roads this morning. >> my son has already asked for a ride to school tomorrow. he's watching vianey. >> we keep you updated. don't miss out. that does it for us this morning. don't forget to join us for our midday newscast at 11:00. >> have a great day. hi there good morning clean-up under way from that monster east coast storm >> there are new weather concerns with less than a week to go until christmas. it is december 19th. this is "today." coast-to-coast mess. millions from florida to maine customers without power. thousands of flights canceled or delayed in a week of record holiday travel. >> just do what i have to do to get home. >> an this morning, millions across the west now under flood

watches. al's got everything we need to know. breaking overnight. roaring to life. a massive volcano eruption in iceland. lava shooting hundreds of feet in the air following weeks of warnings and evacuations. we'll have the very latest. new showdown at the border. the governor of texas signs a controversial law clearing the way for migrants crossing illegally to now be arrested. >> the only thing we are doing by this law is making sure that our law enforcement has the tools they need to actually take action. >> why the governor says it is absolutely needed and the major legal fight it is expected to spark. new twist. a key decision in the idaho college murders. the judge denying the accused killer's attempts to throw out the case. inside the ruling that's bringing families of the victims one step closer to justice. all that, plus emotional update.

céline dion's battle in a rare, incurable disease that forced her to stop performing. what the star's sister is now revealing just ahead. and stunning upset. >> end zone -- it is caught, touchdown! seahawks! >> the seahawks take down the eagles in the closing seconds of "monday night football," keeping their playoff hopes alive and well. >> brown, catch is made by seattle. >> today, tuesday, december 19th, 2023. ♪♪ >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with svannah guthrie and hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> well, good morning. welcome to "today." 7:00 a.m. on the west coast. >> a lot of people celebrating the seattle's come from behind win.

it was a shocker. tough loss. congratulations, seattle. meanwhile, check out the scene in iceland overnight. a spectacular volcanic eruption. the lava expected to flow anywhere from a week to ten days. full report just ahead. >> we'll start with that severe weather. parts of the west coast under flood watches today. here on the east coast, a huge clean up is under way after that massive storm. it stretched all the way from florida to maine. >> we have a live look in paterson, new jersey, this morning, from the falls are still overflowing. a lot of customers across new england still without power. and of course, these storms are playing out with the holiday travel rush already under way. the busiest days are expected to be thursday and friday. all right. we'll get to al's forecast in just a moment. but first, nbc's emilie ikeda joins us from newark airport. good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning to you. fortunately we're seeing some improvement from yesterday's thousands of flight disruptions. now that the powerful storm has made its way off the east coast.

still, officials are urging people to be patient and cautious when navigating the aftermath of downed trees, power lines, flooding amid a hectic start to the holiday rush. >> this morning, millions of americans still dealing with the impacts of a deadly winter wallop. the risk of flooding high in communities near swollen rivers across the northeast. the region battered by torrential rain monday that stranded drivers and left many in need of rescue. >> i got stranded and the police came and the fire department came. >> reporter: paterson, new jersey, under water and a state of emergency. officials in vermont, where some neighborhoods had to be evacuated, now beginning to survey the damage from extensive flooding. >> stay off the roads, if you can. >> reporter: whipping winds also packing a punch with gusts topping 60 miles an hour in seven states. at least two people died in storm-related accidents. the december deluge snarling travel, too, on the roads and the runways. one week out from christmas. >> floods was crazy.

we had to take different routes through the city to get here. >> reporter: travellers hoping monday's 560-plus flight cancellations and more than 5,000 delays won't spill over into the rest of what's expected to be a record week for air travel. >> instead of going from charlotte, north carolina, to florida, we're going to dallas, texas, and then to florida. >> reporter: to help avoid air travel headaches, arrive at the airport at least two hours early. if possible, avoid checking a bag in case of delays. many flights will be full, so have a backup plan if yours is cancelled. and download your airline's app ahead of time for the fastest communication. and as always, pack your patience as bad weather complicates the start of the holiday travel crush. and while most of the country won't see a white christmas, the unseasonably warm temperatures forecasted for the holiday weekend should be good news for travelers. the rush will ramp up on thursday with tens of millions of people expected to take flight and hit the roads for the holiday. savannah and hoda.

>> all right, thank you, emilie ikeda at new york. thanks. good morning, guys. and good morning to you. so, we do have winter storm warnings, winter weather advisories from western new york all the way down into west virginia. remnants of that storm bringing lake-effect snow. be another 1 to 3 inches maybe today and that will be that. but we are looking back out to the west. 11 million people impacted between los angeles to the south. flood watches may be upgraded as this system starts to push in. it's going to be an atmospheric river bringing a lot of heavy rain this time to central and southern california, from los angeles to santa barbara, foothills and the mountains could see 4 to 8 inches of rain. and because of some of burn scar areas, there could be mud slides and flooding. 1 to 3 inches up to san francisco. and in the sierra, upwards of 24 inches of snow. above 9,000 feet. now, friday, that big travel day, east coast looks great. plenty of sunshine.

mild through the great lakes. the pacific northwest, rain and snow. down through the southwest, that's where we're looking at airport delays possibly on friday for phoenix, los angeles, las vegas some slowdown, san francisco. but as you come to the east, detroit, chicago, dallas, houston there are some showers. we may see slowdowns there, but nothing too bad and all green along the east coast for friday. so, guys, things looking good for much of the country out in the southwest, unusual for this time of year to be looking at some airport delays there. >> all right, cool. thank you, al. we'll check back in just a bit. let's move to a massive breaking news overnight. a massive volcanic eruption in iceland creating stunning images like these. it comes after weeks of intense seismic activity. it prompted evacuations and even shut down the country's most iconic lagoon. nbc's molly hunter joins us now from london with more. hey, molly, good morning. >> reporter: hoda, good morning to you. the pictures are just unbelievable. the good news right now, icelandic officials are saying

the eruption is not currently life-threatening. it could last, though, anywhere from a week to ten days. but once that molten hot lava starts running and starts moving, it becomes impossible to stop. this morning, stunning aerial images from southwestern iceland capturing a late night eruption spewing searing hot lava. from volcanic fissures. coming after weeks of anticipation and earthquaking seismic activity. icelandic officials say the eruptions brought on by a swarm of earthquakes monday night, beginning northeast of grindvick, a fishing village where a state of emergency was declared last month. the entire population of 4,000 people evacuated as a precaution. it is the fourth volcanic eruption in two years and the largest so far, with an initial fissure opening spanning 3 miles and lava shooting over some 300 feet into the air. >> it is just fascinating to see just nature in action. i just -- it's just like something from a movie.

