Social media influencers were a hot topic during the 2024 presidential race as both parties courted creators ahead of the election. Now, a newPew Research Center surveyreveals just how impactful so-called news influencers are in the current information ecosystem. About 21% of U.S. adults are turning to news influencers for information, with most saying creators helped them better understand current events and civic issues, according to the study.Note: Thank you for visiting our website! We strive to keep you informed with the latest updates based on expected timelines, although please note that we are not affiliated with any official bodies. Our team is committed to ensuring accuracy and transparency in our reporting, verifying all information before publication. We aim to bring you reli...

Does Kennedy Ryan like making her readers cry? Technically,yes, she says. The bestselling author, who s celebrating the rerelease of her novel Reel, loves writing emotionally charged journeys. I like creating stories where people are going to feel things deeply. Writing is not just vocational. I see it as a calling, Ryan tells TODAY.com. I see my purpose for being here on Earth to write stories that crater in people s hearts. And when something has that kind of emotional impact, it lasts. Reel, which was self-published by Ryan in 2021, is the first book in her Hollywood Renaissance series. It follows Broadway actor Neevah Saint and director Canon Holt as they film a biopic of fictional Harlem Renaissance entertainer Dessi Blue. During production, the two begin to fall in love and mu...

The race for Democratic Party chair has officially launched with former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, a onetime presidential candidate, announcing a bid to take the reins. O'Malley, who has faded from the national scene of late,made a brief bid in 2016to lead the Democratic National Committee, only to withdraw his name days later. A person with knowledge of O Malley's plans said he has already connected with key party leaders who have "expressed interest in his vision for the Democratic Party s future." He is expected over the next several weeks to lay out the key tenets to his vision for the party. They include communicating with Americans "not through fear" but terms of in providing a better future. O'Malley, who is the commissioner of the Social Security Administration, is expected to ...

Trump Mediais reportedly in advanced talks to buy the cryptocurrency trading firmBakkt, the Financial TimesreportedMonday, citing two people with knowledge of the talks. The news sent shares of both companies soaring. Trump Media, which is majority-owned by President-electDonald Trump, shot up by double digits minutes after the FT report was published. The company, which operates the Truth Social app and trades on the Nasdaq as DJT, closed more than 16% higher. Shares of Bakkt which was created byIntercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange skyrocketed more than 162% amid repeatedtrading haltsdue to volatility. Kelly Loeffler, a previous CEO of Bakkt, is the co-chair of Trump s inauguration committee. Loeffler, who is married to Intercontinental Exchange CEO Je...

President Joe Biden proudly called himself themost pro-labor presidentin American history, but working-class voters moved further than ever from their traditional home in the Democratic Party in this year s election, leading some to rethink their approach to winning working-class voters. While unions say their extensive organizing efforts helped Democrats largelyhold the linewith their members Vice President Kamala Harris support among union householdsthis yearwas slightly down from Biden sin 2020, according to NBC News exit polling the party s erosion among working-class voters more generally is alarming. According to Brent Booker, general president of the Laborers International Union of North America, the party hasn't really embraced working-class people and hasn't for decades. If ...

Every year,REItraditionallycloses for Black Fridayto encourage its employees and customers to spend more time outside. That said, the retailer typically hosts an annual winter sale a few weeks before one of the biggest shopping days of the year.The sale, which runs through November 25, is offering up to 30% on major brands, like The North Face, Saucony and Garmin. Plus,REI membersget 20% off full-price items and an extra 20% off discounted items fromREI Outletwithcode WINTER24. As aneditor for NBC Select, I frequently cover REI, so I m familiar with the ins and outs of the retailer s membership program as well as its best and most popular products. Below, I rounded up the best deals you should take advantage of during the 10-day winter sale. SKIP AHEADBestREI deals|Why trust NBC Select? ...

In October 1975, a 28-year-old Elton John performed two sold-out shows at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, cementing his status as the biggest pop star in the world. Nearly 50 years later, John returned to the scene of his crowning achievement to perform his last-ever U.S. shows as part of his wildly lucrative Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. Those two seminal events in the iconic singer-songwriter s life form the foundation of Elton John: Never Too Late, now playing in select theaters and debuting Dec. 13 on Disney+. Directed by R.J. Cutler and John s husband, David Furnish, the documentary juxtaposes the months leading up to John s final concert in North America with the early years of his career, including the remarkable five-year period, between 1970 and 1975, whenhe released13 albumss...

If your mattress isn't comfy, you can change the texture of your bed on a budget by using a mattress topper. According to Tom Oddo, a chiropractor, ergonomics expert, and strength coach, mattress toppers enable you to alter the properties of your sleeping surface (think: make a hard mattress softer or a soft mattress firmer) at a significantly lesser cost than purchasing a new mattress. But according to our experts, the best choice for you will depend on your primary sleeping position and personal preferences. Mattress toppers, which are placed between your mattress and your sheets, come in a wide range of materials, firmness levels, and thicknesses. We conducted interviews with two chiropractors, an orthopedic physician, and a spinal surgeon in order to select the top mattress toppers av...

If your mattress isn t conducive to acomfortable night s sleep, a mattress topper may help you transform the texture of your bed on a budget. Mattress toppers allow you to change the characteristics of your sleep surface (think: make a firm mattress softer or a soft mattress firmer) with a much lower financial outlay than buying a new mattress, saysTom Oddo, Doctor of Chiropractic,ergonomics specialist and strength coach. However, mattress toppers, which are layered between your mattress and your sheets, come in a wide variety of materials, firmness levels and thicknesses, and the right option for you depends on your primarysleep positionand your preferences, according to our experts. To narrow down the best mattress toppers on the market, we interviewed two chiropractors, an orthopedic ...

Federal prosecutorsaccused Sean Diddy Combsof breaking jail rules in an attempt to manipulate witness testimony and taint the potential jury pool in his case, according to a court document filed Friday. Combs, 55, is in custody atBrooklyn s Metropolitan Detention Centeras he faces charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. The music mogul entered a not guilty plea and has beendenied bail in the case. His legal team is fighting the decision to keep Combs in federal custody and has requested a new bail hearing. Prosecutors filed an opposition to the motion in the Southern District of New York, accusing Combs of engaging in obstruction even while he sits behind bars. Combs has allegedly continued to try to evade law enforcement monitoring, corrup...