let's get a look at that forecast one last night with meteorologist kari hall. >> we've been dealing with low clouds and fog this morning. once it clears out, it's going to be a very nice day. headed for the low to mid-60s. we're watching out for rain by sunday. i thought this cleared but it does not. north 101 at alum rock, we see movement now, that may be improvement for north 101 through san jose. 17 i just learned there's a crash northbound coming from the santa cruz side around sugarloaf. they're both blocked right now. >> keep that in mind. thanks for allowing us to be a part of your morning. that's it for us here on "today in the bay." don't forget to join us for our midday newscast at 11:00. hi there good tuesday morning major developments overnight in that high-profile abortion case texas. >> the ripple effects far-reaching it is december 12th. this is "today." key ruling

a texas supreme court rejects a woman's challenge to one of the most restrictive bans in the country. the mother fighting to end a the mother fighting to end a high-risk pregnancy that is jeopardizing her health now fleeing the state to have the procedure. >> there is no outcome here i take home my healthy baby girl. >> the very latest on the closely-watched case at the center of the battle over abortion here in the united fight against russia just ahead, why it is being connected to the war in the middle east and border security. we'll have the latest. and national security spokesman john kirby joins us. states personal plea. ukraine's president in washington for high-stakes meetings at the white house and on capitol hill, pushing for more aid in the fight against russia just ahead, why it is being connected to the war in the middle east and border security. we'll have the latest. and national security spokesman john kirby joins us. mountain of rubble crews working through the night after an apartment building collapses in new york. >> i think it is really important to enforce that this is an ongoing operation. >> remarkably nobody seriously

hurt the search for a cause now underway we're there live. breaking her silence jennifer aniston speaking out in her first interview since the sudden passing of matthew perry. what she's revealing about the conversation they shared just hours before he died those stories, plus just say no good news if you have too many party invitations on your plate this holiday season. the science behind why it's okay to skip some of them. and monday night miracles. two games, two huge upsets. >> outside of field goal range forget it! robinson sets up the giants. >> the giants defeat the packers at the last second. >> the hold, the kick, for the giants >> why the titans stormed back to stun the dolphins. >> henry cuts it back, dives and

scores and tennessee, incredible rally. >> a thrilling end to a big nfl weekend, tuesday, december 12th, 2023. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. well, good morning good to see you. welcome to today it's a tuesday morning how about that not one nail biter, we had two down to the wire it was a good night last night for "monday night football."nt bronx. amazingly, officials say no one was seriously injured. we will have a live report just ahead. >> but we will start with one of the most high-profile abortion cases since the fall of ro >> yeah, "monday night footballo sought decision to end her high-risk pregnancy. coming hours after the mother of two announced she would have to leave the state in order to have the procedure.

>> nbc's senior legal correspondent laura jarett joins us with the details on the fall-out. laura, good morning. >> hey, good morning, guys this case has attracted nationwide attention, something of a flash point in the on going battle over access to abortion in this country. this woman's story highlighting the limits of seeking help from the court when doctors say it is an emergency >> reporter: this morning, a texas mother making a difficult decision to leave her home state for the emergency abortion her doctors say she needs. her legal team saying, kate cox's health situation had grown worse. >> once you had multiple trips to the emergency room, it doesn't make any sense to keep waiting. >> reporter: hours later, the highest court in texas overruling a lower court's decision on monday, now saying cox's doctor didn't show her abortion would meet the standard for a medical necessity, clarifying the narrow exceptions to the state's abortion bans. >> i never thought i would ever need or want an abortion

i always wanted a big family. >> reporter: it's a case of legal whiplash for kate and her husband, justin, who already have two children. the couple devastated to learn the baby she's carrying is suffering from a fatal genetic condition, a pregnancy her doctors say is not viable and jeopardizes her future fertility. >> there is no outcome here i take home my healthy baby girl >> reporter: last week a state court judge ordered ken paxton against cox or her doctors >> the idea that mrs. cox wants not to enforce the state's six-week abortion ban against cox or her doctors >> the idea that mrs. cox wants desperately to be a parent, and this law might actually cause her to lose that ability is shocking. >> reporter: but that decision was quickly put on hold after paxton's office petitioned the state's highest court arguing cox doesn't meet the criteria

for a medical exception. paxton also warning three hospitals in the area they could be subject to civil or criminal penalties if her doctor was allowed to perform the abortion. >> laura, this is a texas case, but could it have implications legal or otherwise in some of the states in abortion restrictions we're seeing. >> yeah. even though this was just about one woman's case in texas, it was really viewed as something of a test case nationwide, because, of course, abortion access is in the hands of the state now, guys, because of the fall of roe v. wade, the states decide and really the idea was if they could go after the medical exceptions, that might be an avenue for access, but her case shows you have to go about pleading it the right way or even that doesn't work >> that's legal jargon pleading it the right way, what does it mean >> you have to make your case, put forward the evidence and the doctor has to meet the exact legal standard that is in the statute or you can't get legal relief >> and the doctor didn't testify that her life was at risk.

>> right. >> thank you, laura. >> thank you ukraine's president is back in the united states appealing directly to president biden and members of congress for additional funding for his embattled country. and in washington, that push is being tied to assistance for israel as well we have two reports and we'll talk to national security spokesperson john kirby live but let us start with nbc's chief white house correspondent peter alexander. hi, peater good morning >> reporter: hoda, good morning. what a difference a year makes last year volodymyr zelenskyy with standing ovations but today he faces a very different situation ahead of his meetings on capitol hill before he heads here to the white house. zelenskyy desperate for new aid for his country is being thrust into a bitter domestic political battle ukrainian presiden ukraine's president, ukrainian president volodymyr zelenskyy is today preparing to deliver an urgent plea to president biden and congress the time is running out for the

u.s. to approve more aid to bolster ukraine's war effort >> ukrainians haven't given up and won't give up. and we hope just as much to be able to count on you >> reporter: zelenskyy's hastily planned u.s. trip at president biden's invitation comes just days after zelenskyy's top aide warned a delay in more military aid could pose what he called a big risk of ukraine losing the war. president biden is pushing congress to pass a nearly $106 billion package that includes roughly $60 billion for ukraine. as well as support for israel and money to fortify the u.s.-mexican border. but republicans have balked at the plan, demanding tougher immigration policies before they agree to further funding ukraine. >> if we're going to have a national security supplemental package, it ought to begin with our own national security first. >> reporter: the police kal standoff comes as american's support for ukraine is waning in the country's counteroffensive has stalled. still zelenskyy is arguing that

