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This modern dating show helps riders find love on the subway!
Love is in the air… and on the tracks! “Love Train,” a modern-day dating show, is helping New Yorkers find connections where they least expect it: The subway. Will sparks fly between stops? TODAY's Jenna Bush Hager shares the Morning Boost!
Cocoa and coffee rubbed steak: Get the recipe!
Food Network’s Katie Lee Biegel joins TODAY to make a delicious cocoa and coffee rubbed steak with a balsamic radicchio salad, perfect for a romantic Valentine’s day dinner. Get the recipe!
Jenna Bush Hager and Mikey Day play 'Is it Cake?' — with a twist!
TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Mikey Day play a fun guessing game inspired by “Is it Cake?” Then, Day tries to guess which flower pot in Studio 1A is actually a cake!
Meet the trailblazing musician in ‘The Only Girl in the Orchestra’
Orin O'Brien, the first woman to become a full-time member of the New York Philharmonic, stops by TODAY to discuss “The Only Girl in the Orchestra,” a documentary short that chronicles her remarkable story and why she was reluctant at first to participate in the project. Her niece Molly O'Brien, who created and directed the short film, open up about receiving an Academy Award nomination, overcoming adversity in music and more.
Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel, RFK, Jr.: Latest confirmation vote count
Lawmakers are weighing the fates of some of President Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel. As none are expected to get a single democratic vote, they'll need strong support from Republicans to win the job but it remains unclear if all three have cleared that threshold. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.
Legendary Olympic figure skater Dick Button dies at 95
U.S. figure skating icon and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Dick Button, died Thursday at the age of 95. He won five consecutive world titles and seven consecutive U.S. titles before making his mark in the broadcast booth, becoming the voice of skating from 1960 until 2010. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY on Button's lasting legacy and numerous accomplishments.
How to embrace AI while protecting personal information and data
From searching through incognito mode to using a burner email, there are ways to take advantage of artificial intelligence while keeping personal information safe. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen stops by TODAY to break down what you need to now to protect your privacy.
See Mikey Day crash out while testing out a toy car on TODAY
From a “Despicable Me 4” fart blaster to a mini Bronco car to drive around, chief toy officer at The Toy Insider Laurie Schacht joins TODAY's Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Mikey Day to share her picks for the hottest toys of 2025 — and then Mikey Day takes the Bronco for a spin with disastrous results!
Rachel Dratch talks 'SNL' sisterhood, after-parties, Debbie Downer
“Saturday Night Live” alum Rachel Dratch sits down with TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Mikey Day to look back at her time on the show, including some viral characters. Dratch opens up about the sisterhood bond with her former co-stars, and reveals whether or not she stayed late at the “SNL” afterparties. Then, she plays a fun game of Meme Queen with the co-hosts!
Shop Presidents Day deals: Brooklinen, KitchenAid, more
From cordless KitchenAid appliances to the perfect tote and more, lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong joins TODAY to share his picks for exclusive Presidents Day discounts and deals.
Investigators get first look at black boxes from DC plane crash
NTSB investigators are getting their first look at the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder recovered from the American Airlines passenger jet involved in the deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, new video has emerged showing the horrifying moments the aircraft crashed and plunged into the Potomac River. NBC’s Tom Llamas reports for TODAY.
FDA approves first non-addictive pain medication
The FDA has approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Journavx, the first new medication to be approved in more than two decades, to treat adults with acute pain. The medication is the first of its kind, with non-addictive properties and provides an alternative to opioids. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar breaks down everything you need to know about the new drug.
How 'Bluey' is teaching children patience towards moms
“Bluey,” the wildly popular kid’s cartoon, is teaching children the important lesson of giving mothers patience and time to decompress. Watch this young “Bluey” viewer share what he learned. TODAY's Savannah Guthrie shares the Morning Boost.
Travel destinations to make your rom-com dreams come true
Binge-watching rom-coms just got a lot more exciting with this travel guide that lets you visit the iconic locations from your favorite films. Misty Belles, vice president of global public relations at Virtuoso, joins TODAY to share must-see spots from classics like “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Bridget Jones Diary,” “The Notebook,” and more.