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WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk met this week with the leader of the National Security Agency, suggesting the nation’s spy services won’t escape the billionaire’s scrutiny as he looks to slash spending and personnel across the federal government.Musk met Wednesday with Gen. Timothy Haugh, who directs the NSA as well as U.S. Cyber Command, which coordinates the Pentagon’s cybersecurity work, the NSA said Friday.

Musk meets with head of National Security Agency to ensure it is aligned with Trump, spy agency says

Lego isn’t just for kids — team NBC Select has plenty of sets, even at our desks. This Lego Orchid, part of the brand’s Botanicals Collection, makes for a great gift or decoration. You can place it on a desk or bookshelf at home as a way to brighten up your space and it is on sale for 20% off right now.

This Lego Botanicals Orchid is on sale for $39 right now

March 14 (UPI) -- Actress, singer and makeup entrepreneur Selena Gomez has released new music.The 32-year-old billionaire released "Sunset Blvd," and a music video to accompany it featuring fiancé Benny Blanco, on Friday.The video shows Gomez and Blanco get close, and ends with Gomez appearing to eat a tiny version of Blanco.

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco revisit first date in 'Sunset Blvd'

Must I explain why I need to take a break from her?Dear Eric: A few months ago, I discovered I was not invited to my niece’s wedding this summer. She is the daughter of my only sibling.I was told when I asked my sister if I needed to save the date.

Asking Eric: My sister lied about why I wasn’t invited to the wedding

ATHENS, Greece — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ordered a cabinet reshuffle Friday as his conservative government works to address declining public approval over a deadly 2023 rail disaster and a rise in support for far-right parties.The most notable change brings popular former minister of digital governance Kyriakos Pierrakakis to the helm of the finance ministry.

Greek PM reshuffles cabinet after dent in approval ratings and far-right gains

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.CNN —Over the past decade, scientists have detected a puzzling phenomenon: radio pulses coming from within our Milky Way galaxy that would pulse every two hours, like a cosmic heartbeat.

A radio burst was pulsing from the Milky Way. Astronomers traced it to a dead star

This story is part of NBC Select’s New & Notable column, where we highlight our favorite product launches. We’ll continuously update this article throughout the month with new releases you should know about.Selected.Our top picksFootwear launchesBrooks Glycerin 22 SEIf you like wearing Brooks’ sneakers as lifestyle shoes rather than running shoes, make room in your closet — the brand just dropped a special-edition pair of its Glycerin 22 sneakers with a pull-on, laceless design.

The best new products from March (so far): Shop Apple, Dyson, Therabody and more

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was "abducted" and illegally taken to The Hague to face murder charges, his lawyer told International Criminal Court judges during his initial appearance on Friday. The 79-year-old Duterte, accused of crimes against humanity over his deadly "war on drugs," appeared frail as he confirmed his name and date of birth via video link from a detention unit near the court.

Duterte is declared fit for ICC appearance as his lawyer alleges he was 'abducted'

The preliminary March sentiment index dropped to 57.9, the lowest level since November 2022.Nazmul Ahasan(Bloomberg) — US consumer sentiment fell to a more than two-year low and long-term inflation expectations jumped by the most since 1993, illustrating growing apprehension about the economic impact from tariffs.

US consumer sentiment drops, price expectations soar on tariffs

The moon shone a dramatic red Thursday evening into Friday morning, as it passed into Earth's shadow during a total lunar eclipse.A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth is between the sun and moon, and the three celestial objects line up in a nearly perfect row in an alignment called syzygy.

In pictures: March blood moon lights up the sky

Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos said on Thursday that inflation continues to hurt the discounter’s customers and that the macroeconomic environment won’t improve this year.On the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call, Vasos said customers are expecting value and convenience “more than ever” from the dollar-store chain.

Dollar General CEO warns consumers are cash-strapped, and says 2025 won't be better

The early gains erase some losses suffered during an escalating trade war.U.S. stocks climbed in early trading on Thursday, advancing amid signs the nation may avert a government shutdown and recovering some of the losses suffered during an escalating trade war.The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 230 points, or 0.6%, while the S &P 500 increased 0.9%.

US stocks climb amid signs government may avert shutdown

Of the 18 teams who went home last October, some have a better shot to stay in the race this go aroundMajor League Baseball's regular season is just around the bend. That means, among other things, it's time to get in all those last-minute pieces of spring prognostication.

Ranking all 18 MLB teams who missed 2024 playoffs by chances to play October baseball in 2025

The Trump administration is expected to invoke a sweeping wartime authority to speed up the president’s mass deportation pledge in the coming days, according to four sources familiar with the discussions.The little-known 18th-century law, the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, gives the president tremendous authority to target and remove undocumented immigrants, though legal experts have argued it would face an uphill battle in court.

Trump preparing to invoke wartime authority to speed up mass deportation effort

Plus: Is it gross to wash your hands in the kitchen sink?DEAR MISS MANNERS: I hold an annual party, for which I hire a person to assist me in setting up, maintaining the buffet and serving drinks. She has always done a great job.

Miss Manners: My friends say I was wrong to confiscate the tip jar

The best golfers have excellent technique and well-developed skills, but they also have high-quality gear. While a well-made set of clubs is essential, don’t underestimate the importance of a reliable pair of golf shoes.Unlike other sports, golf doesn’t require fast or agile movements, but you still need comfortable, durable shoes.