>> reporter: the icelandic coast guard surveying the area overnight in an effort to confirm the eruption's exact size and location. passengers at one of iceland's main airport just 16 miles away reacting. >> as soon as we know anything, we will let you know. >> reporter: authorities have raised the country's aviation alert level because volcanic ash can pose a risk to engines on passenger planes. something that happened when another volcano erupted in 2010, creating an ash cloud that grounded air travel in europe for more than a week. monday's eruption, follows weeks the seismic activity spurred thousands of earthquakes, prompting the closure of the blue lagoon. now officials are stressing vigilance and caution as the region waits on mother nature to run its course. >> now big picture eruptions are unpredictable, of course. icelandic officials say those lava faunts that were hundreds

of feet overnight are down to 100 feet. that's good news. airport officials say there's no disruption right now so flight schedules are running on time and that means no disruptions at this time throughout europe. hoda? >> all right, molly hunter for us there in london. molly, thank you. also this morning negotiations are unfolding in the middle east to reach a new cease fire in israel's war against hamas and the potential release of more hostages in exchange for it. u.s. officials are taking a larger role in those talks. we're hearing from those families of the three hostages who were accidentally killed by israeli forces. nbc's hallie jackson is in tell avooef for us. hallie, good morning. >> reporter: hey, savannah. good morning to you. just this morning, hamas says it fired off another barrage of missiles toward tel aviv here. the first time we heard sirens in this area in more than a week. this is a city that has seen -- put pressure on the israeli government to get to some kind of a cease fire and get those hostages home. but a national security officials from the u.s. is appearing to temper expectations suggesting that a deal does not

seem imminent at this point. that's as the defense secretary is in the region emphasizing the israeli need to protect civilians in gaza. >> reporter: this morning, the u.s. again encouraging israel to work to prevent harm in gaza, with defense secretary lloyd austin in tel aviv. >> protecting palestinian civilians in gaza is both a moral duty and a strategic imperative. >> reporter: pressure growing for another deal to release more hostages held captive in gaza as the israeli military pledges to bring home three elderly men, seen in new propaganda video released by hamas, recorded under duress. it comes as the humanitarian crisis in the gaza strip is getting worse with a grim milestone approaching. nearly 20,000 people killed there. according to the hamas-run health ministry. the israelis say hamas is using civilians there as human shields. inside israel, anger building after the death of three israeli hostages killed by their own

military even after holding up a white flag. samer talalka, alon shamriz, yotam haim. avi tells us he recognized his son's handwriting on the signs the hostages hung calling for help. what is your message to the government? >> you murdered my son twice. you let the hamas take my son on october 7th, and you killed my son on december 14th. they are not our leaders. they're thinking only of themselves. >> reporter: at the southern israel home of a man also killed by the idf, his mother greets visitors, including an israeli politician. we can only ask for your forgiveness,. quietly, angrily she speaks, telling him, i will not forgive anyone because these words came late, she says. >> hallie, tensions continue to be high all across the region.

we have seen those attacks on ships in the red sea. and how are u.s. forces responding to those provocations? >> reporter: yeah. we're getting new information from defense officials this morning. some numbers suggesting that iran-backed houthis initiated 100 attacks against ships in the red sea. this is why they are rolling out a new initiative to combat that aggression after multiple major shipping companies paused operations in that area in the red sea. u.s. ships are in the region but it is not likely it will escort every commercial ship through. it is more likely to be a zone defense, if you will. that's coming, of course, as defense officials warn of the global economic impact if those commercial vessels are not able to get through. savannah. >> hallie, thank you very much. 7:13. craig joins the table. a big development down south. >> significant, indeed. good morning, savannah and hoda. good morning to you as well. the governor of texas, greg abbott, signing a new law that allows police to arrest migrants

who enter that state illegally. the move likely setting up a showdown with the biden administration. nbc's morgan chesky joins with us more from the law and the reaction to it? >> reporter: yeah, craig. good morning. this law would enact significant changes starting with the fact it would not just be breaking a federal law if you cross the border illegally, you would be breaking a state law if you cross anywhere except those legal ports of entry and empower judges with the ability to expel migrants back to their countries of origin or face prosecution and gives state authorities as you mentioned, police officers, state troopers and sheriff's deputies, it gives them the chance to arrest migrants for crossing illegally. now, we have heard from texas governor greg abbott who says this is a necessary tool in order to slow down this surge of migrants coming across the border in record numbers. but the white house overnight calling this law extreme, saying

it will make texas communities less safe and that it is solely the responsibility of the federal government to enact immigration laws. now, there is some legal pushback that is anticipated, starting with civil rights groups who say that this law is unconstitutional and they do plan to sue. we do know that congressional democrats are also leaning on the justice department to take action. and, of course, this all sets up a potential showdown between the biden administration and the state of texas, very similar to what we've seen. in fact, in recent weeks with a judge ruling against that 1,000 foot long border buoy installed by the state of texas at the request of texas governor greg abbott. that, of course, lost its case in court. but texas governor greg abbott says that he is confident his law will stand. and it's currently set to take effect in march. craig? >> morgan chesky for us there in dallas. morgan, thank you. let's move now to the nfl.

if you didn't stay up late, boy, to catch the end of "monday night football," you missed a good one. the seahawks down by four against the eagles. 30 seconds to go. when this happened. >> lock, end zone, it is caught! touchdown, seattle! >> there are are cheers and groans. they hold on to win that one 20-17. hate to say this. gee, that is three straight losses for the eagles. >> you don't say. >> seattle won, 20-17. >> playoff hopes are alive >> for seattle. >> eagles, too. >> yes, of course. >> mike had to break the news to my kids because they can't stay up and watch the whole game, so light a candle for us. over at our house. what you got, al. >> oh, well, we have the snow showers coming to an end later today around the great lakes. chilly down to the south. there has been frost advisories there. record highs in the central plains and, of course, a series of storms coming into the west.

that will cause big problems as we move through the next 72 hours. we're getting to your local forecast in the next 30 seconds. we are currently in the 50s and 60s, catching a break, but some light scattered activity. we do still have some rain on the radar. we've got fog and low clouds around the coastline, a lot of rain in the interior. if you're going to be traveling near tracy, expect to keep the rain lingering as well. we are going to be seeing some

peeks of sunshine, along with 60s on the map, a mix of sun and clouds, and still weather. guys >> thank you, al. just ahead, new developments in the idaho college murder case, pushing it closer to a trial. laura jarrett on the trial for us hey, laura >> hi, guys. for more than a year, the victims' families have been waiting for a trial date to finally be set we will break down why that wait may be over soon. >> laura, thank you. plus, an unexpected hassle for last-minute holiday shoppers why some very popular products from apple, north face and vans are hard to find and you may not get them in time for christmas but, first, this is "today" on nbc.

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seen at the intersections of airport boulevard and grand avenue. a live look at sfo this morning. that's where we just got word that there will be another ground delay that begins at 9:00 this morning. sfo saying incoming flights will have an average delay of about an hour, up to three hours. today's ground delay is due to foggy conditions and it is expected to last until 10:00 tonight. yesterday a similar scene played out at sfo due to wind. kind of a soggy week. vianey arana is in for kari this morning. >> we are seeing the winds taper down, but as you saw, the fog is starting to develop. we've got moisture and instability, so you're going to notice limited visibility around the coastline. temperature-wise, we're in the 50s. we've got for the most part dry conditions in the skies, but the cloudiness means there's more rain on the way. take a look at this. you can see a stretch of fog through san francisco and then, of course, through the coastline and the peninsula. expect to keep that for the

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>> this argument really does -- is fighting against some case law. >> reporter: the judge also rejecting a second defense motion that claimed prosecutors wrongly used a lower standard of proof when instructing the grand jury calling the arguments, quote, interesting and creative but ultimately unpersuasive. it's been more than a year since prosecutors entered kohberger entered this off campus house and fatally stabbed four college students from the university of idaho, ethan chapin, madison mogen, xana kernodle, and kaylee goncalves. authorities say they found bryan kohberger's dna on a knife case recovered from one of the beds the actual murder weapon never found. the state has said it's seeking the death penalty. the judge entered a not guilty plea on kohberger's behalf in may. the delay in getting this case to trial not unusual but a lawyer for the families says it's taking an emotional toll. >> it's tormenting

you know, you want to have at least a trial date set for the family because it is a time and a date where you can try to move past this kind of monkey that's setting out there on your back >> reporter: the judge's ruling comes after the university announced last week it will soon demolish the house where the murders took place. the families of the victims worry, that would be premature before trial >> the whole family is surprised. not only they will be demoing the house, but also the fact it's happening within two weeks. you know, three days after christmas. >> so what do you expect the defense strategy to be now going forward? >> for the defense, their only hope at this point, guys, is to try to exclude the evidence of that dna thumbprint on the knife sheath, the one found near the victim's bed if your his defense lawyer, you want to do everything you can to make sure the jury doesn't hear about that short of that, really, remember, this is a death penalty case sometimes if you see the evidence is going one way, your hope is to try to make sure he doesn't get the death penalty,

even if the guilt or innocence might not be in your favor >> when do we see this go to trial? >> you would expect at this point to at least have a scheduling order in place. that's why i think the victims' families are so disappointed, to even the trial is pushed for whatever reason, to not have a date in place, at least temporarily, is quite unusual. i would expect pretty soon now. >> thank you, laura. >> appreciate it still ahead, baby joy times two after a really difficult journey for nfl star ryan kelly and his wife, emma. and they're going to be with us this morning to share that inspiring story. first, some popular gifts from major brands harder to find in the week before christmas christine romans is following that for us. hey, christine. good morning do you want the apple watch under the tree on this christmas morning. why a patent dispute may make it hard to get. we'll have that right after the break. look at that. that's your heart. that is pretty awesome. with kardiamobile, you can take a medical grade ekg in just 30 seconds from anywhere. kardiamobile is proven to detect atrial fibrillation,

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import ban meaning if you want a new one before the holidays, you better act fast with christmas less than a week away, the race is on to snag those last holiday gifts but trying to get some popular items this week may leave you singing bah humbug apple announcing its halting sales of apple watches like the series 9 and ultra 2. online sales will stop beginning thursday and in-store sales will cease starting christmas day the company says it's doing this to comply with a u.s. import ban on some apple watches, issued by the u.s. international trade commission in october, the itc ruled that apple had violated a patent from one of its competitors, mossimo regarding a blood oxygen sensor it uses on several models. >> they took our technology. so it is not just a patent infringement it is also a trade secret theft. >> the biden administration has until christmas day to overturn

the ruling, which doesn't impact sales of older models like the apple watch se the iconic accessory critical to the company's bottom line. since its release, nearly a quarter billion have been sold apple shares falling on monday the company vowing to fight back, saying in a statement apple strongly disagrees with the order and is pursuing a range of legal and technical options to ensure that apple watch is available to customers. its smart watch is among several items at risk of not making it you should your christmas tree the parent companies of appare north face, brands, timber land and dickies announcing its ability to fulfill online orders is currently impacted due to a cyberattack on its computer network. alternatively, customers can buy merchandise at one of its brick and mortar stores. some consumers cashing in on potential shortages of these brands one apple watch owner posting he plans to sell his $800 ultra 2 for $2,500, saying i know what i got.

but some experts believe apple's decision to pause smart watch sales right before christmas is actually a ploy to boost holiday revenue. >> this is a great flash sale. hey, get your apple watches while they're still there. this affects the two higher-end models of the apple watch. and those are the ones they make the most money on. >> so christine, what about people who already own apple watches? >> so this is not going to affect you if you already have an apple watch that has this blood oxygen sensor, you are fine here. the times here are thursday and christmas. that's when these sales ends will be. so you still have, i guess, time as she was pointing out to try to get them. but this is a patent dispute apple is saying this company that won this patent dispute actually they have started their own watch. so they're saying there is competition here so these two companies are battling it out over a very lucrative space. these watches are quite lucrative and very, very, very popular. so if you already have them, you're fine. >> good for you.

>> if you are trying to get them, those two popular models starting thursday will not be available online in the stores. after that >> grinchy. >> get busy. >> thank you, christine. let's get a check of the weather from mr. roker all right. let's take a look and show you right now. we're looking at a few record highs possible the jet stream is taking a big dip to the north although chillier as you get into the southeast but look at this today denver near 70 degrees 25 degrees above average phoenix 76 degrees sioux falls 46, almost 20 degrees above average. 10 degrees above average for kansas city. for tomorrow that moves to the east cincinnati, you are near 50 degrees. memphis 55 minneapolis 15 degrees warmer than average at 41 degrees then as we head into the latter part of the week, temperatures fairly mild. new york going to be by saturday 41 degrees i

. of course, we had that early morning heavy rain coming down. now we're seeing the development of some fog. please be careful. we've got limited visibility stretching from the north bay through san francisco, along half moon bay and the coastline. expect to see scattered activity through the interior. morgan hill, san jose area. into the afternoon we are expecting to see a mix of sun and clouds. yes, we're still keeping another rain chance into wednesday and that's your latest weather. guys >> al, thank you coming up, the uncertain future facing grammy winner celine dion. what her family is now sharing about her battle with a rare disorder that forced the cancellation of her world tour >> more coming up after this ♪ for over 150 years. ♪♪

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we are back as dylan joins we are back as dylan joins the table with an update on the health battle facing music superstar celine dion. >> yes, it is coming from a member of her family stephanie gosk is live with more. hey, stephanie, good morning >> good morning. céline dion announced last may she was battling a rare neurological disorder that made it impossible to continue her tour her fans are optimistic she may return to performing after an appearance in october with her sons looking healthy, but now her sister says the award-winning singer is struggling to overcome the debilitating disease >> reporter: this morning, new questions about celine dion's health ♪ my heart will go on ♪ >> reporter: power ballad superstar has been battling a rare neurological disorder

called stiff person syndrome her older sister telling a canadian news outlet that the condition is getting worse and that her sister works hard but she doesn't have control of her muscles. adding the disease is so rare that some have lost hope, but that the family has received an outpouring of love the 55-year-old grammy-award winner last appeared smiling at a hockey game in october with her sons renee charles and 13-year-old twins nelson and eddy. >> i've been dealing with problems with my health for a long time. >> reporter: deion cancelled her world tour in may after previously revealing the disease. >> it's been really difficult for me to face these challenges and to talk about everything that i've been going through >> reporter: stiff person syndrome affects one or two in a million people and causes painful muscle spasms and stiffness. >> the body's own immune system starts attacking the nerves and particularly starts attacking the nerves that shuts off muscles when they start tightening up.

>> reporter: despite her private battle, deion and her many fans hoping that one day she can still return to the stage. >> all i know is singing it's what i've done all my life. and it's what i love to do the most >> yeah. and people are missing her because this disease is so rare, there is little research that has been done. but dion's sister says she's fighting hard, bringing the same kind of discipline and dedication to her health that she brings to her music. guys >> a lot of love here for see celine thank you, stef. feels like a good time for a boost. >> okay. just being there for your family or friends means the world to them so take a look at this little girl she's at her ballet recital. she doesn't seem that into it. she's just hanging around. then she spots her parents in the crowd. she lights up like a christmas tree big wave and now she's into it. that smile stayed the whole performance.

everything changed from that point on little extra spring in her step. you know your biggest fans are looking at you you know >> she's like, i don't do this magic for just anybody i need mommy and daddy to be there. cute. still ahead, award-winning actress and singer cynthia erivo is stopping by to tell us about her new passion project years in the making big upsets and cinderella stories in our holiday hits bracket. we want to tell you all about that so you don't miss it. but, first, your local news and weather.

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a very good morning to you. it is 7:56. i'm laura garcia. here is a look at what's happening now and our microclimate weather alert. i'm ginger conejero saab in san francisco. are you flying out of sfo today? if you are, you can expect more delays. faa is listing sfo for another ground stop today that will begin at 9:00 a.m., with delays expected to last an hour up to three hours. sfo says 97 flights have already experienced delays, with two cancellations. we'll have more updates on our midday newscast. let's check in with vianey arana in for kari this morning. how are we looking? >> slight break for most of the

bay area at this point. nothing compared to the early morning downpours we saw. if you look, san jose, we've still got the cloudy conditions, 60 degrees. 58 in oakland, walnut creek, and then notice the fog really beginning to build around san francisco. we can expect to keep that mix of cloudiness and low clouds through the afternoon. you'll notice a lot of san francisco catching a break from that rain. we still have a couple of showers popping up just to the east of us, into the south. expect to see another storm system roll through. this is really expected to impact your wednesday morning commute, and that's going to cause some big delays on the roads, with a potential for ponding as well. please take the time to be extra vigilant and careful, and, of course, early tomorrow. now, daytime highs will be in the 60s, and through tomorrow we'll get slight cooling. it does look like by the end of wednesday into thursday, the majority of that system will be out. that's going to make way for an overall dry weekend, setting us up for cooler weather into saturday and sunday. you'll notice we start to see

50s on the map. the instability in the atmosphere also triggering the possibility of lightning strikes yet again today and, also, thunderstorm activity. so please be careful out there. >> all right, it's going to be why are we the only birds heading this way? ♪ ♪ what is that? duck à l'orange. what's duck à l'orange? it's you, with l'orange on top.

♪ it's 8:00 on "today. coming up, on alert. this morning, millions picking up the pieces after that severe storm slammed the east coast even more winter weather on the way. so how will this affect your holiday travel plans al's got your full forecast. then, guilty actor jonathan majors convicted of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and immediately fired from his key role in the marvel franchise. we have all the details straight

ahead. plus, path to parenthood nfl star ryan kelly and his wife emma are here to talk about their remarkable journey after a devastating loss. >> that poem is about it being the darkest day and then it ends with light is coming seeing that message, was just everything i needed to survive >> they're joining us live along with their newborn twins to share their special message. and fancy and festive. walker hayes is here live ♪ ♪ yeah we fancy like applebee's on a date night ♪ >> we'll catch up with the country star turning his sensation into a holiday hit >> plus, he's performing a brand-new song with his daughters. so stick around. it's tuesday, december 19th, 2023 ♪ ♪ celebration ♪ >> celebrating christmas in new york >> from tennessee! >> hi to my grandmother in new orleans.

>> we love you >> on a mother-daughter trip from augusta, georgia. >> sending love to our sons. >> dewitt. >> from iowa on our holiday honeymoon. >> hi to my friends at james madison university ♪ >> on a girls' trip from alexandria, virginia. >> hi, dad >> wishing mom a happy 100th birthday. >> in colorado >> from lexington, kentucky. >> hi to my cousin kim. >> i have been waiting my whole life to meet al roker. ♪ >> i think we can make that happen. >> yes >> she waited to meet al roker it's going to happen welcome in it's tuesday we're so happy that everybody is outside. what a fun, festive group we've got outside here. >> holiday crowds are the best. >> the best, the best. >> let's get right to our news at 8:00. there's a lot going on a half million customers don't have power after that massive

storm pummelled the east coast now holiday travelers are dealing with thousands of flight delays and cancellations as a result of that nbc's emilie ikeda is at newark airport with the very latest hey, em, good morning. >> reporter: hey, hoda, good morning to you the deadly winter wallop comes as the holiday rush comes underway this check point behind me as been bustling all morning long while the storm has moved off the coast , its effects linger the risk of flooding across the northeast in swollen rivers. we have seen water rescues play out continuing into today. the region was battered by torrential rain that transformed roadways into waterways and stranded drivers wind gusts also topped 60 miles an hour in at least 7 states, knocking down trees and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people. at least two people tragically died in the northeast in storm-related accidents. so the december deluge snarled travel as well travelers today hoping the thousands of flight disruptions

yesterday won't spill over in what's expected to be a record-breaking week for air travel the tsa reporting this morning it's expecting thursday and friday to be among the busiest days they are expecting to screen more than two and a half million passengers each day, hoda. that is a 6% increase from last year. >> all right, emilie ikeda for us at newark thank you. fda investigators confirmed yesterday that cinnamon is the tainted ingredient in recalled apple sauce pouchs that caused lead poisoning in 65 children. the agency says one cinnamon sample contained more than 2,000 times the proposed international limit for lead the wanaban brand was manufactured in ecuador. the supplier could not be immediately reached for comment. a swift fall for one of hollywood's rising stars, found guilty of assaulting an ex-girlfriend. actor jonathan majors dropped by disney and marvel studios, a source told nbc news

shortly after the jury's verdict yesterday. nbc's entertainment correspondent chloe melas was in that courtroom for some of his trial. chloe, good morning. >> good morning, craig a new york city jury handed down a mixed verdict after deliberating for five hours. majors was found guilty on two counts but cleared of the two other charges. it surrounds and incident in march involving his then girlfriend who he met on the set of a marvel movie in 2021. >> jonathan, how are you feeling today? >> reporter: this morning, actor jonathan majors, best known for his roles in "creed 3" and marvel movies -- >> i paved the road. >> reporter: -- found guilty of assault. hours later fired from the marvel universe. a source with direct knowledge of the decision told nbc news. a jury on monday afternoon convicting him on 2 out of 4 charges, assault in the third degree, a misdemeanor and a harassment violation stemming from an incident earlier this year involving his ex-girlfriend

