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Bald Eagle officially America's national bird
On Tuesday President Biden signed a bill that officially grants the bald eagle the title of national bird.
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House Ethics Committee releases report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee released a report on Monday, following a year-long investigation into allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
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5 things to know about the USPS
Here are five things to know about the United States Postal Service.
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Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 million
The U.S. saw its fastest growth of population rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Obesity rates are down in the US for first time in more than a decade
Researchers who found that obesity dipped for the first time in more than a decade suggested that weight loss drugs like Ozempic might play a role.
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Dockworkers on strike in South Florida and across country
The union strike, including at PortMiami and Port Everglades, began after negotiations on a new six-year contract stalled.
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Potential dock workers strike could cripple supply chain
Dock workers at some of the busiest ports, including Miami, could walk off the job over stalled negotiations.
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‘It's overwhelming': Gershkovich, Whelan back in US, speak after release in Russian prisoner swap
“Yeah, it’s overwhelming,” Evan Gershkovich said as he spoke to reporters amid cheers.
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Discussions over mental health in the beauty pageant community
With the recent resignations of both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, a significant conversation about the mental well-being of pageant participants has been sparked.
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What are tariffs?
Tariffs or customs duties are a tax on products purchased from abroad, and they are used by practically all countries
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US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
The number of U.S. births fell last year. It was the lowest count in more than 40 years.
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Books banned across US hit record high in 2023-2024 school year: report
As book banning seemingly becomes a trend across the United States, a new report from PEN America confirms a staggering leap in banning instances over the course of the current 2023-24 school year.
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USPS is looking to increase the price of stamps — again
The U.S. Postal Service filed a notice with regulators on Tuesday to raise the price on First-Class “Forever.” If approved, it would mark the seventh price hike in the last three years.
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UPS will become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service
The Atlanta shipping company said Monday that it had received an air cargo contract from the U.S. Postal Service that significantly expands an existing partnership between the two.
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Gov. DeSantis denies Florida book ban claims
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday supported a House proposal that he said is designed to limit “bad-faith objections” to school-library books and instructional materials, and called claims that Florida bans books a “false narrative.” NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports
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US issues level 2 travel advisory to the Bahamas
The U.S. State Department on Friday increased its advisory level for would-be travelers to the Bahamas, urging “increased caution,” as the nation’s capital has recorded 18 murders this year.
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How to keep your dog safe from respiratory infections
A canine respiratory illness continues to spread across the country, so NBC6 is breaking down the best ways to keep your dogs safe in the new year.
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Major travel disruptions at South Florida airports amid bad weather across US
Travelers are still trying to get home Wednesday, after bad weather across the country has stranded hundreds of passengers at South Florida airports.
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South Florida experiences travel disruptions amid poor weather conditions across US
South Florida is seeing major airport delays and cancelations due to bad weather affecting several parts of the country.
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How to avoid fake products when shopping online
Shoppers are constantly tricked into buying counterfeit products over the internet, so NBC6 is breaking down how to spot the fakes.