good morning. thank you for starting your holiday weekend with us. tens of millions of americans are ready for fun in the sun. >> folks in the midwest and south are bracing for another round of dangerous weather. it's may 25th. this is "today."

the great get away. holiday travel has come roaring back this memorial day weekend. the heaviest in nearly 20 years. >> that's a tornado. >> in the midwest, 17 million people facing potentially violent tornadoes today and an even bigger threat tomorrow. we'll have everything you need to know. and breaking overnight. war of words. prosecutors asking a federal judge in florida to slap a new gag order on former president trump to stop him from attacking the fbi that carried out the search of documents at mar-a-lago as he falsely claiming that biden wanted agents to take him out. finally free. >> after 100 days. i feel like the weight of the world is lifted. >> the father of two back with his family this morning after held in turks and caicos for three months on ammunition charges. what now for the four other americans still held there?

day in court. alec baldwin will go to trial this summer after the judge denied the actor's bid to dismiss the involuntary manslaughter charges in the shooting death of cinematographer halyna hutchins. all that, plus, on fire. >> clark has space. she's going to let it fly. >> caitlin clark nailing some three-pointers to help the indiana fever sail to their first win of the season, while in the nba, it was luca doncic leading the mavericks. >> for the lead. >> the mavs taking game two of the western conference finals and now it is the celtics hoping to take a commending lead. today, saturday, may 25th, 2024. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with peter

alexander and laura jarrett. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. welcome to "today." thank you for joining us on this fine saturday morning. the unofficial launch of summer. are you rready? >> all those memorial day weekend in the station wagon facing the wrong direction. we wish you and your kids facing the wrong way. >> i want to hear more about that at some point. we have a lot to get to this memorial day travel weekend. it is a track to, get this, to be the busiest in 20 years with millions hitting the roads and skies. >> the weather may be threatening the holiday weekend plans. 17 million americans are at risk for severe thunderstorms and high winds and possibly tornadoes. >> we will get angie's forecast in a minute. first, maura barrett is tracking the latest from the shores of

lake michigan and my hometown. maura, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, guys. here in chicago, folks are expected to take full advantage of the sun, but across the country, others are prepping for severe weather. all as millions are set to travel for the holiday weekend. the sun rising this morning ready for summer fun. >> everybody is thawing. >> chicago is the place to be. you can't go anywhere else. all summer long at the beach. >> reporter: an easy commute for the city dwellers, but it is a different picture across the country. aaa predicts 44 million people will catch a flight or hitted roads making it the busiest in the last 20 years. a vast majority of them planning to drive. >> i'm used to traffic. >> reporter: the national average price of gas is $3.60 a gallon. down 6 cents from last month,

but more than a year ago. the most popular spots for rental cars? vegas, atlanta, boston and orlando. >> we have extra police on hand to help negotiate that traffic and make sure folks are moving along. >> reporter: and airports are just as crowded as the roads and breaking records with the tsa expecting to screen 18 million people around the holiday. >> i would rather drive. >> reporter: severe weather threatening the weekend travel. more than 8,000 flights delayed on friday. >> that's a big tornado. >> reporter: 17 million at risk today facing more tornado warnings and possibly damaging hail. for those getting lucky with sunshine, officials warning beach goes that great white sharks are spotted off the cape

cod area. behind me, the river is still 50 degrees. keep in mind, aaa says the worst time to drive is the prime afternoon hours between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. hit the road after 4:00 p.m. or after 6:00 p.m. laura. >> thank you, maura. >> let's get to angie with the latest on the weather. who will face the weather? >> multiple locations over multiple days. this is problematic for folks. we are watching the thunderstorms in the tennessee valley and mississippi valley. that is not where we're concerned with the forecast. it comes in the central plains where we watch for the chance of long track violent tornadoes and giant hail and potential for really destructive winds. over 75 miles an hour or higher. wichita is in the bull's-eye in

that. if you live in this area or you will be out and about in this area, this is where you want to watch for the strongest tornadoes to develop. we have a flood risk today with hourly rainfall rates of 2 inches. we will pick up a good amount of rain in the region. tomorrow, we see a larger area with 42 million people for the severe weather. indianapolis and lexington and nashville included in that. by the time we get to monday afternoon, the east coast is on top far the severe weather. >> thank you, angie. now to former president trump whose criminal criminal will go to the jury next week. in florida, prosecutors asking a federal judge there to place a gag order on him arguing the false claims of law enforcement are dangerous. julie tsirkin is in washington with the story. >> reporter: good morning. this request is the first in the case and it comes after the former president has criticized the fbi who searched and seized