a failure to act now will only empower russian president vladimir putin >> if there's anyone inspired by unresolved issues on capitol hill, it's just putin and his sick click >> reporter: president biden insists new aid cannot wait, that it must be passed before the end of the year. >> we can't let putin win. it is in our overwhelming national interest and the international interest of all of our friends. but the top senate republican negotiator says there is no way it is going to get done this week, and it could be at least january before >> reporter: again, with ukraine's resources running out, the white house is warning that ukraine aid needs to be passed before congress goes home for the holidays but the top senate republican negotiator says there is no way it is going to get done this week, and it could be at least january before the two sides are any closer to an agreement hoda >> peter alexander for us at the white house. peter, thank you meanwhile, israel is under mounting pressure to pause its war against hamas as the humanitarian crisis deepens

across gaza. nbc's chief foreign correspondent richard engel is in jerusalem for us. richard, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, savannah the death toll in gaza has now passed 18,000, according to the health ministry, which is run by hamas. while israel's defense minister said that israel has no plans to permanently reoccupy the gaza strip. as israeli troops attack hamas across the gaza strip, calls for a cease fire are intensifying and growing more u gent, with president biden calling for caution. six international humanitarian groups, including save the children and care usa issued a joint statement this morning, warning the war is sending gaza into an apocalyptic free fall. they're asking for a cease fire and action from washington saying the fighting killed more than 7,500 children, more than all global conflicts last year combined the israeli military says it

does not target civilians and gives warnings before attacks. in washington last night at a hanukkah celebration, president biden pledging support for israel, but saying he's had differences with the leadership there. >> i have to be careful. the whole world's public opinion can shift overnight. we can't let that happen. >> reporter: and the risks of this conflict spilling across the middle east and drawing in the united states are once again on the rise. overnight, rockets launched from areas controlled by yemen struck a norwegian ship in the sea causing fire and damage but no deaths. targeted the u.s. embassy last week in inside gaza, hunger and desperation are spreading, putting gazans and the hostages taken by hamas at risk one of the first hostages freed iranian-backed houthi rebels ink one of the first hostages freed by hamas, this 85-year-old says time is running out to save the

hostages still in gaza how concerned are you about the ones who didn't get out? >> translator: the lack of air in the tunnels as well as the shortage of food and medicine could bring people to complete exhaustion and they just won't make it. they need to get out today otherwise, they won't live >> reporter: the u.n. general assembly today is voting on a resolution calling for an immediate cease fire it's nonbinding. savannah >> all right, richard, thank you. joining us from the white house, john kirby. national security spokesman. admiral, good morning to you we will get back to the middle east in a moment let's start with ukraine because president zelenskyy is coming today and he's hoping to not leave empty handed how confident are you this funding will be passed can you send a signal? how far is the white house willing to concede and make some concessions to get this deal done >> we're confident there is strong bipartisan support on capitol hill for supporting ukraine, savannah.

that's clear in both chambers and of course across both parties. what's not clear is whether or not the senate can come to some sort of agreement here and get something up to the president. now, the president has said and he will repeatedly say we're willing to make compromises here that's what negotiation is all about. that's what governing is all about. he does believe in more border security. that's why there was $6 billion in the supplemental request we turned in just to help with border security. so we're willing to have that discussion, but we can't let ukraine lapse. we can't let our >> as you well know, there has been support for ukraine lapse as these critical winter months are approaching us. >> as you well know, there have been significant erosion in polling for american support for continuing aid at this level for ukraine. congress already approved more than $110 billion. this request is for $60 billion. americans are looking for an end game here. can you say if this aid package is passed, it will be decisive, that there is a strategy, that it is not just funding a war in

perpetuity >> what i can assure the american people is this will absolutely help ukraine claw back even more of their territory and try to kick the russians right out of ukraine to restore their own territorial integrity. this is critical funding for critical systems that will absolutely have a profound impact on the battlefield for the ukrainian soldiers it will also help other nations to encourage their support for ukraine. now, how long that fight is going to go, i couldn't tell you with any great specificity, but this kind of funding for these kinds of systems are critical right now. >> let's talk about the middle east i want to ask you about the breaking news coming out that iran-backed houthi rebels have fired missiles at a ship in the red sea. we also see increased fighting in the north between hezbollah again, iran client and israel in the north. how concerned are you about this conflict widening? and are we already there

>> we're very concerned about a widening or escalating deepening of this conflict we don't want to see a second front there in the north between israel and lebanon the rockets that have been fired back and forth obviously are a concern to us. of course, what the houthis are doing in the red sea, that's why we're working to boost and strengthen to protect shipping, commercial shipping in the red sea. and what we have communicated clearly to our partners in the region privately and publicly, n want to see an additional conflict we don't want to see a bigger conflict, but we will do what we have to do to protect our national security interests in the region >> before i let you go, i want to ask you about the hostages there are 140 still there, reportedly 8 americans among them what is the status of any negotiation for a humanitarian pause in exchange for hostages and this i have to say as aid groups are saying that they're reaching apocalyptic free fall

in gaza. is there enough urgency for the white house in these talks >> yes, ma'am, absolutely there is i can tell you there is not an hour goes by every single day where our team out on the ground back there and here in washington, d.c. aren't trying to work to get another pause in place. that pause lasted a full week. got 50 hostages out, saved countless lives and got a lot of aid and assistance into gaza we're still working at this very, very hard. i wish i had better news on the american hostages that are left. we're working to get more information on where they are, how they are and we're working to get all those hostages out. i can't give you odds on how close we are to another pause. i can just assure you that we are working this with the same sense of urgency that we were before >> do you believe the americans are still alive? does the administration still have that faith? >> we don't have any strong indications otherwise, savannah. so we're working under the assumption that they are alive we just don't have great information with a great specificity on each and every one of them.

so we have to assume, we're going to assume, that they're alive and we can get them back with their families where they belong >> thank you very much, admiral john kirby on the front lawn 7:16 a lot more to get to this morning. say good morning to craig. >> good morning to you as well now to that frightening scene here in new york where part of a residential building collapsed into a massive pile of debris. nbc's stephanie gosk is at the scene for us this morning. steph, good morning to you what's the latest? >> reporter: hey, craig. good morning i have to tell you it is remarkable standing at the footr there is an apartment there, and we zoomed in earlier you can see a bed, a chest of drawers, there are toys on the floor. seemingly undisturbed with the exterior wall totally sheered off. we're hearing from officials and residents in this area that

there is a good reason why people weren't injured and killed in this that's because they got a warning. we're told there was a bang. people heard some rumbling and apparently got out and that is when the building just completely collapsed. and then a huge pile of rubble, the fdny, the fire departm people heard some rumbling and apparently got out and that is when the building just completely collapsed. and then a huge pile of rubble, the fdny, the fire department here in new york rushed to the scene, shifting through that rubble and then an ominous warning late yesterday that they believe there might still be people in that rubble. they're waking up this morning to the news that everyone got out who is inside the building right now city officials do not have a cause for the collapse. although, there was a report of some -- of damage on the facade. i spoke to a few people in this area who are standing here and live in this neighborhood. they told me they have a lot of problems with their building they suspect maybe they had problems as well and they're angry and afraid this morning, craig. >> understandably so amazingly no one was hurt. steph, thank you so much thank you for that warning as well. mr. roker, we say good morning to you.

