What's behind the supply chain problems causing shortages in America?

To ensure delivery to your inbox add email@mail.nbcnews.com to your contacts Today's Top Stories from NBC News TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2021 Good morning, NBC News readers.     Today we take an in-depth look at the supply chain problems causing shortages in U.S. stores, we have the latest on the deadly crash in Wisconsin, plus why Lady Gaga is inspiring internet memes with her latest acting role.   Here's the latest on that and everything else we're watching this Tuesday morning.     Supply chain slowdown: Here's why you can't find these 7 popular products Nearly two years into the Covid pandemic, the virus that has infected millions and killed hundreds of thousands of Americans continues to disrupt the powerful supply chain that moves goods from factories to U.S. homes.    Liquor producers can't get enough glass to make bottles in their signature shapes; a fast food restaurant had to cancel its marketing campaign because labor shortages led to a scarcity of chicken tenders; sets of Lincoln Logs are languishing in factories because they're missing the plastic doors.   And Americans are having trouble getting wheelchairs because Covid outbreaks in Vietnam have held up the rubber tires.   All the while, gasoline production isn't ramping up at the same rate as demand, which means prices at the pump could remain high for months to come.   The long list of problems underlines the fragility of the U.S. supply chain, and it's keeping Americans from purchasing or forcing them to pay a premium for their favorite products.   NBC News looked at seven items affected by backlogs or rising prices, and spoke to industry leaders and experts about the supply chain problems that have caused the items to become more expensive or hard to find.   Read the full story here.  Tuesday's Top Stories Man accused of killing 5 at Wisconsin Christmas parade has lengthy record Prosecutors admitted Monday that they had requested "inappropriately" low bail for a man accused of plowing an SUV into holiday revelers in Waukesha, Wisconsin. READ MORE U.S. weighs grim options if nuclear talks with Iran collapse As Iran and world powers prepare to resume negotiations on reviving a nuclear deal, the U.S. and its allies are already debating a list of "Plan B" options if negotiations collapse, experts say.  READ MORE Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Alex Jones, Roger Stone and other Trump allies The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol issued subpoenas Monday to high-profile allies of former President Donald Trump, including Roger Stone and Alex Jones.  READ MORE OPINION The war on drugs didn't work. But Biden is doubling down on it with fentanyl. Ending the overdose crisis will require full drug legalization — so people can access a safe supply, with accurate information about the dosage, writes author Maya Schenwar. READ MORE Also in the News Malcolm X's daughter found dead in Brooklyn, officials say Bus crash in Bulgaria kills 45 Macedonian tourists, including 12 children John Cho on Netflix's 'Cowboy Bebop' remake, his 'most intense job' yet Octopuses and lobsters feel pain, research shows, prompting U.K. to consider their treatment L.A. County wants Vanessa Bryant's suit over Kobe crash photos dismissed Editor's Pick Freedges, or 'free fridges,' continue to expand nationwide "People need to eat. That's really all there is to it," an organizer of a community fridge scheme said. "It's important to me that my neighbors' needs are being met."  READ MORE Select Target's Black Friday deals went live on Nov. 21 — here are some of our favorites spanning tech, fitness and more. One Fun Thing Lady Gaga's role in 'House of Gucci' poised to spawn a multitude of memes Father, son and a million memes.   Ridley Scott's "House of Gucci," which debuts Wednesday, has already created one of the most popular memes of the year, thanks to Lady Gaga's portrayal of Patrizia Reggiani.   A line from the film, in which Gaga makes the sign of the cross while saying, "Father, son and House of Gucci," went viral after the trailer debuted in July, with fans obsessing over her thick Italian accent.   Now, experts say, with the film's coming release, there will inevitably be more memes to come.   "'House of Gucci' already looks like it's going hard into campy murder melodrama, which is going to be perfect for memes," said Adam Downer, senior editor for the meme database Know Your Meme.   Read more here.  Thanks for reading the Morning Rundown.    If you have any comments — likes, dislikes — send me an email at: patrick.smith@nbcuni.com. If you're a fan, please forward it to your family and friends. They can sign-up here.    Thanks, Patrick Smith.     FOLLOW US     Want to receive NBC Breaking News and Special Alerts in your inbox? SIGN UP HERE Check out all of NBC Newsletters here.     Get the NBC News Mobile App   30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | Contact | Privacy