hundreds of classified documents at the mar-a-lago two summers ago an. mr. trump took issue with the standard policy the fbi has in place for searches. it limits the use of deadly force. mr. trump insinuated that mr. biden ordered an assassination in the search. merrick garland is pushing back on trump saying the same policy was followed with the search of biden's home for classified documents. prosecutors writing the mischaracterization has endangered law enforcement officers involved in the investigation and threatened the integrity of the proceedings. the date for the trial has not been set yet. >> of course, julie, that is indefinitely on hold. one that is going forward is hunter biden's gun trial. what are you learning? >> reporter: hunter biden took

part in the last pre-trial hearing before the case takes place in delaware. you remember the president's son pleaded not guilty. the judge overseeing his trial ruled on what is and is not evidence. they are not allowed to reference the other legal troubles, including the tax trials or the child support or the discharges from the navy. laura, they will be able to talk about the drug addiction and use portions from the memoir. laura. >> thank you. now to the war in gza and the international court to order the stop of the invasion of rafah. it all comes as egypt agrees to send humanitarian trucks in

gaza. we have the latest. >> reporter: to hop the rafah closing and to allow in humanitarian aid and order israel to provide access to the enclave to determine if israel is committing genocide in gaza. israel is showing no signs they are willing to comply with the stopping of the offensive. we have seen air strikes. the israeli government released a statement on friday saying they embarked on a just defensive war following the attacks on october 7th and acting to reduce as much harm to civilians. there is no way for the court to enforce it. this is a blow to the israel international standing and adds more pressure to prime minister

benjamin netanyahu. it adds a week where three european countries will recognize the palestinian state. some hope in sight for palestinians as another humanitarian crossing is reopening to allow fuel and aid to enter into gaza. peter. >> it comes a day after the forces recovered the bodies of three more hostages in northern gaza. megan, the negotiations for the cease-fire for the release of hostages hit a dead end. where do they stand? >> reporter: the cia director bill burns is meeting with israel's agency in paris. the hope is to try to revive the negotiations for a truce and secure the release of the remaining hostages. >> meagan fitzgerald with the latest. thank you. now to a tragic story from

haiti. two american missionaies and a colleague shot by gang members there. the families are now speaking out as the biden administration is sending aid to the country. we have gabe gutierrez with more. >> reporter: this morning, david lloyd's mother agony. alisa and her husband founded the mission 20 years ago. on thursday, she picked up her phone to learn an armed gang was terrorizing her son, his wife natalie, and colleague. >> he sustained a beating at the hands of the gang. they had come into the compound and taken everything. at that time, a second gang entered. >> reporter: none would survive. davy was it 23 and natalie was 21. yesterday, his dad wrote my

heart is broken. >> they set the house on fire and went in and shot them. >> reporter: armed gangs control the haiti happen cal since the assassination three years ago. more than 2,500 people were killed by gang violence in the first three months of the year. now kenya will lead a force to help stabilize haiti. the biden administration promised to set aside $300 million for the effort. >> we will supply logistics and intelligence and equipment. >> reporter: this morning, with the non-profit's future uncertain, she is remembering her son who she says wanted to make a difference. >> he had a heart to do what was right and i just don't know how i'll deal with it. i know god's faith. >> reporter: there is a do not travel warning in place for

haiti with the u.s. government officials forbidden from walking around the capital. >> thank you, gabe. the community gathered to warn the shooting at robb elementary. lawsuits were filed against meta and the video maker "call of duty." the teenage gunman was playing call of duty and radicalized by social media. the families filed a suit of the firearm maker. 19 students and 2 teachers were killed at the school. morgan spurlock is remembered as a man ahead of his time and he died at the age of 53 after the bout of cancer. he was best known for "super

size me" that took on mcdonald's. stephanie gosk has the latest. >> reporter: his idea was creative and shocking. eat mcdonald's and nothing but mcdonald's for 30 days. >> i think i'm going to have to go super size. >> reporter: it shined a spot line on the unhealthy american diet. the 2004 documentary earned an oscar nomination and instant fame. >> i wanted to make a film. >> reporter: he turned it into a prolific career of movie making. spurlock died at the age of 53 from complications of cancer. his brother writing, the world lost a creative genius. i'm proud to have worked together with him. spurlock's films and tv shows grappled with the shows of the day. where in the world is osama bin laden.

