The finals will be held in tokyo with prizes worth a total of 900,000 u. S. Dollars. Esports or competitive videogaming is making headlines as a new spin on traditional sports. Game genres include combat sports, racing and soccer. In some placace the number of global competitors at over 100 million. At the 2018 asian games in indonesia, esports w were featud as a demonstration sport. At the 2022 games in china, they will become an official sport. Both public and private groups in hong kong are working together to expand its esports industry. Well b be connecting other neighboring cities, and we can be a hub for esports. The citys first dedicated esports venue has been built in central hong kong. Its one of the biggest such faces in asia. A top Corporate Group has put together a progaming team and plans to take them global. There are even Training Programs in schools specializing in esports. Esports is attraracting attenti from across the globe. Hong kong citizens and its government hav
Tonight the devastating impacts from Severe Weather on the east coast now blamed for at least one death. A pair of tornados confirmed in the southeast. Nationwide thousands without power, trees toppled, and flash floods coming down pretty heavy winds are gusting. Even an avalanche warning. The region still under threat and the good news for the week ahead. Americans evacuated from haiti. The countrys spiraling Out Of Control from Gang Violence as haitis Prime Minister struggles to hold on to power. The unrest on the ground and the race to get those americans to safety. President bidens allout push for the general election what his top allies are doing and how soon former President Trump could clinch the nomination. The president s harshest words yet for israels Prime Minister. Hurting israel more than helping israel. The latest u. S. Steps to get critical humanitarian aid to gaza. And nbc news exclusive. The u. S. Militarys new battlefront with russia anywhere we go, i know we can figh
Today, monday, march 11th, 2024. High crime . The Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Alaska Airlines midflight investigation. Who investigators are speaking to and the questions they want answers. Waiting on a remedy. Narcan is supposed to be available at pharmacies nationwide, but finding it is not always easy. Nbc news investigates why. Picture perfect . An official image of princess kate gets pulled by major News Agencies for being manipulated. Why shes apologizing now. And more than kenough. The 96th annual Academy Awards deliver a night of showstopping moments. Im just ken what will it take for her to see the man behind we have the highlights everyone is talking about. Obviously, the iconic im just ken performance. Were going to begin this hour with new concerns over safety in the skies. The Justice Department announcing it has launched a criminal investigation into that terrifying door plug incident on an Alaska Airlines flight in january. Alaska airlines c
Into violence. The Prime Minister struggles to hold on to power. And now u. S. Officials are racing to bring americans to safety. Owning a car is getting more expensive by the mile. Well explore exactly whats driving up the costs. And hollywoods biggest night saw big wins from your favorite movies and major moments from the brightest stars in the business. Weve got all your highlights coming your way. And its a heartwarming story about an icecold pastime. How this unlikely bond between hockey players began. Were skating into monday, march 11th. Early today starts right now. Good morning. Im frances rivera. A tumultuous year for hollywood came to an end on sunday night. The biggest names in the industry gathered at the dolby heater to honor the best films of 2023 at the 96th Academy Awards. Nbcs mark barger has the details on the historic winners and the biggest moments after hollywoods biggest night. And i see oppenheimer. Reporter a threehour summer blockbuster about the making of the
Community center . No, it is way more than that. Comcast is partnering with 10 Community Centers to create wifi enabled li zones, so students from low income milies can get the tools they need to be ready for anything. Comcast supports cspan as a Public Service. Along with these other television providers. Giving you a front row seat to democracy. The director of the cybersecurity and infrastructure Security Agency, jen easterly, testified for a house subcommittee on a range of technical challenges facing the u. S. Artificial intelligence, and concerns about the chinese government. And information sharing. [silence] the committee on Homeland Security subcommittee on Cyber Security and Infrastructure Protection will come to order. The purpose of this hearing is received testimony from jen easterly, director of cybersecurity and infrastructure Security Agency. We now recognize Ranking Members for the purpose of seeking unanimous consent. Thank, you chairman, i asked for unanimous consent