as the olympics continue and more for you here on nbc bay area. >> thanks so much for joining us. we really love to be a part of your day. s the "today" show coming up next. hope to see you tomorrow morning bright and early 4:30 to 7:00 a.m. time's up. the chorus growing louder from the white house down for new york governor andrew cuomo to leave office after that bombshell investigation alleges he sexually harassed 11 women. >> i think he should resign. >> he has to go. >> the governor should resign. >> the state's attorney general saying cuomo broke laws, retaliated against at least one accuser, and led a toxic and hostile and toxic workplace. >> i believe women and i believe these 11 women >> but the governor defiant. >> that is just not who i am and

that's not who i have ever been. >> just ahead, our interview with one of cuomo's first accusers >> he clearly cannot accept responsibility for any of his behavior >> and what happens next could he face criminal charges and if he doesn't go, will lawmakers move to impeach? race for the ages. >> the u.s. goes one-two >> americans mclaughlin and muhammad one one-two in the women's 400 hurdles. and overnight, team usa baseball and women's basketball keep their gold medal hopes alive we're live with the very latest from tokyo one-on-one, simone biles opening up to hoda about her unexpected journey in tokyo, overcoming pressure and the medal she fought for the most. >> i just wanted to go out there and do it for myself and i did. >> this morning, their emotional conversation and what she says about returning to the next

olympics those stories, plus -- young guns >> lydia jacoby, the 17-year-old from alaska. >> the very young competitors dominating these olympics. >> sky brown into third place. >> we'll introduce you to the teen titans of tokyo, wednesday, august 4th, 2021 >> olympic champion and world record holder, breathtaking performance. >> a routine that will resonate for years to come. >> you are olympic champion at 19 years old you go, girl >> announcer: from nbc news, this is a special edition of today too at the olympic games with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb from rockefeller plaza. >> hello, everyone good morning and welcome to "today." thank you for joining us on a wednesday morning. we have craig holding it down in tokyo.

here in new york, we have olympic plaza pumped up for another big day of action. and craig, hoda is somewhere in between us right now she's flying she's in the air with some special guests we'll tell you about that in just a few >> yes she is flying back right now also ahead this morning, we're going to bring you hoda's conversation with simone biles on the heels of that bronze medal win on the balance beam, the gymnastics star opening up about mental health, opening up about her decision to compete after withdrawing from those other events and simone talked to hoda about whether there could be another olympics in her future we'll have that conversation coming up in a few minutes we're going to start here in new york with that bombshell in politics, new calls for governor andrew cuomo of new york to step down and they're coming from some prominent fellow democrats, including president biden himself after that investigation by new york's attorney general

alleging the governor sexually harassed multiple women. we have two reports. we'll start with nbc's gabe e actively d gutierrez in albany for us >> reporter: state lawmakers even democrats are actively discussing impeachment new jersey, connecticut, and pennsylvania calling on the governor to resign but the governor remains defiant and is strongly denying the allegations against him. governor cuomo, once in the national spotlight at the beginning of the pandemic, even writing a book on leadership, is now facing threats of impeachment and mounting calls to resign. >> i think he should resign. >> reporter: a sweeping investigation by the new york attorney general's office alleges that the governor sexually harassed 11 women, a pattern of behavior that included 9 current and former state employees and a state trooper assigned to his security

detail >> this investigation shows conduct that corrodes the very fabric and character of our state government >> the report details multiple accusations of unwanted touching and comments where at least one of cuomo's senior staff tried to retaliate against an accuser >> words repeatedly describe it as toxic, hostile, abusive >> reporter: the report describes several encounters with a woman dubbed executive assistant number one, including one at the governor's mansion last november. >> the governor hugged executive assistant number one and reached under her blouse to grab her breast >> reporter: other encounters include kisses on the cheeks, forehead and at least one kiss on the lips. the report also allege the governor sexually harassed trooper number one on multiple occasions, running his fingers across her stomach and down her back governor cuomo forcefully denying the allegations in a prerecorded statement.

