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Five young men thought they were going to Cambodia to intern at a casino. Instead, they say, they became enslaved in one of the world’s most sophisticated fraud networks, an industry that has swindled billions of dollars from Americans and turned Southeast Asia into the online scam capital of the …

With name, image and likeness deals now legal, college student athletes are bringing in big money. But some of them say they need help navigating this new era. Now, through a new JP Morgan partnership, New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux is stepping up.June 5, 2026 With name, image and …

Studying for standardized tests can cost students hundreds to even thousands of dollars. So, one teenager in Tampa created an SAT prep app with AI to help students for a fraction of the cost. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch spoke with the creator, who has never even taken the SAT himself.June …

Most of the hundreds of “LabGerm” videos posted and reposted to social media in recent weeks start out the same way: A pair of gloved hands appears against a white backdrop as an AI-generated voice narrates and upbeat music plays in the background.In the foreground, a fish undergoes a torturous …

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and NBA champion Kevin Love is using his platform to teach kids about mental health through his new program "GOAT: Beyond The Game."May 14, 2026 May is Mental Health Awareness Month and NBA champion Kevin Love is using his platform to teach kids about …

With graduation coming up, the class of 2026 is entering a tough job market. According to LinkedIn, data shows hiring is down 20-35% compared to pre-pandemic levels. However, there are recent graduates that are succesfully navigating this complicated job market. LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman has tips for new graduates entering …

While some schools are bringing AI into their daily routine, others are pushing back. Chris Schaffer, Biomedical Engineering Professor at Cornell University, is now requiring his students to participate in oral exams. Professors across the country are beginning to use the old testing method as a way to ensure answers …

New DNA testing has revealed that serial killer Ted Bundy murdered a Utah teen back in 1974, according to police. NBC News' Erin McLaughlin has more on the case. April 2, 2026 New DNA testing has revealed that serial killer Ted Bundy murdered a Utah teen back in 1974, according …

According to Forbes, Gen-Z is the loneliest generation, followed by Boomers. One small startup founded a project to help both groups communicate better. Matter Neuroscience set up two phone booths, one for Gen-Z in Massachusetts and another for seniors in Nevada. NBC Boston's Brianna Borghi took a look at how …

A Palestinian woman has been released from an immigration detention center more than a year after she was arrested for overstaying her student visa following her participation in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University.Leqaa Kordia, 33, is the last person arrested during those demonstrations to be released from custody. Her lawyers …

More than 170 people, including many children, were killed in the Feb. 28 strikes on the school in Minab, according to Iranian officials.President Donald Trump issued his latest suggestion of Iranian involvement in the attack hours after the emergence of a video, geolocated by NBC News, that appears to show …

Published Sunday by Iran’s semiofficial Mehr News Agency, the video was first geolocated by the online research group Bellingcat, which said a Tomahawk — an American-made, long-range cruise missile — was used in the attack near a compound that was once home to a Revolutionary Guard military facility. Several munitions …

The elementary school called with an urgent message about her son. “The war had started,” she was told. Come pick him up.The mother, who asked not to be identified, said she had only just dropped the boy off and couldn’t leave immediately since she had patients to see in her …

When Elon Musk’s social media platform X launched a contest to promote its “Articles” feature, the guidelines were explicit: Submissions “must not contain political, or religious statements.”But when the company announced the winners on Tuesday, the results appeared to contradict those rules. While the stated criteria emphasized high-quality writing and …

As Black History Month kicks off, NBC News' Zinhle Essamuah looks back the creation of the official observance, which dates back to 1926, and recounts famous moments in Black American history.Feb. 2, 2026 As Black History Month kicks off, NBC News' Zinhle Essamuah looks back the creation of the official …

Documentary filmmaker and historian Ken Burns has cemented his career on bringing history to life. In an interview with “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday, the filmmaker challenged how the nation remembers its founding and the Revolutionary War.“I think we have sanitized the war. And I think it’s out of …

The Ecuadorian Foreign Affairs Ministry said an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent tried to enter the country’s consulate in Minneapolis on Tuesday but was blocked by its staff.“Consulate staff immediately prevented the ICE official from entering the consular building, thereby guaranteeing the protection of the Ecuadorians who found themselves in …

Texas law enforcement officials on Monday continued scouring for a 19-year-old who was reported missing after she did not return from her typical morning walk on Christmas Eve.Camila Mendoza Olmos was last seen leaving her house in northwest Bexar County just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, according to the sheriff's office.Security …

A humble shelter operating out of a tent remains the last beacon of hope for the injured and hungry animal population in war-ravaged Gaza, even as its workers and volunteers face their own impossible conditions.“You cannot look at a creature that trusts you and eat in front of it without …

The Trump administration is revoking Temporary Protected Status, a program that allows immigrants fleeing their home countries to live and work in the United States, for several countries. NBC News White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor spoke to a South Sudanese immigrant who was granted TPS and may now be facing …

Alex Lomong is a man of many labels: He’s a Virginia resident, was a decorated Division I athlete on the Ohio State University track team, and is a middle-distance runner whose times put him in sight of qualifying for the Olympic trials. He is also an immigrant from South Sudan …

“If Sulala didn’t provide the medical care for this poor dog, he would just be dead right now,” said one volunteer about Caesar, a dog that was wounded by shrapnel and had to have a leg amputated.Dec. 19, 2025 “If Sulala didn’t provide the medical care for this poor dog, …

A story that has been in the making for the past 50 years, an 85-year-old finished his lifelong dream of graduating college. Roberto Fernandez enrolled at Florida International University in 1972 and three years later he had to step away from his studies. On Tuesday, he walked across the stage …

The videos spread on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and X. All sought to portray Ukrainian soldiers as reluctant to fight and ready to give up.They appear to be the latest disinformation salvo meant to warp public perceptions of Russia’s war with Ukraine. And while it’s not clear who created or posted …

Samantha Jones, executive director of My Friend’s House, a women’s and children’s shelter in Collingwood, Ontario, discusses the growing crisis of domestic violence in Canada. She shares how cases are on the rise, how the shelter supports women at risk, and encourages anyone experiencing abuse to reach out for help. …