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How Severe Weather is Impacting Memorial Day Weekend Travel

Wild weather across the country is impacting millions just as Memorial Day weekend travel is set to ramp up. Torrential rain, severe flooding and massive hail pounded the Northeast causing over 7,000 flight delays. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer tracks the latest forecast.

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NBC NewsNews report · May 21, 11:10 AM

How Severe Weather is Impacting Memorial Day Weekend Travel

Wild weather across the country is impacting millions just as Memorial Day weekend travel is set to ramp up. Torrential rain, severe flooding and massive hail pounded the Northeast causing...

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The VergeNews report · May 21, 5:27 PM

Sonos’s pint-sized Roam 2 speaker is 25 percent off for Memorial Day

If your summer plans involve spending any time outdoors, whether on the trail or at a pool party, a good portable Bluetooth speaker can go a long way. The latest Sonos Roam is built precise...

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Memorial Day is the perfect time to buy a robot lawn mower — steep discounts on top models are live now

Robot lawn mowers from Dreame, Segway, and Sunseeker are on sale at Amazon ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

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ABC NewsNews report · May 21, 1:26 PM

WATCH: Best and worst times to drive for your Memorial Day road trip

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With more than 39 million Americans expected to drive for Memorial Day weekend, ABC News' Stephanie Ramos reports on the traffic forecast.

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Illinois Policy InstituteNews report · May 21, 11:00 AM

Illinois drivers pay nation’s second-highest gas taxes ahead of Memorial Day

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Gas prices in Illinois are up 48% from last Memorial Day. Here’s what to know about the state’s gas tax.

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