>> that is just not who i am politics and bias are interwoven throughout every aspect of this situation. >> reporter: the governor showing photos of himself regularly embracing people >> i try to put people at ease i try to make them smile i try to connect with them >> reporter: this civil investigation does not involve criminal charges, but the albany county d.a. is now looking into the case here in albany, the assembly speaker says the governor has lost the confidence of the democratic majority. still, it could take a month for the assembly to finish its inquiry and to draw up articles of impeachment savannah >> gabe gutierrez at the statehouse for us. joining us now is kate snow who has been talking to some of the governor's accusers. kate, good morning >> good morning, savannah. the harassment allegations from these 11 women range from offensive comments to inappropriate touching and creating a toxic and hostile work environment

some are telling their stories for the first time, many say they're speaking out after years of feeling powerless to do so. this morning, charlotte bennet saying calling for the governor's resignation is no longer enough. >> we should impeach the governor because he clearly cannot accept responsibility for any of his behavior. >> reporter: bennet was 23 when she joined the governor's office cuomo handpicked her she shared with him that she was a sexual assault survivor, but says an initially positive relationship became inappropriate. >> he started asking questions about, you know, my sex life and if i was monogamous and if i could have a healthy sexual relationship >> reporter: what did you think his intent was >> he said he was lonely he said he was looking for a girlfriend he was propositioning me for sex. >> reporter: in a recorded statement tuesday, cuomo said be most.

>> i thought i could help her work through a difficult time. i have heard charlotte and her lawyer. simply put, they heard things that i just didn't say. >> he is victim blaming and he's and painfully inaccurate insinuation that someone who is traumatized from a past experience cannot discern the difference between mentorship and sexual harassment. >> reporter: attorney maryan wong says it was another cuomo statement in martha prompted her clients to speak out. >> i never touched anyone inappropriately. >> i think that was a real turning point for my clients. they really felt that he just looked at the camera and made a bold-faced lie. >> reporter: she represents alyssa mcgrath who still works for cuomo and called his behavior inappropriate and creepy, and virginia limiotis

who accused cuomo of running two fingers across her chest. >> she did not know how to react and all she immediately felt was deep, deep shame, which is, though, the women say they feel empowered. >> it's sad that we have to be in this situation, but i'm also just so proud of the 11 of us. >> marianne wong, the attorney, says she's talking to her clients about whether they could file any civil suits against cuomo and they're watching to see if any criminal charges arise. now let's head to craig in tokyo and get the latest on the olympics. lots to talk about. >> it is day 12 here at the games and team usa is shining in track and field. led overnight by a thrilling one-two finish in the women's 400 meter hurdles and, of course, we saw simone biles make that dramatic return to the olympic stage to win a bronze on the balance beam. we're going to get to hoda's conversation with simone in just

a moment, but first, tom llamas over at olympic stadium. tom, good morning. >> hey, craig, good morning to you. some of the fastest people in the world are competing right behind us now. and we've seen some incredible races here in tokyo, including races involving u.s. athletes who are both teammates and rivals. this morning, we're learning more about simone biles and what it took for her to get back on that balance beam, including training at a secret gym in the tokyo suburbs where she worked on her comeback. >> she feels confident and she feels safe. >> reporter: simone biles says she hopped on that balance beam to prove to the world and to herself she's a fighter. nailing her landing. and like everyone watching, smiling. >> was there ever a doubt? >> yes. and that's the point. >> biles' teammates ecstatic. suni lee jumping for joy.

jordan chiles in tears. that olympic spirit in full display on the track. >> to the line. >> two american stars pushing each other across the finish line. 21-year-old sydney mclaughlin taking down reigning champ dalilah muhammad in the hurdles, mclaughlin setting a new world record and sharing a hug with her teammate. >> just really grateful to represent my country and to have this opportunity. >> in the women's 800, 19-year-old athing mu dominating the first american to win gold in that event since 1968. >> leave it all out there and try and get gold, that was the goal. >> reporter: american gabby thomas winning bronze in the 200 meter. jamaica's elaine thompson-herarh becoming the first woman to win a double-double across two consecutive olympics with gold in the 100 meters, as well. on the diamond, team usa

baseball defeating the dominican republic, keeping their gold medal hopes alive. afterwards, two-time mlb all-star todd frazier caught up with craig. >> we've got to get the gold. >> ahead to breanna stewart, again, another finish. >> reporter: and in women's basketball, the undefeated u.s. squad blowing out australia, punching their tickets to the semifinals. the women's team is so strong here in tokyo. we want to go back to track and field for a moment because i want to show you this really great video. this is american sprinter devin allen. he had just won his 110 meter hurdle semifinal heat. he finishes on top in first place. and the way he celebrates? with a break dance. you see it here? it's got a little popping and locking. if he wins the gold medal, maybe he'll do some windmills. that's what we hope for. we do want to get a check of the medal board before i send it back to you, craig. this is where the medal count stands in tokyo. the u.s. still on top with the most medals so far in the olympics, but china still in