in 2017, at the height of the me too movement, spurlock admitted he had a history of sexual misconduct. writing, if i'm going to represent myself as someone who built a career on finding the truth, it is time to be truthful. after the blog was released, "super sized 2" was pulled from the sundance film festival. stephanie gosk, nbc news. workers have reached a significant milestone in the fire damage notre dame in paris. on friday, a crane lifted the newly restored cross to the roof of the structure that is still under scaffolding. the 19th century cross was the only element to survive the 2019 fire. it was carefully restored by ironworkers in normandy.

the notre dame will reopen to visitors in december. >> good news. angie is back with the forecast for the rest of the country. >> it not all bad news today. we have sunshine on tap for the midwest and northern plains and out to the southwest. if you like the heat, we have 90s on tap today. the showers and tornado risk is what you want to keep an eye out for today. the severe outbreak in the ohio valley and the heat and humidity is on for the gulf coast and 90s and triple digit feels-like temperature s. you will have dry conditions to enjoy the holiday weekend. memorial day doesn't look great across the east. we have the holiday showers on tap. no surprise the record heat is there. the rain will interrupt a lot of outdoor plans. check out the country. lots of sun across the rockies. we have the south dealing with

sunshine. out west, we will have plenty of sunshine. we will deal with a couple of showers across the great lakes. overerall, the that's the look at the forecast. >> angie, thank you very much. still to come, a major sigh of relief for the american who has been facing 12 years in prison after being arrested in turks and caicos.

priscilla thompson has the latest. >> were a lot of hugs after brian was reunited with his family. we will have more on the

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we are back on a saturday morning with the "weekly download." >> we bring in joe fryer. >> we have a deadly string of destructive weather tearing communities apart. >> tornado on the ground. >> tornadoes ripped across the middle of the country this week. in iowa, at least five people were killed and dozens injured. >> i don't have words for it.

i'm still in shock. i've never seen anything like this my life. >> in mexico, a stage collapsed with dozens injured there. >> and a flight from london leaving with hundreds of people dealing with turbulence. the airline ceo speaking out. >> we are saddened. >> the justice department is suing ticketmaster and live nation accusing them of most nop monopolizing events. >> smaller promoters get squeezed out and venues have fewer choices. >> live nation entertainment

wrote, we will defend against these baseless allegations. >> los angeles police are working to investigate the circumstances of matthew perry's death after the autopsy report revealed he died from acute effects of ketamine. >> scarlett johansson says this voice that openai used sounds like her own. when she heard the a.i. voice, she was shocked and in disbelief. openai denies the allegations, but did stop using the voice. >> nascar stars kyle busch and rickey stenhaus got into a

brawl. >> caitlin clark signed historic deal with wilson sporting goods. it is a multiyear agreement for a signature line. she is the first since michael jordan to become a brand ambassador for the company. >> this dog named buddy snuck out of the house, but before anyone realized he was gone, he knew how to used ring door bell to get back inside. >> buddy! >> that's adorable. we should talk about caitlin clark. the indiana fever got their first win of the season. clark was struggling for most of the game, but clutch at the end hitting deep threes beating the los angeles sparks. >> there is so much pressure on her. she can rise to the occasion, but every game, how well did she do? >> she is legit.

if you borrow your mom or dad's tape measure and pull it to 38 feet. she is legit. still to come, coming up on "today," head out for the rays. we talk to the dermatologist to make sure the sunscreen you use is giving you and your family the best protection. and travis kelce

for a lot of people are hitting the road this memorial day holiday weekend, and so too is the california highway patrol.

