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fire a powerful blast levels a home outside washington, d.c. the explosion heard and felt for miles. officers attempting to serve a search warrant at the time the very latest in a live report. on the move. israel expanding the ground offensive in gaza overnight. its war against hamas entering a new phase. while here at home, the alarming rise in anti-semitism on college campuses set to take center stage. on capitol hill. leaders from three of the nation's most prestigious universities called before congress to testify. we are live in washington and in israel. deadly attack. a stabbing at a popular macy's store during the busy holiday shopping season after security guards confront an alleged shoplifter just ahead, the arrest in the

case and the on going search for answers. tragedy in paradise. a boston woman killed by a shark while paddle boarding on vacation at a popular resort in the bahamas. what we're learning about that fatal attack. mcmystery. it's the fast food spinoff fascinating social media >> here it is. cosmics in illinois. so could mcdonald's be taking on starbucks with its new line of restaurants? we're there live. ♪ all that, plus, sentimental feeling. ♪ rocking around the christmas tree have the christmas party hop ♪ one of the most iconic holiday hits of all time finally hits number one what brenda lee is saying about her chart topper 65 years in the making. and overtime upset end zone and caught! touchdown after the deflection. >> the bengals beat the jaguars on monday night.

one of the most exciting games of the nfl season. >> he's got it >> today, tuesday, december 5th, 2023 >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda hot by. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. well, good morning it is good to see you. welcome in thank you for joining us it is a tuesday morning, and it is a busy one. >> hi, everybody good morning we want to get right to that breaking news out of virginia overnight. a massive house explosion in arlington near washington, d.c officials are on the scene now. investigating what caused that home to burst into flames. >> we do know that before the nbc's tom costello joins us with more >> reporter: the blast police were on the scene they were serving a search warrant to a man reportedly firing off a flair gun nbc's tom costello joins us with more hey, tom, good morning >> reporter: yeah, hoda, good morning. so the police have cordoned off several blocks around this house. this was just a massive explosion.

as you said, police were already there trying to execute a search warrant. they said that somebody inside had been firing off flairs neighbors tell me that the suspect had been acting strangely over the last few years. suddenly last night, the entire house went up in a massive ball of flame and you could feel it for blocks in the area >> the massive explosion was caught on camera, literally blowing a home to pieces in arlington, virginia. >> we need all fire we can get the house has exploded, i believe. >> i was laying in my bed, and then just it felt like we got attacked. >> reporter: police were already at the scene moments before the blast. officers were trying to access the property and execute a search warrant a s.w.a.t. team had responded to the home hours earlier, after receiving reports of shots fire. officers determined someone

inside had actually discharged a flair gun 30 to 40 times. >> as officers attempted to execute that search warrant this evening, the suspect inside the residents heard several rounds the house subsequently exploded. >> reporter: the explosion rocked the entire surrounding area my family and i are fine but our house shook and we could see the flames from our front yard police believe the suspect was alone inside the home when the blast occurred they have not been able to determine if the home was blown up on purpose. authorities also indicate they did not have immediate information about any prior incidents at the house, but neighbors describe the man living there as a character who covered his windows with tinfoil. this morning, residents nearby are grateful to be safe after a terrifying night. >> just scary to think this is happening around us and could happen in what i thought was a safe community >> reporter: you saw in that video the police were literally sitting there with their police

cars right in front of the house. amazingly, none of them was seriously injured. nobody went to the hospital, but that suspect inside still unaccounted for. hoda >> all right tom costello for us there in arlington. tom, thank you we got other breaking news overnight on the israel-hamas war. israeli forces stepping up the offensive in gaza while facing new calls to do more to protect civilians. nbc's chief foreign correspondent richard engel in jerusalem for us hi, richard. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, savannah the u.n. says that israel's offensive is leaving palestinians with few safe places to go the u.n.'s humanitarian chief putting it bhluntly, saying evey time we think things in gaza can't get more apocalyptic, they do the israeli military this morning is launching more attacks in southern gaza, and ordering hundreds of thousands of palestinians who live in the city of khan younis or were displaced there to move even further south. the chief of staff of the

israeli military says the operations in southern gaza will be just as intense, just as powerful as what northern gaza has seen so far. after the deadly massacre by hamas, israel began its war two months ago attacking in northern gaza it ordered palestinians at the time to move south khan younis now under attack is in the south the only place left to go is rafah, right on the egyptian border this is rafah now, massively overcrowded with not nearly enough food or places to sleep no fresh water and a high risk of disease where are we supposed to go from herel mission is to destroy hamas and expel them from gaza. leaving pa into the sea, asked this man many palestinians believe israel's real mission is to destroy hamas and expel palestinians from gaza the egyptian government suspects the same and has sealed the border, leaving palestinians pinned in, shuffled from place to place and under attack. israel says it is doing all its can to avoid civilian

casualties, that the evacuation orders are designed to keep palestinians out of the line of fire as it attacks those who move south to hide among the civilian population. >> we are pursuing hamas wherever hamas is hiding our war is against hamas, not against the people of gaza. >> reporter: in israel, the war against hamas is broadly popular, considered by many to be the only response after hamas killed more than 1200 israelis and kidnapped more than 240 hostages hamas is still holding more than 130 hostages the united states saying on monday the group is refusing to turn over all of the women hostages and is calling for an investigation into reporting hamas used rape as a weapon of war. >> they don't want those women to be able to talk about what happened to them during their time in custody. >> reporter: the israeli military said today that its fighters in gaza are making

progress and that israeli troops have located 800 hamas tunnels so far and destroyed 500 of them >> richard engel in jerusalem for us this morning. richard, thank you meantime, the recent and dramatic rise of anti-semitic attacks and protests on college campuses across the country front and center on capitol hill this morning the presidents of three top universities now being called before congress. ryan nobles covers capitol hill for us what are we expecting today? >> reporter: good morning. the presidents of penn, harvard and m.i.t. will be front and center to answer questions from lawmakers about what they're doing to combat anti-semitism in responding to accusations they allowed it to grow on campuses after reports of hate-filled speech and college threats the college presidents are facing heat as they try to balance the rights of students to speak freely without allowing the rhetoric to get out of control or threaten the safety of students. it comes after a staggering 73% of jewish college students say they have seen or experienced anti-semitism this year.

