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The CDC is warning about an illness called Alpha-gal syndrome that is now estimated to have spread to about 450,000 people. The illness causes severe pain and faintness, according to the CDC. NBC News’ Rehema Ellis has more on why many doctors know far too little about it. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews …

A summer of weather extremes continues from coast-to-coast as 125 million across the country are under heat alerts and tens of millions are dealing with violent storms. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa has the latest weather updates. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands …

A regular Senate ritual was interrupted today by 19 seconds of silence, quickly turning to concern for the health of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell who appeared to freeze up as he began a news conference. NBC News’ Garrett Haake has the latest updates. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is …

In a video released by Ohio state highway patrol, a 23-year-old Black man was surrendering to police when a local officer unleashed his K-9 on him. State police say the suspect was driving and an attempted traffic stop turned into a nearly 30-minute pursuit. The officer is now on leave. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: …

A coup attempt against Niger’s President Bazoum by his own security forces is the latest chaos in the country, which is already facing threats from climate change and extremist groups. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports on the ground in Niger and Benin with more details on the humanitarian crisis. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: …

As San Francisco struggles with empty storefronts, homelessness and theft, there is new hope that a tech boom driven by artificial intelligence will help revitalize the city. CNBC’s Deirdre Bosa shares more on Scale AI, whose CEO is bringing employees back to the office. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is …

Nearly a dozen people were injured after a crane went up in flames Wednesday morning, struck a nearby apartment building and then collapsed onto the street in Midtown Manhattan. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda has the latest on the incident. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and …

U.S. Special Forces are training Nigerien Special Ops soldiers in the West African country of Niger to prepare for a fight against Islamic extremist groups as they face a growing terror threat. NBC News’ Courtney Kube takes a closer look at the mission. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a …

Vice President Kamala Harris has spoken out against Florida’s Board of Education after it passed new standards this week for how Black history will be taught in public schools. Florida Gov. DeSantis defended the new curriculum during a campaign event. NBC News’ Allie Raffa has the details. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC …

Extreme heat across the globe and wildfires in Europe are impacting summer travel. Airline executives are predicting that the violent weather may become the new normal. NBC News’ Tom Costello shares more on what travelers need to know before leaving for their summer vacations. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is …

Tens of millions of Americans from California to Florida are baking in extreme heat as temperatures continue to break records this summer. NBC News’ Miguel Almaguer shares more on what doctors are warning and what precautions people should take. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and …

Protesters in Israel took to the streets to oppose the government’s controversial plan to weaken the Supreme Court. The prime minister’s plan – which was passed by lawmakers – takes away the court’s power to nullify some government decisions. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has more details. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News …

Newly-released body cam footage shows a police K9 mauling 23-year-old Jadarrius Rose as he was surrendering to police. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the July 4 incident happened after an attempted traffic stop led to a police chase. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is …

Lester Holt reports from Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson in Alaska, with an inside look at NORAD’s operations as a first line of defense against growing threats from Russia and China. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news …

Reporting from Alaska for a special edition of NBC Nightly News, Lester Holt shares his personal memories and reflections of living in the state as a child while his father was stationed at what was then Elmendorf Air Force Base. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative …