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NBC News
7 hours ago
- Politics
- NBC News
Lester Holt
Lester Holt is an award-winning journalist at NBC News and anchor of 'Dateline.' Previously, he was the anchor and managing editor of 'NBC Nightly News' for a decade, leading NBC News' coverage of major breaking news and political events, including presidential elections and debates. Holt has served as principal anchor of 'Dateline' since September 2011 and joined NBC News in 2000. One of Holt's trademarks is his on-the-ground reporting, part of his deep commitment to providing viewers with first-person accounts when disaster and tragedy strikes. He has reported from around the world, including from Israel following the Oct. 7 attack as the only broadcast news anchor on the ground during the first two full weeks of the war; from Ukraine following Russia's invasion in 2022; from Tehran, Iran, in 2019, where he received rare access and interviewed top diplomats and the Iranian foreign minister; from Manchester, Brussels and Paris following the 2017 terrorist attacks that took place across Europe; and from Hungary during the 2015 migrant crisis in Europe. Throughout his tenure as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News,' Holt conducted numerous exclusive headline-making interviews with world leaders, U.S. presidents, CEOs, politicians, notable public figures and more. Holt's exclusive with President Donald Trump in May 2017 stands as one of the most consequential interviews of his first term, after Trump told Holt the firing of former FBI chief James Comey was tied to the Russia investigation. Holt also exclusively interviewed the U.S. Capitol Police officer responsible for shooting and killing a protester while defending the U.S. House chamber during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Additionally, he conducted the final interview with President Joe Biden before he dropped out of the 2024 race. Holt was also selected to moderate the first presidential debate of 2016, which was the most watched debate in American history. During 2020, he led the network's coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic, anchoring weekly NBC prime-time specials to better inform millions of viewers during those initial days of uncertainty. During that time, he also launched 'Nightly News: Kids Edition,' a digital newscast aimed to inform and educate children during an especially challenging year. The Emmy-nominated series has won a Webby People's Voice Award, a Global Youth & News Media Prize and the New York Festivals TV & Film Silver Award. Throughout his career, Holt has also covered dozens of natural disasters including multiple West Coast wildfires and deadly hurricanes and tornadoes. Some other notable reporting trips include anchoring from South Africa during the Nelson Mandela memorial service, reporting from Cairo on the political and civil unrest in Egypt during the Arab Spring, covering the 2010 earthquake and nuclear crisis in Japan, and reporting on the immediate aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. He was also embedded with U.S. forces reporting on the ongoing military operations in Afghanistan in 2010 and 2012. Over the past several years, Holt has distinguished himself as the leading broadcast journalist on criminal justice reform. In 2019, he led the Emmy-nominated and groundbreaking series 'Justice for All' across all NBC News platforms and 'Dateline.' For the networkwide series, Holt spent three days embedded inside Louisiana State Penitentiary, the largest maximum-security prison in America, and moderated the first-ever televised town hall from a maximum-security prison at Sing Sing, all putting a bright spotlight on mass incarceration and the many complex issues around it. Additionally, Holt has reported on several high-profile justice-related stories and landed many exclusive interviews, including the first interview with rapper Meek Mill following his release from prison, an interview with Matthew Charles, the first person released under the First Step Act, and the first interview with Cyntoia Brown Long since her release from prison. Before becoming co-anchor of 'Weekend TODAY' in 2003, Holt anchored 'Lester Holt Live,' a daily news show on MSNBC. Holt served as a primary anchor for MSNBC's coverage of major news events, including Operation Iraqi Freedom and the war in Afghanistan, and he was the lead daytime anchor for MSNBC's coverage of Decision 2000. Holt also served as anchor of 'Countdown: Iraq,' a nightly news telecast concentrating on the latest developments surrounding buildup to war in Iraq, from October 2002 through March 2003. Holt started at NBC News in 2000, anchoring 'Newsfront.' Holt came to MSNBC after 14 years at WBBM-TV in Chicago, where he served as the afternoon and evening news anchor. After studying government at California State University in Sacramento, he began his television journalism career as a reporter at WCBS-TV in New York in 1981. The following year, he moved to Los Angeles to report for KCBS-TV (then KNXT) before returning to WCBS in 1984. Holt has been recognized with numerous honors, including multiple Emmy Awards, the National Press Club Fourth Estate Award, the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award, the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, Quinnipiac University's Fred Friendly First Amendment Award and more. In 2022, he was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, the same year 'NBC Nightly News' received the 2022 Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast. He received the 2025 William Allen White National Citation from the University of Kansas in April.
NBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Sydney Sweeney is selling soap that contains her actual bathwater
Sydney Sweeney fans can now lather up with the actor's bathwater in a limited-edition soap made by men's natural body wash brand Dr. Squatch. The Emmy-nominated star, who rose to fame on the HBO series "Euphoria," appeared soaking in a bathtub in a viral Dr. Squatch commercial in October, inspiring the new product release. "You kept asking about my bathwater after the @drsquatch ad… so we kept it," Sweeney wrote in the caption of a joint Instagram post with the company announcing the product. "Sydney's Bathwater Bliss" will be available on the Dr. Squatch website for a limited time starting at 12 p.m. on June 6, selling at $8 a bar. The product's description says it is a "perfect combination of the two best places on the planet: The outdoors and Sydney Sweeney's bathtub." Made with sand, sea salt and shea butter, Sweeney's bathwater is listed as the "narrative element" on the ingredient list, which calls it "one of nature's fines aphrodisiacs." The soap's 'morning wood' scent blends pine, Douglas fir and earthy moss with a 'touch' of actress's bathwater. 'Why? Because y'all wouldn't stop asking,' the company stated in an Instagram post on Thursday announcing a giveaway of the product. The company also shared some "wild fan mail" they received from fans in on social media Friday, including requests for Sweeney's bathwater to water bonsai trees or use as eye drops. 'When your fans start asking for your bathwater, you can either ignore it, or turn it into a bar of Dr. Squatch soap,' the 27-year-old actor said in a release, NBC Washington reported. The product drew a mixed reaction from fans in her Instagram comments, with many criticizing the star's soap and calling it "disgusting," and others expressing their disbelief. The actress stood by her new soap in the release, calling it "weird in the best way" and an "unforgettable" product. "This bar is bizarre, unexpected, and meant to get guys thinking more deeply about what they're putting on their bodies," John Ludeke, senior vice president of global marketing for Dr. Squatch, said in the release.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Emmy-nominated film about sugarcane burning to be shown May 31 at West Palm library
A special screening of an Emmy-nominated film, "Bittersweet Muck," about sugarcane burning in the Glades will be shown May 31 at the Mandel Library in West Palm Beach. NBC 6 consumer investigative reporter Sasha Jones produced the film, seeking to continue the conversation around cane burning, according to her Facebook page. The documentary paints a portrait of impoverished small towns around Lake Okeechobee whose residents of color endure as many as eight months of burning every year. The Palm Beach Post in 2022 was a Pulitzer finalist along with its partner ProPublica for their investigative series, Black Snow, on the harmful health effects of the burning on residents of Belle Glade, Pahokee and other small cities in the Glades. They call the ash that rains down on their families and their property each year "black snow." In a practice banned by other countries that grow sugarcane, powerful companies burn the stalks of the leafy plants before harvest. Mothers and schools keep children indoors. Nebulizers, machines that ease breathing, are often in use. Inhalers are so intertwined with childhood that they come in toy-like cartoon-character dispensers. The big sugar companies, headquartered in one of the largest sugarcane growing areas of the country, say the air quality in the Glades has some of the cleanest air in Florida. The screening begins at 2 p.m. with a Q&A afterward including panelists Jones, Colin Walkes, former mayor of Pahokee; Dr. Ankush K. Bansal, president, Physicians for Social Responsibility Florida; and attorney Patrick Ferguson, senior organizing representative of Sierra Club Florida. Holly Baltz is the investigations editor at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at hbaltz@ This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Emmy-nominated sugarcane burning film to be shown in West Palm Beach
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Sydney Sweeney is selling her used bathwater — Here's how fans are reacting
From Viral Campaign to Limited-Edition Product What's Inside the Bar? Live Events A Commentary on Celebrity Culture Fans React to the Soapy Sensation Limited Run, Unlimited Buzz FAQs What is 'Bathwater Bliss'? Is there really bathwater in the soap? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Hollywood actor Sydney Sweeney , known for her breakout performances in Euphoria and Anyone But You, is making headlines once again—this time for blending personal branding with bold product innovation. The Emmy-nominated actress has teamed up with men's grooming brand Dr. Squatch to release a limited-edition bar of soap dubbed Bathwater Bliss, which, according to the company, contains actual water from Sweeney's promotional bath shoot, as per a report by idea stemmed from a previous campaign in which Sweeney, 27, appeared in a playful, tongue-in-cheek advertisement for Dr. Squatch's Natural Body Wash. In the ad, the actress soaked in a bubble bath while teasing viewers with the line 'dirty little boys'—a moment that quickly went viral and sparked a frenzy among her online than ignore the ensuing online chatter, Sweeney leaned into the absurdity. 