>> good morning to all of you. we got a lot going on in the south. the southern system will be intensifying near the mexico border plus, we have a stationary front across southern florida. these two systems getting themselves together so areas of rain and snow will continue across the plains. heavy rain through southern florida with this stalled front and all this moisture. take a look at this. we're talking about anywhere from 1 to 3 inches of rain throughout much of central and northern texas and down in florida, we could see locally 5 inches of rain to 7,500 feet in the rockies. now, we go into this weekend southern soaker. friday this system advances into texas, it moves into the gulf. another one develops down through florida through the florida peninsula. from boca raton down to dissipates, feeds that moisture into this system along the coast, we're looking for a lot of heavy rain, possibility of flooding from

florida into the carolinas and this is going to move up into the northeast and the mid atlantic states as we get into the weekend. so another weekend soaker may be on tap we are going to get to your local forecast in the next 30 seconds. and express pickup, so you can get your car, on your time. all with an unmatched 30-day money back guarantee, so you can buy with confidence. that's car buying reimagined. carmax. good tuesday morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. we're starting out with low clouds and low visibility in spots, with that fog drifting around. but once it clears out by midmorning, we are going to have a really nice day ahead. temperatures reaching into the low to mid-60s inland, and our overnight lows back to the 30s. more cold mornings, and at times

some fog, as we go into the rest of the week. we are going to continue on with dry weather all the way up until and that's your latest weather. and that's your latest weather. guys >> al, thank you still ahead, jennifer aniston opening up since the passing of matthew perry, revealing she spoke to her "friends" costar the day he died plus, the growing problem in our lakes. that's a gigantic goldfish maggie vespa is on that story. hey, maggie. >> reporter: hey, guys good morning what a tale this is. there are going to be so many puns in this story yeah, look at this classic goldfish, like this actually invasive species in america's lakes. as you saw when people catch these things, they are huge. this is our problem that has scientists hooked and pleading with parents to think twice

before you flush these guys down the toilet. this is a real problem, guys, and this is coming up. >> that's what's happening. all right, maggie. >> i don't think i'm going to be the same again. >> we'll have that and more. >> it's the snack that smiles back. >> it's like a bass. >> but, first, this is "today"

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positions. >> the "chronicle" reports most of those positions are already vacant and it includes teachers, office staff and custodians. it comes to the wake of a $421 million budget deficit. superintendent matt wayne will present the findings at a budget meeting later today. happening today, richmond leaders will try to get to the bottom of a foul smell that overpowered the city three days last week. a lot of people say it smelled like rotten eggs. air quality leaders blamed it on the city's wastewater treatment facility and the company that owns that plant says that it was triggered during a construction project. council members will hold a hearing today at 5:00. let's get a look at that forecast. we've been talking about how foggy it is. >> visibility is very low in spots and you want to allow extra time to get to work or school this morning. as we go into today, by late morning it's going to start to clear out and it looks like it will be a really nice afternoon with our temperatures in the

inland areas reaching into the low to mid-60s. we're back to chilly weather tonight with upper 30s and we still see this weather pattern repeating through the end of the week. saturday is looking like a really nice day, but we may be tracking some rain in the forecast between sunday and on monday, as we could possibly get some significant rainfall coming in. between now and then, we're just dealing with fog and the sunny afternoons, the cool temperatures that will extend at least into the first part of the weekend. we'll, of course, keep you up to date on the rain as we get closer. you can check this out as well as our forecast at our website on nbcbayarea.com. make it a great day.

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texted with her costar on the day he passed away, and she thought he seemed happy and healthy. chloe melas has more on this good morning. >> good morning. we are learning more about matthew perry's final moments, this time by someone who he said helped him on his journey to sobriety, his long-time friend and costar jennifer aniston. this morning jennifer aniston sharing personal new insights into matthew perry's final days. >> i love you. >> not so tight. >> oh. >> in a new interview with "variety," aniston says she had been in touch with perry just hours before his death in october. i was literally texting with him that morning, funny matty. he wasn't in pain. he wasn't struggling he was happy perry was found unresponsive in a hot tub at his los angeles

home by his assistant. the actor's initial autopsy results inconclusive pending a toxicology report. according to the los angeles medical county examiner. the actor had been open about his decades long battle with drug and alcohol addiction but aniston believes perry was turning things around, telling the magazine, he had quit smoking. he was getting in shape. he was happy that's all i know. the actress adding, i want people to know he was really healthy and getting healthy. he was on a pursuit. he worked so hard. he really was dealt a tough one. >> i may just sit here and have my cake all day, just sit here in the hallway and eat my -- >> aniston says it was perry's comedic genius which helped make "friends," one of the most successful shows on television during its tenure run on nbc his way of speaking created a whole different world. we went with his lead in a way it just added something to our joy. in the nearly seven weeks since perry's death, his friends and fellow costars continue to pay tribute.

on monday, zac efron honoring his 17 again costar during his hollywood walk of fame sir moeny. >> he really pushed me in my career for that, i thank you, matthew. >> reporter: his most heartfelt tributes coming from his "friends" stars. his costars attended a private burial for the actor last month. aniston calling the outpouring of love beautiful. i hope he can know he was loved in a way he never thought he was. >> aniston also said she hopes everyone will remember perry as he loved to be remembered. something perry referenced himself when promoting his mémoire last year saying, when i die, i want helping others to be the first thing that's mentioned. you know, his family and loved ones started the matthew perry foundation on the website, i was looking last night, it has that quote right there. and his loved ones, they are making sure that he is remembered the way that he wanted to be remembered. >> that's beautiful.

