Pope Leo XIV has called for AI advances to be slowed down while blaming the technology for fueling conflict around the world.

Millions of Americans are gearing up for summer vacation season by hitting the roads and packing airports but those vacations are coming with a much higher price tag. The war in Iran and the disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are mostly to blame and even if the conflict ends soon, the summer’s travel bill is not expected to go down right away. NBC’s Allie Canal reports in this week’s Sunday Focus.

Stephen Colbert returns to late night TV a day after final taping of ‘Late Show’

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o said she’s losing no sleep over racist criticism of her casting as Helen of Troy, the mythic beauty whose face “launched a thousand ships” and ignited the Trojan War

Kevin Warsh was sworn in Friday as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, the world’s most influential central bank

From rising baggage fees to surprise hotel charges, summer costs can add up quickly so NBC’s chief investigative correspondent Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY with a guide to a no-fee summer. Her tips include using compression packing cubes to avoid checking a bag, taking a ride-share to a rental car location instead of renting from the airport, and checking credit card perks when booking hotels.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to launch a livestream series called “Talk with the People”

Elon Musk is poised to become the world’s first trillionaire after his company, SpaceX, confirmed plans to go public. Because Musk owns the majority of the shares, it could push his net worth over the trillion dollar mark.

Whether you are a recent graduate or someone simply looking for a change, Jodi Kantor, author of the book, “How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work” joins TODAY to share life lessons about carving out a fulfilling career. She breaks down how to turn passion into a job by pairing a craft with a need, shares how to combat the existential threat of AI, and gives advice for managing parents’ expectations with individual dreams.

Walmart reported positive earnings, but U.S. consumers are struggling with rising costs.