that's according to the antidefamation league. while attacks on jewish students are on the rise, muslim and palestinian students feel threatened, especially after three palestinian college students were recently shot in vermont. hoda >> yeah, ryan. some people in congress are vowing to go even further in taking action against some of these colleges >> reporter: yeah, that's right. some republican leaders said these colleges that don't address anti-semitism on their campuses should lose federal funding or even tax exempt status even wealthy donors about to close their college books for the same reason over alleged incidents of anti-semitism and islamophobia last month. hoda >> ryan nobles for us in d.c. ryan, thank you. we turn to politics with the first contest over a month away in iowa. republicans are gearing up for their next debate, but minus donald trump, the overwhelming

front runner once again. in the meantime, there's new fall out from former congresswoman liz cheney, a stark warning, happening right here on "today" about the threat of a potential second trump term in her view. nbc senior washington correspondent hallie jackson with the latest. good morning >> good morning. it is set to be the smallest debate stage yet tomorrow night in alabama ron desantis, nikki haley, vivek ramaswamy and chris christie it is another one of his critics as former president donald trump now lashing out at one of his former gop critics as liz cheney former congresswoman liz cheney sounds the alarm in th how dangerous she thinks his re-election will be. >> reporter: former president trump lashing out as former congresswoman liz cheney sounds the alarm in her new book and interview with savannah about mr. trump's run for office. >> you said we're sort of sleepwalking into dictatorship in the united states dictatorship is that what we would have if we

re-elect donald trump? >> i think it is a very, very real threat and concern. >> reporter: cheney revealing the dangers she thinks donald trump would pose if he wins the white house again. >> do you believe if donald trump were elected next year that he would try to stay in office beyond a second term, that he would never leave office >> there is no question. there is no question >> you think he would try to stay in power forever. >> absolutely. he said he would do it again he expressed no remorse for what he did >> reporter: accusing cheney of having trump derangment syndrome cheney is not the only one concerned. fears growing promising to target his enemies >> i am your retribution i am your retribution. >> if i happen to be president and i see somebody doing well and beating me very badly, i say go down and indict them. on veterans' day, we pledge to you that we will root out the

communist, marxist and radical left thugs that live like vermin within the confines of our country. >> reporter: that last remark drawing broad condemnation with president biden comparing it to language used in nazi germany. mr. trump leading the republican field, far and away in polls, with his opponents hoping to try to catch up at tomorrow night's republican debate. mr. trump set to skip again. and, savannah, as you know, liz cheney also warned if trump wins she believes it could be the last election americans ever get to vote in she's previously pointed out that he threatened to terminater to democracy despite of course mr. trump's efforts to overturn the legitimate results of the 2020 election savannah >> thank you very much also this morning, an the constitution last an investigation is under way after

a fatal stabbing at a busy macy's in philadelphia authorities say one security guard was killed, another hurt, when they were attacked by a man who tried to steal from the store. nbc's stephanie gosk joins us now with details on this hey, steph, good morning >> reporter: hey, hoda, good morning. for many here in philadelphia this macy's downtown is a holiday highlight, especially the annual light show. but this morning, it is also a crime scene after police say a shoplifter attacked those two security guards who were unarmed with a knife this morning, the macy's in downtown philadelphia is marked with yellow crime scene tape police investigating a deadly double stabbing they say happened monday after two unarmed security guards stopped a would be shoplifter. >> the security here backs off, takes the merchandise back, allows the male to go on >> reporter: about ten minutes later, police say the man returned to the store and stabbed one of the guards and then the other after he tried to help the suspect who fled on a subway was later arrested at a station a few stops away

both security guards were taken to the hospital where one died from his injuries. >> it started as a retail theft. upgraded obviously to a robbery. and then led ultimately to a homicide so, again, it is a tragic situation. >> reporter: according to philadelphia police, this macy's store is a hot bed of shopping lifting with over 250 reported retail thefts so far this year in a statement to nbc news, macy's says it is heart broken about the incident, adding insuring the safety and well being of customers and colleagues is always our top priority the deadly incident comes as retail crimes have been getting a lot of attention nationwide. though there's conflicting data on nationwide shoplifting, it is up in some major cities including new york and los angeles. where a flash mob recently stole $12,000 worth of apparel from a nike store in philadelphia, police say there's been an uptick in property theft this year, including shoplifting. now one of the city's most popular department stores has

also become the scene of a violent crime. the mayor of philadelphia says he's horrified by what happened here yesterday and he's praying for the families of those security guards. their identities, as well as the suspect's identity have not yet been revealed. hoda >> stephanie gosk for us there in philly. steph, thank you well, let's talk about the nfl last night some late night drama on monday night football cincinnati looking for the big upset over the jacksonville jaguars. >> third down and about a yard half extra men on the rush. this one floating, caught by chase! and he is gone touchdown cincinnati as he takes it into the end zone. >> so the bengals take the lead. that's the third quarter this one would go to overtime, though evan mcpherson gets the 48 yard field goal to go cincinnati shocks jacksonville adding injury to insult, the jags star quarterback trevor lawrence went down with an

injury in the fourth quarter initially diagnosed with an ankle strain but now he is scheduled to undergo more testing okay >> ouch. >> so -- i know. it was a shocker >> sure was. all right. let's go 7:16 mr. roker back in studio 1a. >> a lot of people enjoying their chilly three-way in cincinnati we love it good morning, everybody. good morning to you. in cincinnati you have your chili three ways skyline chili. everyone in the queen city knows. they know about that. >> okay. all righty. >> anyway, major river flooding in western washington. nine million people impacted, especially the rivers in and around seattle we're going to be watching that very closely you can see all this moisture pushing on in. and this is just the beginning of what they will be looking at, this atmospheric river that's setting up for today and tomorrow, this first system comes in. second system on thursday. third system on saturday today and tomorrow that

atmospheric river into the pacific northwest bringing snow levels that's going to bring heavy rain to the mountains as well thursday, weaker storm hits the coast. another round of rain and snow saturday another atmospheric river event possible the timing and strength of this one still going to be determined, but it's not going to be pretty we're looking at 4 to 8 more inches of rain along the coast. 3 to 5 inches as you get down closer to oregon and california. cascades 3 to 6 inches of rain and heavy snow in the mountains. we're going to get to your local forecast in the next 30 seconds. . i even stop by on my day off! i know what people want, and you've got just what they need. also, i love your ottomans. your number one fan, santa. ♪ wayfair you've got just what i need ♪

good tuesday morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. al showed you the rain that's hitting the pacific northwest, but we're going to see some of that wet weather making it into the bay area by tomorrow morning. it starts out in the north bay, quickly sweeps across the rest of the bay area by the early afternoon. there will be a break tomorrow night, but then we could see another wave of showers moving in on thursday. for most of us, it looks and that's your latest weather. and that's your latest weather. hodahamas. the victim a tourist from massachusetts on a dream vacation we'll ha >> nice to have you back in studio, by the way we loved you in d.c. love you better here. coming up, new details on a fatal shark attack one of the most popular resorts in the bahamas the victim a tourist from massachusetts on a dream vacation we'll have the latest. and then you have probably seen it on social media immediates feeds. images that appear to be a new spin-off from mcdonald's

what is this all about maggie vespa on the case this morning. >> reporter: hey, guys good morning, yeah in the random venn diagram of mystery lovers and fast food fans there's this growing overlap on social media with people obsessed with that building. a fast food venture being backed by a mature chain that's clearly keeping it all under wraps what we know about this case and what it says about americans' changing food habits that's coming up. >> minds blown. >> they're hiding the sign. >> okay. >> what does it mean we don't know. we'll get to that and a lot more but, first, this is "today" on nbc.

