THIS WEEK FOR SUBSCRIBERS

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Your exclusive look at this week's original reporting.

TOP EXCLUSIVE

2026 NFL Kickoff Guide: Everything you need to know for the upcoming season

NBC Sports has 32 team previews full of stats, storylines and projections that could shape your favorite team’s season. Access the full kickoff guide.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Republicans wrestle with data center backlash as Trump promotes the benefits

GOP candidates have sprinted to get in line with voter skepticism about data centers as they emerge as a top midterms issue. “It’s a full-on fever pitch now,” one strategist said. Access the full story.

UNAFFORDABLE AMERICA

Even death is unaffordable in America now

Funeral credit cards, rented caskets, Amazon urns: Here’s how Americans are coping with the rising cost of dying. Access the full story.

SUBSCRIBER Q&A

Watch Janis Mackey Frayer answer your questions on China, AI and robotics

The second World Humanoid Robot Games kicked off in Beijing, where robots competed in a variety of athletic events to showcase just how far robotics and AI have come in China.

NBC News correspondent Janis Mackey Frayer is there, and she’s answering your questions in a Q&A for subscribers. Watch the full Q&A.

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Trump cements impact on White House with helipad project

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Real America's Voice plans to expand into entertainment programming

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Why do candidates use their grandparents in campaign ads?

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