already looks warm in this shot. thanks so much for joining us. we'll be back for a local news cut-in in about 7:25 this morning. the "today" show is coming up next. make it a great morning. good morning. good morning back to life new signs of hope acro good morning back to life new signs of hope across the u.s. a wave of city workers returning to new york today. tens of thousands attending the kentucky derby over the weekend. this morning, where the race to vaccinations stand, where hot spots are still causing worry, and the desperate situation in india. the crisis there deepening emergency supplies from the u.s. arriving overnight we're live with the very latest. direct hit a tornado cuts a path of destruction through tupelo, mississippi. nearly two dozen tornadoes reported across the south. >> i didn't know what was going on

i see trees down and everything. >> 40 million faces a new severe weather risk we've got your full forecast tragedy at sea a boat capsizes and breaks apart off the san diego coast. at least four people killed, dozens more injured, pulled from the chilly waters surrounded by wreckage why officials believe it was a disturbing human smuggling operation. >> very dangerous area, and the smugglers don't care about the people they're exploiting. >> this morning the captain in custody, what he's saying to investigators straight ahead down the drain inside the nationwide chlorine shortage that could impact your swimming pool this season. all that, plus, honoring alex >> we really loved each other. you know, we really loved being in life together. >> our exclusive conversation with alex trebek's beloved wife, jean, on the joy he found in his

final days >> he wanted to finish strong, and he did and he lived life on his own terms. >> and how love was his final answer2021. >> announcer: from nbc news, >> a today, monday, may 3rd, 2021 >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb, from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza hi, everybody. good morning welcome to "today. it's monday morning. starting to feel like spring, isn't it >> oh, my god, the coats are gone now. >> yeah. the sun is shining, and hope is in the air we begin this morning with two different pictures of the pandemic here in the u.s., more signs of recovery over the weekend with the packed crowds at the famed kentucky derby in new york city, we're preparing for an influx of city workers today coming back to the office thousands of government employees headed back to town.

>> but in india, there are fears that conditions there could spawn a global relapse the u.s. sending more aid while also restricting travel to india this week, with growing concerns over new variants that could potentially spread to other parts of the world. >> we've got it all covered this morning. let's start here in new york with nbc's stephanie gosk. stephanie, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, savannah it won't be long before there will be a stream of workers heading in the doors here at city hall for the first time in over a year. new york city's mayor, bill de blasio, says it is time for his workforce to get back to their desks. it marks a significant milestone in this slow and steady turnaround that's taking place all across the country ♪ >> reporter: the sights and sounds of recovery. >> they're off in the kentucky derby. >> reporter: as more than 50,000 fans descended on churchill downs, one of the largest crowds seen in the u.s. since the start of the pandemic. coast to coast, signs of

for 80,000 city workers. reopening. in new york city this morning, it is back to work in the office for 80,000 city workers. >> we've got to act like it. we've got to own the moment and get out there and bring the city back. >> reporter: in chicago, the navy pier celebrating being back in business. for many in california, a weekend of normalcy, as disneyland reopened. >> being one of the first people back in on the first day, i'm literally going to cry. >> reporter: it comes as daily infections are declining in more than half the country. more than 100 million americans are fully vaccinated, and another 140 million have received their first dose. but with some still hesitant, officials are urging anyone with concerns to talk to a doctor or someone they know who has already gotten their vaccine the milwaukee bucks stepping up efforts over the weekend, offering shots to eligible fans attending sunday's game. despite the number of vaccinations going up, cases are still dangerously high one of the worst outbreaks is in oregon, where 15 counties are

now considered at extreme risk for the virus. the other concern is a double mutant variant from covid-ravaged india, now being reported in places like nevada and michigan while the vaccines have so far been successful fighting variants, there are still rare examples of fully vaccinated people contracting the virus, including four people in dallas county who later died. all had serious, underlying health conditions. there's also some good news across the hudson river in new jersey later on today, the governor there, phil murphy, is set to announce some new reopenings in that state some real signs of life in this area that was so hard hit in the early days of covid. savannah, back to you. >> stephanie, thank you. as we said, it is a far different story in india a country that continues to be ravaged by the virus 12 straight days with more than 300,000 new cases.

over the weekend, a new peak in the daily death toll and while aid is beginning to r countries, an already desperate situation is getting worse by the hours. "today" senior international correspondent keir simmons has the latest. hey, keir. good morning. >> reporter: hoda, good morning to you. from tomorrow, most travel between the u.s. and india will be banned. there are exemptions for united states citizens. india, a country of more than a billion people, is now battling new variants and the worst surge in coronavirus cases in the world. emergency supplies of oxygen, drugs, and masks are arriving from the u.s. and other countries, but this morning, india has reached almost 20 million cases and more than 200,000 have died. its agonizing second wave overwhelming with not enough oxygen, doctors, or hospital beds. >> no medicine and no cylinders, nothing. >> reporter: entire families are testing positive, arriving at hospitals by the hour.

please save her, one man says. they are lucky to find doctors able to help. many are left waiting, struggling to stay alive. >> they're dying on the way to the hospital because they're going from hospital to hospital, trying to find a bed. >> reporter: just this morning, india reporting more than 300,000 new cases for the 12th straight day. medical experts say the real numbers may be ten times higher. >> we have patients on the ward who are very sick, who ideally should be in an icu, but we have no space for them. >> reporter: people are pleading for oxygen forced to find their own on india's streets. while doctors on social media begged for supplies for entire hospitals. >> please send oxygen to us, we need oxygen for our patients. >> reporter: prime minister narendra modi's government accused of failing to prepare. even vaccines is in short supply for a country that manufactures them for the world. >> i thought the government had >> when the cases started rising

up, i thought government had a plan, but turns out they didn't. >> reporter: they can barely keep up with the burials and cremations. india adding to the terrible global death toll from coronavirus, with cases continuing to surge. hoda, this morning, there is news that the government of india is paying the price in elections. elections it insisted should go ahead. once again, coronavirus reshaping global politics, hoda. >> such a sad situation. keir, thank you. now to that terrible story that's playing out still just off the southern california coast. it started yesterday when a 40-foot boat broke apart on a reef near san diego. emergency crews discovered dozens of people aboard, and it is believed that boat was being used to bring migrants into the u.s. nbc's national correspondent miguel almaguer joins us now with the story. miguel, good morning. >> reporter: savannah, good morning. officials at the scene describe this as one of the worst tragedies they've seen in decades. more than two dozen people

forced to swim to safety after it's believed their boat hit a reef. at least four have died, and this morning investigators say they are likely the victims of a human smuggling operation. a life and death struggle playing out along san diego's rocky shoreline sunday morning. a boat carrying 30 people smashed to pieces, as multiple agencies responded plucking terrified survivors from the frigid, choppy waters. >> once we arrived on scene, the boat had been basically broken apart. >> reporter: the 40-foot cabin cruiser said to be severely overcrowded. many of the people on board able to walk and swim to safety. >> this was a mass rescue operation that turned into a mass casualty incident. >> reporter: investigators say every indication points to a smuggling effort to illegally bring immigrants into the u.s. one person rescued along a cliff. life guards rushing in, pulling seven others struggling to escape the powerful rip currents.

multiple people requiring cpr. in all, four killed, more than two dozen others transported to area hospitals. conditions at the time treacherous. >> five to six feet of surf, windy, cold, the water's around 60 degrees, so you get hypothermia pretty quickly. >> reporter: people familiar with the area in point loma near the cabrillo national monument say this particular stretch of water can be perilous. >> you can be caught on rocks and the boat breaks up, or waves hit you from the side and wash you inland. >> reporter: with the ongoing surge at the southern border, smugglers often try to blend in with commercial traffic at sea. customs and border protection says it saw more than 90% increase in maritime apprehension last year compared to 2019. they expect similar numbers for 2021. back at point loma, debris is all that remains from the vessel in sunday's incident.