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strike. this is the second of four one-day csu strikes this week. the only one in the bay area. a similar strike impacted cal poly pomona yesterday. sf state leaders are not clear about the impact it will have on classes today, but next week is finals week. san francisco supervisors today will consider adding their voices to calls for a long-term cease-fire in the middle east. the resolution also calls for more humanitarian aid and the release of hostages. similar measure have recently nite emotional debate in esmong oakland and richmond, and palestinian supporters are planning to ask san jose council members to issue a similar resolution. there's a dense fog advisory out this morning. kari has a look at the areas affected. >> we've seen a lot more fog moving into san francisco and into the peninsula. parts of the east bay. just allow extra time to get to work this morning. as we go into this afternoon, it's going to be mostly sunny and headed for the upper 60s.

this is the warmest day we'll see in a while because the cold front moves in tomorrow and brings us scattered showers. we'll also have a chance of rain in thursday's forecast. cooler air settling in behind that with overnight lows in the mid-30s and our mostly sunny skies will continue, with highs in the low 60s, and a look at san francisco in the forecast with the fog clearing later today, it's going to stay partly to mostly cloudy. highs in the mid-60s. look at the chilly weather we'll see coming our way for the weekend into early next week. watch our full forecast on our website, nbcbayarea.com.

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and jenna called "a carefree christmas. sheinelle, i know you guys have been playing it on a loop. >> we were number seven. we screen grabbed it, saved it, and it will live forever in our minds. >> okay. so we have a very big announcement do we have the citi concert graphic ready to go. >> oh my gosh. hoda and jenna will perform "carefree christmas" on the plaza tomorrow live. >> i didn't know that. >> outside live. >> and we also have sheryl porter who is like one of the -- she is the teacher. she will be with us. we have a choir. we have to practice, people. >> i'm so excited. i will get a concert t-shirt i might throw my bra at you. come on. like a real concert. >> wait, what did you say? >> wait, are we on is this a rehearsal. >> yeah, nothing i don't know when are we on >> we are looking forward to today. >> come to the plaza it will be a live concert. >> well, we have a lot to get to this morning new details on a fatal shark attack in the bahamas. a woman from boston killed not

far from the popular resort where she was staying. nbc's sam brock is here with more sam, good morning. >> reporter: sheinelle, good morning, guys. good morning we report on shark attacks all the time, and rarely are they deadly and rarely in the month of december. but this instance in nassau is the worst case scenario. she was paddling three miles from shore, according to police, she was attacked by the time life guards could get to her, it was too late. >> reporter: tragedy in pa paradise overwhelming a popular caribbean resort this boat returning to shore carrying a 44-year-old woman from boston bitten by a shark while paddle boarding off the beach with a male relative >> she suffered serious injuries to the right hip region and also her right upper limb >> reporter: police say a life guard from the popular sandals resort responded from a rescue boat getting the pair out of the water and administering cpr when they came back, but the woman

didn't survive sandals writing, we express heart felt condolences the second fatal shark attack in 48 hours, following this horrific scene on mexico's pacific coast where eye witness videos show a woman being pulled from the water, her leg apparently severed a local official telling the associated press the 26-year-old mother was bitten while swimming with her child near a floating play structure like this, moving her daughter to safety before the shark came for her still, unprovoked shark bites are quite rare and fatal attacks even more so the international shark attack file noting five deaths in all of 2022. over a year >> in most cases it seems to be mistaken identity where the human is swimming in a water the bahamas now has experienced two shark related deaths and another resumed fatality in just over a year. >> most cases it is mistaken identity where the human is swimming in a

water where the shark was feeding on something else. >> reporter: but some swimmers say they're not deterred a modern island paradise coexisting with the threat of an ancient predator. >> so if you are heading to someplace warm over the holidays, do you have any advice >> so not to be worried. obviously, this is an extremely rare occurrence. but the reality, sheinelle, you look at the shark attacks per population other the course of decades, it's been about the same for a very long time. the reality is the population has grown, more people are in the water, so the numbers have upticked, but you are not at any greater threat the bahamas has seen several dozen deaths over the course of 400 years from sharks to keep it in perspective >> some perspective. thank you, sam let us turn to a headline making mystery from the world of fast food. look at this it is a building in suburban chicago getting a lot of attention on social media. look closely or right there. cosmic's like mcdonald's. the question everyone is asking, what is this all about maggie vespa is ahead of the game maggie, good morning

what is it all about >> reporter: hey, is savannah, guys, good morning i mean, we wish we knew. look at the tarp over the sign the major backer is mcdonald's they're not confirming much at all, tied to cosmicsend. >> breaking mcdonald's news, i've got that being said, fast food fans this mounts mcmystery marks a very american trend. >> breaking mcdonald's news, i've got the scoop on cosmic. >> reporter: this morning in a nation long obsessed with fast food. >> they have been super secret about it. >> reporter: fans on social media are loving this super sized mystery. >> all right here it is, cosmics, bolingbrook, illinois. it looks like there are going to be four drive through lanes. >> reporter: online sleuths are zeroing in on what appears to be a fast food joint in the making in suburban chicago. its name, cosmics, a new venture

mcdonald's ceo announced on a july earnings call, promising it will have all the dna of mcdonald's but its own unique personality, adding they'll test it in a small handful of sites in a limited geography beginning early next year beyond that, cosmics concept and menu are being kept tightly under wraps. >> we were just talking to her like, wait, when is it fully going to open or is it already open >> i'm very excited. >> reporter: cosmics roots likely to feed fans hunger for nostalgia. >> cosmic here i popped in from outer space on a trade nation >> reporter: its name sake, an '80s era staple, an interesting era for america's so-called fast food wars. new data shows as of october, sales for fast food restaurants were up almost 2% compared to last year. despite a drop in customers. so how are restaurants keeping sales high

