Bipartisan questioning of RFK Jr. and weather disruption mar the meaty NFL opener: Daily Summary

In sports, the NFL season opener between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys was filled with drama. Jalen Carter's ejection for spitting on Dak Prescott and a delay due to lightning added to the excitement. The Eagles emerged victorious with a score of 24-20, thanks to Jalen Hurts' two rushing touchdowns.

In a Senate hearing, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced bipartisan criticism for his anti-vaccine views. His belief that vaccines developed with mRNA technology cause harm, including death, was heavily scrutinised.

The federal government is expected to release data this morning showing a slowdown in the jobs market. Estimates suggest that the U.S. added 75,000 jobs in July, a significant drop from over 1.1 million during the same period last year. The monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics will be closely watched, as it will be the first since the agency's head was fired over accusations of releasing inaccurate data.

In the world of fashion, the legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani passed away at the age of 91. Meanwhile, NBCU Academy released a mini-documentary on the behind-the-scenes work of "Meet the Press".

In health news, a new study suggests that scrolling through social media while on the toilet could result in hemorrhoids. On a more positive note, former President Joe Biden underwent surgery to remove cancerous cells from his skin and is expected to make a full recovery.

In politics, polling showed that Trump voters support vaccines ahead of a Senate hearing for Kennedy. However, Trump has grown increasingly pessimistic about the chance of brokering an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

In the entertainment industry, NBC Select compiled a list of the best alternatives to the Oura Ring and shared what dermatologists want people to know before trying salmon sperm facials.

Lastly, basketball superstar Caitlin Clark is out for the rest of the WNBA season due to a groin injury. CeeDee Lamb had a productive game for the Cowboys, with seven catches for 110 yards, but dropped multiple passes on the final drive of the game.

South Korea expressed concern and regret to the U.S. Embassy over an immigration raid on a Hyundai facility in Georgia, during which many of its nationals were detained.

In other news, the current head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, appointed by President Donald Trump, is Erwin John Antoni III.

Bipartisan questioning of RFK Jr. and weather disruption mar the meaty NFL opener: Daily Summary