>> certainly in my 26 years, and certainly in lieutenant romero's 28 years, this is probably the worst tragedy. >> reporter: authorities say they have the captain from the boat in custody, and he is talking with federal agents. so far, no charges have been filed. but just last week, officials say they intercepted another boat crossinged maritime border with mexico carrying 21 immigrants. savannah, back to you. also this morning, there are new security concerns in afghanistan after the u.s. formally launched its final withdraw of troops from the region over the weekend, beginning the end of america's longest war. nbc's chief foreign correspondent richard engel is on the ground for us in kabul. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, hoda. as of may 1st, the wall of u.s. forces has begun. all u.s. troops are supposed to be out of this country by september 11th. here in kabul, there are deep concerns that the withdrawal of

american forces could lead to a civil war or even the return of the taliban, which would be disastrous for women. at this school in kabul, the new afghanistan is on full display. girls and boys together in the same school. for the last 20 years, under american protection, education has been transformed in this country, especially for girls. the taliban banned education for girls and women. now that american troops are leaving, the taliban may return and put a stop to this in the name of islam. in geography class, this 17-year-old is one of the school's top students. she wants to be a gynecologist when she grows up, and treat women and girls for free. down in the library, she and others work on reading comprehension in english. what do you think american troops leaving means for you? >> i think the fighting between taliban and government is going

to happen. because taliban are people that don't understand about the future. >> reporter: two decades ago, the taliban ruled afghanistan. the islamic fanatics and misogynists ordered women to stay home and cover up with burkas if they had to go out. f they had to go out defiance was met with beatings or even death by stoning troops are leaving and the withdrawal could mean the days are numbered for the afghan music institute. the taliban banned nearly all music, especially for women. girls could be whipped just for this ♪ >> reporter: 16-year-old mena is determined not to give in. she composed this work called "dawn," dedicated to the struggle of afghan women ♪ >> i will never let anyone stop me or other girls from playing music. >> reporter: here, they'll try to resist the darker days that are coming through will and

music. as the u.s. withdrawal is under way, the taliban has been making rapid advancements and already operates openly in much of the countryside. >> richard engel in kabul. thank you. we have more to get to this morning. craig joins us with another story we're following closely. hey, craig >> savannah, hoda, good morning. good morning to you, as well a funeral for andre brown, jr., is being held today. he is the north carolina man shot and killed by police last month. that shooting led to nightly protests in elizabeth city for nearly two weeks nbc's sam brock is outside the church where that service is taking place today sam, good morning. >> reporter: craig, good morning. over the weekend, hundreds of people protested peacefully, calling for the release of body camera video that a judge has kept out of the public eye but in a matter of hours, craig, a public remembrance for andrew brown as many questions remain

as to how he died. as the loved ones of andrew brown prepare for a final farewell, they're drawing strength from the power of peaceful protesters taking to the streets to say enough is enough >> across the globe, we're going to know. we're going to get justice for andrew. >> that's right. >> he didn't own any weapons he was a gentle man. >> reporter: mourners arriving to elizabeth city, north carolina, sunday, where two public viewings were held for brown and calls for transparency found new urgency. >> i feel like the tape should have been released. >> reporter: a judge allowed brown's family to view 20 seconds of body camera footage last week and say they'll see more in the coming days. >> no justice, no peace. >> reporter: but the judge has refused to release the videos publicly brown was killed nearly two weeks ago when deputies tried to serve a drug-related search and arrest warrant. >> right here. see all the mud?

>> reporter: brown's neighbor, williams, say she saw the deputies open fire. >> by the time i got here, they was literally standing in the bags -- back of his car riddling him with bullets, assassinating this young man he was trying to get away. >> reporter: you saw him get gunned down? >> yes, yes. >> reporter: did it seem to you like he was threatening the police in any way? >> no, no. how you threaten the police when your hanz are -- your hands are on the wheel >> reporter: pasquotank county said deputies were threatened, and their attorney supported the juice of force. >> we believe the use of force was justified. >> reporter: deputies already returned to work after the sheriff said they didn't discharge their weapons. the city of 17,000 that features a statute titled "our heroes" next to the courthouse watching as the investigation and the soul searching simultaneously unfold >> we are tired, white, black, hispanics, asians, young and old. older people are tired because enough is enough.

>> reporter: today's funeral services will begin at noon. the reverend al sharpton will be delivering the eulogy, and family members for eric garner and george floyd are expected to be in attendance craig, back to you. >> sam brock in elizabeth city, north carolina thank you. 16 minutes after the hour, how about a check of the weather? we're talking about tornadoes happening in parts of the south this morning dylan is in for al with more good morning. >> good morning, guys. yeah, we're getting into those springtime thunderstorm, and they were severe yesterday take a look at some of this video from near tupelo, mississippi. lots of downed trees coming down into homes and into power lines. we have reports of about 23 tornados yesterday in this area and uprooting very large trees, which did cause significant damage today we are going to get a break from the severe storms in mississippi, but look at how much rain is out there from iowa stretching all the way down to washington, d.c., the strongest storms are down through tennessee and farther south. you can see that cloud-to-ground lightning right now. we are going to see this

afternoon more storms regenerate that could produce large hail. winds in excess of 75 miles per hour that could topple more trees this is mostly for northern arkansas through southeastern missouri into parts of illinois, indiana, and also western kentucky, too. then tomorrow unfortunately, we're going to get another round of potentially very strong storms through mississippi including tupelo, into alabama and parts of south central tennessee. another active couple of days with these storms developing that's a look at the weather across the country we'll get to your local forecast in the next 30 seconds please hold. ♪ those days are done. ♪ i got you. ♪ all by yourself. ♪ go with us and find millions of flexible options. all in our app. expedia. it matters who you travel with. good morning.

i'm meteorologist kari hall. as we take a look at our live view in san francisco, enjoying sunshine, this is where temperatures will be milder, reaching into the low 70s. compare that to a high of 92, we'll see today in fairfield, 80 today in oakland and 88 today in santa rosa. we will have a warm, dry and windy start to the week with a concern of a high fire danger for the inland areas. our winds today will gust but we will have a cooldown by the end of the week. >> that's your latest forecast hoda >> dylan, thanks. ahead, excited to jump in the pool or hit the water parks this summer? not so fast. all right. what you need to know about a nationwide chlorine shortage that may be threatening to sink some of your fun. plus, on our "inspiring america" series, we are remembering beloved "jeopardy" host alex trebek with his biggest fan, his wife of 30 years, jean. >> talking with you, i'm good.

i'm good i absolutely have moments of waves of grief that just come over me. >> this morning, what she wants you to know about alex and the side of him you didn't see on television, and what she is doing to carry on his legacy of giving

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and i don't either. [piano music slows down] good morning to you. 7:26. i'm laura garcia. police in pinole telling us a little bit more about breaking news we're following. officers apparently negotiating with someone outside a home they fear may also be armed. this is in the area of kildare way between marlesta road and kilcanny way near shah monday none elementary school. police are told to stay inside their homes, close their windows and doors. also -- >> i'm sharon katsuda in contra costa county. there is an elevated fire risk in the east bay hills and north

bay mountains. firefighters in orinda prepared for the season by checking out trail conditions this past weekend and firefighters say property owners who clear weeds and create 100 feet defensible space around their property will help prevent wildfires. already a dry start to our season. let's check in with kari today with a look at our forecast. >> yes, it's going to be windy as well especially for solano county, included in that red flag warning. elsewhere, we'll see warm temperatures with some of our inland valleys and parts of the north bay down to santa clara county reaching into the mid 80s today. more of the same tomorrow but the winds start to calm down tomorrow night. wednesday we're still quite warm but we transition to some cooler air and once again the winds pick up once again headed into the weekend with highs in the low 70s. it will be a nice mother's day weekend while san francisco will see some 70s for today, but then mostly 60s for the rest of the week, as we get more try weather

into the weekend. laura? >> thanks so much, kari. thank you for joining us as well. we'll be back with another local news update in half an hour. have a good morning.

