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Al Roker tried the Japanese walking interval routine—about a 5-minute easy warm-up, then 3 minutes of hard walking followed by 3 minutes of easy walking for roughly 35 minutes—saying it helped him go farther; experts say interval walking can boost VO2 max and bone density while remaining low-impact, with easy segments offering a moment for mindfulness.
Following a July 16 intruder incident at NBC's Today show in which Andrew Truelove confronted Craig Melvin while seeking Al Roker, the program announced stricter security, including a two-person studio limit per guest with no exceptions; Truelove was arrested on hate-crime charges, a security guard was fired, and protective orders were issued as staff remain on edge.
TODAY Show anchors reveal their morning cup rituals: Al Roker’s famous cold brew coffee, Hoda Kotb’s green juice, Sheinelle Jones’s ginger honey elixir, and Craig Melvin’s beet juice. Most start the day with coffee, but the exact drink varies by mood and production needs, with Savannah Guthrie occasionally enjoying rosé and Craig sometimes leaning toward bourbon on certain segments.
Savannah Guthrie has beefed up security after an intruder breached NBC’s Rockefeller Center studios, shouted a racial slur at Craig Melvin and targeted Al Roker; the suspect, Andrew Truelove, was detained and charged with hate crimes and is held on $20,000 bail, with NBC dismissing a guard as security is tightened. Guthrie wasn’t in the studio at the time and is taking leave to film Wordle, while her family’s earlier kidnapping ordeal this year looms in the backdrop.
A 41-year-old man, Andrew Truelove, was seen in the background near NBC's Today show set minutes before allegedly slipping into the studio, shouting “Where is Roker?” and hurling a racial slur at Craig Melvin. He was arrested and held on a $10,000 bond with a court order keeping him away from the anchors. Savannah Guthrie took a leave from the show; NBC fired a security guard over the incident. Truelove has a lengthy criminal history in New York City and a 2007 abduction conviction in Virginia.
NBC’s Today show anchors Al Roker and Craig Melvin break their silence after a studio intruder entered the broadcast and was later charged; the hosts praised staff for managing the disruption and pledged ongoing security reviews as the investigation continues.
A man has been charged with hate crimes after a confrontation with Today show anchor Craig Melvin at NBC’s New York studio, with prosecutors describing bias-motivated conduct and ongoing investigations by law enforcement in Manhattan.
Craig Melvin and Al Roker have protective orders against Andrew Truelove after he allegedly breached the Today show studio, confronted Melvin with a racial slur, and faced hate-crime charges including burglary and menacing with a hate-crime designation; bail was set at $10,000 as he awaits further court dates. NBC said a security guard was fired over the incident, and Melvin and Roker returned to air to reassure viewers that everyone is safe.
NBC News fired a security guard after an intruder breached the Today show offices in New York, confronted host Craig Melvin while shouting the N-word and seeking Al Roker; the intruder, Andrew Truelove, was arrested on hate-crime related charges, and NBC and Today said they are reviewing security protocols.
An unauthorized intruder slipped past security at NBC's Today show, lunged at anchor Craig Melvin and shouted a racial slur while seeking Al Roker; staff intervened and detained him, with no injuries reported and the incident not broadcast.
Gene Shalit, the longtime Today Show film critic known for Critics Corner, died at age 100 after more than four decades with the program. NBC News confirmed the death on June 12, and Al Roker honored him in a social-media tribute, highlighting Shalit’s wit, intellect and iconic presence that helped shape television and film criticism.
Al Roker and the Today show team headed into Manhattan the night before air as a massive blizzard shut down New York City streets, turning Monday’s broadcast into an early arrival and a playful “sleepover” moment. Hoda Kotb returned to co-host while Savannah Guthrie remained in Arizona for her mother's disappearance. Roker posted updates from his pre-show trek to Studio 1A as the plaza closed and the cast adapted to the severe weather, with Dylan Dreyer reporting from Long Island and fellow hosts like Craig Melvin, Carson Daly and Jenna Bush Hager joining the early coverage.
Several stars from the Today Show, including Al Roker, Craig Melvin, and Hoda Kotb, celebrated New Year's together with their families, attending the Rose Parade and sharing moments on social media, marking a festive start to 2026.
Al Roker has created 'Weather Hunters,' an educational animated series for PBS Kids that explores weather phenomena and earth science through the adventures of a family of weather investigators, aiming to inspire curiosity and understanding about nature among children.
The 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade faced criticism for being chaotic, with disruptions from pro-Palestine protestors and technical blunders involving hosts like Al Roker and Jimmy Fallon. Viewers were unimpressed by Fallon's choice to wear sunglasses in the rain and accused him of lip-syncing. Roker also faced backlash for microphone mishaps and revealing a movie spoiler. The parade's focus on performances over floats and balloons further disappointed audiences, who criticized the broadcast for excessive interviews and commercials.