Sheinelle Jones is stepping into a new role on TODAY. She will be co-hosting the fourth hour with Jenna Bush Hager. This is a big deal because it's the first permanent co-host since Hoda Kotb left. Sheinelle is no stranger to TODAY. She has been a part of the show for over 11 years. She has done ev
A talented musician's life was cut short in a tragic accident involving a driver with a long history of legal troubles. Roderick Macleod, a 70-year-old Grammy-nominated artist, was walking his dogs when a reckless driver struck him. The driver, Shannon Godbout, had a staggering record of over 100 ar
Target has just opened a new store in SoHo, New York. This is not your usual Target store. It's a special one. The store is all about fashion and style. It has a unique design. The store has a red hallway that looks like Target's Bullseye logo. This area is called "The Drop. " It will change every f
A federal judge has given the green light for the Justice Department to release a trove of investigative documents from the sex trafficking cases involving Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. This decision comes after a request made in November, aiming to unseal grand jury transcripts and exhibit
The US government is secretly working on plans for what might happen if Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro steps down. This isn't just about moving troops around; it's about figuring out what comes next if Maduro leaves, whether he goes willingly or is forced out. Inside the White House, different
In Benin, a group of soldiers tried to take control of the country over the weekend. The government says some people died, but they won't say how many. The leader of this attempt, Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, is still missing. The soldiers who tried to take over wanted to remove the president a
In 2025, several tech giants faced serious backlash for their actions. OpenAI, for instance, came under fire for its handling of a tragic incident involving a teen's suicide. The company's initial response seemed appropriate, but it quickly unraveled. They formed a "wellness" advisory council withou
A man named Luigi Mangione was caught in a McDonald's. This happened in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It was December 9, 2024. The arrest ended a five-day search. The search was for the person who killed Brian Thompson. Thompson was the CEO of United HealthCare. He was shot in New York City. Mangione is i
Donald Trump, the US President, has some strong words for European leaders. He thinks they are not doing enough to handle big problems like migration and the war in Ukraine. In a chat with Politico, he said European countries are "weak" and not taking charge. He even suggested that the US might help
Jacob Elordi and Gwyneth Paltrow, two actors at different stages of their careers, recently had a chat about their experiences in Hollywood. Elordi, who has quickly become a fan favorite, talked about his role as the creature in Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein. " He shared how he drew inspiration