grace jabari during the nearly two-week trial, the actor's ex-girlfriend hes, testifying that the actor assaulted her for grabbing his phone after she spotted a text from another woman, causing a laceration behind her ear and a fractured finger street surveillance footage played in court from the night in question showed jabari getting out of an suv and majors picking her up and putting her back into the car. prosecutors claim that the actor threw her back inside the vehicle like a football. but majors' attorney said she was the one who assaulted him. even chasing him down the street when the jury first began to deliberate last week, they asked the judge to replay a 911 call majors made the morning after the assault. >> she's unconscious. >> majors telling 911 he found an unresponsive jabari majors who did not take the stand has maintained his innocence and faces up to one year in jail after the verdict, his attorneys

saying in a statement, mr. majors still has faith in the process and looks forward to fully clearing his name. now with majors awaiting sentencing on february 6th, the movie studios that propelled him to stardom wasting no time cutting ties now, many are speculating that text messages revealed late in the trial solidified majors' fate the text between the former couple discuss another incident, where majors appears to try and talk grace out of going to the hospital for a head injury jabari writing, i will tell the doctor i bumped my head. why would i want to tell them what really happened when it's clear i want to be with you. and now, as you know, several of these movies no longer are going to be featuring him at the helm. and marvel, this was a huge franchise for him. so it's unclear what is going to happen to his once very promising future >> yeah. >> chloe melas, thank you. it is every thrifters dream to find a valuable needle in the hay stack item

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thank you. (♪♪) ah, this is so pretty. right. (♪♪) wow... this is so beautiful. oh, hi! 8:11 with a very personal story from nfl star ryan kelly and his wife emma. >> earlier this year, they welcomed their beautiful twin

boys, ford and duke that are now almost six months old. the whole family is here with us before we chat, we want to take a look at their journey, filled with loss, but also, as you can see, incredible joy. ryan and emma kelly always dreamed of becoming parents. >> i always joked that we talked about kids before we talked about marriage. >> from the moment they got married in 2021, the indianapolis colts center and his wife knew they wanted to start a family together. just months later, emma discovered she was pregnant. >> to actually look down and see a little onesie with your name on it, there was nothing better. it was so surreal. >> the kellys say the pregnancy felt like a fairly tale especially when they found out inside the colts stadium they were having a baby girl. >> three, two, one >> oh, i knew it >> it's still to this day one of the happiest days of my whole life. >> not long after that perfect moment when emma was 19 weeks pregnant she suddenly felt a difference in her baby's movements.

>> i just wasn't feeling right and i called the doctor right away, and they were like, you should come in. >> what happened next emma says still feels like a blur. >> she did the ultrasound. she just looked at me and said, there is no heartbeat. and so suddenly in less than 24 hours you go from, you know, setting up your child's nursery to someone telling you that you should start thinking about arrangements and that you can going to have to go deliver your daughter because you are too far along. >> amid their pain, the couple decided to share their news on social media emma writing there is no easy way to say what we are about to say, but we lost our sweet baby. mary katherine kelly i'm forever grateful we had some time earth side with the little girl that made us a mom and dad. something that helped was a short poem. >> that poem is about it being the darkest day and then it ends with light is coming

seeing that message was just everything i needed to survive >> that light came more than a year later. >> these are our twinsies, and they have strong heartbeats. >> after a difficult struggle with fertility, emma found out she was pregnant through ivf and twin boys were on the way. in june, their boys made a surprise intrainto the world ford and duke kelly arrived three months early, weighing only 2 pounds each their parents watched over them for the 85 days the boys spent in the nicu. >> they were incredibly small, but really, really tough. >> when the twins were ready to go home, one of their first trips was visiting their sister mary kate's grave site. >> to bring the boys there was full circle. >> the kellys now say they'r forever grateful for the gift mary kate gave them, their two miracle boys. >> i never want them to forget just how much we wanted them, how much she played a role in them getting there. >> they're just rock stars. >> we are just so delighted to have the whole family. ryan, emma and their beautiful

boys ford and duke with us good morning oh, what a journey obviously, there is a happy ending here, but there is still tears when you think about mary kate and everything you have gone through i mean, how have you -- how have you kind of dealt with all of this and made sense of it in your mind? >> i feel like it's easy to get caught in the why me why did we lose our daughter why couldn't we get pregnant for so long? that's all we wanted and then why did we have to go through what we went through with our boys, having them like an entire trimester early. but all that matters is they're here right now and perspective is everything. we have been through a lot, but we have each other we have our boys, and we have our girl from above. so as long as you can keep all that in perspective, it makes all of it survivable. >> when you were -- when you found out you were pregnant with twins, it was such a beautiful moment and then to know that the twins came early, and i know that part

of what is so important is just holding your babies right away, and you had to wait for that what was it like when you finally actually had the opportunity to feel them on your chest? >> i mean, it was -- it is so many ups and downs in the nicu the battles they faced from day one, i think, were so steep. and every moment of every day, they just did so much better, you know they conquered everything. and, so, it took us a couple weeks to hold them finally, once you hold them, they're so small you always dreamed of this moment and coming full circle from helding our daughter for the last time and the first time to holding these guys knowing they will only be one of millions, you know, is amazing >> i don't know if our camera can capture this okay he's looking at me he was staring at his daddy while he was talking he couldn't take his eyes off him. hello. hello. so what's it been like they're home now i mean, this is what you dreamed of and the dream is here times two.

>> oh, it's chaos. it's chaos we're like already in a man to man coverage it's difficult, but the most amazing difficult. we dreamed of this that's the other thing we talk about perspective. everything it took to get here we prayed so hard. there were so many nights i cried. months, actually, almost a year of crying and praying for them everything is different on this side of the fence when you have gone through what we have gone through and worked so hard to get these boys here. the sleepless nights when they're screaming at the same time and there is only one of you, it's all worth it. >> you talk about something very important is the grieving process that you went through. i think that's important to touch upon because everybody grieves differently. you grieve differently than your husband when you lost your little girl. but, yet, you both had feelings that were similar. >> oh, yeah. so i think the most important thing that ryan and i learned in this for all grief is that you do not grieve the same and we made that mistake early

on, was i need to express my emotions i'm a crier no matter what so in those early days of losing our daughter, you know, i -- the tears wouldn't stop. and he kind of held it i think he felt like he had to be the man of the family, the protector and he had to hold it together so the sooner that you learn that you grieve differently, you need to respect that for each other, the easier it is. that's our biggest advice is just respect each other's grief and whatever you are feeling is valid, each of you. >> well, we're so happy for this happy ending, this long journey. >> they're both asleep >> we timed it perfectly >> how you feel about two crazy ladies holding your babies because we have a gift for you, actually here who am i taking? >> duke. come here, buddy >> okay, duke. don't cry. >> hoda and i love babies. >> so much >> when we heard you were coming, we're like, there is two. we can each have one to hold and dylan has a little gift for you guys i don't think you have to open it now some baby stuff.

