Supreme Court may further erode the authority of federal agencies. In a court with a conservative majority of 6-3 that supports their positions, the case represents the most recent chance for corporate interests to stifle regulators. The court asked the attorneys to explain whether the legal disagreement might be moot, leaving up the potential of avoiding a decision in the case. Whether Congress gave the FCC too much power to decide how much firms should pay in subsidies—a figure that is currently in the billions of dollars—is the larger legal question at stake in this case. The court might adopt ...

According to a memo acquired by NBC News on Friday, the NBA issued a similar warning to players earlier this week to protect their belongings from "well-organized, sophisticated" transnational crime networks. After a string of egregious house invasions that targeted some of the most well-known athletes in their respective sports, security officials with two of the biggest professional sports organizations in the world are on edge. The NBA's senior vice president and chief security officer, Leon Newsome, informed league presidents and general managers that FBI agents have briefed league officials, alerting them to the growing threat of "transnational South American Theft Groups (SATGs)" targeting "professional athletes and other high-net-worth individuals." "These SATGs are reportedly well-...

According to Barbara Kahn, a marketing expert at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, Black Friday used to be a typical scenario, complete with lines encircling department shops, fighting over merchandise, and crowds so big they streamed out of retailers' front doors. However, the definition of the shopping event has evolved dramatically in recent years. Running into stores before dawn to take advantage of 24-hour doorbuster offers is no longer an option. Due to competition from Cyber Monday, Black Friday sales have mostly moved online, begun earlier, and lasted longer. Some even claim that Black November, the more general name experts use to characterize the month-long sales coming up to Thanksgiving weekend, has supplanted Black Friday. According to Kahn, "Black Friday used t...

Target is already giving discounts on clothing, tech, holiday décor, and other items as Black Friday draws near. Additionally, you can save 50% off your first year of Target Circle 360 membership during this time. Throughout the year, I often cover Target sales and offers as an associate reporter for NBC Select. I looked through sales on well-known companies for this sale and put up some good ones I think you should be aware of. Every product has a high rating and is discounted by at least 20%. Note that stock availability can change at any time. Since more and more things will be on sale as Black Friday approaches, I'll also be updating this post. GO Ahead and SkipNBC Select offers the best early Black Friday Target deals, more early Black Friday Target sales, and reasons to trust them. ...

Quarterback Daniel Jones is being let go by the Giants, formally capping a dismal stint in New York that saw them make just one postseason appearance in six seasons. According to the organization on Friday, the decision was made after Jones, who was demoted to the fourth string and officially benched this week, visited team authorities and requested the release. "Daniel has been a great representative of our organization, first class in every way," Giants president John Mara said on X. "The way things have turned out has disappointed us all. Daniel is well respected and greatly appreciated by us. We want the best for him in the future. For the first time since his benching was revealed, the quarterback spoke to the media Thursday. But this is football at the end of the day. We're in a busi...

I've used a Kindle ebook reader for more than five years, and I've used it on both my daily commute and several international excursions. It is small, has a bright light-sensitive e-ink display, and, best of all, has an amazing battery life. The Kindle Paperwhite can survive up to 12 weeks, whereas the Amazon Kindle can last up to 6 weeks. The statement that you can leave the Kindle in your backpack for weeks without having to worry about charging it is not hyperbole. Additionally, the 16GB storage allows them to hold thousands of books. The pricing of the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite are currently the lowest they have ever been. Related select I tried the Kindle Scribe for two months here s my honest take on the nearly $350 e-reader Would you want more from NBC Select?...

Secret Santa and White Elephant gift exchanges are a common holiday custom, whether you like them or not. A White Elephant party typically involves everyone purchasing a gift within a specific budget, assembling all of the presents in a pile, and selecting a gift from the file by drawing numbers. Frequently, there are restrictions on whether guests may choose a freshly wrapped gift or one that has already been opened. Conversely, Secret Santa exchanges involve selecting a person's name from a bowl or hat and then purchasing a gift for them. In either scenario, it frequently entails finding a wonderful present for a someone you may not know well or at all. After all, these kinds of interactions frequently entail presenting a gift to a coworker you may not know, a friend of a friend, or even...

The University of Texas System said on Wednesday that it will extend its free tuition offer to all families earning $100,000 or less annually. The initiative, an extension of its Promise Plus program, received preliminary approval from the Board of Regents. Beginning in the fall of 2025, undergraduate students will be eligible for free tuition, which will cover both tuition and fees. The UT System stated in a press release that the action will position it as one of the few in the United States to provide such a comprehensive financial aid benefit. With more than 256,000 students enrolled, the school system—which consists of nine universities and five health facilities—is the biggest university system in the state and among the biggest public systems nationwide. The program's expansion foll...

Numerous well-known names can be found at the top of the college football rankings. Oregon. Ohio University. Texas. Penn State. They attract five-star recruits and are established powerhouses that regularly contend for conference and national titles. But you might give a double take at the following name on the list. Indiana. With five national titles, including three under the renowned coach Bob Knight, this team is arguably more well-known for its accomplishments on the basketball court than the football field. Indiana is in the running for the College Football Playoffs and is having its finest season ever. Perhaps the most important game in the Hoosiers' history will take place on Saturday at noon ET when they play No. 2-ranked Ohio State. You would be right if it seemed unlikely that...

There is a new late-night talker in Philadelphia, so move over Jimmy Kimmel. Jason Kelce, a former Philadelphia Eagles standout, revealed on Thursday's broadcast of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" that he will be hosting "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" on ESPN. The hour-long program will be filmed live from Union Transfer in Philadelphia, according to the Super Bowl champion. Starting on January 3, the last week of the NFL regular season and playoffs, it will be recorded every Friday night for five weeks in a row. According to ESPN, the final episode will air at 1:30 a.m. on February 1st, while the first four episodes will begin airing at 1:00 a.m. EST on January 4th. "I've always enjoyed watching late-night shows. On Kimmel's show, Kelce remarked, "I remember having sleepovers with ...