Meet giant pandas Yoon Shuan and Seeng Bao, who will hopefully arrive at the San Diego Zoo sometime this summer as part of an ongoing plan to protect the species. Plus, Al Roker returns to Washington, D.C. to spotlight the legendary Ben’s Chili Bowl. Also, there's no time like the present to prioritize wellness and self-care, so Ally Love is here with strategies for a stress-free season. And, the 3rd hour catches up with Broadway star Laura Benanti as she returns to the stage in a one-woman show.

TODAY 3rd Hour: Giant pandas returning to U.S. Food for thought. Ally Love’s stress-less strategies. Laura Benanti live on TODAY.

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In preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics, TODAY’s Craig Melvin is sharing a series of conversations with athletes competing for the chance to represent Team USA in Paris. Join Craig, along with NBC News Correspondent Stephanie Gosk and TODAY Contributor Ally Love, and hear from medal contenders as they share their preparation, what success looks like in Paris and what they’re most looking forward to at the Olympic games.

Olympic Women's Volleyball: Kelly Cheng & Sara Hughes

As millions of Americans start their holiday weekend travel airports are reporting their busiest travel days in history. Plus, a historic move made by the NCAA and its five power conferences will allow division 1 college athletes to be paid by their schools for the first time in over 100 years. Also, Craig shares the story of a marine veteran who donated his kidney to his old rival turned friend. And the TODAY team honors a class of 2024 graduate from Sheinelle Jones’s alma mater, Northwestern.

3rd Hour: Record Memorial Day Weekend Travel Expected| NCAA Agrees to Share Revenue With Athletes| Marine Veteran Donates His Kidney| Celebrating the Class of 2024

Over 44 million Americans are expected to hit the roads, rails and skies for Memorial Day weekend, marking the busiest roads in 20 years. Plus, President Biden hosted a state dinner for the President of Kenya featuring guests like former president Barack Obama and Bill Clinton and a performance from country singer Brad Paisley. And Taylor Swift fans are kicking off the summer travel season by following the popstar on her European leg of her Eras tour.

8a: Holiday Getaway Day for Millions| Biden hosts the President of Kenya for State Dinner| Taylor Swift Spikes European Travel

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, a record number of travelers are expected to hit the roads, rails and skies. Also, Pro-Palestinian protests and encampments continue on college campuses as Harvard students walk out of commencement and UCLA, Rutgers and Northwestern presidents testify before congress. Plus, Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four Idaho college students, is in court again as his defense attempts to poke holes in the case. And, US Open Champion, Coco Gauff, joins TODAY live from Paris to talk about life on tour and how she’s preparing for the French Open – and the Olympics.

May 24: Record Memorial Day Travel | University Presidents Testify Before Congress | New Details in Idaho Murders Case | Tennis Star Coco Gauff On The French Open

NBC’s Senior Consumer Investigative Correspondent Vicky Nguyen details a few deals to look out for to help you save this summer. Also, the TODAY team celebrates the class of 2024 by honoring a college graduate from Dylan Dreyer’s alma mater, Rutgers University. And, social media star Shannon Doherty gives some fun and easy DIY décor and activities to do with the family over the holiday weekend.

TODAY 3rd Hour: Giant pandas returning to U.S. Food for thought. Ally Love’s stress-less strategies. Laura Benanti live on TODAY.

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