by hiking prices, experts say. a trend fueled by inflation and rising labor costs and by heating up their marketing game, too. >> a lot of the things that mcdonald's as done, you know, the adult happy meals, for instance that they're doing right now again, is to get customers' attention they have to get people excited about going in again. >> reporter: the trick, experts add, will be turning this mounting mcmystery into real value. why is this, in your opinion, so captivating to americans >> because everybody goes to mcdonald's. even if you refuse to admit it >> that's an interesting take to end on by the way, guys, we talked about online sleuths basically before these signs evd to find out. one guy postedthese photos on of what he were tarped and it was kind of being kept under wraps to this degree, it's worth noting people online were doing everything they could to find out anything they could about cosmics case in point, one guy who posted these photos on x of what he says is cosmics men view, you can see, if this is the menu, it goes all in on drinks, different iced teas and lem nads

something called a galactic boost, frappes a spicy queso sandwich and pretzel bite that's one person on twitter who posted those photos. mcdonald's has yet to confirm anything official. that being said, another one of those earnings calls is slated for tomorrow so it's very possible, guys, that our knowledge on this topic could get super sized very soon. >> marketing guy is going to get a salary supersize for this. keep us posted, maggie. >> thank you, maggie. >> i hope they have egg mcmuffins. still ahead, a new and timely use for artificial intelligence this will make your holiday shopping easier. the people tough to buy for, how about this, perfect gifts, best prices saving money, up next what you need to know about a brand new way to stream your favorite shows on two of the most popular platforms for much less. we'll get to that in just a moment, but first, these messages ♪

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but to watch without ads, that cost more than doubles to $50. >> all of a sudden, to watch simply the greatest stuff on tv required two, three, four, five, now seven different streaming services >> three, two, one. >> reporter: after a furious pace of new shows, they are bracing for a slowdown as filming starts back in the wake of hollywood strikes, just as viewers are pulling back a little and the subscription craze is not just hamilton on disney+ ♪ you'll be back, soon you'll see ♪ >> reporter: over the past decade or so, the subscription economy has quadrupled it used to be just gyms and magazines. now everything from meal kits, clothes, dog food, even cleaning supplies on subscribe and save, giving consumers convenience with potential costs for subscriptions they forgot about. >> okay. if all these companies are bundling, how are they making money? >> i know. so netflix makes money and has revenue growth from this

business model but the other legacy companies had trouble figuring out how this could work for them that's why this bundling i think is a new phase here where they're maybe going to have to have partnerships instead of competition because they want to try to make some money here. but this has been -- basically just been spending money, giving us peak tv but they have not had peak profits by any stretch of the imagination. >> no, it's so expensive and then you had the strikes. >> how many do you have? >> a ton >> i know. i don't know how many. >> i don't either. >> right. >> but as people get more frugal heading into next year, hey, wait a minute, i didn't realize i was paying for this. i think the companies know that. they're partnering up with verizon or the big telephone internet companies, everybody trying to keep your business. >> thank you, christine. >> you too. over to al we always subscribe to al's forecast >> well, thank you very much let's see if you have to bundle up. >> good one. >> we got a little clipper coming through a few airport delays around chicago because of this light snow not a big problem.

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they're asking for from the csu is better pay. this is part of a week's worth of rolling walk-offs at the largest university system in the u.s. it started yesterday at cal poly pomona, today at sf state, tomorrow in l.a. and then thursday at sac state. the union says faculty isn't getting paid enough. yesterday they demanded -- repeated their demand for a single-year raise of 12%. csu is offering 15% over three years, only 5% of which is guaranteed. reporting live, bob redell, nbc bay area news. let's get a check of the forecast with meteorologist kari hall. >> we've had to deal with some dense fog this morning in parts of the bay area, and the dense fog advisory continues until 11:00 this morning, where we're seeing in some spots visibility down to zero. we're seeing it dropping in parts of the east bay. we're also going to see it clearing up for the afternoon. temperatures in the upper 60s. watching out for rain.

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we're live with the latest. then holiday shopping hack how ai can help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list this season. >> it's really just a great thought starter, and it's so fast there is really no reason not to use it. >> this morning vicky nguyen is putting artificial intelligence to the test. plus, home alone honeymoon. >> i'd like a hotel room, please with an extra large bed, a tv, one of those little refrigerators you have to open with a key. >> all the details on the plaza hotels hollywood inspired experience mccalister in the iconic movie. and jimmy fallon and meghan trainor are here. ♪♪ wrap me up. >> they will tell us about their new hit song bound to get you in the holiday spirit, today, tuesday, december 5th, 2023.

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plaza. we will come out and visit and say hello. glad to have sheinelle jones here with us this fine morning inside craig will be back later in the week remember we released the short list for time's person of the year you revealed it to us, sheinelle. everything from king charles to barbie and, of course, taylor swift. who will it be all shall be revealed the exclusive announcement right here >> looking forward to that we should mention coming up this morning on the 3rd hour, we'll reveal "time's" athlete of the year it makes sense when you see it, it makes sense. >> simone? so it's simone. >> great, got it. let's get to our news at 8:00 rattled buildings and nerves outside the nation's capitol tonight. a home blew up following hours of activity there. tom costello has the latest on the investigation. tom, good morning. >> reporter: hoda, good morning. so they have a power.

this home. we have a camera that gives you a better perspective there is nothing left in this home here in the boston area of arlington, virginia. it was about 8:00 last night when this house just exploded in an enormous fireball that shook the entire area. people in the surrounding area for blocks heard and felt this incredible glass the bottom line is this started in the afternoon police got a call here that somebody at the residence was firing off a weapon. they found that individual firing off a flair gun, 30 to 40 rounds they asked him to stop they tried to approach the house. called in a s.w.a.t. team. they were involved in a standoff in front of this house for a good portion of the evening. then at 8:00 as they were trying to make contact with them, suddenly the entire house exploded nobody, believe it or not, nobody on the outside was injured, despite the fact that police were on the front yard and the suspect inside of that

house is still unaccounted for they don't know much about the suspect at this point. neighbors say that he was kind of a strange person who sometimes acted in a rather bizarre manner, covering up all of his windows with tinfoil. but they are still working trying to find out what was the motivation behind the standoff with police and what caused this massive explosion here in the arlington neighborhood of northern virginia. back to you, hoda. >> tom, thanks. to the middle east now, israel stepping up its air and ground attacks in southern gaza overnight. the military chief of staff warning operations during this new phase of the war will be just as intense as those that have levelled large parts of the north. many civilians in gaza again ordered to evacuate but say they have nowhere left to go. israel says it is doing everything they can to avoid civilian casualties. but points out that hamas terrorists who massacred israelis two months ago, continue to hide among the

civilian population and are still holding more than 130 hostages the white house is condemning protesters that targeted a jewish-owned restaurant in the heart of philadelphia this weekend. officials said pro palestinian demonstrators gathered outside goldie chanting anti-israel slogans. white house spokesman said yesterday it is anti-semitic and completely unjustifiable to target restaurants that serve israeli food over disagreements with israeli policy. the pennsylvania governor josh shapiro said this hate and bigotry is reminiscent of a dark time in history. all right. let's move to some dramatic moments on a dallas interstate a box truck was left dangling from an overpass the driver stillhospital for evaluation thankfully he is going to be okay. >> thank goodness. >> those rescuers are amazing.

