Steven Romo

New York

Anchor and Correspondent at NBC News

Anchor and Correspondent at MSNBC

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Injuries reported after explosion rocks California courthouse

Sep 25, 2024 | yahoo.com | Andrew Blankstein |Steven Romo |Phil Helsel |David K. Li

David K. Li and Andrew Blankstein and Steven Romo and Phil HelselSeptember 25, 2024 at 7:45 PM·1 min readA suspect is in custody after an "improvised explosive device” rocked a California courthouse Wednesday morning, authorities said. Six people were injured in the blast in Santa Maria, a spokesperson for Marian Regional Medical Center said. Three are in fair condition, two are in good condition, and the condition of the sixth was unknown.
Francine weakens to a tropical storm after making landfall in Louisiana as Category 2 hurricane

Sep 12, 2024 | nbcnews.com | Phil Helsel |Bill Karins |Steven Romo |Claire Cardona |Antonio Planas |Tom Llamas | +9 more

Hurricane Francine live updates: Dangerous conditions expected today as storm moves across Louisiana
Why humans are drawn to extremely spicy or sour foods - even if they hurt

Aug 25, 2024 | perthnow.com.au | Alexandra Byrne |Steven RomoNbc |Steven Romo

When 36-year-old Nelson Cheney was little, he began eating spicy peppers and sauces to impress his father. Years later, he still consumes these foods, only now for his 1.1 million followers on TikTok. Cheney, known by his social media handle “@craving_capsaicin” — a nod to the chemical compound that gives chili peppers their heat — got hooked on the adrenaline rush he feels when he eats extremely spicy foods. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Why we love spicy food even though it hurts.
Why humans are drawn to extremely spicy or sour foods — even if they hurt

Aug 14, 2024 | today.com | Steven Romo |Alexandra Byrne

Aug. 15, 2024, 12:39 AM UTC / Source: NBC NewsBy and When 36-year-old Nelson Cheney was little, he began eating spicy peppers and sauces to impress his dad. Years later, he still consumes these foods, only now for his 1.1 million followers on TikTok. Cheney, known by his social media handle “@craving_capsaicin” — a nod to the chemical compound that gives chili peppers their heat — got hooked on the adrenaline rush he feels when he eats extremely spicy foods.
Why are some thrill-seekers drawn to extreme foods? Scientists say the answer is psychological.

Aug 13, 2024 | yahoo.com | Alexandra Byrne |Steven Romo |Marina Kopf

Alexandra Byrne and Steven Romo and Marina KopfAugust 13, 2024 at 2:18 PM·4 min readWhen 36-year-old Nelson Cheney was little, he began eating spicy peppers and sauces to impress his dad. Years later, he still consumes these foods, only now for his 1.1 million followers on TikTok. Cheney, known by his social media handle “@craving_capsaicin” — a nod to the chemical compound that gives chili peppers their heat — got hooked on the adrenaline rush he feels when he eats extremely spicy foods.
Why humans are drawn to extremely spicy or sour foods — even if they hurt

Aug 13, 2024 | msn.com | Alexandra Byrne |Steven Romo |Marina Kopf

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Why are some thrill-seekers drawn to extreme foods? Scientists say the answer is psychological.

Aug 13, 2024 | nbcnews.com | Alexandra Byrne |Steven Romo

Aug. 13, 2024, 5:18 PM UTCBy and When 36-year-old Nelson Cheney was little, he began eating spicy peppers and sauces to impress his dad. Years later, he still consumes these foods, only now for his 1.1 million followers on TikTok. Cheney, known by his social media handle “@craving_capsaicin” — a nod to the chemical compound that gives chili peppers their heat — got hooked on the adrenaline rush he feels when he eats extremely spicy foods. “For me, it is a way of life,” Cheney said.
I was gay, poor and hiding it from everyone

Jun 5, 2024 | yahoo.com | Steven Romo

Standing in the airport fidgeting with my plastic, TV reporter earpiece, my camera crew is setting up to interview a traveler when she fills the brief silence by asking, “How does your wife like New York?”It’s a small conversational crossroads I’ve faced many times. Is it easier for this quick interview to just not correct her that I have a husband instead of a wife? Still, I find myself answering in milliseconds, “My husband is still adjusting, I think.
I was gay, poor and hiding it from everyone

Jun 5, 2024 | today.com | Steven Romo

June 5, 2024, 2:46 PM UTCBy Standing in the airport fidgeting with my plastic, TV reporter earpiece, my camera crew is setting up to interview a traveler when she fills the brief silence by asking, “How does your wife like New York?”It’s a small conversational crossroads I’ve faced many times. Is it easier for this quick interview to just not correct her that I have a husband instead of a wife? Still, I find myself answering in milliseconds, “My husband is still adjusting, I think.
Remote workers ditch the office, set up shop at Disney World

May 12, 2024 | wptv.com | Steven Romo

ORLANDO, Fla. — Remote workers are setting up their offices at Disney parks and posting about it on social media. It's called "The Most Magical Place On Earth," but some remote workers are turning Disney World into their place of business. Everyone from freelance journalists to lawyers is sharing where inside the park they can plug in and get to work while also mixing in time to visit Cinderella's castle.