>> thank you >> thank you. now to that jaw dropping sight that is apparently lurking in lakes nationwide. take a look if you can massive goldfish like these are popping up in the wild some are more than a foot long and in extreme cases weigh dozens of pounds the problem is they are extremely invasive and a major threat to other species. nbc's maggie vespa brings us this one she's in chicago, near lake michigan hag gi, are these supposed to be the little goldfish we had foro cousin. this is the classic pet goldfish. researchers say, as you saw, freakish looking giant versions of these wo weeks as kids >> reporter: yeah. no, this is isn't some distance cousin this is the classic pet goldfish researchers say, as you saw, freakish looking giant versions of these things are reeking havoc on the ecosystems of america's lakes. so much so they're now pleading with parents to think twice before dumping these things or flushing them into the wild.

cr on the list of menacing aquatic creatures, this morning an unlikely addition. the standard pet goldfish. albeit, super sized. >> look at the size of this goldfish it is bigger than my entire hand. >> reporter: giant goldfish that scientists say ar storming america's fresh water lakes. >> there's a whole school of them, i'm literally looking at po 30 of them right now >> reporter: the first time you saw these giant goldfish, what did you think? >> honestly, i was in shock. i almost fell off my kayak >> buffalo teacher and avid fishermen says he caught close to 10 giant goldfish on lake erie >> kind of a cool pattern on it, but bizarre. >> reporter: he goes by fish like mike on social media where his mind blowing catches make a splash routinely >> it's crazy to see something that growing up you go to the fair and you get a little goldfish in a bag. all of a sudden you're seeing one 14, 15 inches long >> look at that thing. >> reporter: sightings becoming more common.

scientists now desperate to reel in this invasive species, which they say are ravaging the ecosystems of america's great lakes. a new study out last month lists options for reducing the population including scooping goldfish out with commercial nets. >> but how do goldfish get from like pet store tanks to damaging america's lakes? scientists say, it's simple. human error. what is the deal with these things where are they coming from >> they are people's petds that have been washed out or people release into their local lakes they have food. >> a reminder, if you have a pet goldfish and you think it died, make sure it is actually dead before you flush it. >> reporter: a plea echoed by this fisherman hungry for native fish along lake michigan, and thinking about dumping a goldfish in a river, what would you tell them? >> i say don't do it >> reporter: shout out to conner holding that fish that he

caught, by the way one last thing scientists and researchers stress, if you catch giant versions of this thing, they say do not release them back into natural bodies of water. they actually recommend, ear muffs little guy, disposing of them, i'll say guys, back to you. >> hoda was wondering how they taste, were you not? >> well no i did wonder because they're carp, you just said. >> reporter: right they're carp we couldn't find someone who had tasted them. nobody really wanted to, shockingly so we don't know at this point we'll let you know. >> if hoda invites you over for the ilapia for christmas, say no. >> i don't know there were that many people flushing goldfish that were still alive. >> they're happy living high off the land and sea or the lake. it's an apocalypse. we're going to take a turn coming up, a warning when it comes to holiday shopping when

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welcome back, guys let us face it there is really no place like homebody, especially when you are facing a huge pile of party invitations, if you are lucky enough >> but it can also be quite a hassle, the source for a lot of home for the holidays, especially if you are a home body, especially when you are facing a huge pile of party invites if you're lucky enough. >> yes, if you're lucky enough they're supposed to be fun events but it can also be quite a hassle, the source for a lot of stress for a lot of folks. joe fryer is here with something that will ease your mind a bit. >> your friends are throwing parties, your neighbors are throwing parties, your kids are going to parties, your family probably wants to see you. am i missing anything? okay

you are probably thinking the host is going to be so mad if i don't go to all this stuff but now there is science, published science that proves they're good sure it's wonderful, but for most of us, it's the most stressful time of the year with our worst party predicaments perfectly presented in shows like "the office." >> i miss the days when there was only one party i didn't want to go to >> reporter: a recent study found 77% of people confess to accepting an invitation to an activity they did not want to attend because they were concerned about the consequences of declining they didn't want to see, well, frosty something that doesn't seem to bother comedian john melaney. >> canceling plans is an amazing feeling. it is so much easier not to do things than to do them that you would do anything is totally remarkable >> reporter: he might be on to something. that study i mentioned a moment ago, it was published in the journal of personality and

social psychology. researchers conducted five experiments with more than 2,000 participants here's the bottom line we over estimate the social consequences of saying no to an invite we fear the person that invited us will be upset and it will hurt the relationship but hosts aren't that angry, certainly not as disappointed as we think they're going to be by saying no, you might avoid burn-out. >> if you don't say yes to every invitation, then what that does is it gives you the opportunity go to. you can really be present, instead of feeling it's some sort of obligation you are a much better guest if you go to parties you want to be at >> reporter: if you ar attending a party but don't want to stay long, make a plan like in the movie "four christmases" where they made four stops in one day.

>> if one of these houses gets too intense, we need an exit strategy we need a word that means it is time to leave. what do you think our safe word should be. >> that's a good idea. >> mistletoe. >> mistletoe is really good. >> reporter: if you are going to run, run rudolph, you can try what's known as the irish exit, quietly leaving without saying good-bye something chelsea handler took told jimmy fallon she has mastered >> don't mind that i have done it plenty of times i have done it at my own house at a dinner party. i have i'm done with the company and i wrap things up and i just go to bed. you know >> i have done the same thing. i go upstairs. >> i have. >> here is the thing if you have a packed calendar, and you really can't make it to something, how do you best communicate that without coming off like a -- >> the experts say don't commit to more engagements during the holidays than you would during the rest of the year that's a rule you can follow if you are going to say no, you don't have to find an excuse or

reason why you are not going just make sure you respond in a timely manner. rsvp as soon as possible you should do it at least three days, make longer, before the event takes place. and if you are going to go and you are going to plot an exit, there is the irish exit as we just mentioned there where i'm from, we have the minnesota good-bye, which is where you announce you are about to leave, have an in depth conversation with everybody at the party. it is like 30 to 60 minutes. then you move to the kitchen where you pack up the leftovers, clean their kitchen, do their dishes and then you move to the >> that's amazing. >> different types of good-byes. >> around here we call it the houdini. >> it is like a drive-by >> it works like this, hoda just starts talking to you and then she goes, oh, look driveway where while your car ig and then you turn back around. and she's gone just like that >> she's gone. >> you have been starting with

no for years. >> oh, i love the no. >> where are you going al, we need you. >> say no. >> let me show you what's going on donny, hit the map we're looking at our snow drought. so far this season, we are expecting -- we got lots of snow to the north, but only 6% of what we should have this time of year boston, new york, philly washington the same. cleveland only 55% in fact, the last day with one inch of daily snowfall for new york 667 days ago. 695 in richmond. philly, 682. it is the longest snow drought on record in new york. same in philadelphia fifth longest in d.c baltimore longest drought on record as well and we've got no snow in sight that's what's going on around good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. we are dealing with dense fog in parts of the bay area, visibility dropping down to a quarter mile or less. we're seeing that coming through the delta, as well as in the

inland east bay, the tri-valley, and really bad in the north bay right now. so allow some extra time to get to work, and once it clears out by late morning, we're headed for sunshine and mild temperatures. highs reaching into the mid-60s. it and that's your latest weather. and that's your latest weather. >> all right, al thank you. coming up, a morning boost you can't miss plus, we're going to head t spirit already on display. connecticut for our newest stop on our merriest main street tour and it could be our merriest yet. wait until you see this holiday spirit already on display. but, first, these messages gotta dash. it's the greatest christmas gift i could ever get. am i right? on disney+. [sneeze] dude you coming? ♪ alka-seltzer plus powermax gels cold & flu relief