a classic christmas song has reached the top of the music charts guys, it only took 65 years to happen here is a bit of the new video for an old favorite. ♪ rocking around the christmas tree at the christmas party hop ♪ ♪ mistletoe hung where you can see, every couple tries to stop ♪ >> that's brenda lee so she recorded it in 1958 she was just 15 years old then well, now it is a number one on the billboard top 100. to celebrate this anniversary, lee who is now 78 filmed this song's first official video with help from country legends tawny >> that's tucker and trisha yearwood lee called the song's latest success amazing and special. >> that's great! >> that's so cool. >> it went viral on tiktok and everyone was like, what's that new song download it. very crazy a powerful moment on "the voice. we'll show you the performance

of one of her own songs that brought reba mcentire to tears but first, should you make this season an ai christmas. >> hey, good morning how about using ai as santa's little helper this holiday i'll show you how it can predict the best gifts for your loved ones and how you can catch the lowest prices, plus how did ai do when buying gifts for our "today" show anchors that's next. please. oo, or we could try something like that. ahh it's good, right? it's somethin'. i think it needs to be this. you know what i me- yeah i like that. feels iconic. (vo) get in the holiday spirit with chex cereal's 12 days of surprises! learn easy recipes, get festive freebies, and more. shop specially marked boxes of chex cereal today.

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♪♪ holiday consumer this morning we are talking about artificial intelligence. >> did you know you can use ai to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. vicky nguyen joins us with that story. hi, vick, good morning. >> hi, vick. >> good morning. really put it to the test that you like my gifts better than what ai chose. ai is helping to remove some of the stress of the holidays can it really help your gift giving from helping you generate gift ideas to learning which toys and clothes are on trend and how much they will cost, we are

santa a run for his money. on bard, on bing on chatgpt, all finding gifts for under the tree these free platforms can track down a product with just a simple description or even photo. becoming santa's newest helper, as retailers expect record holiday spending >> it is really just a great thought starter, and it's so fast there is really no reason not to use it. >> reporter: angela, head of artificial intelligence at consulting firm alex partners says ai can generate gift ideas and help unwrap the best deals what are good prompts to enter into ai so it can be effective >> i like to start my shopping by typing into the prompt, act as my shopping assistant i also ask it to compare prices and to provide links to websites where i can actually make the purchase we're here in the ai lab. >> reporter: in an exclusive

study for nbc news, angela and her team collected ten million historical data points across retailers including amazon, macy's, target and walmart angela says ai predicts target will mark down apparel, specifically baby shoes and clothes between 30 and 50% and amazon will slash the price of this kitchen aid stand mixer by at least $50. as for toys, sundays typically have the best deals. but the best time to buy, six days before christmas. we're used to hearing the words dynamic pricing when it comes to airfare or hotel or rental cars. does that happening during the holidays, too? >> we saw the prices change 5 million times. when we just isolated december, we saw an average of at least two price changes per week >> reporter: when up on the laptop, never share personal information like birthdays or addresses with ai. but you can enter a loved one's anyone, interest and hobbies to

help shop the perfect present. angela says they'll never know it came from the heart by the way of ai, or will they? in the tv business, we wear many hats today for me, it's this one. we're going to have a friendly shopping competition to test my skills as a mere mortal against angela and the machine the challenge, in three minutes or less, find a gift under $40 for each "today show" anchor, sounds easy enough considering i know them and angela doesn't but they are public figures, so it makes ai's job much easier. the first to make the nice list, savannah >> i will ask google to find out her hobbies and interests. >> i'm just going to go with my gut. i don't like being rushed when i'm shopping for gifts oh my god. i'm going to go with this. feeling the pressure, i finished before angela. okay time's up. who needs extra time when the ai somehow places her across the pond not so hot after all, huh? huh? >> it's giving me uk websites. once she finds a work-around, we keep shopping.

i know hoda is not a huge gift person. that's not her love language i don't want to get her stuff, but i think i found something she will like. >> you're giving me a hint now. >> consider that my gift to you. >> soon angela gains a clear speed advantage. >> this $40 budget is crimping my style when it comes to al. >> i'm getting faster as i practice with the ai. >> i'm getting slower. oh, dear and with your final purchase -- >> that's a wrap. >> for savannah, we have a hand cream trio and a shawl hoda, a board game and cookies from new york's famous bakery. al, an ascot and a book about an 18th century shipwreck who bought each gift it's hard to say happy holidays to you and the anchors of "today". >> okay. this is the big moment of truth. we're going to see if ai knows you better or if you prefer the ai gift or what i got you. so the hand cream trio or the shawl? savannah >> what if pick ai and then your feelings are going to be hurt.

>> then it tells me, i'm going to go to ai. why bother thinking. >> this exact scenario, normally i would pick the shawl, but i think i like this hand cream >> this was me yes, because i always see you moisturizing during the show this is a fun holiday one and you can use it up. >> ai must have known you are cold all the time so it picked the shawl for you. >> ai knows that cashmere is big on trend that's why she went with that. we know you don't like things. >> i don't like things >> i got a ticket to ride which is a game. >> because you have your two little girls hope and hailey. >> or the cookies. >> some delicious peppermint cookies. >> i'm sorry i feel like i'm not picking yours, i'm going with the cookies. >> that's me >> i'm 2 for 2. >> i'm feeling so good about that right now okay al you are a fashion plate or this is a best-selling book right now very hot read. >> i would go with the book.