do we want them to open it >> yeah, sure. just some "today" goodies. >> they're adorable. >> what do we got? >> oh, my gosh, you guys thank you so much. >> look at these babies. >> we have never been happier. >> thank you they're such a nice mix of both of you, too. they have a lot of personality >> doesn't show right now, yeah. >> they have a lot going on. in this little mind. >> i can't believe what happened to your lives. do you have a message? there are a lot of people out i think who are out there who are hoping and praying for their miracle. >> i would just say please don't give up hope there were so many times i wanted to. and we thought this day was never coming and you just go through so much negative and negative tests and it really seems like there is no end in sight and you are never going to get what you want but hang in there. don't give up hope it is okay to ask for help and realize that you can't go through this alone. >> so happy for you guys. >> we love you. >> i know the colts are super

happy, too. >> yes they're big colts fans. >> we can tell we saw their onesies we know. all right. >> they don't really care what dad does all day as long as he comes home. >> thank you so much. >> so sweet. >> thank you for letting us hold you. we may never give you back mr. roker, over to you. >> so chill. i love it. and props to mom and dad for coordinating the colors. very nice, very impressive so we have a big storm coming into the pacific northwest and central california as well. that's going to dump a ton of rain over the next several hours, next several days 30s and 20s around the great lakes into upstate new york. 70s in southern california down through texas. we're also looking at 60s through florida. for today, the snow showers come to an end around the great lakes. the southern chill around the southeast. record high temperatures in the mid-plains and the rockies although, we are going to be looking at some snow rockies, you may be looking at a white christmas and a series of

storms coming in with the you heard him mention a series of storms already impacting the past two days. expect that in the forecast through tomorrow. the fog is definitely more noticeable here on our san francisco camera. right now temperatures are in the 50s and 60s. expect some scattered activity through the remainder of the day. in the pacific, that storm system will be impacting your wednesday morning best time of the morning. >> come on, dylan. >> all right are you guys ready for a little "popstart" >> yeah. >> yes m. >> we have to start off talking about carson we're missing our buddy carson, but he is busy on the west coast. last night the top five finalists took the stage for one last shot at the title in part

one of "the voice" season 24 finale. let's take a listen to some of those performances ♪ ♪ will you take me higher ♪ slip ♪ close my eyes and i slip away ♪ ♪ take a load off me ♪ ♪ come on, come on, take anothe little piece of my heart now baby ♪ >> wow the most four chair turns in "voice" history and this is the very first time all five finalists were four-chair turns during the blind audition. so serious star power in the making so who will come out on top? well, you have to tune into "the

voice" font for the results at 8/7 central here on nbc or text carson find out next up, conan o'brien, the legendary talk show host is releasing a special episode of his podcast conan o'brien needs a friend with president joe biden. it will be available starting tomorrow, but this morning, we have a "popstart" exclusive sneak peek take a look. >> my theory is that if you stay connected to these things that embarrassed you when you were a kid, whatever it was, speech impediment or anxiety or feeling awkward or not being a good athlete, my list goes on and on and on having weird hair. having a weird name -- >> i wish i had your hair. i'll trade right now. >> it comes off. it velcros in the back. >> if i could do it, i would do it. >> i will mail you this wig tomorrow >> conan o'brien needs a friend with president biden will be available on the app and wherever you get your podcasts will also air starting tomorrow on the conan o'brien radio

channel on sirius-km. >> great podcast. >> he's so funny. next up "wednesday" another member of the adams family is getting their own series on netflix. >> just flew into town this morning and was hit by a wave of nostalgia. >> i thought you didn't go to nevermore. >> i didn't. your dad got all the brains. i used to drop in on him usually from the ceiling with a dagger clutched between my teeth, just to keep him on his toes. >> savannah, you guessed it right. there's a new show in the works starring fred armisen as uncle fester the actor appeared briefly in season one of "wednesday" stepping into the creepy shoes of the iconic character. not much else is known about up the coming spinoff but jenna ortega's take spent 20 weeks at netflix's global top ten might be christmas, people still in the spooky season always. finally, it is time for today's holiday hits bracket we're asking viewers to help us decide which song brings the

most joy to the world. and a reminder, we said it yesterday, mariah is not in the bracket. she is the queen of christmas. we get it. who is advancing, round two. brenda lee continues to dominate the billboard charts and this bracket beating out -- >> she's having a moment >> peanuts gang toppled alvin and the chipmunks christmas song wonderful christmas time, paul mccartney. wrapping up the west, i saw mommy kissing santa claus. >> this was a tight race jackson five with i saw mommy kissing santa claus edged out hanukkah song and last christmas took down winter wonderland. in the world of pop, ariana grande's defeated taylor swift christmas tree farm by the margin of 2% where were the swifties on this one? last but not least, andy

williams classic most wonderful time of the year won over kelly clarkson's underneath the tree. >> looks like the classics prevailed. >> they do nostalgia. >> i think you're right. >> go to today.com cast your vote for the next round. just ahead, look who is here, so excited, the very good morning to you. it is 8:26. i'm marcus washington. i want to give you a live look outside this morning. we are in a microclimate weather alert. at sfo, air traffic control is expected to issue a ground stop at the top of the hour as a result of low-lying fog. >> that's exactly what we're seeing, that building fog

especially around san francisco and the coastline, creating limited visibility. the scattered showers are continuing. our traffic cameras showing a bit of a break between the early heavy rain and now. we're going to get some peeks of sunshine, but we do still have some rain coming down. then we have our next system lining up for tomorrow morning. the gray skies over santa rosa extending into san francisco, santa cruz mountains in through the interior. please be safe. roads are still wet out there. >> we'll have another update in a half hour.

