The release of the preseason Coaches Poll means one thing: college football season is almost here. And it's time to start the arguing. That arguing this offseason has mostly centered on the fight for supremacy between the SEC and Big Ten Conferences, thanks to the Indiana Hoosiers winning the National Championship and closing out an undefeated 16-0 season. That was just a few months after Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said undefeated teams were a thing of the past in the NIL era. But 2026 is
Over 1 million people a year die from diarrheal disease. Nearly half are kids under age 5. A new vaccine in trials offers great hope. (Image credit: Smith Collection)
Aaron Farinacci, the man charged with setting one of the most destructive fires in the history of Washington state, appeared in court on Thursday for his arraignment. According to court documents, detectives say Farinacci confessed to using a weather app to wait for a dry and windy day before starting the fire. Farinacci also claims he ignited 25 other fires near his home between July and August of 2025. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for TODAY.
President Donald Trump is once again trying to restrict birthright citizenship, signing two executive orders that aim to crack down on “birth tourism.” The Supreme Court already blocked a previous effort by the president to limit the constitutional right and critics believe this order will meet the same fate. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
Iran and Oman are negotiating on the future control of the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran continues to deny having any recent direct talks with the United States. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is insisting the U.S. has the capability to return to sustained combat, despite reports of dwindling stockpiles of some key munitions. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.
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1. Curators behind controversial Smithsonian exhibit built careers on race 2. Lawsuit claims Maryland rushed redistricting ballot plan after legal deadline passed 3. Crowd chants 'nobody wants you' as Mamdani cuts remarks at police event short 'COULD BE SOON' — Trump hints at breakthrough with Iran but says one danger remains front and center. Continue reading … THE LONG GAME — Bryan Kohberger's post-conviction relief bid enabled by flawed plea deal. Continue reading … VOTER VERDICT — Conservati
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The CDC and the FDA are saying the tainted lettuce and jalapeños linked to contaminated food illnesses have been traced to Mexico where 63% of all vegetables imported to the United States are grown. Now, some experts are saying recent budget cuts by the Trump administration could have played a role in the outbreak of those illnesses. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY.
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Trump defends Pete Hegseth amid concerns about the defense secretary’s leadership. A student kills multiple people at a school in Thailand. And why Americans are still spending on little luxuries despite economic uncertainty. Trump says he stands by Pete Hegseth as defense secretary President Donald Trump appears determined to stand by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth despite the Iran war’s unpopularity and concerns about his leadership. “I think he’s actually one of my best. I’m very good at this
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Megan Rapinoe is back, taking shots at women's sports advocates and once again insisting the differences between male and female athletes shouldn't matter in women's sports. Speaking on her "Why Are You Like This?" podcast — a question sports fans have been asking about her for years — the former USWNT star went after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and OutKick's own Riley Gaines after the two posed for a photo following the Fever's game against the Minnesota Lynx. Rapinoe supports allowin
