House Republicans will vote today to authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, and "Brooklyn Nine Nine" star Andre Braugher dies at 61. Plus, Netflix reveals its most-watched shows for the first half of 2023, and experts outline breathing exercises that can help you defuse the stress of the holiday season. |
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House Republicans are expected to vote today after 5 p.m. ET to authorize their impeachment inquiry into the business dealings of President Joe Biden, which they believe will give them the ability to better enforce their subpoenas in the courts. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has accused the president's son, Hunter Biden, and the Biden family of engaging in "shady business practices" but has not demonstrated any concrete evidence of wrongdoing or influence peddling by the president. White House lawyers have previously rejected GOP subpoenas and requests for transcribed interviews with staffers and Biden family members, arguing that the probe is "illegitimate" because the House hadn't voted to authorize it. Here's the latest. |
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Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher, best known for his work as detective Frank Pembleton on the '90s series "Homicide: Life on the Street" and deadpan police captain Raymond Holt on the NBC sitcom "Brooklyn Nine Nine," died at 61 after a brief illness, a representative said yesterday. Braugher earned 11 Emmy nominations in his career, winning twice, including one for his work in the FX series "Thief" in 2006. Braugher also had a role on NBC's "Law & Order: SVU" and made his mark in the 1989 Civil War movie "Glory." "This hurts. You left us too soon," his "Brooklyn Nine Nine" co-star Terry Crews wrote in a tribute. Continue reading. |
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Now we know how many of you are watching "Ginny and Georgia." Netflix released its biggest data trove ever after years of being tight-lipped about exactly how many people are watching its shows. The streaming giant shared its most-watched shows and movies from January to June of this year, led by season one of "The Night Agent" (above), which had people engrossed for 812.1 million hours. The Korean drama "The Glory" checked in at No. 3, showing the strength of non-English stories, which Netflix said generated 30% of all viewing. Continue reading. |
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If you've been procrastinating on holiday shopping, don't worry, because beauty and lifestyle expert Bahar Takhtehchian has done the legwork for you. She shared 12 last-minute gifts that you can find at Target that will arrive in time for Christmas, like a stainless steel beverage bottle, a Bluetooth-enabled record player for the music fan on your list, and a comfy beanbag chair for kids. Shop them all here. |
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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. |
Slow down the stress of the holidays and reset yourself with these 4 breathing exercises that can help reduce your anxiety. If worrying about finances, family dynamics and shopping for gifts is turning you into a Grinch this month, techniques like belly breathing, 4-7-8 breathing and box breathing can help you think more clearly and slow your heart rate. See them all here. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you |
We know our favorite part of the holidays: the bite-sized appetizers! Chef Alejandra Ramos has the perfect way to get everyone in a festive mood with these mini chipotle shrimp tacos. The shrimp are coated in adobo sauce and tossed with onions and peppers to add a little bit of crunch. And they're not as messy as regular tacos, since they're gone in a bite or two. Get the recipe. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
Humans only have one ending. Brilliant Christmas card ideas live forever. NBC News senior correspondent Vicky Nguyen and her family channeled the year's biggest movie with a "Barbie"-themed holiday card that's more impressive than Ken's abs. Vicky, her husband Brian, and their daughters Emerson, Odessa and Renley made up a "family pack" of Barbies (and one Ken) for a festive family photo. "We just want to make these fun memories for our daughters and put something fun and joyful into the world," Vicky told us. |
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