WASHINGTON — Republican senators are preparing for a robust vetting of Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department, with a keen interest in details from a House Ethics Committee investigation into the former congressman from Florida. The ethics panel has been investigating Gaetz off and on since 2021, most recently focusing on alleged sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, accepting improper gifts, obstruction and other allegations. But the results of that probe may not become public because Gaetz resigned from the House at noon on Thursday. The Ethics Committee has jurisdiction only over sitting House members. Trump's choice of Gaetz was a surprise to nearly everyone, including members of his own party and officials at the Ju...

Whether you’re into snow sports or simply want to prepare for winter weather, base layers can help insulate heat while wicking sweat away from your skin. Those base layers can include thermal underwear, also known as long johns, as well as other types of apparel like shirts and accessories . Below you’ll find everything you need to know about base layers, including tips on how to shop for them, from Ashleigh McClary, a hiking enthusiast and Backcountry " Gearhead" (outdoor expert and customer service specialist), and Ben Clower, an outdoor enthusiast and marketing coordinator at JAX Outdoor Gear in Colorado. SKIP AHEAD How I picked the best thermal underwear | The best thermal underwear in 2024 | The b...

Drought has parched the Northeast United States for weeks, draining reservoirs, priming the landscape for damaging wildfires and pushing politicians to implement water-saving measures. More than 58% of the Northeast is in moderate drought or worse, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor . The drought is particularly extreme in New Jersey, which has seen its driest conditions in nearly 120 years . Some areas have experienced 40 days without measurable rainfall. Little more rainfall is in the near-term forecast. "Two words tend to come to mind. One is 'unprecedented' and the other is 'remarkable,'" said Dave Robinson, New Jersey's state climatologist. In New Jersey, more than 500 fires have started since Oct. 1, largely due to abnormally dry conditions. Gov...

Former President Donald Trump has clinched a second term in the White House, and his Republican Party has won control of the Senate and the House. But several races remain uncalled. While Republicans will control both chambers, with nine House races and one Senate race still uncalled, it remains to be seen how large their majorities will be — and therefore how easily they can move to implement Trump's agenda. With votes still being counted, here's a look at the key races that remain uncalled by the NBC News Decision Desk (read more about how those races are called ). Presidential battlegrounds With Trump's victory in Michigan projected by NBC News Wednesday afternoon, a win in Nevada called early Thursday morning and a victory for Trump declared in Arizona on Saturday ev...

If you’re prone to motion sickness, you know the feeling of panic that comes with the onset of symptoms like nausea, dizziness and an upset stomach. Motion sickness manifests in different ways and affects many people differently — for me, it hits me almost every time I’m in the passenger seat of a car , on a boat or a bumpy airplane ride ; for others, it can be on a train or in certain areas of a vehicle. I spoke with four medical experts about how to treat symptoms and prevent them in the first place. I also rounded up my favorite products, as well as those of other NBC Select editors, to deal with motion sickness. SKIP AHEAD What causes motion sickness? | Who is more prone to motion sickness? | What are the best ways t...

PARIS — The soccer game between Israel and France kicked off at Paris' Stade de France Thursday night as hundreds of protesters gathered nearby amid heightened tensions in Europe over Israel’s deadly assault on the Gaza Strip and Lebanon . Thousands of police officers were deployed across Paris, seeking to avoid a repeat of last week’s violence in Amsterdam involving locals and Israeli fans. Meanwhile, in the stadium, just a trickle of soccer fans turned out and some in the crowd appeared to whistle over the Israeli national anthem in an apparent bid to drown out the sound. Soccer fans filed into Stade de France amid a heavy police presence. The process was orderly, though some expressed nervousness. Theo Petit, 23, who came out to support France, said he w...

As NBC Select’s tech reporter, I am usually bombarded with gifting questions around the holidays. Friends, family and colleagues ask what they should buy for their mom , dad, brother, sister, uncle, cousin or bestie . But there’s always a caveat — something like “they already own a ton of Apple gadgets” or “they usually hate anything tech-y but I want to get them a fitness tracker.” Thankfully, I’ve tested and reviewed all kinds of tech products over the years. In this gift guide, I included a variety of tech and tech-adjacent picks fit for any kind of person on your list: whether that’s your outdoorsy dad who hates technology or gamer partner who thinks they have it all. SKIP AHEAD: Bestselling tech gifts | Tech gifts for homebo...

The number of measles cases around the world rose by 20% in 2023 compared with 2022, leading to an estimated 10.3 million cases, according to estimates released Thursday by the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The surge in the preventable disease was driven by "inadequate immunization coverage," the agencies said in a joint statement. More than 22 million children did not receive a first dose of the two-dose measles vaccine in 2023, the WHO and CDC said. Globally approximately 83% of children received a first dose of the vaccine last year, and 74% received a second dose, the agencies said. Health officials recommend vaccination coverage of at least 95% in communities to prevent outbreaks. An infected person can spread the highly co...