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Hoda Kotb will continue to fill in on NBC’s Today opposite Craig Melvin as Savannah Guthrie remains absent while her mother Nancy Guthrie has been missing in Arizona. Kotb has anchored Today for about three weeks and does not plan to join the show full-time, with Guthrie’s return date still uncertain.
NBC's Today show appears to be shifting back toward its typical format as the search for Nancy Guthrie—Savannah Guthrie's missing mother—continues to shape coverage, with anchors balancing Guthrie-related reporting and other top headlines (Prince Andrew arrest, Olympic coverage); the program has also seen about a 30% rise in audience to roughly 3.48 million viewers in recent days.
Following the kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, NBC’s Today show continues with temporary co-hosts while insiders say Guthrie is not expected to return soon, though she’s still viewed as the eventual anchor. NBC officials are planning for all possibilities, including promoting from within (e.g., Sheinelle Jones) or other substitutes, with Hoda Kotb unlikely to return long-term and a longer-shot external option like Gayle King discussed. The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance could take months or years, leaving the show in day-to-day mode as it balances support for Guthrie’s family with continuing morning programming.
Savannah Guthrie has reportedly considered stepping away from NBC's Today due to safety concerns for her family after her mother Nancy Guthrie disappeared. She has been absent since February 1 and will not cover the Milan-Cortina Olympics, with NBC confirming an extended leave and Mary Carillo stepping in for Olympic coverage. Guthrie and her siblings have publicly appealed for Nancy's safe return, while law enforcement continues to search and investigate; there has been no official confirmation from Today or Guthrie as of writing.
In a Super Bowl pre-game interview aired on NBC, President Trump declined to predict the game’s winner, saying it could get him into trouble, and used the platform to tout his handling of the economy and prices, including gas and groceries. The discussion touched on inflation, the border, and manufacturing, with Trump arguing affordability improved under his administration; NBC later published a post-interview fact-check noting some of his investment claims and providing the full transcript.
Amid NBC News coverage of anti-ICE crowd chants at AEW Dynamite in Las Vegas, MJF says he wasn’t startled and Brody King taunts him ahead of their rematch at Grand Slam Australia on Feb. 14; referee Bryce Remsburg hints he delayed the bell to let chants resonate longer; King’s immigrant-rights fundraiser reached about $58,904 before he defeated MJF with a Hangman Page distraction, setting up another title clash on Feb. 14, with continued NBC coverage of the incident.
Jimmy Kimmel erupts at Donald Trump over his response to the Minneapolis shootings carried out by federal border agents, blasting Trump's 'angel' remark and mocking Epstein references; Trump defends ICE and says some agents are being redeployed, signaling mounting backlash against immigration enforcement. The NBC interview clip will air during the Super Bowl pre‑game show, and the piece also spotlights scrutiny of Kristi Noem as concerns over immigration policy grow.
NBC News laid off about 150 staffers, roughly 2-7% of its workforce, as part of cost-cutting measures ahead of Comcast's split of its cable networks into Versant, which will no longer provide newsgathering for MSNBC and CNBC, leading to organizational changes and job reassignments.
NBC News is cutting 7-8% of its staff, approximately 100 to 150 jobs, due to economic challenges and the spin-off of NBCUniversal’s CNBC and MSNBC into a new company, Versant. Some affected employees are encouraged to apply for open roles, and the layoffs are part of broader industry cost-cutting measures. NBC aims to strengthen its position and explore new revenue streams like subscription products and sports.
NBC News announced about 150 layoffs, roughly 2% of its workforce, ahead of the Comcast's Versant spinoff, which will separate MSNBC and CNBC from NBC News. The cuts are due to NBC News no longer providing newsgathering for MSNBC and CNBC and are part of a broader strategic shift towards new areas like sports and subscription services. Impacted employees will receive notice, severance, and outplacement support.
MSNBC is rebranding to MS NOW as part of its split from NBC News and the corporate spin-off of Comcast's cable channels into Versant, aiming to clarify its independent identity and reduce brand confusion, while maintaining its core journalistic mission.
NBC News removed a viral video of a Chinese paraglider after concerns arose that it was AI-generated, highlighting ongoing challenges in verifying the authenticity of viral footage amid increasing AI capabilities.
A woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her when she was 13 has admitted to some inconsistencies in her allegations, including misidentifying individuals and unclear details about the event's location. Her father disputes her claim that he picked her up after the alleged assault. Jay-Z has denied the allegations, calling them false and filed for monetary gain. His lawyer seeks to dismiss the case and pursue disciplinary action against the accuser's attorney, Tony Buzbee. The accuser remains firm in her claims and is willing to take a polygraph test.
Comcast is spinning off MSNBC and other cable networks into a separate company, valued at $7 billion, as streaming video increasingly dominates TV viewing. This move will separate MSNBC from NBC News, though NBC will continue to provide news services to the channel. The spinoff raises questions about MSNBC's future, including its branding and talent salaries, amid a shifting media landscape. Despite past tensions, MSNBC has thrived as a liberal news outlet, especially during the Trump era, but now faces challenges as part of a new corporate structure.
Craig Melvin will replace Hoda Kotb as co-anchor of NBC's 'Today' show, joining Savannah Guthrie for the 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. segment. Kotb is stepping down to spend more time with her children, and her last day will be January 10. Melvin, a long-time NBC anchor, is expected to transition smoothly into the role. The 10 a.m. hour, previously co-hosted by Kotb, will temporarily be titled 'Today with Jenna and Friends' with rotating co-hosts.