♪ come with me ♪ my favorite song >> back now, guys. 7:30 this morning. may the 3rd, 2021, with a hopeful sign out of galveston, texas. the city welcomed home two cruise ships over the weekend as they pulled into the port for the first time in 14 months. >> any reason to play that song. i love it and haven't heard it in so long >> it's your jam >> yeah. >> the cruise ship was coming in last week, you might remember the cdc, we told you about the new guidelines that are paving

the way for cruises to restart in july. we'll be seeing a lot more of those. >> set sail on the sea of love. >> there you go. >> says julie mccoy. we have a lot to get to this half hour, starting with the 7:30 headlines on a monday morning. a good samaritan jumped off a bridge into the water below to save a baby after a frightening crash in maryland. here was the scene yesterday, just a few minutes after the accident you can see the truck dangling over the side of the bridge. officials say an infant was ejected from that vehicle during the collision and landed in the bay. a bystander jumped over the guardrail and into the bay and rescued the baby. >> wow. >> the child was flown to a local hospital seven other people were also injured. their conditions are unknown now to a wild scene in england, where manchester united soccer fans stormed the field in a show of protest against their team's ownership officials there forced to postpone the match against liverpool. fans want american owners, the glazer family, to sell the club. it's the culmination of a long-running anger toward the ownership group over various grievances a make-up date hasn't been

announced yet. check this out, the catch of the night did not come from a pl player on the field, rather from a fan in the stands. seventh inning a phillies fan makes an impressive one-handed grab. >> whoa. >> with his bare hand, no less get this, ice cream in the other hand guy doesn't spill a drop sign him up. get him a contract that was the highlight the mets go on to win 8-7. who is going to remember that? sunday night will be remembered as the catch from that guy. >> that was amazing. >> as long as there is no nacho cheese flying. that's all we've been showing. >> i was worried it was about nacho ball story i couldn't take it. now to a story that everybody is gearing up for the summer fun and what they need to see. >> water parks and backyard swimming pools are scrambling to avoid poolmegedden the worst chlorine shortage in memory. >> kerry sanders is standing by in ft. lauderdale, florida oh, kerry is in a pool, of course

good morning. >> reporter: good morning, guys. yeah, well, we're talking about yet another shortage, and this time we're talking about the chlorine tablets they float in floats like these in the pool. half the pools in the country use them they're designed to prevent algae and kill potentially harmful bacteria pool companies say this summer could turn out to be a major belly-flop for eager swimmers and homeowners >> poolmegedden, it means we're going to run out of the one most important thing we're putting in swimming pools to keep them healthy and safe. >> reporter: without enough chlorine, pool water can turn murky and potentially become a source of disease. for the first time in 34 years, pool company owner alan curtis says he is stocking up for his clients in advance >> while it is okay right now, i think we're going to have a struggle this summer. >> reporter: part of the problem in the aftermath of hurricane laura, a chemical fire shut down one of the largest domestic

producers of chlorine tablets. it happened just as demand shot up during the pandemic prices of the precious chlorine tablets already doubled in some areas and could soar by up to 70% this summer. texas homeowner aaron hamilton says building a pool last summer during the pandemic saved the summer for his kids. >> you know, through covid, they were able to have friends out and swim in the pool, too, which was a big game-changer for us. >> reporter: if necessary, he's prepared to convert to a saltwater system, but hopes to avoid the expense. >> i bought most of my supplies about three months ago to get me through this season, and i'm about to have to go buy again, which i've already found is going to be a challenge. >> reporter: in order to make the chlorine last longer, experts say shower before swimming, run systems longer to keep water circulating, maybe even up to 24 hours a day, and keep pets out. each time rover swims, it can add the same amount of dirt as

50 people. so if you can't get the chlorine tablets, there are some rather expensive solutions. you can retrofit with an ultraviolet or saltwater system, or call the local pool supplier. they have some types of minerals that will act much like chlorine the general sense is to have chlorine tablets but don't overbuy because, of course, that'll cause the problem. if dylan is wondering, 80 degrees is the temperature right now. >> is that your rubber ducky >> i was wondering the same thing. pool toy with him. >> yeah. >> thank you, kerry. >> thank you, kerry. coming up next, guys, savannah has a powerful and inspiring conversation with alex trebek's wife, jean. >> and he wanted to, i think, empower people to move through whatever challenge they had in life with a sense of inner strength, inner dignity, and love

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>> with a positive attitude, anything is possible >> reporter: how has this time been for you and the kids? how have you guys been doing >> i think, you know, right now, talking with you, i'm good you know, i'm good i absolutely have moments of waves of grief that just come y over me. still, really disbelief that he is -- that he is gone. i miss him a lot >> reporter: but now, under the towering pines that alex loved so well, jean trebek is finding solace, by knowing how much he meant to so many. >> got to really see the outpouring of love and admiration that he gave to the world, and i know that that was, in and of itself, a huge inspiration for alex >> we provide the categories and the answers. >> reporter: in his long career,

alex trebek went from quiz show host to beloved icon a proud son of canada, he was the proud adopted son of the united states. through his charitable work, a citizen of the world but with his family, alex was a regular guy, a mr. fix-it with a pickup truck. >> people don't picture alex in a pickup truck. >> reporter: no. >> he loved owning this. >> reporter: only rarely did alex come across as the intellectual we knew from "jeopardy. >> the first woman in space. >> getting names right, that was important to him i could hear him when he would see someone on television, and they would misspeak someone's name, he'd be like, oh, you should have checked on how to say that name. >> reporter: i hope he never watched the "today" show clearly, he had a heart for service and for sharing what he had.

>> he loved representing the underdeveloped countries, communities. you know, he really wanted to be a spokesman for the underdog >> reporter: jean says alex would have been proud of the dedication of this new homeless shelter in los angeles he and jean helped fund it for the charity hope of the valley, and it now bears the family name in another time, maybe he would be out there hammering some nails on that new center. >> he would. that is so true. that would be alex he would love nothing more than to grab his tools, go down, help build a shed, do the sprinklers, rewire the lighting. >> reporter: as jean says, alex embraced life in every way, but america also was moved by the way he let it go. >> this week, i was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer >> reporter: alex acknowledged the pain and depression he was going through, and at times,

wondered if it was really worth fighting on. >> that would have been a massive betrayal, a betrayal of my wife and soul mate jean, who has given her all to help me survive. >> reporter: he wasn't stoic, even in his illness. he was strong. he was really honest about what he went through and what it was like for both of you >> i think that is one of alex's -- his gifts, was that he could be very resolute and know that the truth will not hurt you. he wanted to, i think, empower people to move through whatever challenge they had in life with a sense of inner strength, inner dignity, and love. >> reporter: he was so dedicated to keep going to work, even when he was sick. >> yeah. doing "jeopardy" really gave him a sense of purpose, a reason to wake up in the morning and i would say we all need

that we all need a purpose. >> reporter: what gave him joy in those final days? >> being around matthew and emily and nikki. he loved his children a lot. and he loved just doing the same things that he always loved doing. watching movies, watching sports he loved comedy and listening to stand-up comedians a lot doing "jeopardy. >> thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for spending the time with us. >> reporter: somehow, he was able to do his final shows. >> yeah. >> reporter: just days before he passed were you amazed that he was able to do that did you understand why he'd want to >> yeah. i think, savannah, that i knew his life was going to, on earth here, wrap up quickly when he could no longer do the show, but

he wanted to finish strong and he did and he lived life on his own terms. >> reporter: after more than a year of pain, he passed away at home on november 8th alex and jean's daughter, emily. what do you think he would have made of the outpouring and the feelings that people have about him? >> i think he would have been shocked, honestly. i think he knew he was loved and revered, but i don't think to this level i think that the support and the love that's been shown since he passed has really been on another level. and i think he would have really appreciated it i think he -- i think it would mean a lot to him. >> reporter: jean is still overwhelmed by the outpouring of sympathy after alex's death. but in her heart, he lives on. >> we were both, you know, the yin and the yang to each other

we just knew how to dance. we really loved each other you know, we really loved being in life together >> wow. >> we all knew alex was extraordinary. now, you can see that his wife and his kids are, too. you know, they just, both of them, i mean, i was so struck the more i learned about alex. i was really just moved by how honest and transparent he was about his illness. you know, i think he's so strong, and you think he is so resolute he actually told the truth about what was hard and when he felt depressed and when he felt like he couldn't go on. i found that to be incredibly inspiring, his truth. >> well, i knew it was a privilege for you to fill in on "jeopardy. it hasn't aired yet. now, as i'm watching this piece, it's magnified a thousand times. >> it really was so special. i mean, i did get to do a couple of weeks on "jeopardy," which

will air later in the summer then, by surprise, i got to interview mrs. trebek. i felt connected to her and appreciated even more what alex has done, what it took, how hard it was, and how excellent he was. >> we knew about alex trebek's i gues magical spirit, but until now, i i did not know that that magical spirit was something the entire trebek clan has. >> now, you're a game show host, too. >> momentarily, a dream come true. >> great story. we have 48 minutes after the hour ms. dylan dreyer, a check of the weather. >> did you like the weather yesterday? >> love. >> loved. >> nice warm temperature we're hoping they'll stick around, but maybe not quite as warm as yesterday. we've got things all over the place on the map it's 50 for a high in denver today. paducah, kentucky, 81 degrees. dallas, 92 so let's go into tomorrow, and you'll see temperatures kind of all over the place againew jers.

washington, d.c., close to 90 degrees. then chicago only 59, st. louis only 64, be but erie, pennsylvania, 71 newark, new jersey, 85 degrees washington, d.c., close to 90 degrees. then as we continue into the next several days, we'll see those temperatures all over the place. denver goes from wednesday with a high of 64 up to 80 on friday. st. louis hangs in the 60s atlanta hangs in the 70s baltimore goes from 80 on wednesday down to the 60s. we're up and down on both sides of average for at least this week >> good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. taking a look at our inland forecast for some of our spots like concord and livermore, we're going to see our temperatures in the mid to upper 80s over the next few days and also windy as we have a concern of a high fire danger, especially in solano county. going into the weekend, we will be cooling off by the end of the week, but it's still going to be quite windy out there. and as we take a look at san francisco, expect some low 70s today and tomorrow, but then 60s the rest of the week. >> that's your latest forecast back to you guys. >> dylan, thank you so much. still ahead on a monday

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amplts very good morning to you. i'm laura garcia, it's 7:56. people being told so sta why irthat homes as police deal with a standoff of shorts. sharon katsuda arrived on scene. what do you know so far? >> reporter: we're here at the terra hills drive road block. many police units set up here. we saw 10, 15 minutes ago some officers show up, they had their shotguns ready and went down the block here and we're told there is an elementary school nearby, the police have ordered everyone in this area to be on lockdown. they say close your days, lock your windows, they think there

is an armed suspect here who is on foot so they are searching for this person. but for now, everyone is told to remain in lockdown. and we have called the school district but so far, no word yet on whether there's any student or staff in that school. back to you. . >> shannon elementary school she's talking about this morning, thank. let's check the forecast with meteorologist kari hall. how are we looking for today? >> it's going to be windy and warm for our inland areas again today. so we're watching those dry hills for a high fire danger especially in solano county with our temperatures over the next few days reaching into the low to mid 80s and then the weekend it's going to cool off, but it's still going to be breezy for our inland valleys. san francisco will have some low 70s today and tomorrow, with a lot of sunshine. very hazy start to the morning and we're going to see winds picking up as temperatures drop by the end of the week, only seeing highs in the low 60s and a windy but sunny weekend on the way. laura? >> all right, thank you very

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>> after your local news it's 8:00 on "today. reopening america. huge crowds gathering over the weekend for the kentucky derby, while new york prepares to welcome more city workers back today. in india, new outbreaks causing global concerns about new strains. we're live with the latest teachable moments. >> trying to help kids have a positive relationship with themselves. >> we'll introduce you to a teacher making a big difference in his students' lives the unique subject he is teaching middle schoolers, and the surprise we have to help

spread his message plus, remembering olympia dukakis. >> love them drive us crazy because they know they can. >> a look back at the life and career of the oscar winning actress as tributes pour in from co-stars and friends ladies trying to be pop stars again. >> sitting down with the cast of "girls 5 eva." the empowering message they hope fans take away from the show today, monday, may 3rd, 2021. ♪ >> our little girl, lucy, celebrated her 1st birthday. >> we're excited for springtime in wisconsin. >> yay. >> hi, i'm braden, and today is my 6th birthday. i love the "today" show. >> saying hello from colorado as our parents celebrate 50 years of marriage. >> we love you, grandma and grandpa! >> aw. >> sweet >> so much love. really cute.

