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The season 1 finale of NBC Nightly News, airing on September 21st, 2025, begins with a quick overview of the top stories: trouble in Hong Kong, the funeral of Charlie Kirk, and other top news events.
Hong Kong police evacuated 6,000 people from a residential and commercial neighborhood on Friday night after construction workers unearthed a 1,000-pound World War II bomb. Corey Bay remains closed until further notice as the bomb is removed.
President Trump joined thousands of supporters at State Farm Stadium in Arizona to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, an activist who was assassinated two weeks prior. NBC News correspondent Garrett reported on the event.
A bull moose was rescued after falling into an open well. Following this, NBC Nightly News presents an in-depth story about Steven, a 9-year-old boy whose stem cells saved his father Nick's life after he suffered a relapse of leukemia.
Brett James has passed away at the age of 57; his cause of death is currently unknown. Additionally, a 10-year-old girl pulled from rubble in Ga City remains hospitalized and is expected to recover soon.
NBC 10 Philadelphia reported that two people were shot in Landsttown, Delaware County, yesterday afternoon, according to a law enforcement source. NBC 10 News correspondent Kelsey Kushner provided the details.
With the first day of fall approaching, the broadcast lists various activities to enjoy, such as visiting pumpkin patches and apple orchards, hiking, biking, exploring corn mazes, and making leaf piles. The autumn equinox officially begins at 2:19 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Wall Street saw upward trends. Viewers can get further stock market updates on cnbc.com or by downloading the CNBC app on their smartphones or smart TVs.
The sports report, brought to you by Xfinity, covers recent NFL game results including the Colts winning against the Titans (41-20), Steelers over Patriots (21-4), Buccaneers over Jets (29-27), Commanders over Raiders (41-24), Panthers over Falcons (30-0), Vikings over Bengals (48-10), Jaguars over Texans (17-10), Browns over Packers (13-10), Chargers over Broncos (23-20), Seahawks over Saints (44-13), 49ers over Cardinals (16-15), and Bears over Cowboys (31-4). Monday Night Football features the Ravens hosting the Detroit Lions on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN Deportes. The Phillies, despite a recent loss, will play the Miami Marlins on Tuesday at 6:45 PM.
All operations at Dallas Fort Worth International and Dallas Lovefield airports have returned to normal levels after telecommunications equipment issues led to hundreds of cancellations and delays. Travelers are advised to be safe, secure, and aware of their surroundings.
That concludes the NBC Nightly News for Sunday, September 21st, 2025. The host, Mr. William, wishes everyone a great week and announces the return for the Season 2 premiere on Tuesday night.