the statewide maximum enforcement period went into effect yesterday and is in effect until late monday night. you can expect to see extra chp officers on patrol. last memorial day weekend, the chp made more than 1100 dui arrests. that's roughly an arrest every four minutes in the south bay. a deadly start to the holiday weekend. a big rig truck and a honda sedan crashing head on. the chp is asking anyone who may have seen the crash to come forward. it happened just after 11 yesterday morning on southbound 101 in san jose, near blossom hill road. investigators say a 22 year old driver of the honda was going the wrong way north in the southbound lanes, hitting that big rig head on. the driver, a san jose man, died at the scene. the big rig driver from los banos was not injured. we're going to turn now to the holiday weekend forecast. and

cinthia pimentel with a quick look at our microclimate forecast. hey cynthia. good morning kira. good morning everyone. well you can see behind me. we're off to a bit of a gloomy start. even some drizzle out there towards the coastline. san francisco city skyline just socked in in that early morning fog, and we're waking up to temperatures in the low 50s. it's cooler as you drive up into the north bay. santa rosa at 49, with, again, those gloomy skies kind of making it hard to get the day started. but there will be more sunshine ahead as we go on into san jose. also, that low deck cloud cover right there, but a bit milder at 58 to start our day down here in the south bay. i just want you to watch for those changes in visibility, especially as we go up into parts of the peninsula san carlos, down to about eight miles, half moon bay definitely socked in that fog at about three miles. and also parts of santa rosa as we go throughout the morning. that may. gray, that term, you've heard me say before, is going to stick around . actually be a little bit more stubborn to mix out of here to give us that afternoon sunshine parts that we'll see at first

will be up in the north bay as we go into about lunchtime, and parts of eastern cocoa county and the east bay, the south bay hills, as we go on into the afternoon by two, 3:00. then everybody gets into that sunshine. but the temperatures again, similar to yesterday, will be a bit on the cooler side. before we go into some warming tomorrow and into memorial day, i'll show you that outlook coming up at 7 a.m. kira back to you. that's the part i want to see. that warm up. cynthia. thanks. also coming up at seven this morning on today in the bay, a bay trauma center. we'll tell you what protesters are doing to keep jose hospital open and who they're now calling on for help. that plus allour top stories yco

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dismiss the case in the "rust" movie shooting. he will stand trial on the shooting death of cinematographer halyna hutchins. baldwin said he did not pull the trigger and the gun armorer is 18-month sentence. and a former boss and police officer was given 20 months for assaulting a capitol police officer with a chair. joe helped with the bombing suspects in 2013 and one said called for civil war and assaulted several officers was sentenced to 12 years in prison and then jesse james, the

sedition panda for the costume he wore on the day was convicted of eight charges. and game two of the western playoffs conference finals went down to the wire. the mavericks were trailing by two with a few seconds remaining. >> doncic. for the lead. got it. >> doncic with the go-ahead three for dallas. minnesota missed the last-second attempt. mavericks take a 2-0 lead in the series. in the eastern conference finals, boston faces game three tonight in indy. an american man is back home and hugging his wife and kids after being held behind bars in turks and caicos for three months. we have more were priscilla thompson on the homecoming.

>> reporter: peter, good morning. hours before the emotional return, brian hageridge was in the courtroom fighting to avoid 12 years in prison. now, he is back home and surrounded by family. overnight, american brian hagerridge returning home and reunited with his kids after being held in caicos for three months. >> i feel the weight of the world is lifted. >> reporter: the judge sentencing the father of two to the suspened sentence after pleading guilty to possession of ammunition that he says was accidentally left in a checked bag for hunting trips. the crime punishable by 12 years in prison.

>> overwhelming joy. to be home. >> reporter: the financial toll, $100,000, a family spokesperson says. >> off we go. >> reporter: now he is back stateside as four other americans face similar charges in separate incidents and await their day in court. now this couple is hoping for a similar fate. >> i have so much comfort knowing he gets to hug his kids for that. i want that for him as i want for me. >> reporter: renewed hope for returning home after paradise became a prison. in a second american, tyler is expected to be sentenced by tuesday. the three others are due back n the coming weeks. peter. >> priscilla thompson, thank you. let's get over to angie for another check of the weather. what do you say? >> guys, we say unofficial start to the summer. it is living up to it with the

temperatures across the south. we have the heat on over the next couple days. this is the look at today. high 90s in san antonio. low 90s in dallas and atlanta in the 80s. it will be uncomfortable and record-breaking in spots. particularly southern texas and florida with the records challenged. as far as tomorrow goes, more of the same for that region as you go up to the midwest with the low 80s. still warm this time of year. impressive with triple digits. finding a cool spot is important. as we get into next week, rolling back into the next workweek, things moderate out. we get back to typical temperatures in the 70s on monday and tuesday in cincinnati to the low 70s on wednesday. new york takes a dip here on the 70s

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water slathering on sunscreen. >> are you properly sunscreened? >> reporter: sunscreen is one of the best tools to protect us. researchers from the environmental working group say what's on our store shelves may not be the most effective sun protection. >> the u.s. sunscreen market currently is really based on decades old inn greed ingredients. >> reporter: only two offer protection against the rays. zinc oxide. those overseas are safer than those available in the u.s. >> what is it about the other sunscreens that makes them safer? >> they have not been linked to health harms as u.s. ingredients. higher performance that reduce the uv rays.

>> reporter: many ingredients used overseas for decades have not been approved by the fda because of the 1938 law that requires sunscreens to be tested on animals. it is an issue causing a stir online. >> sunscreen formulas in the eu are better than the u.s. >> reporter: the nbc news looked that they must balance the public health benefits to see they are safe for life long use. in the meantime, look for sunscreens with spf 30 or higher and broad spectrum against uva and uvb rays. >> some sunscreens available in europe and asia and australia are more efficacious. that does not mean we in the united states should stop using the products. >> reporter: for "today," vicky

nguyen, nbc news, new york. >> we have our board certified dermatologist with us. dr. lamb, vicky's piece talks about the products in asia and europe. if you are trying to get those products, can you get them here? if you get something that appears to be the same thing, what do you need to look for? >> that's a great question. you can't purchase those here in the regular drug stores. if you purchase those, you have to order them online from an actual european they have a lot of them. we can't purchase those same sun screens here. >> you say check the ingredients. some of the ones you get here are not the real thing? >> slusly. absolutely. i'll leave certain supplier names out. i don't want to defame anyone. you can buy a lot of things online from the big online folks. sometimes those are not the real

ones. you want to buy from a true european drug store. >> i feel mineral sunscreen is all the rage. does it have to be the thick coat of white zinc? >> there are several brands that make the micro physical sun block with the minerals with zinc or titanium. you can find formulations that are not old-school thick that you see. >> i wasn't sure it needed to be that way. >> there are many because people cannot tolerate that. nobody wants to walk around looking like that. >> you know she is a dermatologist with the nice skin. thank you. have a good weekend. what is coming up in "popstart." >> will the next summer >> will the next summer blockbuster be the next scout is protected by simparica trio

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kicked up the commencement speech. he said one of the most important roles for a woman is house maker. on friday, kelce addressed it all on his "new heights" podcast saying his views belong to him. >> i cannot agree with the majority of it outside of him loving his family and kids. i don't think i should judge him by his views, especially his religious views of how to go about life. that's not who i am. >> kelce added the beauty of the nfl is you can put your differences aside for one common goal. up next, garuriosa. similar to barbenheimer. that works? >> sure. >> i was going with you. >> it needs work. those two movies are hoping for

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were losers. well, look what we losers have done. we have energized and motivated oaklanders. the county registrar of voters needs to verify the signatures before this becomes a ballot vote. we've reached out to the mayor's office for comment. we have not yet heard back. meanwhile, california leaders are bracing for emergencies that tend to hit in the summer as temperatures rise in the state's vegetation dries out. governor newsom yesterday unveiled a new website, pico boulevard dot gov, during his visit to the california office of emergency services. newsom describes the website as a one stop shop for californians to prepare for emergencies and extreme weather. it's part of listless california, a state effort connecting communities with resources before, during and after emergencies. all right. we're going to turn now to the memorial day weekend forecast. and cinthia pimentel, please tell me the cold weather

is going away after today. yes, it definitely is this morning. it could be a little stubborn to mix out of that cloud cover, but there will be more afternoon sunshine. but yesterday and today, definitely the cooler days of our long holiday weekend. we're starting with those gloomy skies over san jose out towards palo alto and oakland a bit mild though, as you make your way into the southern peninsula and the south bay. but oakland, starting at 53 and san francisco in the midst of all of that cloud cover, there is some drizzle out there near the coast this morning. 54 we'll start the day there. here's what i'm talking about when it comes to that cloud cover. as we go throughout the morning, i don't see a popping up in the south bay completely until we get into the second half of the afternoon and notice those highs only in the 60s, when we should be in the mid 70s, almost into those 80s as we approach the beginning of june. but there will be more sunshine ahead. definitely some more warming. i think people will be happy with what the outlook has for memorial day, and i'll be back with that at 7 a.m. kira. we look forward to that. cynthia thanks. also coming up at seven this morning on today in the