welcome back to "today." it is monday morning bright and early we're glad you're along with us. >> yes, we are. >> we have a busy morning. first, we like to start off with a big announcement for 2021. ready? citi music series will be kicking off this thursday. >> first concert. >> it is on. >> doing the honors, one republic it'll be our first live concert on rockefeller plaza, what, since the start of the pandemic. we haven't seen music outside our window or in the world since harry styles joined us, that was february 26th, 2020. >> wow. >> think we're excited >> who is counting >> we cannot wait. we're so happy to be with you. one republic will perform for a special audience of front line nurses who helped their community during the last year. >> it'll be cool. >> it is all coming back, and it is all part of our week long celebrating service series and of course we'll be working in accordance with the cdc and

new york state guidelines as well this week and throughout the summer >> let's talk about the summer we have more concerts. do you want to know who they are? >> yes. we'll talk about it later, we'll have a lineup in the coming days >> i thought you were going to tell the tease let's get to the news at 8:00 americans are beginning to gather in numbers rarely seen since the lockdowns. social distancing began more than a year ago, but health officials are warning there are still too many people who haven't received the game-changing vaccines stephanie gosk joins us with the very latest. good morning >> reporter: savannah, good morning. it is a big day here in new york city we have those municipal workers returning. it is the largest number of municipal workers of any city in the country. the mayor, bill de blasio, says it is important not only to get them back at their desks, but as a symbol that new york city is reopening. it comes after a weekend of reopenings you were talking about the kentucky derby 50,000 people, spectators,

showed up to watch that race you also had out in chicago navy pier reopening to lots of fanfare, and some fireworks. in california, as well, you had disneyland reopening people piling in there to get back to disneyland right now in the country, there are more than 100 million people vaccinated, 140 million people have received their first dose, but amidst all of this good news, there are still some trouble spots. you have an outbreak in oregon and also the first detection of what they're calling this mutant variant from india still, this morning, there are doors reopening, people walking in and out of them, and for the first time, really some true signs of life all over the country. savannah, back to you. >> stephanie gosk, thank you very much. from hollywood to broadway, oscar-winning actress olympia dukakis is being remembered by her fans and former colleagues she died over the weekend at the age of 89. joe fryer has more on her life and legacy.

>> reporter: good morning, guys. olympia dukakis' brother says after many months of failing health, she's finally at peace and with her husband louis who died in 2018 the legendary actress performed on stage and on screen for nearly 60 years. >> rose. >> reporter: with her role in "moonstruck," stardom struck for olympia dukakis. >> you love him, loretta >> no. >> good. when you love them, they drive you crazy because they know they can. >> reporter: the part made her a household name and oscar winner. >> olympia dukakis. >> reporter: a year later, she won more praise for playing a wealthy widow in "steel ma magn magnolias. >> this is your chance to do something for your fellow man. knock her lights off >> let go of me. >> reporter: the films's star-studded cast is paying tribute. dolly parton saying she will be missed by her fans, her family, and those of us that were lucky enough to get to know her

personally sally field writing, everyone loved her. she was a gift, unique, talented, and one of a kind. a frequent guest on "today," dukakis stopped by in 1993 to promote a movie, nearly giving away the plot. >> i kind of pass away and die in the film. >> you're not supposed to tell us. >> i'm not supposed to tell? >> it was a secret. >> oh, that's a secret. >> reporter: she also spoke candidly about her life. growing up in massachusetts, the daughter of greek immigrants, deciding at age 28 to become an actress. >> said to me, change your name. >> huh >> they knew i would be limited, terribly limited for auditions >> reporter: she ignored that advice and made olympia dukakis a name that people wanted to see. the name dukakis made it to the presidential ballot when her cousin michael became the democratic nominee in 1988, the same year olympia won that oscar.

>> michael, let's go >> reporter: memorable year in an iconic career olympia dukakis' final movie, "not to forget," is scheduled to open later this year she plays a judge in the film. one of the movie's other stars, clori cloris leachman passed away in january. back to you guys. >> joe, thank you. boy, did we love her. >> we did. i have to rewatch "moonstruck. >> so good. feels like a good time for a boost. >> 3-year-old isaac was born with a genetic disorder and other medical issues, but he was also born an entertainer there is nothing he loves more than lip syncing to his favorite artists, including whitney houston. ♪

[ laughter ] ♪ >> oh, i love it >> isaac's mom, she shares videos like this one because obviously they bring a smile to her face, and she hopes they do the same for others, which they do she says this, she feels so lucky to have a beautiful child like isaac, and she doesn't know what she did to deserve him. >> if you like that, check out this encore of "i will always love you." brings down the house. >> i bet. when we come back, it is teacher appreciation week, and o you got a great one for us >> when i watch you speak to them, it's like you take your heart out of your chest, extend it in your hands, and you say, will you hold that for me for a minute >> kids are sacred youth is -- they're the most powerful people i know, and i feel like they're so receptive to that. it feels like they're often not seen >> donovan, they'll be in the spotlight now, and so will you, coming up right after these messages

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we're back at 8:13 on this monday morning with carson daily joining us ready to launch a week-long series we're excited about sharing, "celebrating service. >> it is our way to honor teachers, nurses, and moms going above and beyond of course they always inspire, but over the past year the care and help they've provided has never been more apparent >> we're going to start with an incredible teacher, because this is also teacher appreciation week. >> you're going to love the teacher we're highlighting this morning. donovan taylor hall. he is literally changing the lives of his middle school students mr. donovan teaches a class on social and emotional learning, and it's a subject usually that's not taught to 12 and 13-year-olds, but mr. donovan says he's giving kids the skills they need not just to get through the rough days at school but to succeed and thrive their entire lives >> reporter: at first glance, teacher donovan taylor hall is all about fun, drawing in his students during the pandemic by

entertaining them. but look closer. because donovan has a more meaningful goal. you are on a mission, honey. tro what are you trying to do? >> i am trying to help kids feel and do better than they've done in the past. i'm trying to help kids build positive relationships with themselves and trying to stop this cycle of disconnect that happens at this age. >> reporter: it's a mission he started here at impact academy, a charter middle school outside out of oakland, california, serving underprivileged students of color >> please be kind to yourself, and please don't judge yourself. >> reporter: mr. donovan, as his kids call him, teaches a special class for all seventh graders, giving them skills they typically do not learn in school how to cope with stress and anxiety. how to show gratitude to others, and most importantly, how to love themselves at a time when so many are racked with self-doubt

we wanted to catch ourselves when we say things like i could never do that or i'm not good at that >> reporter: it's like you take your heart out of your chest, extend it and say, will you hold that for me for a minute >> >> youth are sacred. they're the most powerful people i know, so receptive to that it feels like they're often not seen thank you for being who you are. i love you all very much. >> reporter: i'm trying to remember if my middle schoolteachers ever said the words "i love you. i don't think so that comes out of you very freely >> i do. i love them. i also tell them that i like who they are because that's something they don't hear a lot as well. >> reporter: his curriculum comes from his own struggles in school growing up black and secretly gay, he learned to keep his emotions all bottled up. at times even contemplating suicide. >> i remember being so unsure of myself and being so sad.

my dad passed away when i was a kid, and my mom worked so hard and she was a teacher on her own, and so i hid it from her because i didn't know how to ask for help by the time i got to college, i was suicidal i didn't want to be alive. i thought if i did the right things, eventually, i'd feel better, and it felt like it wasn't working wishing that an adult would come out -- i'm going to start crying wishing an adult would come to me and say i see you, and i'm here for you and for me to be able to do that for kids is hearing them share these things that people i think kind of undervalue or feeling so alone -- >> reporter: like what >> feeling lonely, underappreciated, and really just the most common theme was, i don't like myself. >> reporter: that's why donovan teaches his kids to embrace a positive view of themselves, focusing on their strengths instead of their faults. >> he has shown me to be confident and trusting myself more and love myself >> i've been keeping a lot inside mr. donovan's class, i get to express myself and not have a fear of being judged

