How to navigate the July 4 travel madness.

Vacation skin care tips from a dermatologist. What to know about the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling. June 30, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY June 30, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY The Supreme Court declares affirmative action programs in college admissions to be unlawful, and experts give tips on how to navigate the busiest travel weekend of the year ahead of the Fourth of July. Plus, best-selling author Colleen Hoover discusses the controversy around the movie adaptation of one of her most well-known books, and a dermatologist shares advice to protect your skin while on vacation. The Latest   [⚖️ The Supreme Court struck down college affirmative action programs. Here's what families should know.]( The Supreme Court [struck down affirmative action programs]( at the University of North Carolina and Harvard yesterday, ending the [systematic consideration of race]( in the college admissions process. The Court ruled that the programs at the two universities are unlawful because they violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution. President Joe Biden called the decision a "severe disappointment," while prominent conservatives hailed the ruling, with former President Donald Trump calling it "a great day for America." Here are [4 things aspiring college students of color and their families need to know]( about the changes to expect in the admissions process. [🚗 How to navigate what is expected to be the busiest travel weekend of the year.]( Today is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year, following a week of serious issues at airports with delays and cancellations. United Airlines was hit particularly hard, with staffing shortages and bad weather at four of its hubs, resulting in 16% of its flights being cancelled and more than a third delayed. Meanwhile, the TSA expects to see its highest passenger volume in more than three years today. If you experience a cancellation or a delay due to weather, airlines are not required to provide refunds or compensation. If it's the airline's fault, then they may provide meal vouchers and rebooking at no extra cost, and most will provide money for hotels. The FAA has a [traveler dashboard]( that links to each airline's policy. And while airports will be packed, the vast majority of travelers will be driving, with AAA expecting a record 43 million vehicles on the road. Here's [what you can expect on the roads and at airports](, plus Al Roker shares a look [at chances for severe weather]( around the country. [📚 Colleen Hoover discussed the controversy surrounding a film adaptation of her book 'It Ends with Us.']( During a [recent sit-down interview with Jenna Bush Hager](, author Colleen Hoover didn’t shy away from the controversy swirling around her novel, “It Ends with Us,” which is currently being turned into a film. Some fans [took issue with the casting](. “I was hoping when we announced the movie that people would be excited about it. I didn’t think ... that people would be so passionate and angry about some of the casting choices,” she said. In addition to some of the criticism of the film, some have expressed concern it may glorify domestic violence, but [Hoover is focusing on the positive influence]( her work has had. “It’s been very heartwarming to read how much the book has helped people, and that my mother’s story has actually given strength to other women to be able to leave their situations," Hoover said. During the intimate chat, Hoover also discussed the moment she knew she wanted to be a writer and what’s next for her. [Read more from their conversation here](. [☀️ I'm a dermatologist. I never do these 5 things to my skin on vacation.]( Sunburns, scorched feet and dry skin can be a plague on your vacation, but you can avoid them by following these handy tips from dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry. She shared [5 things to avoid doing to your skin on your summer getaway](, including using sunscreen with an SPF under 30, walking barefoot outside, and forgetting to rinse off the chlorine when you get out of the pool. [See the tips here](. Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. July is almost here, which means the start of our [31-day walking and upper body strength routine](. The 10-minute workouts are great for when you are short on time and serve as the perfect companion to a regular walking routine. All you need is a pair of dumbbells or resistance bands to get started. If you need some extra motivation, Start TODAY member Kathy Woods [shared tiny tweaks she made to her lifestyle]( that helped improve her physical and mental health. Her tips include having a glass of water in the morning to curb her coffee intake, keeping track of intentions on her phone, and finding a community where she feels comfortable talking about her health journey. For more tips and tricks on how to stay on track with your health goals this summer, join our [Start TODAY Facebook group]( and sign up for the [Start TODAY Newsletter](. What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. These famous [lasagna pinwheels]( from Scott Tacinelli and Angie Rito of the acclaimed Don Angie restaurant in New York City are lighter than traditional lasagna and perfect for sharing. Everyone can grab a pinwheel made with Bolognese sauce, fresh pasta, tomato sauce and sweet Italian sausage. Scott and Angie also have their take on a traditional Caesar salad that they call a [chrysanthemum salad]( because it uses chrysanthemum greens instead of lettuce. It also features an Asian influence with toasted sesame breadcrumbs. [Get the recipes](. Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Shannon Pinkerton believes the foster system is broken, "especially for kids with special needs." So she and her husband, Troy, decided to do their part by [adopting six disabled children]( to live with them on their Wyoming ranch. Anthony, Devlin, Tracee, 27, Joey, 22, and Julian 20, all have Down syndrome. Cameron, 22, is blind and developmentally delayed. He also has dwarfism. The couple are also parents of four other children between 21 and 33 years old. They shared with TODAY.com [what life is like with their six boys](, from grocery shopping to eating out at restaurants to making sure they do their chores. “Do the brothers fight sometimes? Yes," Shannon told us. "Will you find dishes in my sink? Probably. Do we love each other? You bet.” [See more photos of the family here](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. 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