U.S. News and World Report senior editor, Elizabeth von Tersch, joins TODAY with an exclusive look at its list of the best travel rewards programs and shares pro tips for making the most of your points. See which program came in at No. 1 on their list!

The price of oil surged nearly 5% Wednesday as U.S. officials talked down new peace talks. Major disruptions now face two of the world’s key supply routes.

With thieves constantly getting creative with ways to get your money, NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY with her tips for avoiding some of the latest financial scams, including false job offers, wrong numbers, fraud alerts and more. She explains how to spot the signs of a scam and what to do if you are suspicious.

The Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on three categories of imports from Canada, dairy, alcohol, and cars, citing discriminatory actions. NBC News’ Monica Alba reports on how Trump is also considering additional tariffs due to the Canadian wildfires.

A federal judge temporarily paused the proposed merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, granting a request from a coalition of 12 state attorneys general who sued to thwart the $110 billion deal.

Twelve state attorneys general requested a temporary restraining order barring Paramount Skydance from closing the blockbuster deal.

Travel expert Mark Ellwood joins TODAY to share a roundup of the best travel deals to book before the summer is over. Promotions include 50% off Norwegian cruises, 30% off hotel stays in the Adirondacks and more.

Ready or not, the back-to-school season is underway with stores beginning to roll out sales and 62% of consumers have already started shopping, according to the National Retail Federation. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to break down where to find the early deals, strategies to save on supplies and what you should wait to buy.

Since the start of the year, U.S. crude and international Brent oil prices have risen about 45%.

As weight loss drugs reshape how Americans eat, Burger King is gearing up for a future where customers still want fast food — just less of it.