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measure that could eliminate the application fees for live entertainment. we're talking about fees that can range upwards of $800. this is necessary if a business wants to amplify live music out onto the streets or bring in entertainment outside their bar or restaurant and out into the parklets or other seating areas. let's get a look at that forecast with meteorologist kari hall. it's been foggy. >> yeah, that's the start we have this morning. we'll go into the afternoon with sunshine and our temperatures in the inland areas reaching into the low to mid-30s -- or 60s, i should say. cold start once again, patchy fog and we'll see high temperatures back in the 60s into the end of the week. saturday looks gorgeous. then we'll be tracking rain sunday into monday, which may bring us a significant amount of rainfall. we are watching out for that. in the near term, it does stay dry and cloudy for now, but we will see mostly sunny skies into

the afternoon for the next few days. >> looks good. thank you for joining us. join us for our midday news that comes on at 11:00 a.m have a gre.at

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emergency abortion >> there's no outcome here that i take home my healthy baby girl >> her decision to now leave the state for the procedure. the full story straight ahead. then, tech, no what you need to know about counterfeit electronics. is there a danger here because these items aren't quality or safety inspected? >> absolutely. >> how to spot them and what to do if you get one. vicky nguyen has your holiday shopping guide. ive taking over studio 1a this morning. ♪♪ >> performing her chart-topping song, and you do not want to miss it. and taylor made. coming up in "popstart," a never before seen clip from her eras tour plus, tate m >> welcome to the eras tour. >> a special sneak peek before you stream, today, tuesday,

december 12th, 2023. ♪ >> hi to our friends in texas. >> sacramento, california. >> louisiana. >> north carolina. >> and north alabama. >> today i turn 50 >> girls' trip from knoxville, tennessee. ♪ >> shout-out to my son matt in alabama. >> from maryland, today is beth's birthday. >> from middletown, new jersey >> shout-out to our sorority sisters at mississippi state university. >> mississippi state well represented. so many amazing people on our plaza. so happy everyone joined us this fine morning. >> it is a great crowd. >> it is amazing

>> absolutely. hoda, you have an inspiring story for us tomorrow. >> okay. you are going to love this we had so much fun we visited this school in queens it is ps 124 the kids at this school are next level. they are giving back to the community. they wear sweatshirts that say be the change. they really are the change i felt like i was looking at the future leaders of america. but in that, they were so used to giving, that they were finally going to be on the receiving end, so we had a little surprise for them it was really fun. >> that's going to be good let's get to our news at 8:00 the texas supreme court refused to grant a medical exception in a high-profile abortion case now the woman at the center of it plans to defy the texas ban and have the procedure in another state. laura jarett joins us now with the latest good morning. >> good morning, guys. this is one of those cases that has turned into something of a flash point in the fight over access to abortion

the state's highest court now finding kate cox has not met the standard for the medical exception to the state's multiple abortion bans, overruling that judge who just last week had granted her request for an emergency abortion all this back and forth in court a roller coaster for the 31-year-old mom who was told just two weeks ago her baby had a fatal condition and was not expected to survive. >> i never thought i would ever need or want an abortion i always wanted a big family there is no outcome here that i take home my healthy baby girl. >> cox's lawyers saying her health situation has grown so much worse recently that she's heading out of the state to get this procedure, something her doctors have said is the best way to preserve her ability to have future children, something she says she wants, guys. >> laura, thank you. special counsel jack smith is asking the supreme court to fast track a decision on whether former president trump has

immunity for prosecution over that 2020 election interference federal case smith wrote that a decision is imperative so that trump's trial, which is currently scheduled for march can move forward quickly with that issue resolved the trump campaign issued a statement saying there is no reason to rush the trial calling it completely politically motivated. trump faces four charges including conspiracy to defraud the united states. he's pleaded not guilty. to the nfl now not one but two monday night football games this week let's start with the giants-packers matchup tommy devito, the undrafted rookie quarterback who grew up about 11 miles from the stadium, leading the giants down the field to set up this game-winning field goal. >> mahomes the kick, the win for the giants >> the giants pulling off the upset. 24-22.

the celebration was on it is tommy devito's family there, his agent in the stands everyone loving every minute of that. >> oh, my gosh everybody gets a kiss. the other game now it was the tennessee titans. they were down by 14 points in the final minutes of the game. they storm all the way back to upset the miami dolphins final there 28-27. another nail biter. >> wow all right, guys. those are both excellent we've got a morning boost here and al had to be here for this one because this involves one of your most famous catch phrases you know when he does the weekend forecast, he says sunday, sunday. >> we love it. but there's one toddler in florida who apparently is totally obsessed with your slogan al, take a look. >> sunday, sunday. >> mama, i want to see sunday, sunday. >> sunday, sunday! again. again sunday, sunday >> sunday, sunday! >> sunday, sunday! >> sunday, sunday! rain and snow --sunday, sunday!