'When your fans start asking for your bathwater, you can either ignore it or turn it into a bar of Dr. Squatch soap,' Sweeney remarked in a press release issued this week.'It's weird in the best way, and I love that we created something that's not just unforgettable—it actually smells incredible.'The Bathwater Bliss bar is formulated with exfoliating sand, pine bark extract, and what the company claims is a splash of water from the bath featured in Sweeney's ad. In homage to her Pacific Northwest roots, the scent profile combines hints of Douglas fir and moss—evoking the great outdoors with a twist of Hollywood 5,000 bars have been produced, and they will be made available for purchase starting Friday, June 6, at noon EST, exclusively through Dr. Squatch's stunt, though unconventional, reflects Sweeney's growing self-awareness as a public figure subject to intense and often inappropriate scrutiny online. From comments on her red carpet appearances to viral vacation photos, the actress has frequently found herself the subject of public a recent interview, Sweeney admitted she was initially unaware of the 'erotic undertones' associated with fan requests for her bathwater. Yet, rather than retreat from the spotlight or engage in criticism, she opted to transform the moment into a tongue-in-cheek commercial venture—one that playfully challenges internet behavior while promoting natural personal expected, reactions to Bathwater Bliss have been intense. Social media platforms lit up with commentary ranging from amusement to disbelief. 'What has the world come to…' one user wrote, while another quipped, 'Never thought I'd see the day that washing my mouth out with soap wasn't a punishment.' Some fans even questioned broader implications: 'Are straight men ok?'While the campaign has elicited mixed reactions, it has undeniably succeeded in generating conversation—and demand. Like Laufey's upcoming tour supporting her new album A Matter of Time, which is expected to sell out across major North American venues, Sweeney's soap experiment is poised to become a sellout hit in its own right, albeit in a different aisle of pop Bliss is a limited-edition bar of soap created by Sydney Sweeney in collaboration with men's grooming brand Dr. Squatch. It's said to include a splash of water from Sweeney's promotional bath to Dr. Squatch, yes—a 'splash' of water from the bath used in the original ad shoot is included in the soap's formula.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sydney Sweeney is selling her used bathwater — Here's how fans are reacting
From Viral Campaign to Limited-Edition Product What's Inside the Bar? Live Events A Commentary on Celebrity Culture Fans React to the Soapy Sensation Limited Run, Unlimited Buzz FAQs What is 'Bathwater Bliss'? Is there really bathwater in the soap? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Hollywood actor Sydney Sweeney , known for her breakout performances in Euphoria and Anyone But You, is making headlines once again—this time for blending personal branding with bold product innovation. The Emmy-nominated actress has teamed up with men's grooming brand Dr. Squatch to release a limited-edition bar of soap dubbed Bathwater Bliss, which, according to the company, contains actual water from Sweeney's promotional bath shoot, as per a report by idea stemmed from a previous campaign in which Sweeney, 27, appeared in a playful, tongue-in-cheek advertisement for Dr. Squatch's Natural Body Wash. In the ad, the actress soaked in a bubble bath while teasing viewers with the line 'dirty little boys'—a moment that quickly went viral and sparked a frenzy among her online than ignore the ensuing online chatter, Sweeney leaned into the absurdity. 'When your fans start asking for your bathwater, you can either ignore it or turn it into a bar of Dr. Squatch soap,' Sweeney remarked in a press release issued this week.'It's weird in the best way, and I love that we created something that's not just unforgettable—it actually smells incredible.'The Bathwater Bliss bar is formulated with exfoliating sand, pine bark extract, and what the company claims is a splash of water from the bath featured in Sweeney's ad. In homage to her Pacific Northwest roots, the scent profile combines hints of Douglas fir and moss—evoking the great outdoors with a twist of Hollywood 5,000 bars have been produced, and they will be made available for purchase starting Friday, June 6, at noon EST, exclusively through Dr. Squatch's stunt, though unconventional, reflects Sweeney's growing self-awareness as a public figure subject to intense and often inappropriate scrutiny online. From comments on her red carpet appearances to viral vacation photos, the actress has frequently found herself the subject of public a recent interview, Sweeney admitted she was initially unaware of the 'erotic undertones' associated with fan requests for her bathwater. Yet, rather than retreat from the spotlight or engage in criticism, she opted to transform the moment into a tongue-in-cheek commercial venture—one that playfully challenges internet behavior while promoting natural personal expected, reactions to Bathwater Bliss have been intense. Social media platforms lit up with commentary ranging from amusement to disbelief. 'What has the world come to…' one user wrote, while another quipped, 'Never thought I'd see the day that washing my mouth out with soap wasn't a punishment.' Some fans even questioned broader implications: 'Are straight men ok?'While the campaign has elicited mixed reactions, it has undeniably succeeded in generating conversation—and demand. Like Laufey's upcoming tour supporting her new album A Matter of Time, which is expected to sell out across major North American venues, Sweeney's soap experiment is poised to become a sellout hit in its own right, albeit in a different aisle of pop Bliss is a limited-edition bar of soap created by Sydney Sweeney in collaboration with men's grooming brand Dr. Squatch. It's said to include a splash of water from Sweeney's promotional bath to Dr. Squatch, yes—a 'splash' of water from the bath used in the original ad shoot is included in the soap's formula.
