A rundown of this week's original reporting exclusively for NBC News subscribers.
 
 

THIS WEEK FOR SUBSCRIBERS

Saturday, October 17, 2026

 

Your exclusive look at this week's original reporting.

 
 

TOP EXCLUSIVE

How exactly do microplastics damage the body? New research offers an answer

How exactly do microplastics damage the body? New research offers an answer

Scientists have linked the particles to health risks but didn’t know how they were causing that harm. A new study offers an answer that challenges long-held assumptions about plastics. Access the full story.

 

INTERNET

How a conspiracy theory about James Talarico raced through the right-wing internet

How a conspiracy theory about James Talarico raced through the right-wing internet

Republicans thought they had political gold after James Talarico disappeared from the campaign trail, citing the flu. They may have miscalculated. Access the full story.

 

POP CULTURE NEWS

RJ Mitte’s mother urges parents to watch for warning signs after ‘Breaking Bad’ star’s death

RJ Mitte’s mother urges parents to watch for warning signs after ‘Breaking Bad’ star’s death

No one anticipated he might harm himself ahead of his death, Dyna Mitte said. “If I had known anything and could have done anything different, I truly would have,” she said. Access the full story.

 

EXTENDED INTERVIEW

Joanna Stern's exclusive interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

Joanna Stern's exclusive interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants Windows to be the safest and most powerful operating system for AI agents — even as he warns of the risks they pose. Watch the extended interview.

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YOUR VIDEO BRIEFINGS

Apple launches first endeavor into smart home hub

Apple launches first endeavor into smart home hub

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Why Trump's removal of 430 trees sparked a showdown with a judge

Why Trump's removal of 430 trees sparked a showdown with a judge

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NATO countries conduct drills amid increasing Russian aggression

NATO countries conduct drills amid increasing Russian aggression

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MORE TOP STORIES

  • Large study finds no link between ultra-processed food and colorectal cancer
  • U.S. delays rule threatening access to cheaper Canadian drugs
  • Republicans shift funds in the battle for the House, pulling money from some tough races
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