TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer delivers an inspiring commencement speech at her collegiate alma mater, and the former Meghan Markle shares rare photos of her children and Prince Harry in honor of the couple’s seventh wedding anniversary.
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Here's what to know for Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Read Dylan Dreyer’s advice for 2025 college grads — and their parents — in her commencement speech
TODAY meteorologist Dylan Dreyer delivered a rousing commencement speech yesterday at her alma mater, Rutgers University in New Jersey, telling students that “life is a constant work in progress.” Dylan shared moments from her own career with the 2025 graduates of the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (formerly Cook College), while advising them to “always work toward the next thing.” See her full speech.
Meghan Markle shares rare photos of her kids with Prince Harry for their 7-year anniversary
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, gave people a rare glimpse into her life with Prince Harry by sharing never-before-seen photos on Instagram yesterday in honor of their seventh wedding anniversary. The collage includes pictures of their children, Archie, 6, and Lillibet, 3, as well as early photos of Harry and the former Meghan Markle together.
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The No. 1 sign you have ‘dead butt syndrome’ — and the best way to fix it
Sitting all day can lead to “dead butt syndrome,” which can have long-term effects on muscles and mobility and lead to aches and pains. In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, trainer Steph Mansour breaks down how to tell if you sit too much and shares exercises to fight the effects.
The results are in! Shop the winners of our Viewers’ Choice: Summer Favorites poll
We asked you to vote for your summer essentials — now we’re revealing your top picks. Shop TODAY’s editorial director Adrianna Brach is sharing them all this morning.
Michael Symon's halibut piccata
Food Network star Michael Symon gives halibut the piccata treatment with lemon, butter and capers for a zesty, summery dish. You can also substitute fluke, sole, cod or haddock for the halibut in a dish inspired by Bostwick’s Chowder House in New York.
