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.
Scroll below to watch today’s full broadcast.
Reader Reactions
What’s Your Reaction?
Tap the response that fits.
