NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Monday, August 25, 2025
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Aug 26, 2025 Wildfires rage across the West Coast, with brave firefighters battling intense conditions. Meanwhile, severe weather disrupts events like Burning Man and thunderstorms hit New York. A major burglary ring is taken down in LA, exposing high-tech crime tactics. Discussions arise about the feasibility of adding new faces to Mount Rushmore amidst geological challenges. Legal battles and rescues make headlines, including a miraculous balloon landing and skydivers setting a new record.
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Heat And Wind Drive Global Wildfire Risk
- Extreme heat, low humidity and powerful winds are creating prime conditions for wildfires across the West and globally.
- Red flag warnings and helicopter deployments show firefighting is increasingly reliant on aerial tactics.
Double Strike Raises Questions At Gaza Hospital
- A first strike at Nasser Hospital was followed minutes later by a second blast that hit rescuers and journalists on scene.
- Israel has opened an investigation amid demands for explanations from AP and Reuters.
Federal Crackdown Proposal Sparks Backlash
- President Trump announced specialized National Guard units and floated deploying federal forces to cities like Chicago.
- Local leaders strongly rejected the move, citing falling murder rates and state authority concerns.