Business in America

As more Americans than ever turn to “Buy Now, Pay Later” platforms to purchase things like vacations and groceries, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski says his company’s platform can offer more flexibility during times of economic uncertainty. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson has the story.

McDonald’s is bringing back its Extra Value Meals including items like the Egg McMuffin, the Big Mac and McNuggets on Monday. The company’s president, Joe Erlinger, joins TODAY to talk about its return and how they are managing the possible impact from tariffs. “The fact that McDonald’s is actually going to be lowering prices, I think, is really notable. It shows that we’re in lockstep with our consumers,” he says.

Arizona Iced Tea has famously remained 99 cents since 1992, but founder and CEO Don Vultaggio says the price is becoming harder to maintain. Despite tariffs from the Trump administration impacting the cost of aluminum, he says he has no plan to raise the price per can. NBC’s Savannah Sellers reports for TODAY.

In a Meet the Moment conversation, Khan Academy founder Sal Khan tells Kristen Welker that artificial intelligence can transform education for the better — even as educators warn it may fuel cheating, misinformation and laziness.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol talks with NBC News' Hallie Jackson about how the coffee company is planning to keep cash-conscious customers coming back to its stores.

Bridgit Mendler, a former Disney star known for roles in “Good Luck Charlie” and “Wizards of Waverly Place,” is taking on a new role as CEO and co-founder of Northwood Space, a tech startup looking to improve the way people communicate with satellites. NBC’s Gadi Schwartz reports for TODAY.

Ed Bastian, the CEO of Delta Air Lines, joins TODAY exclusively to talk about the recent travel chaos at Newark Liberty International Airport as air traffic control towers across the United States see staffing shortages and are using outdated technology. “It is absolutely safe. It's the safest form of transportation in the world,” he says. "Now, it's not acceptable, the state of the conditions," he adds about air traffic control towers that need to be modernized.

Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, joins TODAY to discuss the issues plaguing Newark Liberty International Airport as air traffic control towers across the country are seeing staffing shortages. He insists that airport, as well as others around the country, is safe to fly into and “honestly would” recommend flying out of Newark for people leaving the New York City area.