>> ai beat me on that one. >> oh, really? >> yes i was like, al is going to want this this is so cool. he can add it to her wardrobe. >> i'm never really going to wear an ascot. you know. >> that's true i know >> all of a sudden i'm thurston howell iii. >> so for craig i picked the bourbon and ai picked a smart water bottle, but the problem is they only had it in hot pink i was hoping i would get the edge with the bourbon. >> what about carson. >> we got him these freezable beer glasses versus a grilling tool set the ai picked that. >> the grilling tool set. >> i'm hoping he might want the beer i don't know >> he would like the beer. >> she did a really good job with ai. >> it was close. >> very good thank you, vick. >> al, what do you got cooking >> ai knows that i like walking over to my big board right over here so let's do that

we take a look, mostly we're looking at heavy rain in seattle right now. and a little clipper coming across through chicago into the ohio river valley. no big problems with this. but, we are going to be watching again the pacific northwest where temperatures are seasonable in fact, really the only really chilly spots up around the great lakes and northern new england 80s down into florida. it's warm for december into the plains mild highs through the southwest. little light snow around the great lakes. good tuesday morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. we've had dense fog moving around parts of the bay area. the dense fog advisory continues for the next couple of hours. then we'll see a mostly sunny day and temperatures in the upper 60s inland. tomorrow we have rain, off-and-on showers in the forecast starting

don't forget, if you're heading out the door take us with you but best time of the morning right now "popstart". >> make carson proud this morning. first up, alicia keys last night the singer made a major announcement for the musical loosely based on her life "hell's kitchen" currently off broadway but not for long. take a listen. >> we are beyond ecstatic that "hell's kitchen" is transferring to broadway! yes! to be able to be a part of creating beautiful, diverse stories about unique perspectives you know, and to be able to be in the hometown of new york city talking about a new york city show oh my gosh >> i'm ready to hear singing i want to hear the music alicia's show is headed to broadway here is the deal, her show is

slated to begin previews in march. officially opening in april. about a 17-year-old musician making her way to new york city. she falls in love. it features both newly-created music and a lot of alicia's iconic hits "falling in love". >> come on, that will be amazing. >> tickets go on sale monday. next up, "home alone." it's been 30 years since kevin mcalister set the bar for the best new york christmas. >> howdy do. this is peter mcalister, the father i would like a hotel room, please, with an extra large bed, a tv, and one of those little refrigerators you have to open with a key credit card? you got it >> well now the plaza hotel right here in manhattan is offering guests the chance to live like little kevin and get lost in new york the hotel's "home alone 2" fun in new york package will allow you to take the city by storm starting with a four-hour limo ride around new york city where, of course, you'll be served a delicious hot cheese pizza, plus

the plaza promises the room has one of those little refrigerators you have to open with a key and an extra large bed just for you or whoever you go with. reservations are available all year round but there's just something special about fighting through the crowds on fifth avenue this time of year come to new york city. we love to have you. next up, taylor swift, the chart topper, has become a frequent flier at chief's games this season. over the weekend, swift showed up in style. the grammy winner made some headlines for wearing this fuzzy red coat, catching the attention of one star in particular, known for sporting the look himself. our buddy elmo tweeted his stamp of approval. call it what you want, but elmo thinks that coat is so gorgeous. who wore it better >> cute. >> me think taylor wore it better. >> next up, how about this, migration. our very own mr. roker -- >> wait, what? >> is the face of a new psa for the upcoming movie from illumination and universal, part of our parent company, nbc universal. it tells the story of a

migrating duck family and stars elizabeth banks, danny devito and keegan-michael key the film team worked with the international bird rescue organization for its public service message, created by students at the nonprofit venice arts we're thrilled to debut it right here on "popstart. take a look. >> i want us to get out and see the world. ♪ why are we the only birds heading this way >> every bird's migration, things don't always go as planned. that's why international bird rescue is committed to helping our winged friends preserve their way of life. together, we can clear a safe flight path for birds to reach their new homes. to learn more, go to bird rescue.org and see illuminations migration only in theaters this christmas rated pg >> so there you go al is like between good burger, all his movie things -- >> how many have you been in, 50 >> i guess, yeah >> i've been in 50 movies or television shows love it all. >> all been for about a second. >> very important.

we should add migration hits theaters nationwide on december 22nd and elizabeth banks will join us live right here tomorrow >> very cool very cool. finally "the voice" while missing our buddy carson this morning, he is very busy with his other family over on the west coast "the voice" live show kicked off with spectacular performances including team reba's only ruby lee, brought the coaches to tears with mcintire's '90s hit "you lie." listen to this♪ and maybe ♪ what else can i do, maybe it' wrong, but you know how much i love you ♪ >> so here is what ms. reba had to say ♪ say good-bye ♪ >> oh my gosh, you blew it out of the water it was absolutely spectacular.

you're -- the way you can hold a note out and so powerful, it just absolutely slays me the best thing you can do is connect with the person when you're singing, you definitely do it. gwen and i are bawling >> i love that >> oh my god so beautiful >> "the voice" continues tonight right here on nbc. >> beautiful way to end it. all right. just ahead, look who is here. >> who >> oh my god, we have jimmy fallon and megan trainer in our studio they have an instant christmas classic. it's called -- "wrap me up." oh my gosh any way, we'll talk all about it with these two >> somebody is going to get hurt it's all okay until somebody loses an eye ♪

good morning. it is 8:26. i'm marcus washington. leaders in san francisco's mission district are planning to voice their opposition to a new

bike lane merchants say is killing business. the lane is part of a pilot program that runs between 15th and 24th streets through valencia street, replacing about 50 parking spaces. one popular bar amato's. finally shut down last week, blaming the closure on fewer customers because of the new bike lane. opponents will hold a news conference at city hall today. let's get a look at the forecast. >> we have a dense fog advisory that continues through 11:00 for all of these areas shaded in blue. visibility is down to zero in concord and getting worse in san jose. we continue to see a lot of fog in the north bay. once it clears out late morning, we'll see mostly sunny inland and temperatures in the upper 60s. by tomorrow a cold front comes in and brings us showers.

>> we'll have another local news update in 30 minutes. see you back here then.

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plaza. >> hello >> we are so excited guys, look who is out here this morning. >> who >> well, this crowd is so big, we had to call in re-en re-enfo re-enforcements. jimmy fallon, meghan trainor, gathering gifts for our toy drive. >> they are wild they are wild. >> how fun is this do you hear their hit song "wrap me up" >> by the way, that's a big song that's a hit they've got. >> that's right. i mean, not as big to say that -- >> thanks for doing this. >> we have "carefree christmas." that's tomorrow. that's tomorrow. but today -- >> by the way, we also want to thank raising canes for a generous donation. generous donation. 1,000 bikes and helmets. that's amazing, wow! i haven't tried their chicken yet. they just opened up there on times square if you are feeling the holiday spirit and you would like to get involved with our toy drive, just scan the qr code or head to

today.com. meantime, tis the season for shopping she has fashion picks that will keep you warm and stylish off winter long. plus, nancy silverton is in our kitchen today making her life changing peanut butter cookies. the twist on a classic perfect for your next cookie swap. >> cannot wait to try those. shopping on the 3rd hour as well what to buy and what to skip this month whether it's gifts or something for yourself we'll tell you which deals to jump on or to maybe wait a while. all right. first let's get a check of the weather. >> you got to do it by that sign look at that look at that sign. wait, you got to show that come on, al. >> i don't know that we're allowed to show anything like this what's your name >> christina. >> did you do this yourself? >> no, i did not a good friend of ours did it. >> wow i don't even know what to say. let's show you what you are going to be looking at rather than that light snow around the great

lakes. heavy rain in the pacific northwest. mild highs in the southwest. look for a lot of sunshine up and down the east coast. snow showers and cold around the great lakes tomorrow a flood risk continues for the coastal pacific northwest into northern california. plenty of sunshine the western third of the country from the plains all the way down to texas and the gulf coast good tuesday morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. today we're starting out foggy. temperatures reach the upper 60s. enjoy the warmth, because it gets cooler as showers arrive tomorrow. that's going to bring down some chilly air especially for our mornings. we have light rain tomorrow and withdraw wanted to you wanted to do the

weather? what's your name >> beck. >> you say, and that's the weather. >> and that's the weather. >> all right there you go you've done it. >> wow guys, coming up next, two of our favorites teaming up jimmy fallon and meghan trainor. they have an amazing story behind their new christmas collab there's nothing in there there's nothing in there they're ke presents, jimmyfa - [narrator] stimulant use disorder is a disease,