>> sunday, sunday! yeah. >> heavy rain through the gulf and texas. and then sunday, sunday -- >> okay, i can't al, we have to bring them in that was posted by his mom, an anchor at our nbc station in miami. she says some toddlers idolize mickey she says not mine. mine prefers al roker. al, that's amazing >> can you give him a sunday, sunday just for -- >> hey, buddy.buddy. sunday, sunday! all right. >> that was good. i like that. >> just ahead, hoda, you will love this one. the amazing alicia keys surprising commuters with an underground performance. sunday, sunday nguyen has a story you need to see. >> hey, good morning, guys electronics are a hot seller

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this time of year. but your search for a good deal could be leading you to a scam >> scammers are at it again, vicky. >> it's wild when you look at these things upfront, you cannot tell these counterfeits are incredibly real looking, from the packaging to the product itself most of us would not be able to tell the difference, especially on the higher end electronics. they turn on they appear to work at least for a little while this morning, to what to watch for so you know where to find the deals and avoid the dupes. electronics are a top seller every holiday season with consumers expecting to spend more than $46 billion on computers and electronics. >> i got scammed. >> reporter: many are posting warnings about counterfeit goods. >> the left is upside down look at that. >> reporter: most of these buyers say they bought the items on secondhand sites like craig's list and marketplace that's where we found hundreds of listings. for phones, smart watches, headphones, some selling for

near retail prices others suspiciously cheap after seeing this ad offering new air pods for about half the price -- >> hey -- >> our producer arranged a buy >> so they're legit? >> reporter: these are the air pods we bought off facebook marketplace for $120 these are the real ones from the apple store, $250. the packaging almost identical, but can you spot the minor difference in the lettering? what else is different we're going to find out. let's see what's inside. i'm at the u.s. headquarters for back market, a global online retailer that specializes in kevin is the lead engineer. these are the air buds we b discounted, refurbished electronics. kevin sharon is the lead engineer these are the air pods we bought off facebook marketplace off the bat, can you tell something? >> it's a bit faded. >> you tell there's a clear difference in the coloring. >> yep. >> reporter: inside, they look nearly identical but are they any good? so you expect the noise cancellation is not going to

work as well on these. >> one, two, can you hear me >> i cannot hear you at all. >> reporter: the noise cancellation feature on the real ones worked. i couldn't hear kevin's voice. watch what happens when he analyzes this smart phone. purchased for $600 a new one costs 1200. >> a brand new samsung phone you should not be able to crack it open with your fingernail. >> no. >> you have one camera. >> it's supposed to have four cameras. >> yes >> using special tools, he dissects a real samsung. check out the difference. >> all the different components. here is totally empty. >> even just looking at it, i don't have to be an expert to see that is much better constructed than this. this looks very homemade according to customs and border protection, these counterfeits are mostly coming from overseas, largely china. we got a behind the scenes look

at their operation at jfk airport in new york city even though it looks so real, these video game controllers, iphones, ipads and the packaging from this dyson looks totally authentic. >> that's the struggle the packaging, everything is done well because it's a sophisticated operation. how real do these counterfeit goods look when it comes to electronics? >> some of them are surprisingly real when you see that you start to realize just how sophisticated of an operation it is. it's a trillion dollars industry than the narcotics trade. >> reporter: officers inspect the crates. anything identified as suspicious goes to an import specialist to be verified. >> the packaging is no good in man product. >> is there a danger here because these items aren't quality or safety inspected?

>> absolutely, vicky these products can blow up they can catch fire. we have seen it. houses have caught fire because a charger is not a real charger. >> reporter: so, how can you score a deal and reduce your risk of getting scammed? to save as much as 50%, buy renewed or refurbished from reputable places, places like back market, amazon, ebay and best buy and they also offer a warranty and a money back guarantee. >> that is the key it's sustainable and you protect your wallet. we also reached out to the seller who sold us those counterfeit air pods he initially told us he would give us a refund and then of course he ghosted us. >> wow that is -- mine, if you do get scammed like this, vick, is there a way to get your money back >> well, the good news is you should pay with a credit card because if you're zelling or venmoing that money, that is gone the credit card will offer you some protection and refund you. >> thanks. >> thank you, vicky.

mr. roker, what you got? >> we have nice weather throughout the eastern half of the country. looking at snow showers making their way through the great lakes. good tuesday morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. we are starting out with some low visibility, dense fog around much of the inland east bay into the north bay. you do want to allow some extra time to get to work this morning. we'll eventually see it clearing out by late morning, sunny afternoon and temperatures in the low to mid 60s. expect our weather to repeat over the next few days, cold >> if you are heading out the door, don't forget "today" sirius xm channel 108. best time of the morning - >> can you guess who we're starting with? >> taylor swift. >> yes, we are she earned a golden globe nomination for cinematic and box

office achievement thanks to her record-breaking eras tour concert film, which by the way will be available to rent at home starting tomorrow on swift's 34th birthday in a special extended version the digital rental is set to feature three performances not seen in theaters so gives you another reason to watch something else this morning, we have a "popstart" exclusive sneak peek at one of those songs. this is from her 2019 "the archer" from her lover album ♪ come back ♪ ♪ i say don't want that ♪ ♪ but if i do ♪ ♪ because cruelty wins in the movies i've got 100 thought out speeches i almost said to you ♪ >> there you go. swifties, the countdown is on.

taylor swift the eras tour extended version launches exclusively on digital platforms from our sister company universal pictures home entertainment starting tomorrow. if you want more information, head to today.com. we're givers all right. next up, alicia keys yesterday commuters were treated to an epic surprise when the 15-time grammy winner stopped by with this performance. take a listen. ♪ people keeping talking ♪ ♪ they can say what they like ♪ ♪♪ no one ♪♪ no one ♪♪ no one ♪♪ can get in the way of what i'm feeling. >> oh, that's such a treat! you are doing some holiday shopping and look who is on ♪ but that piano has hosted quite a lineup of a-listers.

both rod stewart and john legend have played track side, too. there you go finally, gloria gaynor music icon is the subject of an upcoming documentary titled, what else, but gloria gaynor, i will survive revealing a new peek at her reinventing herself at the age of 65. the making of her 2019 grammy winning gospel album and her second inspiring act >> i had really, really deep scars from abuse you grow up feeling unwanted ♪ there was a time when i was broken ♪ >> gloria gaynor is the poster child of people getting through to point to what was her source of strength is a really cool idea ♪ at first i was -- >> yes ma'am. >> a lot of us are going to learn something. i didn't know the story behind that "i will survive" hits theaters on gallen tine's day, that's february 13th. there you go.

