Editors' picks
A selection of the best reporting and most interesting stories from NBC News.
A virtual education company was a lifeline to a rural district. Now they're at war.
A growing clash in New Mexico underscores a broader national debate over the role of for-profit companies in public education.
Immigration
How immigration enforcement turned sleepy Broadview into a chaotic, militarized town
A month ago, Broadview, Illinois, was a quiet town of 8,000. It's become the hot center of ICE resistance. 
Are deepfakes of dead people rewriting the past?
OpenAI's new text-to-video app, Sora, has some guardrails around the likenesses of living people, but fewer for the deceased.
Kids' Health
Torn ACLs, sprains and chemicals: Tensions mount over artificial turf safety in youth sports
From NFL players to soccer moms, critics are disputing claims that turf fields save money, increase playing time and are healthy to use.
Politics News
Republicans hope Erika Kirk can bring more young women into the party
As Kirk takes over leadership of Turning Point USA, the GOP hopes she can help close the gender gap among young voters.
Climate change
Inside the scramble to save lives as deadly heat menaces the Southwest
Maricopa County and Clark County offer a cautionary tale about what it takes to keep people alive in extreme temperatures.
Dateline
A fake prince, secret recordings and overturned convictions: Untangling an art dealer's 17-year murder saga
Six people schemed to steal Palm Springs socialite Cliff Lambert's money, identity and life in 2008.
Graphic: Track grocery price trends
NBC News is tracking changes in the prices of eggs, bread, ground beef, chicken and other grocery items to monitor the impact on consumers’ food bills.
ChatGPT safety systems can be bypassed to get weapons instructions
In a series of tests, OpenAI's models generated hundreds of responses with instructions on making chemical and biological weapons.
How the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal came together
President Donald Trump had to maintain the trust of Israel and a series of Arab- and Muslim-majority nations. His ability to walk that tightrope was tested repeatedly. 
Gold has never been more valuable — but buyers beware
The precious metal attracts investors in times of uncertainty, whether they're buying it on Wall Street or at Costco. 
