5 key takeaways from election night 2024
Election Day is in the books: Donald Trump is projected by NBC News to win the presidential race, Republicans have captured the Senate, and the House is still up for grabs.
Every uncalled race left in the fight for control in Washington
With votes still being counted, here's a look at the key races that remain uncalled by the NBC News Decision Desk (read more on how those races are called on NBCNews.com).
How Trump overcame a shooting and an unexpected rival to win a historic second term
Trump overcame an assassination attempt and a shift from Biden to Harris to win. Ferocity and extreme views that alienated some sounded 'authentic' to many others.
After demonizing critics as 'evil' and 'enemies,' Trump says he will unite the nation
Former President Trump, in a rambling election night speech, claimed he would unite the U.S., following his increasing demonization of his critics.
Nation looks to California as Republicans and Democrats fight for control of the House
Republicans are clinging to a slim majority in the House and are defending 15 seats seen as toss-ups. No state has more swing seats than California.
Common Cold Sore Virus Found To Invade Brain, Potentially Triggering Alzheimer’s
Researchers at CU Anschutz offer new insights into the long-term effects of HSV-1 infection. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the cause of the common cold sore, can spread into the central nervous system and preferences for certain parts of
How Daytime Drowsiness Could Signal Early Cognitive Decline
Older people experiencing sleepiness and reduced enthusiasm for activities may face an increased risk of a syndrome related to dementia. This study showed a strong association between sleep problems and the development of motoric cognitive risk syndrome, which could lead
Before the Blast: The Secret Seismic Wave That Warned of Tonga’s Massive Eruption
Researchers found a unique seismic signal just before the January 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano, potentially offering early warnings for oceanic eruptions. By analyzing a Rayleigh wave detected 750 kilometers away, scientists suggest that a crustal fracture
Your Nose Knows: Nasal Swab Test Predicts COVID-19 Severity
New research from Emory University reveals that nasal autoantibodies in COVID-19 patients may help predict disease severity, with potential implications for treatment. COVID-19 symptoms vary widely, from mild to severe. While current virus strains tend to cause milder cases, people
It was anger that won Trump this election
It seems Americans had enough of being ignored, let down, patronised and left behind by the Democrats.
Russia ratifies Pyongyang pact as N Korea, Ukraine troops in border clashes
Ukraine and its allies say some North Korean soldiers are already deployed to fight in the Russian region of Kursk.
What does Trump 2.0 mean for US foreign policy?
Experts say Trump is likely to harden approach to Ukraine and China, and infuse more unpredictability in Middle East.
Marwan Bishara on ‘historic turning point’ for US
Marwan Bishara says Trump’s victory in the US election could mark a profound turning point in US political history.
E. coli in the gut may fuel a 'chain reaction' leading to Parkinson's, early study suggests
Two recent chemistry studies pinpoint reactions that may link the gut microbiome to the development of Parkinson's disease.