>> that's your "popstart." >> announcer: merriest main street is sponsored by starbucks. share the joy this season with a holiday drink at starbucks gather around, everybody it's time for the next stop in our merriest main street tour. >> this morning, our own emilie ikeda is in the holiday spirit at play house in essex, connecticut. hey, em. >> reporter: good morning to you guys i feel like i'm in a holiday postcard right now because the town of essex seems to have everything from a steam locomotive they call the north pole express to hundreds of thousands of lights strewn throughout the area. i'm not exaggerating when i say this let me tell you, we got some esteemed guests in the crowd from our more than 100 kids and guests local to the town, even the governor here. good morning to you. >> good morning. >> we also have the first select man norm needleman how cool is this >> this is amazing and thank you so much for selecting us today kids are here. everybody is here. all the spirit is here

we love the fact that you picked us. >> reporter: you know, i know this quaint corner of connecticut is special all year round, but what makes it really come to life around the holiday season >> i have to say that it's about the people that volunteer in this town and all the work that they do. i mean, we have some wonderful attractions in this town we're standing in front of one right now. but the people that put this together, that do all the work in all the areas of the town are just spectacular so it's about spirit it's about the people. >> i love that and it really is dripping in christmas decorations. it's easy to see why multiple holiday movies have been filmed here talk to me about the history of where we're standing and also the groups that really have brought this town to life in the christmas time >> so this is the play house it used to be the meeting house for a piano factory that was in town this village has been revitalized. and part of the revitalization has been helped from the state of connecticut but also the people who run the alliance who are standing here to my right.

what a great group of people organized this for 15 years. >> yeah, absolutely. we have the members with us. guys, i did bring some christmas magic with me to celebrate today's merriest main street our friends at starbucks want to give all the members of the alliance gift cards to spread cheer. and as a nice reminder that sometimes it's just a small gesture to share that holiday smile. what do you guys think >> that's wonderful. it's really what we're all about. it's what we do hereommunity is the greatest gift you can give yourself, so we are so very grateful. >> reporter: before we send it back, help me out, guys. we want to say merry christmas and happy holidays. >> right back at you. >> essex turned out. i don't know if you can see how huge that crowd is, but they made signs. they turned out santas there. we have learned very much thatiy

made signs >> it's a special place. >> quickly the surprises don't stop there mr. roker is out on our plaza to keep it going. hey, al. >> our friends at starbucks is also gifting them to everybody here on the plaza. in fact, you're going to get two. one to keep and one to gift. one to give. so there you go. maybe you get that starbucks eggnog latte i'm a big fan of the starbucks eggnog latte we're giving these out everybody remember, you get one and you gift one back to you guys. >> very sweet. good morning. it is 8:26. i'm marcus washington. san francisco schools may be ready to cut nearly 1,000

positions, most of them already vacant. it includes teachers, office staff and custodians. it comes in the wake of a $421 million budget deficit. superintendent matt wayne will present the findings at a budget meeting later today and outline his plan to balance the books. he does say closing schools is not on the table. let's get a look at the forecast with meteorologist kari hall. >> it's been so foggy this morning. that continues for the next couple of hours. once it clears, we'll have a really nice day with inland temperatures in the low to mid 60s. we're back to the chilly temperatures again tonight with upper 30s. as we go through the rest of the week, we are staying dry. saturday looks beautiful with highs in the upper 60s and sunny skies. right after that, we'll be tracking rain for the end of the weekend. we'll have another local news update in 30 minutes.

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♪ we're back it's 8:30. spectacular crowd is going on wild that's tate mcrae. the music sensation helping to do the honors out here on our plaza. we have a great crowd. all right. everybody here everybody go team assemble let's go, hoda look at all the toys that we have already donated tate will give us a live performance in just a moment scan the qr code or go to today.com to get involved with our toy drive wherever you live. >> all right, y'all. this crowd is wild we have knoxville. we have baltimore is here. early birthday to savannah guthrie in the back. >> tennessee girls trip. >> we have a tennessee girl's trip we have everybody in the house we want to say welcome, we're so happy that you're here

also in this half hour, great last-minute gift ideas for everybody on your list including a treat for anyone who wants a spa-like experience in their own shower. >> who doesn't. >> okay. all right. also after that, world famous chef here that will treat us on the italian style brunch festive menu that you could make it home. >> yum. >> we have more holiday gift ideas on the third hour. high-tech options for people in your life that love gadgets. >> but first, al, a check of the weather. all right. the good news things quiet today. nice weather pattern snow showers around the great lake sunshine out west. few showers around the rockies then as we go into tomorrow. storm is developing, just around the rockies. that will bring snow and redevelop out into the gulf. when we look for wet weather until then, beautiful day. some lake-effect snow up around the eastern gr

good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. we're starting out foggy around the bay area and mostly cloudy. as we go into today, it becomes sunny and temperatures in the low to mid 60s. then it's cold again tonight and the next few days we'll see this weather pattern on repeat. we are looking at a change in the pattern that could bring us rain from sunday into monday. we'll keep you up to date on that as we get closer. so that means we have got to go around the horn. yeah, baby let's do it! happy 50th birthday! hoda hold on. there we go. happy 86th happy 50th birthday. one more time around the holiday

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and we're back with our series "shop this list today." christmas 13 days away if you waited to start your christmas shopping, don't worry, we have the list for you gift ideas for everybody in your life and you can add them to your cart all you have to do is click, scan the qr code and it's all done first of all, i'm so happy you are here in studio we adore you we're happy to see you. >> thank you so happy to be here. >> these are gifts that are guaranteed for people to love. and we're starting off in the hair department.

>> absolutely. so this first product is from dry bar. it will ensure you get a salon blow out in the comfort of your own home this is a brush that will style and dry your air at the same time, which is amazing this limited edition set comes with the hair clips you need to section off your hair. plus a variety of their best-selling hair products things that prep your hair, prime your hair, seal the look. >> by the way, during the pandemic when there was -- when we did our hair ourselves, these are the exact same things we used. in our shower. >> a shower should be relaxes. this is all about arrow ma therapy. ( mount this on your >> this was 30% off right now. 108.50. >> a spa in our shower. >> a shower should be relaxing and this company lifelines is all about aroma therapy. this is an in-shower diffuser. you mount this on your wall. you press the button and the aroma will invigorate you while you're showering helps relieve anxiety, stress, helps to calm you. they also have this great little discovery set, five different essential oils so you can kind of play around.

>> smells really good. really good. >> relax just smelling it. so this way you can kind of figure out which ones you want. >> these are jumbos here, if you're into your drinks. these are big ones. >> yes so everyone needs a great beverage on the go situation these are from stanley stanley has been everywhere. but these are two unique models only available at target target is doing a collaboration with chip and joanna gains they have their hert & hands colab which everyone loves these are the legendary bottles. they're huge but they're wonderful. soup in them, hot beverages. the brand says that the beverages stay hot for up to 40 hours. >> look how you carry it, like a purse. you see. >> so cute. >> you can use as a handle to drink. this is really kind of cool. i get it. >> icy beverage in there, stays cold up to 35 hours. great for camping. they also have the adventure to go slightly smaller, slightly more streamlined great if you're like on planes, trains, automobiles. you're staying hydrated. great for the whole family.

