Your nightly check‑in with resident hottie Tom Llamas delivers a high‑stakes sprint through today’s biggest headlines.
For NBC News NOW on this May 21st, Tom Llamas — resident hottie, broadcast anchor, and breaker‑down of national chaos — returns with a stacked edition of Top Story. It’s one of those nights where every headline feels like a headline.
Storms Slam Millions Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Severe weather is wreaking havoc across the country just as Americans gear up for the holiday rush.
- A semi‑truck tipped over on a rain‑soaked Tennessee highway, skidding across I‑24 in a shower of sparks.
- New York is still wading through knee‑deep floodwater, with downed trees and power lines snarling the city.
- A sinkhole opened on LaGuardia’s Runway 4, forcing the tower to halt incoming flights.
- One Newark passenger reported being stuck on the tarmac for seven hours.
- Airfares are up 53% from last year, gas prices have surged past $4 in all 50 states, and TSA expects more than 18 million travelers this weekend alone.
Memorial Day weekend is shaping up to be a full‑blown travel gauntlet.
Ebola Outbreak in Africa Raises Global Concerns
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, tensions are rising as communities protest the handling of Ebola victims.
- A medical clinic was set on fire after officials refused to release a body likely infected with the virus.
- An Air France flight to Detroit was diverted after a passenger from the DRC boarded in error.
- U.S. officials are routing travelers from affected regions through Dulles for enhanced CDC screening.
A sobering reminder of how quickly global health threats can escalate.
Stephen Colbert Hosts His Final “Late Show”
A major cultural moment: Stephen Colbert signs off after more than a decade behind the desk. A bittersweet farewell — and another sign of how traditional late‑night continues to shift under streaming‑era pressure.
Plus: Politics, SpaceX, and a Wild Rescue
- GOP infighting erupts over a controversial $1.8B “anti‑weaponization” fund.
- SpaceX gears up for its Starship V3 test — a key milestone ahead of a potential IPO.
- In California, first responders cut open a wall to rescue a man trapped for ten hours — who was then promptly arrested for burglary.
It’s the full spectrum of American chaos, delivered with Llamas’ signature clarity, heat, and hottie‑level composure.
