Federal Reserve Poised to Raise Interest Rates: What to Know
With inflation and consumer prices on the rise, Wednesday’s meeting of the Federal Reserve is being closely watched to see what the board will signal about interest rates, now and into the future. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to break down how the Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 and for the first time under newly minted chairman Kevin Warsh.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:32:33 GMT
3 Dead After NBC LA Helicopter Crashes
A NewsChopper Four helicopter crashed while covering a story for NBC Los Angeles, leaving three people killed including the pilot and a beloved photojournalist. The chopper crew had been on assignment covering a deadly bus crash that killed two. NBC’s Steve Patterson reports for TODAY.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:11:03 GMT
Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of attacking Mecca, warns holy city is a ‘red line’
Saudi Arabia has accused the Iran-backed Houthi rebels of attempting to attack Islam’s holiest city, declaring Mecca a “red line” in the escalating conflict.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:41:21 GMT
Ed Sheeran’s Opening Acts Drop out in Solidarity With Macklemore
Fallout is growing over rapper Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour with now every one of Sheeran’s music openers and his onstage band announcing that they would no longer take part in the tour. Sheeran is also speaking out, saying “Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter’s decision, it was not mine.” NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:39:21 GMT
Supreme Court pushes back against Trump and GOP ahead of the midterm elections
The Supreme Court’s recent rulings on mail-in ballots and redistricting foreshadow a frosty reception to further attempts to change the rules before the election, experts said.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:38:00 GMT