>> music lovers are going to like this one. so cool. >> this is so cool it's like a mixture of old school and new school. this is available at target. it's going to play records so it's three speed record player what's cool is you can also connect your phone so you can listen to your favorite music through the speakers as well. >> that's cool. >> works if two different ways. >> so many people are putting out vinyls along with their music when they drop it. nice to have this. >> totally target has some limited edition vinyls you can only find there limited edition colors as well from new artists but also from the classics queen. fleetwood mack, rolling stones. >> let's talk lips. >> you know i love beauty. and fenti beauty byry hanna is always trendy. as of october, it's available at target so this is three different lip glosses. three different shades they're universally flattering very great moisturizing. >> good for a stocking stuffer for the music lover again. >> this is a practical one do you ever look inside your ear

buds and see funk? >> i try not to. >> it's nasty, but this is a clever solution to clean the gunk out of your ear pbuds it will clean inside your ear buds look less nasty and work better. >> these are cute. >> these are bean bag chairs your kids can lounge in them, read a book. >> light as a feather. you can put your drink in the side or your book. >> see or your book i love it. what's the price point on that >> $70 for that. >> perfect >> beautiful >> love it thank you so much. so glad you're here. scan the qr code or head to today.com/shop the list. we should mention that today earns a commission on purchases made from this segment which solely features products available at target. hey, savannah. >> thank you >> thank you we're so happy to have tate alaska airlines $99 companion fare means that you can bring your best friend...

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the citi music series on "today" is proudly presented to you by citi. >> okay. we are back with one of the hottest names in music right now. this singer, this song writer tate mckra. >> welcome. it is so nice to have you here. it is like giving birth to a baby. you have your second album coming out, ready to show the world. >> it is a really crazy feeling. obviously you sit on this music for so long. and it feels great leaving it out in the world. >> well, you love performing at madison square garden. will you walk with me for a second? okay. there is a lucky fan here. see, these are all people who adore you. but there is one person in this group that is going to have a special trip. where is joy from starksville, mississippi? joy, come here, darling.

today is joy's 19th birthday. guess what? >> happy birthday! >> not only are you meeting tate, but also, my darling girl, you are getting two tickets to see tate at madison square garden august 22nd. this includes round-trip airfare from mississippi so is this crazy! is that so fine. the only trouble is picking all your pals are with you who is going with you. >> who is going. >> all right so should we get a little concert going? >> let's get some of the concert going. >> all right happy birthday happy birthday >> all right tate mcrae, you'll perform "greedy. take it away

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♪♪ ♪ ♪ >> whoo! yes! yes! yes! yes! tate, oh my gosh you are awesome. where are your girls come on, girls. >> we were hoping to join this girl group. >> this girl group rocks y'all have so much fun. >> thank you >> thank you so much the new album is out now you will have new tour dates she's back on the 4th hour with >> all right. we are in the kitchen with legendary chef, whipping up a festive hoda and jenna. >> thank you, tate craig, over to you. >> all right we are ithe kitchen with we are ithe kitchen with n le

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italian chef, he will share some his classic recipes in just a moment but first, though, a closer look at this master chef. meet italian chef, massimo bottura, one of the most celebrated chefs globally. he became known internationally after the netflix show "chef's table" where he was introduced to the world. >> i always serve something very provocative. >> his restaurant located in northern italy has put the charming city on the map for foodies. it boosts numerous awards, including three michelin stars, earning the top spot on the world's 50 best restaurants list set aside a cobblestone street, visitors make dining here a destination. if you are lucky enough to snag a table, dishes like tortelinna walking on broth will be served.

with nine top restaurants worldwide, he and his wife have created a beautiful lifestyle book called "slow food, fast cars." >> it is such an honor to have the one and only mossimo here in studio chef, thank you so much for being here. >> thank you >> first of all, before we get into the food, let's talk about this cook book here. it is more than a cook book. it is a lifestyle book. >> it is the perfect expression of what it is. the power of hospitality, the it. but also the fast cars, essence of modern, like the land of balsamic vinegar, 25 years before we even taste it. but also the fast cars, 1,000 horsepower ferrari, maserati, all in 30 kilometers >> chef, let's talk with tiramisu. >> yeah. >> what makes this particular dish one of your favorites. >> because it was one of my mommy love favorites that today is her birthday. >> oh! >> and yes

happy birthday and, you know, like it's simple. comes from the history of italian cuisine. that is like very simple but the most simple things are the most difficult to make come from the idea pick me up coffee to start the morning with the right energy all right. >> start the morning with the right energy. >> biscuits, there you go. you put some coffee. and the classic. then you have here, you do all the layers of -- >> ladies? mr. roker? >> we started on it already.

>> this is one of my favorites with a very -- with expresso, you know yeah, yeah, yeah >> you make all of this by hand. but some of this, i would imagine, if you're trying to make it at home, you caningredie >> yeah. here yes! >> oh, my god. >> so yummy. >> i'm used to doing that to craig. >> that is magical that is magical. >> cooking is always an act of love. super classics from italy since 500 years. and this is pork sausage that we cook it and steam it. then we cook it under the ashes. this plate is called da modena >> this plate is called modena an mirandola, which is a celebration of my mom and dad.

so you have a classic like balsamic vinegar, you know. >> that's the special. >> yeah. you want to keep it for your own. yeah, good this is a very old one. >> looks like syrup. >> yes this is 53 years old. >> wow 53 years old. >> but you can really go and experience italy with 1,400 barrels of balsamic vinegar. the classic cake at the bottom, very thin, crunchy. >> you have a happy plate. >> it is so good. >> and then the sausage. >> it is a combination of flavors we haven't tried before. it's really good >> is this like a special sausage you can only get in italy? >> they're starting importing

also in the united states and you can find it -- >> what's it called? it's very tender. >> you go in italy all food, you can really find this -- and cook like -- you can steam -- >> isn't that crazy? >> you can't get this here you can't get any of this here >> you have to know how to make it put some love, you know. >> we can't make this at home ourselves. >> this is delicious. >> we have to come to one of your restaurants so you finished this off with - from our region, from our land. and it is an expression of acidity to clean the palate. very now, i am familiar with -- >> it's like another classic wine that is from our region, from our land. and expression of acidity. to clean the palette very easy to drink very enjoyable so when you are arriving, our country place, you know, the first thing you found on the

counter is parmesan -- you want a snack because you're kind of tired. you get piece of parmesan and glass of lambrusco and you're done. >> toast your new cook book and toast your mom. >> soul food, fast cars. >> wow >> i love you. i don't know you very well, but i love you. >> okay. next time -- when you going to come, we're going to drive together a ferrari in the country. >> it's a date. >> it is a date. you can check out these recipes today.com/food the chef will come back -- you don't have time in the third or fourth hour. wish we had time next time come back and do all three hours. third and fourth hour is coming up after your local news, weather and some quick messages. chef >> cheers! to janet

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