Protests on college campuses continue to grow overnight as university leaders struggle to contain escalating tension. Also, NBC’s Anne Thompson gets an inside look at the groundbreaking research being done at Columbia University into delaying menopause and preserving fertility longer for women. Plus, wired headphones are making a comeback – the benefits of wearing headphones with wires. And, Shop TODAY Editorial Director Adrianna Brach shares a few must-have summer items you can get at a discount.

TODAY 8a: Chaos on college campuses. New push to delay menopause. Old school headphones making a comeback. Shop TODAY: Vacation essentials.

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Widespread flooding across the south with hundreds rescued as millions brace for more severe weather. Plus, little sign of breakthrough in ceasefire and hostage talk as Israel orders evacuations for Rafah. Next, shutdown of university encampments and ongoing arrests as protestors disrupt commencement. And, a TODAY EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Polaris crew as they prepare for the first private spaceflight.

May 6: Widespread flooding across the south. Israel orders evacuations of Rafah. Protestors disrupting university commencements. TODAY EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Polaris crew as they get ready for first priv

As the countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympics continues, meet some of the top athletes competing for a spot on the USA Women’s Swimming team. On this episode of The Road to Paris, Olympic medalists Ryan Murphy and Bobby Finke reflect on their Olympic journeys and share their goals for Paris.

Road To Paris: Olympic Swimmers Ryan Murphy & Bobby Finke

Dylan Dreyer is at the iconic Churchill Downs with Mike Tirico and Steve Kornacki to set the scene at the Kentucky Derby and break down the odds for this year’s race. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at Broadway’s revival of “The Wiz.” Also, Julia Quinn, author of the bestselling “Bridgerton” series is here to share her favorite new reads in May. The 3rd hour sits down with the multi-talented Kate Hudson to discuss her debut album “Glorious.”

TODAY 3rd Hour: Countdown to the 150th Kentucky Derby. “The Wiz” returns to Broadway.  What to read. Kate Hudson’s debut album.

Mass evacuations triggered after another round of powerful storms slam the South and Midwest with a string a tornadoes and parts of Texas getting nearly two-feet of rain. Plus, we’re getting you ready for tomorrow’s milestone “Kentucky Derby” – the 150th annual run for the roses. Also, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are here with their beloved pets after launching a new pet food and lifestyle brand called “Kismet.” And, Kate Hudson discusses the release of her debut album and why she is now ready to share her music.

TODAY 8a: Severe storms impact millions. Looking ahead to the Kentucky Derby. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend on TODAY. Kate Hudson’s debut album.

Mass evacuations triggered after another round of powerful storms slam the South and Midwest with a string of tornadoes and parts of Texas getting nearly two-feet of rain. Plus, new images from this week’s unrest as dozens of college campuses remain on edge amid more clashes between police and demonstrators.  Also, the latest in President Trump’s hush money trial where jurors heard from a key prosecution witness. And, lawyers for the man accused of killing four Idaho college students blasted prosecutors for accusing them of withholding key information.

TODAY 8a: Chaos on college campuses. New push to delay menopause. Old school headphones making a comeback. Shop TODAY: Vacation essentials.

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