>> he kind of pulls the better parts of me out. being around him makes me shine. >> reporter: 12-year-old osmer says he used to struggle in nearly every class now, he's getting straight as. >> he makes me feel like i can do it, that i can, you know, accomplish this, my goal of getting good grades. >> helping kids build a positive self-image leads directly into how they show up in the classroom. when they feel confident in who her this and love who they are, they're not going to be afraid to make mistakes >> they believe you're saving them, but i'm watching you, and clearly, i think i'm looking at the one who is being saved >> oh, my, absolutely. i wouldn't be here without the kids i feel like i want to do this work on a bigger scale >> reporter: mr. donovan started during the pandemic by posting clips from his class on tiktok some with more than a million views. now, he's decided to leave teaching and take his message worldwide, setting up this home studio to make inspirational

videos for kids. his goal, to become the 21st century mr. rogers i feel weirdly safe that you're on the planet now. i feel like one of those kids in your class that's going to change the world, just like you are. and, ah, i'm so glad you didn't do it that day and we just wanted to say thank you, too, for all the amazing things that you're doing with kids we have a little gift for you. >> oh. >> reporter: just right outside your classroom door. to help mr. donovan make his videos sing, we had the folks at hp send him a brand-new laptop, an adobe loaded with their creative editing software. >> this is amazing thank you, "today" show. thank you, hoda. this has been, like, such a magical experience, and it feels like a dream come true >> reporter: we can't wait to

see this angel spread his wings and teach all kids how to fly. >> we're going to be hearing so much more about mr. donovan. >> great, hoda. >> he is a cool, cool guy. by the way, when they leave seventh grade, he gives them his phone number he says, call me in high school. they call him in high school, they catch up. and just to launch his dream of making inspirational videos for kids, donovan is using his own money. he is moving in with his parents to use all his savings for this. we wish him the very best. the guy is going to be a success. i swear, meeting him, i was thinking about all of us in seventh grade who could have used a mr. donovan he's a cool guy. >> mr. donovan >> come on. >> we'll be hearing lots more from him thank you for that by the way, we're just getting started. mr. donovan is the beginning tomorrow on "celebrating service," jenna bush hager is going to head to texas, a state she knows well she's ghg thgoing there for a le event to share the story of another teacher who spent, get this, ten years earning her

degree can you say commitment this teacher is beloved by her students and her story is so very special we cannot wait to bring this one to you tomorrow on "today" >> going to be a good one. the chills you have, they're going to stay here all week. not because of the weather, right? >> the weather, warm for some. we are going to see a lot of rain though. today is not a nice day. we've got a chance of severe storms, especially down through arkansas, into tennessee kentucky today, we could see some of those large hail, the damaging winds, isolated tornados possible as well. it's just going to be pretty damp good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. taking a look at our seven-day forecast for our inland valleys, from the via valley to the south county, we will see the temperatures reaching into the mid-80s. we're also concerned about a high-fire danger with dried hills as well as gusty winds. tomorrow gets even hotter but then we cool down after wednesday.

we will see breezy winds in the inland areas with highs in the 70s. for san francisco, we have 70s today and tomorrow and back to the 60s for the weekend. alex trebek's wife, mr. donovan, we have a strong monday show. >> come on. >> "pop start. >> i don't know if it is up to it. >> it is. >> starting with princess charlotte. the young royal celebrated her 6th birthday over the weekend. to mark the occasion, the family released this photo of the little princess, smiling from ear to ear in a floral dress the picture taken by her mother, the duchess of cambridge who has been a photographer behind many royal family photo shoots over the years snapping portraits for charlotte on her past birthdays as well. tom brady at the kentucky derby. bright colors. he was spotted sporting this eye-catching outfit. twitter lit up, comparing the nfl champ's fedora and

sunglasses look to that of one of the creepiest disney characters ever, judge doom, the evil villain in the '88 "who framed roger rabbit" film. one person writing, tom brady looking like he is about to menace another saying, it looks like his post-kentucky derby plans include framing roger rabbit what do you think? >> the internet never loses. >> not in that. >> apt comparison. >> it is true. next up, global citizens the vax live concert was filmed last night. the special event to promote vaccine equity featured some pretty big stars, including david letterman, jennifer lopez, and prince harry j.lo making headlines after. she pulled her mother, lupe rodriguez, onto the stage to perform "sweet caroline. here is a look at a video posted by a fan in the audience jennif never seemed ♪ sweet jennifer never seemed s

good ♪ ♪ sweet caroline ♪ >> well, the fan didn't have great seats, looks like lupe is down there then prince harry took the stage to make a speech on the importance of vaccine distribution around the world, and here's what he had to say. >> this pandemic will not end unless we act collectively, with an unprecedented commitment to our shared humanity. the vaccine must be distributed to everyone, everywhere. we cannot rest or truly recover until there is fair distribution to every corner of the world >> global citizen, the vax life concert to reunite the world, airs may 8th on select channels and youtube. >> okay. next up, it is mental health awareness month, and it kicks off today. the indianapolis colts are launching a new kicking the

stigma initiative, as part of the campaign i got a chance to host a round table with four nfl players from the colts, falcons and raiders, who opened up about them dealing with some of their tough struggles from depression to anxiety. here's a little bit. it's okay to not be okay may 3rd, we have an honest and raw discussion about mental health with darius leonard >> i know there's a lot of people who's out there suffering, and the more you talk about it, the more free you can be >> hayden hurst. >> all these stories are relatable, and i promise you, mental health affects everybody on this planet. >> solomon thomas. >> the biggest thing you can do is talk and be vulnerable. when i speak, i talk about the power of vulnerability that's when you can connect with someone. >> and darren waller >> the feeling i was searching for can come from me, within me. i didn't have to go to anybody else or another source. >> catch that entire discussion online today today.com for more details also want to add, we're kicking

off our own mind matters today series here and online this month. that includes the candid discussion i just had with teens who found mental health therapy in an unexpected place that story tomorrow as mental health awareness month is kicked off. >> "pop start" with a purp good morning, it is 7:26. we are continuing to follow breaking information near a school in pinole. you can see the police are there near shannon elementary. we have video from close to the scene in the past half hour or so. our crew witnessed more officers arriving. people who live in that area are being told to stay inside their home and close and lock their doors and windows. it's not clear if anyone is at

that school this morning. we will keep our eyes on that. meteorologist kari hall is keeping her eyes on the forecast for today. how are we looking? >> we are really watching the fire danger for today. solano county included in a fire warning. our hills are so dry. temperatures in the 80s and a few spots the low 90s. it will be cool by the end of the week. and we will see cooling as the dwrierj continues. laura? >> thanks so much. we'll be back with another local news update in about half hour.

8:30. it's 8:30. it's monday. it is the third day of may, and just ahead with the weather warming up, we're going to talk about sun and skin safety, the products you need, the signs that your body could be telling you it's time to head to a dermatologist. we have one of the best with us. who is ready to have friends over for a great meal? >> you cooking