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>> wehave special guests here in studio. some men and women of the u.s. navy and coast guard this week here in town for the annual fleet week in new york city. we are so grateful for our service. >> it is fun watching them walk the streets of new york all week long. >> i have seen them out and about. >> the true meaning of the holiday weekend. we salute you. we get to the news. we start with the tens of millions of americans taking off to make the most of the busy memorial day travel weekend. the busiest in two decades. severe weather will put holiday plans at risk. angie will give us the forecast in a moment. let's get to maura barrett on the shores of lake michigan today. maura, good morning. >> reporter: good morning. it is shaping up to be a beautiful day here. folks here in chicago are expected to take full advantage of the sunshine. across the country, others are

prepping for more severe weather as millions travel for the holiday weekend. the sun rising this morning ready for summer fun. >> everybody is thawing. everybody wants to be outside. >> chicago is the place to be. can't go anywhere else. at the beach. >> reporter: an easy commute to the lakefront beach for the city dwellers, but different across the country. aaa predicts 44 million people will hit the road or catch a flight over the holiday weekend. a vast majority planning to drive. >> i'm used to traffic. i hope it doesn't get horrible. >> reporter: the average price of gas sits at $3.60 a gallon. down 6 cents from last month. >> it makes the trip more expe expensive. >> reporter: the popular spots for rental cars? vegas and boston and orlando. >> we have extra police on hand

to negotiate the traffic and make sure folks are moving along. >> reporter: and airports are just as crowded as the roads. breaking records as the tsa says five of the top 20 busiest days have been this month, expecting to screen 18 million people around the holiday. >> i would rather pay the extra money than fly. i hate traffic. >> reporter: severe weather, though, threatening the weekend travel. more than 8,000 flights delayed on friday. >> that's a big tornado. >> reporter: 17 million at risk today facing more tornado warnings and possibly damaging hail. for those lucky with sunshine, officials are warning beach goers that great white sharks are spotted off the coast of cape cod. here in chicago, the lake water is still frigid 50 degrees. we saw one brave soul this morning, but if you are looking to hit the roads for a warmer beach, aaa warns the busiest time on the road is in the prime

afternoon hours between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. best to get in the car before 1:00 p.m. or after 6:00 p.m. peter. >> water could be refreshing this week. maura barrett, thank you. >> you don't get in the water in chicago right now. that's a no-no. let's get back to angie. the severe weather is not letting up. it has been a busy month. we have bad news in a couple of spots. some thunderstorms rolling into the southeast. huntsville is ramping up with the thunderstorms. it's back to the west more where we will be concerned later this afternoon and especially after dark. we have the potential for really strong storms and violent tornadoes. the large hail rather is something we will watch here as we get, like i said, after dark, making the nocturnal tornadoes a possibility.

specifically wichita and oklahoma city has the strongest chance for tornadoes as we get through the next couple days. guys. >> angie, thank you. a big update from the port of baltimore which is back open for cruise ships. first to depart is the "visions of the sea." the container ship slammed into it killing six construction workers. and the rangers even the series with the panthers and they battled to overtime and this happened. >> goal. >> the rangers barkley giving the crowd something to go nuts about. that was the winning goal for the eastern conference finals which is tied at 1-1. the teams head to florida for game three. they play that tomorrow.

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king turned up the heat on the competition. confirming to cnbc it will rollout a value meal all for $5. >> flavor this good is made by flame. >> reporter: according to the memo to franchisees, burger king will announce the deal ahead of the mcdonald's $5 offering. tom curtis poked fun at the competitor saying burger king voted for the deal in april. writing imitation is the sincerest form of flattering and this offer will go on for months against mcdonald's four-week window. >> it comes down to what consumers prefer and the offering they like better to get the people in the door and coming back. >> reporter: the latest on the battle of the buns. designed to lure customers back with brands like wendy's and

taco bell announcing their new deals. after fast food prices jumped 28% from 2019 to 2023. out pacing overall inflation. >> for an eight-count mini and lemonade? $14? are you kidding me? >> reporter: analysts are pointing to packaging and labor costs for the price hikes. the sticker shock is causing many to pull back. according to the recent survey, 45% of consumers plan to cut back on eating food away from home in order to save money. is. >> consumers are pulling back from fast food restaurants and watching their spending. it's a really, really key time for brands to think about how they can get consumers coming back and sticking with them. >> reporter: the food may be fast, but the question remains how quickly will the deals disappear? >> burger king has not set a specific date to rule out the deal. we reached out to mcdonald's to

