NBC in the news: record Olympic and MLB viewership boosts NBCPeacock feeds; also headlines on leadership shifts and missing NBC-related figures. NBCUniversal parent: Comcast.
Team USA's 2-1 overtime win over Canada at the Milan-Cortina Olympics drew a record 20.7 million viewers across NBC and digital platforms, making it the most-watched sporting event in U.S. history before 9 a.m. Eastern. The game marked a historic moment for American sports broadcasting.
Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, was abducted from her Tucson home over a month ago. Despite a $1 million reward and ongoing investigations, her whereabouts remain unknown. Guthrie has taken leave from NBC's 'Today' to support her family and aid the search.
As of April 1, 2026, Cuba faces a severe energy crisis caused by a US-imposed oil blockade following the January US military removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The Trump administration has escalated rhetoric about regime change and possible takeover of Cuba, while negotiations between Washington and Havana continue. Russia recently delivered a large oil shipment to Cuba, temporarily easing fuel shortages that have caused widespread blackouts and humanitarian strain.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing since February 1 after her Tucson home was broken into. Despite a large-scale investigation, including DNA evidence and ransom notes, there are no signs of her. Her family has offered a $1 million reward, and authorities believe she was abducted or kidnapped. Savannah Guthrie has returned to NBC's Today show amid ongoing uncertainty.
CBS News has been undergoing significant changes as new leadership attempts to shift the network's editorial and operational strategies. Bari Weiss and Tom Cibrowski are reportedly working with differing visions, leading to internal frustrations and ratings challenges. Meanwhile, other media outlets are adjusting their staffing and programming to adapt to industry shifts.
San Antonio’s double-overtime win over Oklahoma City has become the Western Conference final’s most-watched Game 1, drawing 9.2 million on NBC/Peacock with a peak of 12 million. The increases come amid broader access on network television and revised Nielsen methodologies.