>> elizabeth heiskell is she is just the ticket it's all in her new cook books including cheese and pasta cheese and pasta we're in plus, something we look forward to at the start of every new month, and that is jenna joining us with her new book club pick. in a few moments, we have hoda's conversation with the stars of "girls 5 eva. did i get it right >> nailed it. >> that'll come up right after a quick check of the weather. since it is monday, let's look at what we can expect this week it is not starting off great for the eastern half of the country. we've got a chance of some severe storms, especially down through the tennessee river valley, and that rain is going to continue to move eastward behind that whole system, temperatures are going to cool down, so the middle of the week expect temperatures below average, especially back through the plains with highs only in the 50s and 60s. warm out west, though, and that warmer air will continue to move east the strong storms hit the east coast on wednesday, and then it clears out quite a bit for most areas on friday, but temperatures do still look like

they'll be on the cooler side, 50s and 60s for the northeast. but there's the warmup moving into the plains. that will continue to overspread good morning, i'm meteorologist kari hall. we're watching out for a high-fire danger today, especially in solano county and a lot of our inland hills. we have a red-flag warning in effect for solano county and central rally as we get lower humidity and strong winds for today. vegetation is already dry so any fires that do start, could spread rapidly. and we're warm, seeing highs in the mid-to-upper 80s, few spots reaching 90s. we will be cooling down by the end of the week. >> that's your latest forecast. >> thank you, dilly dilly. a new show that has a lot of people excited, and, hoda, you're at the top of the list. >> peacock's "girls 5 eva. because 4 eva isn't long enough. it debuts on thursday, but i got

a sneak peek when i sat down to watch a little, i literally couldn't turn it off. with tina fey as one of the executive producers, i knew it'd be great come on, i got the chance to chat with the cast let's just say they're as funny in real life as they are on screen >> reporter: it is the all-female, all-star lineup. best seller author and activist busy philipps. grammy winner and singer sara bareilles. tony award winning renee elise goldsberry of "hamilton," and legendary snl writer and comedian paula pell. >> grown ladies trying to be pop stars again. strap in >> reporter: when their one-hit wonder girl group from the '90s gets sampled by a young rap artist, the women reunite to give their pop star dreams one more shot. full confession, i got to see three episodes of "girls 5 eva.♪ ♪ gonna be famous 5 eva, uh ♪

>> stop it. >> reporter: while the show is very much a laugh out loud comedy, there's something very meaningful about seeing a group of women embracing their second chance at fulfilling a dream >> it was the contest at the mall hoda, we all showed up no, i mean, i feel so grateful oh, my god, i'm going to cry am i crying? i'm about to cry the hardest year in all our lives. someone called me, tina fey, the best in the world, and offered me my dream come true. three, four months working with the most incredible women and singing with the most talented singers and pretend that you were a pop star. i fell on the ground. ♪ girls 5 eva ♪ >> too early >> oh! >> i was nervous to sign on. i was like, i think you called the wrong person i don't know what you think, like, this is not what i do. i had so much fun.

>> everybody sing from your diaphragm. >> which one >> there was an undercurrent of gratitude to get to work, to be able to go to work, and to be with other people, and to do something creative that was joyful >> how did you make it through without busting up in every take >> we did. >> at the very end of the shoot, we had, i mean, the last hour where we were delirious. it was a line for busy that was so ungodly funny, and they didn't warn us, and we were so loopy, and she just said the line, and it was that church cry where you can't come back from it and it's like, oh, like everyone is about to kill us because we're about to wrap on this entire season, and we cannot get through it we couldn't get through. >> reporter: why the show a laugh out loud comedy, there is something meaningful about seeing a group of women embracing their second chance at fulfilling a dream a lot of us right now, some in the 40s, some of us in our 50s, and i think you guys are in

those categories you feel like you -- there is something about reclaiming a little bit of something. >> succeeded at reclaiming their voice, or understanding there is still value to who they are. we deserve it as women that are getting older and getting better, so it's an underdog story that has a victorious, you know, song to it, that i feel resonates. >> wait, can i just say like all of us, all on us on this zoom, i would say, are like in our prime now. i look at the work paula does and renee, and hoda, you and your life, and my beautiful s.b., and, you know, i just think, like, oh, wow, this is where it's at. it's not at 23 >> okay. so, number one, jenna called this, like, the ted lasso for women. it's got that really, really funny vibe and i bet you, by the time this show runs, one of their songs is going to chart >> really? >> we didn't get a lot of clips of their music they're really good at singing

together it was just so fun i literally was watching it from the set. i was like, one more episode one more episode. >> didn't you say our friend ca carson daily is also -- >> carson has a tiny cameo >> they go back to the "trl" days, and that's carson to the tee. >> got to shoutout meredith scardino who wrote it. incredibly talented. >> episodes will be streaming on peacock on thursday. we'll have little bit more of my chat with the cast on "hoda and jenna. >> you've been talking about this for weeks. >> busy philipps is going to join us on the third hour, as well. >> that'll be fun. up next, dr. debra wattenberg is here with the best sun protection products for your skin california phones offers free specialized phones... like cordless phones, - (phone ringing) - big button, and volume-enhanced phones. get details on this state program. call or visit

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form of skin cancer. >> more than a million americans are living with medical nona right now, and if that trend continues, an estimated 100,000 new cases will be diagnosed in the united states this year. >> the good news is that medical nona is highly treatable when detected early and making smart sun detection choices can lower the risk of skin cancer overall. here to help us with that is new york city dermatologist dr. debra wattenberg good morning good to see you. >> good morning. >> so, you know, we're getting outside now. now the weather finally started to take a turn for the better. dr. wattenberg, how important is it to get the annual skin check-up >> incredibly important. melanoma is prevalent. the rise of skin cancer is booming. one in five americans will develop skin cancer sometime in their life, and if you have a blistering sunburn, you've doubled that risk. we've all been couped up at home avoiding doctors, but now is the time get your body checked. do your body check it is important, and it could

save your life. >> on the heels of this segment, i can see many americans staring at themselves in the mirror, looking at moles and sun spots and whatnot. just break it down, like what are we looking for that's maybe a red flag to go see a dermatologist immediately? >> for melanoma, the goal is to look for the abcde of melanoma a is asymmetry a is the b for border, c for color, d diameter, and e evolving we're looking for irregularities in a mol colors or sizes different than a pencil eraser. if you see a mole on your body that is doing something appears different, have it evaluated >> let's talk about sunscreen. start with your favorite for the body you've got super goop. i lather this all over many kids it works great >> the sunscreen that works best is the one you're going to put onto your body if you don't like the feel or texture, it is not going to work well for you you want to look for sunscreen that has an sfp of 30 or higher,

broad spectrum, meaning it covers uva and uvb water resistant. remember, there's no such thing as a sunscreen that's completely going to avoid water and coming off of your skin finally, remember the sunscreen is just one modality to protect you from the sun you want to remember to seek shade, go under an umbrella, and wear sun protective clothing, if possible. >> we talked about the body, the goop one there's one for your face. what are your favorites, and how often should you be putting that stuff on >> for your face, remember, sunscreen is your best anti-aging product on the market you want to use it to protect brown spots and skin cancer and wrinkles choose one that is specific for your skin type you can use oil-free, clear, tinted or untinted and don't forget your lips it's super important lips burn really easily.

