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Sonic boom from Department of Defense aircraft jars residents in DMV area; DoD confirms no threat to public

A thunderous explosion heard across the Washington Metropolitan area on Sunday afternoon was a sonic boom from a Department of Defense aircraft, according to officials.

GOP candidates criticize Trump for praising Kim Jong Un

Several Republican presidential candidates took aim at former President Donald Trump for praising North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Ozempic, Wegovy force weight loss companies to upend their approaches

Wegovy and Ozempic, the popular obesity and diabetes drugs, have prompted weight loss companies to shift their business models. Weight Watchers and Noom will both offer prescriptions.

Trapped at work: Immigrant health care workers can face harsh working conditions and $100,000 lawsuits for quitting

Nurses and other health care workers who have been brought to the U.S. from overseas to fill thousands of vacant jobs say in some instances they’ve been subjected to unsafe working conditions, wage theft and threats of tens of thousands of dollars in debt if …

Summer illnesses to watch for in 2023: Covid, HMPV, Lyme Disease and more

As the weather warms, it can bring along a wave of illnesses. Here are some summer bugs to watch for in 2023, including HMPV, Covid, enteroviruses, Lyme Disease and more.

Pride Month 2023: Drag performers who made ‘herstory’

For this year’s Pride 30, NBC Out celebrates the drag performers over the years who made their mark on LGBTQ culture and beyond.