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♪ fancy like christmas ♪ welcome back it's 8:30. good morning thank you for being with us on "today." meet and greet out here on the plaza. wonderful elves helping us today. country star walker hayes and his daughters collecting some of those toys another great holiday crowd. by the way, walker and the girls are coming back, all of them to perform as a family in just a few. reminder, you can scan the qr code or go to today.com for information about our toy drive which rolls on look at that 9,000 toys donated. let's get it up to 10,000 before this week is out. >> hey, guys, we want to say thank you for coming to the show today. thank you. awesome, awesome crowd okay coming up, the -- >> just a s.e.c. hold on a s.e.c. yeah, look out oh my gosh wow. so, what's the story >> we are 12 weeks pregnant. >> what's your names >> rachel and john >> congratulations

>> we're announcing it "today. >> congratulations when the baby comes, you'll come back. >> yes >> al, real quick. you have to get right there. >> it's my birthday today. >> oh my gosh, happy birthday. >> thank you >> wow and you come back in 40 years. we're putting you on that smucker's jar. all right. i love it. wow. >> al, congratulations >> congratulations. coming up, the wildly talented cynthia erivo is here she'll tell us about her passion project, it's a new movie called "the drift" and the upcoming "wicked" movie. adriana is here a jacket with an extra hidden way to keep you warm it comes with craig melvin inside. >> that's not true. >> snuggle up in that sweater. ahead on the third hour -- on the third hour, we have a new edition of asked and answers doctors are taking your questions when it comes to winter illnesses, like when you should stay home from work or

school or have to go >> al just amuses himself. >> cracks himself up. "today" guys, a conversation that we're really looking forward to we'll sit down with zac efron, jeremy allen white and their co-stars and talk about their highly-anticipated movie called "the iron law". >> right now if al can stop giggling. >> i'm thinking about dylan and interviewing zac efron >> i remember that. >> didn't go well. >> i forgot about that you're right al, do you promise you'll go around the horn after the weather. >> absolutely. let's look at your holiday weather. so, northwest rain and snow. rain over the desert in the southwest. how is frers the great lakes down to the gulf sunshine along the east coast. we move into saturday. it's going to be snow in the mountains, texas thunder, east coast looking good christmas eve, here we go. a winter wonderland in the rockies. white christmas for you. a wet christmas for the ohio --

the mississippi river valley sunshine out west. christmas day, unseasonably mild but wet. dashing through the rain, down through the mississippi river valley christmas dream come true in the rockies. sunshine in the east and we've had a very active start to the week, but we ended the weekend with rain. we've got another system just off the coast. in the city today we have that fog, especially around the coastline in san francisco. we have some scattered activity through santa rosa, light and scattered through san francisco, showers moving through san jose right now. expect scattered activity with thunderstorms in the evening with heavy ♪ this portion of "today" is sponsored by starbucks share the joy this season with a holiday drink at starbucks >> the suspense is killing you guys, right? what's in this basket?

we have a treat this morning starbucks drinks and gift cards are a simple gesture to brighten anyone's holiday to spread some cheer, everybody here in rockefeller la pla sa is not getting just one but two starbucks gift cards there you go you can get your favorite sweet drink. you can get your favorite coffee i'm sure you need it here you go. we have two for everybody. don't worry. we have plenty to go around. we're handing them all out take one, pass it down back to you guys take one, pass it down starbucks, thank you back to you, guys. >> okay. are we going around the horn >> yeah, i think we can. let's do it. >> ready >> woo >> yeah. hey! oh, thank you very much. >> here we go. >> yeah. hey! oh, thank you very much. here you go. hey now.

hey! happy graduation there you go >> these boots were not made for walking. >> all right, guys coming up next, we will catch up with the great cynthia erivo she's very busy. two projects on the way. but, first, this is "today" on nbc.

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♪ welcome back we love seeing what two-time oscar nominee cynthia erivo was working on next. this morning, we're so excited to talk about her new passion project. it's been years in the making. it is called drift it's a very powerful film that tells the story of a refugee who befriends a tour guide on a greek aisle. take a look. >> have you heard of duncan?

she had a whole greek thing going on. >> she strangled herself with her scarf? >> yes, correct. >> you have to love tragedy. >> first of all, this is a project you have been passionate about since 2016 when you first read the script. >> yeah, yeah. >> you weren't going to let this go this is something that needed to be made. why did you feel so strongly about it >> i had never seen a story about someone going through something like this, being treated with such dignity. and i also became acutely aware of the fact that sometimes we see people who are going through things and they pass us by and we don't acknowledge their existence. and it felt like jacqueline was one of those people that sort of disappeared into her surroundings and i wanted people to see her. >> to learn about this experience, you had a little firsthand knowledge from your own mother. >> yeah. >> what did you draw from her,

this character >> so my mother -- there is she is >> beautiful. >> my mother was a teen during the african war in nigeria, and they had to survive during it. and she had told me a couple of stories about what they had been through. and i guess i -- when i read the script, she came to mind because i can't imagine what it would have been like to have to navigate what that was while trying to take care of her siblings and trying to stay safe and moving on from place to place and trying to find a home and leaving it and having to come back. and i just realized that every individual that is going through something is more than the sum of their parts they're more than the experiences that they have been through. they're more than the circumstances. they have a life. >> you have such a range i'm just looking at you and thinking about all the roles yo. have played, including this one.

and also the role of alphaba and the role is such an incredible role. i mean, you are flying all over. what was it? tell me about this role and what it meant for you. >> i mean, to play this role has been one of the roles of a lifetime, to be honest and it's very exciting and fun and wild and heart wrenching i'm doing my own stunts. >> you are doing your own stunts >> yes. >> of course you are and singing live >> yeah, yeah, yeah. >> wow i feel like when you choose projects, you do it with such a specific hand. you know, i think a lot of actors do think about their career and they think, i have to grab everything now. the iron is hot. strike now don't let it passed. i don't think you have that kind of fear-based philosophy. >> no. because when i walk into a project, i want to know that i care i want to care about the person i'm playing and care about the people i'm playing with. i want to care about who i'm working with, and that requires being focused and breathing and letting fear pass by and going, it is okay to say no to this

thing because the thing that is supposed to be for me will come along. >> i saw a picture of your mom she must be great because she raised you when was she is proudest of you, do you think >> i think she's always been proud. she's always been my biggest fan. when she was in drama school, she would come and see the different plays. >> oh, she did >> yeah, yeah, yeah. first on the front row, you know she's been to everything all the little talent shows that i have done. she's a big fan of mine, full stop i think she is very proud i have been able to do the thing i wanted to do. yeah >> we're proud of you, too i'm so happy for all of your success. >> thank you very much. >> keep doing what you're doing. the world is better because you are in it. >> thank you >> we cannot wait. you will come back in the 4th hour and chat with me and jenna more "the drift" is in theaters in new york on february 9th something you must go see. it goes out nationwide starting february the 6th thank you. savannah, over to you. >> adrianna and i are playing with toys. she has best-sellers for last-minute shoppers this is for you.

some favorites that will still arrive in time for christmas, but you have to crack on we'll get to it. first, this is "today" on nbc. ♪

okay we're back it is time for "today's bestsellers" with christmas six days away. folks, there is still some time to get great gifts joining us is shop today editorial director adriana brach who jinxed the eagles last night. if you want to get any of these items you are about to see, scan the qr code at the bottom. >> right now we're talking about solving the problem of last-minute shoppers you guys, now is the time to take advantage of your amazon prime account because things will arrive in time. and this first pick is awesome for the men and women in your life my husband told me about it. he said one of his friends had it and he was nice a warm. it's a heated vest for men it's a fleece one. then for women, they have these parkas that are really nice. usually it's --