first place when it comes to gold medals. we hope the u.s. will catch up. we think they can. we know they can and, craig, if they do, you and i have to do some break dancing. how does that sound? >> i'll leave it to you. i'll leave it to you. tom, thank you, my friend. savannah. break dancing is an event at the next olympics so you guys have three years to get it down. let's go to hoda's one-on-one with simone biles. obviously simone's time at the tokyo olympics was a roller coaster ride. it shined the light on the mental health challenges that face elite athletes. simone still managed to get two aged to get two more medals, and before she left tokyo, she and hoda sat down to talk about all of it >> simone biles, i don't know how to articulate how proud of you i am i am overflowing with pride. how are you feeling? >> it's so crazy i was able to get back out there and do one more routine it felt amazing. >> what are you feeling in this

moment take your brain out of it. >> i'm proud of myself for how i pushed up and learn that dismount that i haven't put up in years i wasn't expecting to walk away with a medal or anything i just wanted to go out there and do it for myself and i did >> did you think about not doing it >> in the beginning whenever i kept over-rotating the dismount i was like, yes. but then i was like, i think i can do it. i know i have a good beam set and i felt fairly confident. >> can you explain what the pressure feels like on you >> it feels heavy. it's like the weight of the world is on your shoulders i'm very small so i feel like at times it's very overwhelming whenever you get overwhelmed and have triggers, it's like, i have to focus on my mental well-being and that's what i did. >> thank you that was brave >> thank you it was hard working five years for a dream and having to give it up. it was not easy at all >> wow and that was not -- that was pain >> in the vault, you paused, you waited tell me about that decision because that had to be made in

that tiny moment >> it was quick. but i also had to make that decision for the team because they worked so hard and i couldn't lose a medal for those girls. so i decided to pull myself out so, if anything, i think by having me not in the competition, they won the medal. i also don't think people realized doing that vault, since i still landed on my feet, i don't think they realized i didn't do the vault i was supposed to. i had no idea where i was in the air. you can see it in my eyes in the picture. i was petrified. >> what were you afraid of >> i had no idea where i was >> and that could have been a career-ending moment for you >> yes so i was really afraid i was going hurt myself. >> when you said that you were afraid of letting people down, that's a lot to carry, too, isn't it >> yeah. for one person, especially just my family back home, they sacrificed so much you work five years for something and you have a whole team surrounding you and you do it altogether, and it's just like i get here and it didn't

work how i wanted it to. >> but it ended -- >> it ended on a high. so, very grateful and thankful for that, but i still feel like i go back home and there's a lot of things i need to work on internally and mentally to feel like i had success here. >> you know what i thought after the vault, i thought, if this is the last time i see simone compete it's a good day because you did something super brave. >> and i thought that was brave of me, too, because if you would have asked me a couple of years ago, i would have kept pushing through. but i'm at the age now where i control my mental and well-being and i knew that it was the best decision for the team and myself >> what was the lowest valley for you while you were here? what was the moment where you -- your lowest point. >> probably realizing or recognizing that i would only be remembered for my medals and everything until one morning i woke up and i was like, i'm more than my medals in gymnastics i'm a human being and i've done some courageous things outside of this sport, as well, and i'm

not a quitter. and it took all of that realizing to see that because i don't think if this situation didn't happen, i would have never seen it that way >> you know what struck me, when i interviewed you before the olympics, you talked about there were a lot of reasons you wanted to compete again one of them was because you didn't want people to forget what happened with larry nassar. >> yes >> you are still here. did that weigh on you at all >> a little bit, but i knew that still being the face of gymnastics and the usa and everything we've brought, it's not going to be buried under the rug and it will be a conversation so we have to protect those athletes and figure out why it happened who knew what when >> do you think that affected you at all this time around? >> now that i think of it, maybe in the back of my head, probably, yes, because there are certain triggers that you don't even know. and i think it could have. >> yet there you were in the stands >> yes >> because i thought, i wonder if simone is going to kind of take her sweats and go hang out

in the corner. no, you did not. >> no. i had to cheer my girls. they worked too hard and i was going to be there cheering for them no matter what >> you must have been so proud of them. >> i was beaming with -- i have never been so proud of these girls. they've been so strong coming off a year that everybody had to be quarantined and getting back in the gym those are some strong and courageous girls >> was there ever a doubt? yes. and that's the point >> was that beam routine the last time we're going to see you compete at the olympic games >> i think i have to relish and take this olympics in and kind of recognize what i've done with my career because after 2016, i didn't get to do that. >> so you're keeping the door open >> yeah, keeping the door open >> look at you keeping the door open >> to accept silver medals >> i knew you were strong before these olympic games, but i did not have any idea how strong you were >> thank you >> you made us proud, you made your country proud