Best men’s golf shoes

TEL AVIV, Israel — Hamas says it's willing to release the one living Israeli-American hostage and the bodies of four other dual-national Americans it's been holding in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel.Hamas, the militant group that the U.S. and other countries have labeled as terrorists, put out a statement on its official Telegram channel, saying it's willing to release "Idan Alexander, who holds American citizenship, in addition to the bodies of four other dual nationals."

Hamas says it's willing to release the five American hostages in Gaza

‘Tell your mom NOW.’Family vacation and drama often go hand-in-hand. But one woman says she noticed something on her dad’s phone that could put her parents’ relationship on the line.In a video with over 8.2 million views, Charlee (@charleecheaterbuster) says she used an AI platform called Cheaterbuster to find her dad’s Tinder dating profile.

‘He’s been married to my mom for 20 years’: Woman goes on vacation with her family. Then she sees her dad on Tinder

Multiple celebrities were named as defendants in an amended complaint against celebrity Sean "Diddy" Combs filed on Friday.The filing by Ashley Parham and two unnamed plaintiffs lists over a dozen defendants, including NFL player Odell Beckham Jr. and comedian Druski.Beckham and Druski responded to the allegations and denied any wrongdoing on social media.

Full List of Celebrities Named in New Sean 'Diddy' Combs Lawsuit

A prom dress sale spiraled into an all-out brawl at a Georgia gas station, with one of the alleged perps being flipped and body slammed onto the pavement as she tried to choke the 18-year-old seller.The violence erupted at a RaceTrac gas station in Gwinnett County — about 30 miles outside of Atlanta — where the victim met her now former friend Morgan Flinchum, 20, to sell her the dress on Feb. 26, police told Fox 5 Atlanta.

Prom dress heist ends in violent brawl outside Georgia gas station as victim flips, body slams suspect after chokehold

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Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took to the Senate floor Friday morning to defend his decision to support a Republican short-term funding bill that will effectively help avoid a government shutdown at the end of the day.His surprise reversal, first announced Thursday evening -- a day after he said he and Democrats would try to block the bill -- means there will almost certainly be enough Democratic votes to advance the measure to a final Senate vote Friday just hours before the shutdown deadline.

Schumer defends support for GOP funding bill ahead of Senate votes to avoid shutdown

A man who might've been the last person to see Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing last week while on spring break in the Dominican Republic, said he rescued her from drowning — only for her to vanish a short time later, according to a transcript of an interview he gave with local authorities that NBC News obtained.

Witness says missing Pitt student rescued from powerful wave — then vanished

Betar US is among far-right groups supporting Trump effort to deport students involved in pro-Palestinian protestsA far-right group that claimed credit for the arrest of a Palestinian activist and permanent US resident who the Trump administration is seeking to deport claims it has submitted “thousands of names” for similar treatment.

Pro-Israel group says it has ‘deportation list’ and has sent ‘thousands’ of names to Trump officials

CNN —President Donald Trump’s high-profile effort to transfer migrants from the United States to the Naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba is being buffeted by concerns inside and outside his administration over living conditions there and the arduous, expensive process of making it a suitable site for deportees.

Trump plan to house migrants at Guantanamo Bay faces mounting hurdles, internal doubts

Dust off the old AFC Richmond jerseys because "Ted Lasso" is coming back.While the third season seemed to mark the end of the hit Apple TV show, rumors surfaced in August 2024 that "Ted Lasso" may be returning for a fourth installment. Co-creator and lead actor Jason Sudeikis confirmed Friday that the show is returning and revealed new details on the Kelce brothers' podcast "New Heights."

Is Ted Lasso coming back? Jason Sudeikis confirms Season 4 on 'New Heights' with Jason and Travis Kelce

Like a Big Red pizza pie.Omahans who stayed up late for the total lunar eclipse feasted on a satisfying treat.Perfect weather made for excellent viewing of the rare event as the shadow of Earth completely covered the moon.Skies were clear and temperatures comfortable in the Omaha metro area as the moon transformed from its usual white to a reddish orange.

Blood moon puts on a show over Omaha area

'Millions of people are needlessly dead'Six times President Trump bashed Biden in address to CongressPresident Trump spent much of the speech touting his own record, but he slammed former President Biden’s economic and immigration policies, among others.President Donald Trump is blaming former President Joe Biden for getting the U.S. into "a real mess with Russia," but said he would get the U.S. out of it.

Trump blames Biden for getting US into a 'mess with Russia'

Walking through a vintage car show, you can't help but notice just how different old cars feel. Hop in one and you realize that they're built like tanks (or boats, as we used to say) but somehow, they also feel oddly futuristic.

From Pop-Up Headlights to Bench Seats: 13 Retro Car Features We Miss

An airplane passenger's struggle to keep her personal space from being invaded by a fellow traveler has sparked discussion about etiquette and entitlement on flights.In a post titled "Please don't do this," shared by user u/wrongful_me in the r/delta subreddit on March 9, the user says she woke up mid-flight to find a man sitting next to her stretching his leg into her seat, with his foot under her designated space.

Passenger 'Spreading' Legs Into Woman's Seat on Plane Slammed

The government agency that runs the Voice of America has moved to terminate contracts with The Associated Press, Reuters and Agence France-Presse, and told its journalists Friday to stop using material from the wire services.Kari Lake, the former broadcaster turned Republican politician who was selected by President Donald Trump to run VOA, estimated the move would save $53 million.