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♪ come on, wrap me up ♪ >> instant hit sometimes a new christmas song comes out and you don't even know it's new because you feel like you have known it forever it is a duet that you think, how has this not happened before this happened in my dreams >> how is it possible? that's what's happening right now. our next two guests are a holiday dream team right here. they have a song called "wrap me up." take a listen. ♪ come on and wrap me up ♪ ♪ wrap me up, baby ♪ ♪ come on and wrap me up ♪ yeah

♪♪ ♪ wrap me up, baby ♪ ♪ >> that's my one move. you got it live. >> okay, wait. wait, wait, wait how did this come to be? who's idea was it? who thought of it first? >> i have been trying to write a christmas song with jimmy fallon now. there is a rumor he's working up a whole christmas album. it will be huge. and then i finally get a call from my friend, john stone, i love you jimmy wants to do a song with you. what do you mean jimmy. >> what did you have what was the beginning >> so i sent meghan a voice mail of what i thought the song could be i thought it was going to be i . ♪♪ wrap it up ♪♪ wrap it up ♪♪ wrap it up.

>> you said that. >> i didn't hear back from meghan trainor for three months. >> i didn't called "wrap it up." >> i was like, uh-oh. >> i was like, i have to fix this, and then i have to respond. i was like, that's so good, jimmy. you know what we could do is like a doo-wop thing and we could say wrap me up like a present. >> we get on the phone and she calls me and she goes, i worked on a scratch, too and her scratch is a thousand times better it is basically the song it's like -- ♪ wrap me up ♪ >> how long did it take you to do that, meghan, by the way? >> we got on a zoom a half hour earlier than jimmy because we were like, we got to figure something out. like being prepared. i want to do my homework so when jimmy comes on, he loves it. then i basically auditioned the course for him i was sweating and crying and throwing up and he loved it.

you do >> we were on the facetime for an hour and a half maybe she's like, do you want to write the song with me in my head, it's already written. but of course. do i get credit for it did you not hear my voice mail ♪ >> i see the germ of the idea wrap, and then wrap me up. >> never give up. never give up. >> but meghan gave it a nice shushing >> what was it like to perform together this is a match made in heaven >> it really is. >> it is different for me. for me, i'm like, oh, my god when my mom and dad are with me and i'm trying not to cry with happy tears because i loved to get to say we have a song together. >> she's a brilliant you my whole life and you're so musically talented and so say we have a song together >> she's a brilliant writer.

as well as performer and singer. do you remember the one time you came on the show. >> i forget what song you were performing >> i fell down. >> and you fell down. >> you fell down on fallon >> i thought that was the name of the song. ♪ i fell down, i fell down ♪ >> so she did the thing. it was great at the end, she turned around and just fell and laid on the ground and i go -- so i went down and laid down next to her and i was like, we'll be right back with more "tonight show." >> i couldn't move i was so embarrassed i go, do you want to re-do it? and you said no. >> that's the magic of meghan trainor right there. you said no because you are exactly who you are. and by the way, we should say this is a hit maker. you write songs. you give one to j-lo, you give one here she's been doing this, writing awesome, cool songs. >> you are a machine you're fantastic one of the most talented people i've ever met in my life. >> she's incredible. you guys, it is weird to take this time. i just feel like we need to ask you about hoda and jenna's christmas song i know it is competition for you. >> do you know about it, meghan?

have you heard it? >> it is called "a carefree christmas. >> why didn't i write it >> we have to go to commercial ♪ >> i know her on tiktok! ♪ we're all feeling fine ♪ >> you sound great. >> is that jenna's real hat? >> can we show meghan's face >> this is so awkward. >> wait, what do we think? >> she wears that tiny hat to work, jenna, always wears that little hat >> i think it's great, but like we're writing. it's over. we're doing a duet sorry, jimmy ♪ wrap me up ♪ ♪ wrap me up ♪ >> all right jimmy will be back on the 4th hour and hang out, right ♪ it's available to stream now ♪

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we are back with "today bestsellers. this morning one of the most popular winter fashion picks of the season shop all day contributor is here with her finds don't forget, all you got to do is scan the qr code right here, start shopping right now good morning >> good morning. >> you found some great, affordable finds. >> yes >> we're stepping out. we want to be nice and cozy. you have the right combo here. >> oh my gosh. hoda, do you know about the satten midi skirt. it's probably the top trending skirt of the season. it's stylish but it's versatile. satin isn't just for dressup anymore. i mean, you can wear this with a fabulous sweater, with anything in your closet wear it with a button-down to work or even a t-shirt running around town. it is so easy to wear and feel this. >> the fabric does feel really

nice. >> so many fun colors and $38. >> now, i think what you did over here, you took the sweater. it's beautiful it's like a cable knit sweat e right? >> this is one of the best selling sweaters i love it because it's such a classic. and it's that perfect weight you can wear it tucked in. your little half tuck or it's longer and it says inclusive, extra small through 6x and so many great colors but, if you want to shush it up i wear sweaters but don't wear something cute under >> these are false collars or dickeys. you layer them under any sweater. you can even do a v neck how cute look at this embellishment here. >> it doesn't add the bulk of a button down and all that stuff. >> exactly we have the low faux pearl trim. >> cute. >> and beautiful trim with the pearls and the crystals. it's around $14, hoda. >> on amazon