we're proud of you, honey. thank you. >> thank you >> craig, don't you love that? so you're saying there's a chance to come back in three years. >> i love to hear her say i'm more than my medals. that's my take-away. >> darn straight whatever it takes to make that realization, you are a whole human being. and we're happy because hoda is on her way back, but so is simone and the whole team and they're going to be right here on our plaza live tomorrow morning. brew the coffee. jet lag is a thing ask al roker, he knows but they're all going to be here isn't that fun >> that will be great. >> this crowd is great >> come on back tomorrow >> be part of the gymnastics team >> and the weather will be great here for it. not so great as you head down to the south where we have flood watches into florida, up into the northeast. on the radar, you can see heavy showers, thunderstorms from the gulf right across florida into the mid-atlantic and up into the northeast. what we're going to be watching

today is this system making its way up the coast bringing showers and thunderstorms from florida all the way to massachusetts, localized flooding, especially along the carolinas. it makes its way up the coast. heavy rain into new england as we move into tomorrow. the heaviest rain stays offshore 5 inches of rain or more in florida. more strong storms through new england. we're going to get to your local forecast coming up in the next 30 seconds a place like this must rely on? -no. they just sell candles, and they're making overhead? you know what kind of fish those are? -no. -eh, don't be coy. [ laughs ]k [ sniffs, clears throat ] koi fish. it can be overwhelming. think a second. have we seen this shirt before? progressive can't save you from becoming your parents. but we can save you money when you bundle home and auto with us. but you know what? i'm still gonna get it. . >> good wednesday morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall.

live look outside at the golden gate bridge. it is a foggy start here and will be a cooler day. it will clear up for the inland areas by the next few hours as we head towards the upper 80s in some of our warmest spots and mid 80s tomorrow. it does heat up for friday into the start of the weekend. we are looking at more of the same weather pattern. san francisco staying foggy and highs in the 60s into at least early next week. >> that's we got the olive memo. >> very nice matching >> feeling jealous, craig? >> i am feeling jealous on so many levels. mr. roker, thank you just ahead, what were you doing at 12 or 13 years old? we're going to introduce you to the very young athletes winning medals and making names for themselves plus, the blistering fast

stars of team usa who took silver and gold in the women's 400 meter hurdles with the world record shattered record shattered

♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ return to rugged.

the all-new ruggedly redesigned 2022 nissan pathfinder. ♪♪ coming up more live action. >> clayton murphy racing for a medal. you're going to see it. ohio sprinter clayton murphy racing for a medal in the men's 800 meter. you're going to see it you can get without a prescription. do things differin. come in for mambo sauce, you can get without a prescription. leave queen of the cookout. what we value most, shouldn't cost more. introducing the new citi custom cash℠ card, a different kind of card that rewards rashida where her spending is trending. just ask overly confident diy rashida rashida: wait, was this the right wall? or last minute gift shopping rashida

rashida: i'm putting a bow on it! wow. even sneaking away for a vacay rashida. rashida: shhh! i've earned this? from home improvement, drugstores, select travel and more earn 5% cash back that automatically adjusts to your top eligible spend category, up to $500 spent each billing cycle. on the outside, i looked fine. i got really good at masking my depression. but inside was a different story. even though i'd been on an antidepressant for months, i was still feeling depressed. is there anything more i can do? yes, adding rexulti may help. when taken with an antidepressant, rexulti was proven to reduce depression symptoms an extra 62% compared to the antidepressant alone. so you can stay on your current treatment and help build on your progress. rexulti can cause serious side effects. elderly dementia patients have increased risk of death or stroke. antidepressants may increase suicidal thoughts and worsen depression in those under 25. call your doctor about fever, stiff muscles, and confusion, which could be life-threatening, or uncontrollable muscle movements, which may be permanent.

increased cholesterol; weight gain; high blood sugar; decreased white blood cells; unusual urges; dizziness on standing; seizures; trouble swallowing may occur. when depression sets you back, keep moving forward. a very good wednesday morning to you. it is 7:26 right now. i'm laura garcia. here's a look at today's top stories including covid outbreaks affecting students in eastern contra costa county. >> i'm bob redell in brentwood, several students here and in oakley have contracted covid-19 here in the liberty union high school district. there are currently 30 students infected with covid according to the "east bay times" but only 15 stepped foot on campus. according to the brentwood union school district nine students along with a member of the staff have contracted covid and last night the oakley union elementary school district announced three students in

three schools became infected with covid. good morning. i'm cierra johnson in san francisco. according to new reports, the fda is looking at the unofficial target date of the beginning of september to grant pfizer the vaccine pfizer the full authorization. now as we all know a lot of folks said they weren't getting vaccinated because the vaccine had not received full approval. this could sway some of those who have not. vaccinated and bring in some new mandates as businesses an entities look to slow the spread. let's take a look at our microclimate forecast this morning with meteorologist kari hall. >> we're starting out cloudy, it's going to be cooler for some spots in the inland areas reaching into the upper 80s in our warmest spots and mid 80s tomorrow. it will get hotter on friday with less of that ocean breeze picking up and it's going to be also hot for the start of the weekend but cooler air slightly cooler temperatures for early next week but not a lot of changes in san francisco. the fog will ling are.