and you want to make sure you use a sunscreen that has an spf in it. sunscreen can seem so chemically, are there clean products that work just as well? >> clean right now is the super word everybody wants products that are clean. everybody wants products that are all natural or organic nobody really has defined these products so for me, when it comes to sunscreen, i want to go for chemical free. you want to go for products that contain titanium and zinc oxide. this coola and blue lizard product are without chemicals so therefore they sit on the skin and they don't get absorbed, and therefore they're thought to be, quote, safer many of the other sunscreens are safe though, as well. >> what about the little ones, the kids running around outside, running around the pool these days what do you suggest for them >> getting kids to apply sunscreen is super tough i recommend to apply sunscreen on your kids before you allow them to put their bathing suit on this way, they're covered from head to toe. you're sure that they're well

protected. remember if you're using a product like the neutrogena spray, you want to do it in a place where the circulation of air is really good be careful in the face don't get that in the eye. the badger is a chemical-free product. it is great for kids and gives them really good protection without any exposure to any chemicals. >> on the kids, does spray and the cream, are they just as effective? >> they're not exactly the same. the issue with the spray when you use it is that you have to spray it on, then you actually have to rub it in. if you don't, you can end up with streaked areas. the sprays also tend not to have, although there are some that have zinc or titanium dioxide in, they need to be applied frequently and they need to be applied incredibly liberally or they don't work as well we've had a lot of issues with people getting sun burnt after a parent does a quick spray with the sunscreen, then they don't

rub it in. there's all these skipped areas. >> what about a couple tips, doc, on the sunburn? >> for sunburns, one of my favorite tips is to use a milk compress you can dip a cold towel with 50/50 milk and cold water and compress the area. you can also take an advil or aleve if the sunburn is hurting you. cold compresses are helpful. even a little over the counter hydrocortisone cream can be quite helpful. if you get a bad sunburn, be really careful in the sun. don't peel the skin off. let it heal naturally. keep it really well hydrated remember to drink a lot of water. sunburns cause an extreme amount of dehydration. >> good tips. >> hopefully we use the sunscreen, we won't need the sunburn tips thank you so much. you can find all of these dermatologist approved sunscreens on our website at today.com/shop when we come back, one of

our absolute favorites there she is elizabeth heiskell has meals for that long-awaited reunion with when it comes to flooring, i'm hard to please. so, i go to floor & decor where they don't just know

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today food as so many of us reunite with loved ones, you might be a little rusty on the hosting skills. >> fear not, we have the hostess of all hostesses with the mostesses. elizabeth heiskell is out with a new book, "come on over," focusing on celebrating each and every day. elizabeth, we want to come on over congrats on the book what made you -- >> i wish y'all would. i wish y'all would today, we're doing sausage stuffed mushrooms. then we're going to knock people out with a brie pasta. >> stop it >> then a three ingredient

chocolate creme. people have been locked up in those houses now for about a year, so the bar is set real low. if you're normally nervous about entertaining -- >> glad there's a bar. >> -- this is the time i can invite people over to my laundry room, throw out half stale nuts, a bottle of lukewarm bourbon, and people will be, like, oh, my god, this is the best i've ever been to i promise you, this is it. it is your time. i do want to talk about these mushrooms because they're super simple i've got some soft cream cheese. i have some onions and i have some peppers now none of my friends are going to come to my first party. they're going to be like, no, she's going to put us in her laundry room i'm not going. then we've got some sausage. i went on and cooked that and drained it then we're going to add that to mushrooms.ed cream cheese, just

we brush a little bit of worcestershire we're going to mix this up look how simple. all we do is mix that really well it is going to go into our mushrooms. we brush off the little organic matter, then we're going to pop those into the oven. 350. look at them are those just not incredible? >> so the mushroom -- >> see that? >> yum >> they're super easy. you know, everybody gets their own portion. it's not like you're just dipping out of something all right. now, we're getting to the serious business. >> okay. >> all right. >> so this is our brie pasta y'all, you're going to die you're not even going to make it through this one look, i've got a cast iron skillet. >> cast iron, of course. >> this is a whole wheel of brie, okay we're going to put that down, i already cooked my pasta. >> do you take the edges off and everything, the hard stuff on the brie >> excuse me, yes, thank you, dylan. we're going to take the top off. i want you to leave the sides on and the bottom, okay just that top is going to go off. we put it in our skillet, 350 degrees, until it gets all melty

and gooey. i already have my pasta here i'm going to add a few red pepper flakes, a little parsley, some green onions, and, honey, that's for you right there, hoda, a little bacon >> bring it. >> why not >> mm-hmm. >> watch this. >> do it. >> then we'll take our pasta, and we're going to go right in >> look at that. look what's happening. >> have you ever -- >> no. >> what you'll do is you would do this right in front of your gu guests you really want to make them just -- >> die. >> -- fall out, honey. >> yum. >> here we go. >> look at that. >> more cheese than pasta. >> a whole meal. >> have you ever -- >> that is ridiculously delicious. >> take a look, this is from my cheat days chapter, so i'm warning ya, this is cheat days right there. that is fat pants sunday >> fat pants sunday. >> best day of the week. >> you know, i love some fancy french i think it just -- whenever i

speak like that it makes me feel so important all it is is just chocolate pudding in french. we're going to call them pots de creme. it's literally three ingredients, it's chocolate chips, half and half, three eggs so what you do is you get that half and half super hot, pour it into your blender, take your chocolate chips and your egg and you turn that baby on for three minutes. >> yum. >> that's it. >> pour it in. now, i love these little tiny baby shot glasses. those are super adorable that's not enough for me though. i mean, i want a big old martini. if i'm going to do it, baby, i'm doing it all the way. >> we love you. >> no one does a cooking segment like elizabeth heiskell. >> right before mother's day i want you to get this book. now, craig, i told you last time to go ahead and get it ordered for mama melvin. i'm assuming you've done that. >> i did. >> did you do it >> no, i just lied on television but i am going to, i promise. >> she may be watching. >> y'all, thank you.

>> bye. >> get out and get the book. >> yes >> by the way, in case you hadn't heard, elizabeth has a book you can find it. "come on over. today.com/shop if my mother is watching, i am going to order it for you for mother's day for more on these recipes, it's today.com/food

start of the new month is extra exciting here because jbh comes along and reveals what she has been reading the next "read with jenna" selection. >> what you got? tell us. >> it's may, it's the month of mamas, it's the month that is about to be summer i am so excited, y'all, chlt the read with jenna pick for may is the "great circle" by maggie shipstead. early 1900s, marion graves is a female aviator, dropping out of school to pursue her dreams. a century later, an actress is playing her in a part in

hollywood who gets tons of inspiration. it is about female ambition, what we're supposed to be, and how we break out of that mold. i want to give it to you and you and your wife and your wife. it is so great i hope everybody will read along with me this month. >> all right. >> jenna, we love you. >> buy the book. qr code on the screen will help you get there. use that or go and look online >> read with jenna. fourth hour, jenna and i are going to surprise >> "great circle," i like it. today.com/re good morning, i. i'm laura garcia. breaking news we continue to follow in pinole, where police officers say they're negotiating with a man near a school. they fear he may be armed. this is in the area of kildare way near kilkenny way near

shannon elementary school. we have video of the last hour or so near the scene. people who live in that area are being told to stay inside of their homes, close and lock their doors and windows. we also learned two nearby schools, shannon elementary in and terra hill elementary closed for the day as a result of this police activity. also, pinole middle school is operating with a shelter in place. happening now, or sharon cat suitsia is there at the scene. she will have a live report at midday. check our twitter feed, where we're posting any reports as we get them. maybe only beginning of may but fire danger is a real concern. today there's a red flag warning for parts of the bay area, including solano county, where gusty winds are expect the to be a problem. midday, we'll have live team coverage. our crews are talking with firefighters to see how they're preparing and kari hall is tracking conditions. also head to twitter. majestic mountains...

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live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza, this is the "3rd hour of today." >> good monday morning. welcome to the "3rd hour of today." it's monday, may 3rd. craig, sheinelle is back. >> yeah. >> dylan is back. al roker, not back. >> but he's on a really cool assignment. >> no, he's not. >> yes. >> no, he's still on vacation. >> oh, this isn't the cleveland trip? >> no. >> when is he going to cleveland? >> later this week. you've missed a lot. >> i was gone for two days, and it feels like -- >> you can come back and chime in. >> al is on the best assignment ever. >> no, no. we've got a really cool monday show to get the week started