see if the move by burger king will impact its offer, the company said it has no comment. >> if it results in lower prices, the consumer wins. how long will it last? >> exactly. mcdonald's is talking about a four-week window. >> let's bring back the dollar menu. >> i just want a frosty. >> i apologize for my stomach growling right now. angie lassman is checking the roads. >> we can get you a frosty, laura with the temperatures in the south. record-breaking heat on the table today and tomorrow. notice the temperatures in the 90s in the south and texas and florida which will take a run at the records. a little bit of sunshine in the upper midwest. the tornado risk is what we're concerned about later today. there are showers in the forecast for the eastern third of the country. if you live close to the coast, you will have a nice day in new york city. we will see plenty of sunshine

today. tomorrow, the severe outbreak across the great lakes and the midwest. the heat and humidity does not go anywhere anytime soon across the south. 90s in the same spots with the record-breaking potential temperatures. they take a run at the temperatures tomorrow. some of the rain out west will harm the plans today and tomorrow. on memorial day, the holiday showers you deal with across the eastern third of the country. we have temperatures running well above normal for this time of year. 90s and triple digits across texas will be possible with

that's a look at your forecast, guys. >> french fry and frosty? >> yeah. french fries dipped in the frosty? still ahead, how a museum in

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who checked it out. she is here with us. maya? >> it is magical. we remember the "good night moon" and "adventures of frog and toad." now you can discover the love of reading in an immersive way. >> reporter: in kansas city, three generations of the fetterman family gathered for a story. inn sides the marshlands of frog and toad. at the rabbit hole museum, the pages of books are brought to life from caps for sale and madeleine and to good night moon and where the sidewalk ends. you enter through the rabbit hole and are transported in the most classic childhood books. >> when i went into one of the rooms, it was really cool because it looked like the book. >> reporter: it is the passion

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joining us on this saturday, may 25th, i'm kira klapper. a lot of people hitting the road this memorial day holiday weekend and so too is the california highway patrol, the statewide maximum enforcement period went into effect yesterday and goes until late monday night. you should expect to see extra chp officers on patrol last memorial day weekend. the chp made more than 100 dui arrests. that's an arrest for roughly every four minutes in the south bay. it was a deadly start to the holiday weekend. a big rig truck and a honda sedan crashing head on the

chp is asking anyone who might have seen the crash to come forward. it happened just after 11 friday morning on southbound 101 in san jose, near blossom hill road. investigators say the 22 year old honda driver was driving the wrong way north in the southbound lanes, hitting that big rig. the driver, a san jose man, died at the scene. the big rig driver from los banos was not injured. okay, we're going to turn it to a lighter note in cinthia pimentel with a quick look at our microclimate forecast. hey cynthia good morning. good morning everyone. well it's off to a gloomy start but that's good right. it's the first day of our long holiday weekend. gives you a chance to sleep in a little bit. a bit mild down here in san jose, 59 degrees under those overcast skies. also a bit gray out towards danville, 53 and sausalito. it is socked in in that fog. can't even see the towers there of the golden gate bridge in the distance. and it's a breezy start to the day as well. that will continue for people that are lucky enough to go to bottle rock. we are

starting day two of this goes from 1130 until ten tonight, and i want you to bring extra layers, because today is going to be a bit cooler than yesterday with that breeze coming from the ocean trickling in into parts of the napa valley, 68 will be our high for today under some mix of sun and clouds. by tomorrow though, i see it warming up. so that will be the last day. best day with the weather as far as it goes into the low 70s there for the napa valley. as we go on and plan our memorial day holiday. what you can expect for today will be that may gray with us that drizzle out towards the coastline, but some more clearing as we go on into the afternoon. here's where everybody is going to be a bit happier though, as we go on into tomorrow, sunday and monday. clearer skies, that sunshine and a bit warmer as we build that heat into next week. more sunshine and the temperatures rising to where we should be for this time of year. so i'll walk you through all of the microclimate forecast and the many events going on this weekend. coming up at 7 a.m. kira back to you. we'll see you at seven. cynthia, thanks so much. also coming up at seven this morning on today in the

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