Saturday, 23 January 2021

Meet the 8-year-old who opened a food pantry and was featured in Biden's inauguration

Cavanaugh Bell spoke in a segment from his hometown of Gaithersburg, Maryland — a suburb of Washington D.C.

Salvation Army, José Andrés are feeding the National Guard in DC for inauguration

Kenneth Hodder, the Salvation Army's National Commander, was on the ground in D.C. serving up meals ahead of the ceremony.

Hoda and Jenna discuss pandemic parenting: 'Everybody deserves a break'

After The New York Times featured an article about one writer's decision to watch "Schitt's Creek" with their kids during the pandemic, Hoda and Jenna have a candid conversation about letting go of strict parenting rules during this time.

Watch Now

This school district has a plan to get every student high-speed internet

The challenges of online learning persist even when students are equipped with technology to join their virtual classes. But for millions of children in the United States, connecting to the internet is the first barrier. In this week's Sunday Spotlight, NBC's Dasha Burns visits one school district with a plan to get every student online.

Watch Now

Families create DIY ice rinks to get outside during the pandemic

With many schools and club sports on hold during the coronavirus pandemic, some families are creating ice rinks in their own backyards to keep kids active and spirits high. NBC's Kevin Tibbles laces up for Weekend TODAY.

Watch Now

Post Malone donates 10,000 pairs of custom Crocs to health care workers

Post Malone has teamed up with Crocs to donate 10,000 pairs of his "Duet Max Clog II" shoes to health care workers across the country. The rapper partnered with the nonprofit Musicians On Call, and they said the gesture is a thank you "for their brave work on the frontlines to keep our communities safe."

Watch Now

Restaurant manager's secret note helps rescue boy from serious harm

When Flavaine Carvalho, a manager at Mrs. Potato Restaurant in Florida, spotted an 11-year-old boy with bruises on his face and sitting "sad and quiet in the corner" with his family, she decided to act. She secretly showed him a note asking if he needed help, and that eventually led to the arrest of the boy's allegedly abusive stepfather. NBC's Sam Brock reports for Weekend TODAY.

Watch Now