>> yes. >> oh my god >> this is an instant razzle-dazzle. >> like it cozy. >> hoda, you have to feel this. >> these are not -- >> ugg sheep skin insole >> what took so long for these. >> you can turn any of your shoes into the comfort of ugg. put these in your boots. put them in your rain boots, regular shoes. get this, you can even add new life to your ugg boot or ugg slipper by switching out the insole. >> take out the old, yep. >> the beauty of ship eep skin, it's naturally regulating. won't get too hot. >> under $20 game changer. >> all right >> these are beautiful all right. so this is elegant and also really, really warm glove. it's just 29.99. but let me tell you, the brand says this is real leather, cashmere inside and it's got next level touch screen technology so all fingers, even the thumb

and the palm have -- are compatible with any touch screen so even the atm, you know, you can use the touch screen there you can text you can use your phone. >> are these one size. >> yeah. so these are one size fits most. and i just think these make a great gift. >> yeah, yeah. >> okay. under $10. hoda, i mean, these are -- >> cute as can be. >> and i love this fabulous cable knit again, inside, i mean -- >> does it fit me? i have a huge head. >> so, so, so cute. >> this can fit people who have -- >> inside, sherpa. >> cozy. >> and little faux fur pom pom. >> cute as can be. i like these i love these i love these. >> last but not least, i love these. these are monogrammed phone cases. >> okay. >> these are from a brand i'm loving preppy jones, starting at $24. look at all these fun styles >> do they go with all the different phone types? >> yes, yes. all the different phone types. this makes a great gift if you order today, you'll get it well in time for christmas.

and i mean, so cute. you can do a name or your initials and i mean, you're not going to lose your phone now. >> 24.99, good price point thank you so much. again, scan that qr code right there on your screen go to today.com/shop and buy these items. we should mention that today does earn a commission from purchases through our links. savannah, over to you. >> okay. star chef, you missed a spot there. just kidding just kidding we got chef ncy who will sharena look mom, i found one. oh, yeah, you did.

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oh, we're back we've got a special holiday edition of "today food." award-winning chef nancy silverton known for her bread and pizzas at her l.a. restaurants. her brioche once brought julia childs to tears. isn't that cool? just in time for the holiday, she's out with a baking bible,

the cookie that change midlife perfecting classic recipes i'm here for us. good morning >> good morning. >> i love to bake and i'm very excited that we'll get some tips this brings us beyond the chocolate chip browny world into something new. >> well, we're still in the chocolate chip browny world because it's a cravable, simple dessert. >> it's a classic. >> i'm adding peanuts and i'm adding peanut butter on top of the cookie so it's kind of like a cookie that thinks it's a tart. >> now, why did this change your life >> it changed my life because after i had eaten the almost perfect peanut butter cookie and i added a few little personal touches, it inspired me to look baked recipes that we want to eat. >> yeah. >> and, so, back at all of the cravable, memorable baked recipes that we want to eat. >> yeah. >> and so i kind of looked at them and i really redid them all. and the peanut butter cookie being one of them. >> i love that

we're toasting the nuts. did you mention that >> sorry, yes. olive oil them and salting them and putting them in the oven to toast. >> what kind of nuts did you use? >> these are spanish peanuts with the skin. >> we have some tasters already. >> something is going on here. >> the verdict is in. >> this changed my life right here. >> unbelievable. >> we can't help it. >> well, we pre-did it they're already eating so peanut butter is that from the toasted nuts. what are we doing here >> this is just ordinary supermarket peanut butter and adding to the creamed butter. >> does it have to be the natural peanut butter. >> nope. any peanut butter. >> added to the creamed butter >> add that. then we'll add our sugar in. it's really no -- nothing difficult. >> dark brown sugar? >> classic peanut butter sugar granulated sugar it's brown sugar a little egg yolk and vanilla. >> you prewhisk that.

>> everyone's lives are changed over there, nancy. >> it's the salty. it's the sweet >> what is it? >> it's the peanut right? >> wow, uh-huh. >> and it's the soft bake. they're chewy, right they're not crispy or hard. >> slowly adding this. all right. let's get to the next step because i don't want to miss. >> then i have my flower to flower >> tell me about that. >> sorgum flour, to give it chewiness and whole grainness to it all purpose flour, my levening >> that's a good tip with the parchment paper. hold on. you know me. i'm a little hot on the trigger, as they say. slowly add that's so smart. >> nancy silverman. >> then once that's mixed -- >> you don't want to overmix, right? >> nope. we're going to -- >> never overmix. >> chill it. once chilled, shape it into balls, right

roll it in and you can help me roll it in granulated sugar. >> okay. >> why do your chill your dough. i do it myself because siri daly told me to >> it's easier to handle nuts. so once you get these rolled, we're going to make an indentation. >> oh. cute >> with your thumb. >> with our thumb. >> kids would like to help with that. >> indentation with some peanut butter. >> that's it that's it. that's it. butter. put it in the oven for four minutes until it sets. once it comes out, pile >> that's just regular old peanut butter. >> just regular peanut butter. >> put it in the oven for four minutes until it sets. once it comes out, pile the peanuts on top. >> are you going to sea salt before or after you bake. >> sea salt it after i put the peanuts on, like this. another four minutes. >> you can taste the layers. >> yeah, exactly they're seasoned >> i got to get to it.

you've got three votes and you're about to get four now we'll make olive oil cake. >> now olive oil cake. >> simple, simple. simple, simple, simple sugar, flour, levening okay that's it. >> olive oil cake. you said in italy some people eat cake for breakfast. >> oh, i eat cake for breakfast. this is just olive oil -- >> look at that. >> milk. >> olive oil and milk. >> eggs. >> have you tried that yet >> this batter could be made -- >> is that it? >> way in advance. >> that's it why did you make that circle. made flour. >> little circle in the baking world is called a well. >> oh, okay. the liquid without lumps. this is the same way you should do it with pancake. >> should i take part of it? >> yes. once that is in, we will add some zested orange and some

rosemary. >> the rosemary i can taste, too. >> the orange. >> and then i love to bake these olive oil cakes and these little ceramic molds. >> okay. 30 seconds, nancy. >> so once that's in, i'll mix. we'll pretend it is. this is a huge orange. >> zest all that orange or would that be too orangey? >> yeah, only a quarter of this gigantic orange. >> try this, savannah. >> little rosemary. >> i'm going to try it. >> then we fill these beautiful little holes. >> that's so cute. >> thank you so much i learned 14 things just watching you the cook book is called the cookie that changed my life. so fun changing the classics. you can check out these recipes at today.com/food. who doesn't love a recipe with four ingredients >> i can't these cookies are to die for they changed our lives we're back after your local news. >> wow

that was unbelievable. honestly good morning. it is 8:56. i'm marcus washington. professors and faculty at san francisco state are holding a one-day strike, the second of hour one-day csu strikes this week and the only one here in the bay area. tomorrow it will impact cal state los angeles. on thursday, sacramento state. it all comes in the wake of an ongoing dispute over future pay raises. the union represents 30,000 faculty members statewide. the leaders are not indicating the impact it will have on classes today, but next week is finals we. finals we. ek

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