Jason Abbruzzese

New York

Assistant Managing Editor at NBC News

Assistant managing editor for NBC News Digital. Tech, science, climate, health, business, memes. HTX, BOS, ACT, NYC. Signal:JasonAbb.78

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Satellite images show destruction of Russian planes by Ukraine's drones

3 weeks ago | aol.com | Jason Abbruzzese

Satellite images of destroyed and damaged military aircraft on Russian bases have provided fresh detail into Ukraine’s recent unprecedented drone attack on its powerful neighbor. The images of destroyed and damaged aircraft, dated May 22 and June 4, show some of Russia's prized military assets parked and then destroyed.
Magnus Carlsen drops his first match against India's chess champion

3 weeks ago | nbcnews.com | Jason Abbruzzese

It was the fist slam heard 'round the chess world. Two of the titans of chess - one, the up-and-coming champion versus arguably the greatest player of all time - squared off over the weekend in a game that has drawn attention not just for its result but for the post-game reaction.
A move and a bang: Magnus Carlsen drops his first match against India's chess champion

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Jason Abbruzzese

Gukesh strikes back at Magnus Carlsen, beats the world No.1 in round 6 of Norway ChessReigning world champion D Gukesh finally got his revenge on Magnus Carlsen, defeating the No.1 player for the first time in a classical game in Round …
Elon Musk officially leaves the White House

1 month ago | nbcnews.com | Nnamdi Egwuonwu |Julia Jester |Jason Abbruzzese

May 28, 2025, 10:37 PM EDTElon Musk's days working at the White House are over. The billionaire Tesla CEO, enlisted by President Donald Trump to cut waste in the federal government, started offboarding from his role Wednesday night, a White House official told NBC News. Musk's move came a day after he criticized a Republican bill to fund much of Trump’s agenda. Musk commented on his exit Wednesday on X, his social media platform.
Elon Musk officially leaves the White House

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Nnamdi Egwuonwu |Julia Jester |Jason Abbruzzese

14 hours agoA Disillusioned Musk, Distanced From Trump, Says He’s Exiting WashingtonThe billionaire has made clear he is frustrated with the obstacles he encountered as he tried to upend the federal bureaucracy. Elon Musk took a swipe at President Trump’s signature domestic policy legislation, saying it would add to the national deficit. He complained to administration officials …9 hours agoPlaybook: Tariff bombshellWith help from Eli Okun and Bethany Irvine Good Thursday morning.
Google I/O 2025 live updates: How to watch, time, what to expect as tech giant talks Gemini AI, developer news

1 month ago | nbcnews.com | Angela Yang |Brian Cheung |Jason Abbruzzese

Updated May 20, 2025, 9:07 AM EDTGoogle is expected to unveil a suite of new AI products today that it hopes will supercharge its already-dominant search engine, aiming to beat the likes of OpenAI, Microsoft and Meta in a fierce competition for global AI dominance.
CBS News chief steps down amid tension over Trump lawsuit

1 month ago | nbcnews.com | Jason Abbruzzese

The president and CEO of CBS News said Monday that she is stepping down, marking the second high-profile departure from the organization within the past month as it contends with a $20 billion lawsuit from President Donald Trump and a high-profile merger.
CBS News chief steps down amid tensions over Trump lawsuit

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jason Abbruzzese

The head of CBS News stepped down Monday, marking the second high-profile departure from the organization within the past month as its parent company contends with a $20 billion lawsuit from President Donald Trump and an $8 billion merger. Paramount Global co-CEO George Cheeks asked Wendy McMahon for her resignation Saturday, CNBC reported, citing people familiar with the matter. CBS did not immediately respond to NBC News' request for comment on CNBC's reporting.
CBS News chief steps down amid tensions over Trump lawsuit

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Jason Abbruzzese |Rob Wile

4 hours agoCBS News CEO Wendy McMahon said Monday that she is resigning after four years, the latest fallout at the network as its parent company considers settling a lawsuit with President Donald Trump over a “60 Minutes” interview with his former political opponent. McMahon, who has led both the network news …
New pope's social media posts offer some insight into his politics

1 month ago | nbcnews.com | Rebecca Shabad |Jason Abbruzzese |Allan Smith |Henry Gomez

In this day and age, even the holy leave a social media trail. The new pope's online footprint was quickly dissected on Thursday just minutes after he elected the next head of the Catholic church, sparking a mixed reaction from some on the right. Before becoming Pope Leo XVI, Cardinal Robert Prevost occasionally posted on social media, including some messages that appeared to be critical of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance and their worldview.