>> are they heated, the parkas >> they're heated on the chest what's cool about this is right now they are on sale for up to 40% off, men and women we have a bunch of different styles it comes with a battery pack it has three levels of heating this is great for the winter weather right now. it's a great layering piece. it's a practical gift. one of my favorite hacks for battery packs is you can double use it as a charger on the go. >> waiting on the bus stop on a cold morning. >> there you go. >> okay. tell us about these furry socks. >> another comfy, cozy gifts these are from barefoot dreams feel how soft they are feel how soft they are this is the brand that's known for making those huge expensive throw blankets that all the celebrities like these socks are so easy. it is such a good gift i'm is type of person, if you give me a pair of socks for the holidays, i am a happy trooper because they keep you with warm. you can wear them with boots,

around the house >> your feet get a little dry. put some vaseline on and keep them on overnight. >> dry feet. >> we all deal with that >> another thing we deal with is replacing our makeup brushes now this is a shop today beauty award winner it won an award earlier in the year this is a makeup brush set that's 14.99 coming with 18 different brushes. this is a shop today beauty winner this is a makeup brush set that's $14.99, and it comes with 18 different brushes you should be washing them after every use. no one really does that. this affordable set is high quality. there is a bunch of different brushes. >> are these different colors? the set has all of it? >> the set has 18 brushes and they're different colors but what's the great thing about this is you can buy a set and break it up into little, smaller gifts to use as stocking stuffers for people in your life >> that's great. >> really portable and will arrive in time. >> okay, i remember seeing these. this is the book light. >> shout out to my mom because she has low vision and she found this i bought it for her a few years ago. it's a neck lamp

she use us it for reading and crafting >> i'm into it what if you're out grilling or something. could it be like -- right? >> yes my husband uses it to fix stuff around the house i use it to paint my nails. >> oh my gosh. >> listen, part of the read with jenna book club, this is a great gift. >> that's the thing. if your partner wants to go to sleep and you want to stay up and read, here you go. >> this is perfect it comes in a bunch of different fun colors. >> i'm into it thank you. let's keep going >> this next one is what i think is the smallest bluetooth speaker i think i have ever seen it's so tiny it's under 20 bucks. it's really cool because it's a good stocking stuffer. it lights up all these different color. >> how is the sound? is it pretty good. >> it's pretty good. 33 feet of range, not too much but enough to have a party -- >> you need this in your purse when you travel. >> it's so cute and tiny 2 by 2 inches, magnetic. >> what, so cute. >> it's a fun one for the kids, too. >> i love these puzzles. make me feel dumb but it's a

very good brain teaser for adults and kids. >> yes this is such an awesome brain teaser such a best seller this is one of those gifts you have a kid in your life. you have a teen, maybe a tween, a gen z, it's a brain teaser puzzle magnetic 36 different magnets and configures to over 70 different shapes and -- >> this would be good if you have a long trip coming and you don't want them on screens for six hours. >> this is such a good one the key is to get it back into -- >> yeah, it's hard. >> a square, which is harder than it looks. >> we don't have that time >> just did it. >> wow >> there's a win >> amazing if you want to purchase these items scan the qr code hoda >> guess who is excited. you, sg, me, us because walker hayes is here. he has his two little girls.

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the >> announcer: the citi music series on "today" is proudly presented by citi. >> we are back with one of our favs, country singer, walker hayes younks know him from "aa" and "fancy." today you're singing a different song this is a song about father time, right? >> yeah. it's about my little grirls growing up you raise them so they'll leave. now that mine get older, i'm thinking, hey, hold up for a second slow it all down, you young ladies. >> how you feel about singing today? >> i'm so excited. >> i'm excited >> we're ready for you you ready for your big moment here, singing with daddy >> yeah. >> walker, take them away.

>> let's go. ♪♪ ♪ ♪ saturday sleep late bed head smile daddy daughter date oun the cereal aisle ♪ ♪ little arms wrapped around lucky charm's box right there, that's my world, father time must never had a little girl ♪ ♪ i know i'm going to blink and i'm going to be mess cinderella shirt is a wedding dress ♪ ♪ play that song, so bittersweet ♪ ♪ little backseat ♪ ♪ dancing on the toes and my boots ♪ ♪ i'll try not to cry, y'all have to give me a break ♪ ♪ see a few tears ♪ ♪ really, really, really good

years ♪ ♪ daddy's girls will stay little, little bit longer ♪ daur ♪♪ ♪ father time had a daughter ♪ ♪ ♪ y'all i can't wait to meet wh she becomes i know she can't stay forever young, hell, i pray for the guy that gets to lift that vail, i'm even going to miss letting her paint my nails ♪ ♪ when they play that song ♪ ♪ so bittersweet ♪ ♪ little backseat ♪ ♪ dancing on the toes of my boots ♪ ♪ i'm going to try not to cry but y'all have to give me a break ♪ ♪ if you see a few tears, really, really good years ♪ ♪ but daddy's girls will stay little, a little bit longer,

father time had a daughter ♪ ♪ ♪ yeah, slow it on down, down, down, have mercy on a girl dad ♪ ♪ yeah i know before i know it i'm going to turn around and it's going to hurt bad ♪ ♪ so when they play that song, so bittersweet, in the backseat ♪ ♪ in the backseat ♪ ♪ dancing on my toes on my boots, i'll try not to cry because you have to give me a break ♪ ♪ really, really, really good years ♪ ♪ daddy's girls will stay little, a little bit longer ♪ ♪ father time had a daughter ♪ [ cheers and applause ]. >> oh, boy >> way to go not a dry eye. you sounded beautiful! walker, you were good, too.

>> it doesn't matter about me. they're stealing the show. so let's go. let them have it. >> that was so beautiful, you guys. >> come on, way to go, ladies. >> but we should point out your entire family, if we can spin a camera. >> they're all there get them. >> every member of walker's family travels -- he's looking for them. >> there they are. >> let's go. your wife, your kids amazing. and we should point out, walker, that you're going to be performing a song for us on christmas day. >> yes ma'am. >> you turned fancy like and turned it on its ear. >> we have we made it better, i think with the go jesus it's your birthday line. this was my label's idea it was a blast. good morning. it is 8:56. i'm vianey arana. we remain under a microclimate weather alert.

we had heavy rain this morning. we're still seeing scattered activity on radar. oakland is 57 degrees. we're also noticing some fog developing especially around the coastline. keep in mind at sfo, if you are outbound, they have grounded flights due to dense fog. they say we can see delays upwards of three hours due to the weather. rain is a little bit further into the interior. through san jose, you can see scattered activity. daytime highs remain in the 60s today. hayward at 66. the next storm system moves in early wednesday morning between 5:00 and 8:00 a.m. with heavy pockets expected for the morning commute. commute. allow extra time with t look mom, i found one. oh, yeah, you did.

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this morning on the 3rd hour of "today," crunch time. major retailers now warning that some gifts may not make it for christmas, while apple announces plans to stop sales of one of its most popular products. we will break down everything we all need to know about getting those gifts. plus, we're talking holiday style. ally love has looks for festive parties and quiet nights at home. good things come