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Mike Calia
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Managing Editor, Business and Economy Unit, NBC News
"Get. Out."
November 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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House Judiciary Democrats say a whistleblower discovered Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell is seeking a commutation from President Trump.
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Jeffrey Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell plans to seek commutation from Trump, whistleblower says
The whistleblower came forward with the information to Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Well, never a flop; it was the number one movie at the box office when it came out, but anyway…

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Stephen King’s Forgotten Feline Flop Is a Free Streaming Hit
Sleepwalkers, one of Stephen King's most obscure movies, is a hit on streaming. Here's how to watch the Master of Horror's feline horror.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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President Trump has pointed to the cost of Walmart’s Thanksgiving meal bundle, which is roughly 25% less expensive this year than it was last year, as an example of the economy experiencing a “golden age.”

But the 2025 Thanksgiving bundle is also smaller than the 2024 package.
Trump touts cost of Walmart's Thanksgiving meal to vindicate his policies — ignoring a key detail
Since Tuesday's elections, Trump has repeatedly boasted that Walmart's Thanksgiving meal bundle is cheaper than it was under President Joe Biden. But there's also less food in it.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Now that it’s on your teevee, I’ll re-up my FRANKENSTEIN review:

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‘Frankenstein’ Review: Guillermo del Toro’s Creature Rises
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November 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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SO amazingly good. Wow. A Scavengers Reign world, but with the Grendel from Outlander.

Unrelated: Yautja vs Hirogen?
Seated for Predator Badlands in Seattle
November 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Rolling into the weekend like
November 7, 2025 at 11:02 PM
November 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
“That perception of affordable fast-food has gone out the window."
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For chain restaurants, a tough economy is creating new winners and losers
Casual dining restaurants such as Chili's and Olive Garden are benefiting from consumers' evolving perception of value in a tough job market.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I once interviewed the NYC mayor-elect’s mom

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‘Queen of Katwe’: Mira Nair’s Ode to Kampala and One Tough Mother
The fact-based story of a Ugandan chess prodigy and her family opens wide Sept. 30.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Behold, the expert predictive quality of election betting markets. They can tell you a thing will happen right when everyone else figures out it will!
November 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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NBC News Exit Poll: Voters who dislike both parties break for Democrats www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
NBC News Exit Poll: Voters who dislike both parties break for Democrats
Recent trends in voter registration data has suggested a drop-off in registrations for the Democratic Party.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Opening day of John Carpenter’s THEY LIVE, 11/4/88
November 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"The strong outburst has been going on for more than seven years, Graham said, and is likely still occurring."
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The light of 10 trillion suns: Scientists report the biggest black hole flare ever recorded
A supermassive black hole violently gobbled up an enormous star, producing a gargantuan cosmic outburst, according to a new study.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
"Food prices for both groceries (food at home) and food services (food away from home) increased moderately in the third quarter," Treasury said in a new "Economy Statement." www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...
Treasury Dept. says inflation is running 'above target' as Trump insists there is 'no inflation'
Treasury said the mass departure of federal workers, President Trump's immigration policy and artificial intelligence are all impacting the labor market.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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BREAKING: Dick Cheney, who served as vice president under George W. Bush, died last night of complications from pneumonia and cardio and vascular disease, his family says. He was 84.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84
Cheney, the 46th vice president, died of complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family said in a statement on Tuesday.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
November 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
“How about milk and cookies for the kids or a gourmet snack box for your dog? Those bonus amenities can be waiting for you in your room, for an added, prepaid fee.

Artificial intelligence and other technologies are turning hotel operators into travel retailers...”

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Airline-style a la carte pricing is landing at hotels
Artificial intelligence is helping hotel operators unbundle their offerings and repackage them into personalized guest experiences that increase revenue.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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In a new NBC News poll, nearly two-thirds of voters say Trump hasn't met their expectations on the economy, giving Democrats an opening in the midterm elections.
Poll: Frustration with Trump gives Democrats an opening a year before the midterms
Around two-thirds of voters say Trump has not lived up to their expectations on the economy and the cost of living, according to the new NBC News poll.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Happy All Hallow Ween, everyone
October 31, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 5:18 PM