Duke students walk out of Jerry Seinfeld's commencement

Plus, why one woman refuses to be her husband's 'kin keeper.' May 13, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] Jerry Seinfeld got booed at Duke University's commencement speech amid the latest antiwar protests. Plus, how a woman's refusal to be the "kin keeper" for her husband has sparked a conversation, and the ladies of TODAY celebrate their own moms on Mother's Day.   The Latest   [🎓 Duke students walked out of Jerry Seinfeld's commencement speech amid wave of antiwar protests](. Comedian [Jerry Seinfeld was met with boos at Duke University]( yesterday as students walked out of his commencement speech at the prestigious school. The moment was part of a wave of [antiwar protests at college graduations]( across the country this weekend. Seinfeld, whose son is a current Duke student, was booed as a group of students with Palestinian flags walked down an aisle on the stadium field. The comedian, who is Jewish and has been vocally supportive of Israel in its war with Hamas, later [delivered his speech]( without interruption. [Here's the latest](. [🥤 The reason people are putting pickles in Dr Pepper right now — and how it tastes.]( [Pickles in Dr Pepper](? Fans of Sonic say it tastes much better than it sounds, with many giving it a shot after seeing a [viral video]( of a TikToker ordering a pickle-filled Dr Pepper at the drive-through. Sonic told TODAY.com it's seen an increase in orders of what's being called a “Dr Pepper Pucker.” TODAY Food reporter Joseph Lamour [tried it himself](. "The briny nature of the pickles adds a little something extra to the sweet flavors of a Dr Pepper," he reports. The combo has actually been a thing for years. [Continue reading](. [✋ One woman refuses to be the family communicator, and she makes an important point.]( Tired of hearing she was a bad daughter-in-law for not keeping her husband's family up to date on her pregnancy, Morgan Elisa Strickell [shared her exasperation]( in a TikTok video. “Number one, [I’m not his kin keeper](,” she said. “If he wants to maintain a relationship with the people in his life and have them know information about our lives, that is 100% on him.” Her stance struck a chord with other women who feel the burden to keep the family informed always falls to them. [Continue reading](.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [Target, Walmart, Amazon and more have released early Memorial Day deals up to 75% off]( We found up to 75% off on bedding, Apple products and luggage from early Memorial Day sales at Walmart, Target, Amazon and more retailers. Shop them all here. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. This 13-minute stationary bike and upper body strength training routine from Barry's is a low-impact, full-body HIIT workout to burn calories and build muscle. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Looking for an easy summer lunch or dinner? Chef and restaurant owner Ryan Hardy makes mango the star of this crunchy, bright and savory tropical salad with avocado and jicama, a crunchy veggie commonly used in Mexican cooking. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. The moms of TODAY had a [happy Mother's Day]( that included celebrating the women who helped mold them. A "homesick" [Sheinelle Jones flew to Wichita, Kansas](, to spend time with her mother and grandmother, while [Savannah Guthrie]( shared some sweet throwback photos of her mother. [Jenna Bush Hager paid tribute]( to her mom, former first lady Laura Bush, and [Hoda Kotb showed off the cute homemade gifts]( she received from her young daughters. It was a holiday and a milestone for [Dylan Dreyer](, whose son Calvin, 7, celebrated his first Holy Communion. Play TODAY's Daily Game!   Test your skills and find some fun with TODAY's game! Complete this word search to find the missing words in the TODAY headline.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [SEND FEEDBACK](