laura. >> thank you very much. we'll be back with another local news update in half hour. hope to see you then. in the mean time, enjoy your wednesday morning. ♪ we can fly where you want to ♪ ♪ we can leave your house behind ♪

♪ but if your friends don't mask ♪ ♪ and why don't they mask? ♪ ♪ well they won't fly this airline. ♪ ♪ you can fly if you want to ♪ ♪ cause we do safety right ♪ ♪ we have air that's clean and disinfectant machines ♪ ♪ zapping germs like an arcade space fight ♪ ♪ and we dance ♪ ♪ do the dance, do the dance ♪ ♪ hepa filters cleaning commence ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ alaska safety dance ♪ ♪ alaska safety dance ♪

we are back at 7:30. it's wednesday morning, august 4th, 2021. another great morning out here on the olympic plaza we have fired-up fans. >> the red, white and blue theme is very strong >> the force is strong with this crowd. >> and the pom poms. by the way, we're going to do something that we did yesterday for the first time we're going to have a live track and field final during our broadcast. it's coming up in a few minutes. we're going to show you the

men's 800 meters as it happens here in tokyo. >> that is cool. we put it on the big board behind us. the crowd got to watch it. really exciting. let's get to the headlines at 7:30 new york city will soon require proof of covid-19 vaccinations for anybody who wants to dine indoors at a restaurant here if they want to see a performance or go to the gym. got to show that vaccine proof it's the most aggressive step the city has taken yet to curb a surge in covid cases that policy will go into effect on august 16th but enforcement won't begin until mid-september. about 66% of adults in new york city are fully vaccinated. meanwhile, the cdc has issued a new moratorium on evictions that could help keep millions of americans in their homes as the number of covid cases continues to surge that new moratorium would temporarily halt evictions in counties with, quote, substantial and high levels of virus transmissions.

president biden was under mounting pressure from progressive democrats to extend the order after it expired on saturday the new moratorium is in effect until october 3rd. if you play the lottery, you'll like this one powerball is adding a third weekly drawing it will be held on monday nights in addition to the wednesday and saturday night drawings powerball has held for years the first monday night drawing will be held on august 23rd. lottery anticipate the third draw will result in larger and faster-growing jackpots. meanwhile, if you haven't noticed, there is a real youth movement happening here at the tokyo olympics athletes in their teens, a few of them actually still years away from being old enough to drive, walking away with medals. nbc's stephanie gosk is here with their stories lots of young people making us feel and look old and lazy >> oh, yeah, totally you almost can't even watch. we often talk about how long olympians can keep the dream alive, how old can they be and

still compete for medals but at this olympics, it's the other end of the age spectrum that is wowing us all with a group of superstar teenagers grabbing the glory the event is skateboarding women's park, but many of these athletes are just kids >> the youth tour continues here at women's park final. >> reporter: and they are really, really good. the gold medal went to japan's sakura yosozumi. at 19, she's the veteran of the sport. winning silver, her teammate who is 12. >> sky brown in third place! >> uk's sky brown took the bronze at 13 years old, she already has more than a million followers on instagram and sponsorship deals with nike, gopro and samsung >> there she got it. >> for brown, all roads have been leading to this olympic stage. >> skateboarding, you can't go from a little trick to a big trick. you have to take very little

steps and believe in yourself. >> reporter: born in japan and raised by a british father and japanese mother, the pint sized prodigy found her footing in the sport as a toddler >> i was using my dad's sport. >> brown, also a pro surfer began competing at age 7 and has been tearing up the asphalt ever since. last year, her career was put on hold after a horrific 15-foot fall from the top of a half pipe leaving her with a fractured skull and multiple broken bones. >> this was the worst. >> reporter: it didn't take long for brown to recover fast. brown is one of the bright, young stars here in tokyo. 13-year-old skateboarder momiji nishia of japan grabbed air and gold in the women's street skateboarding final last week. >> she is going to win the olympic all-around gold medal. >> reporter: in gymnastics, 18-year-old suni lee stepped up to represent team usa and clench

gold in the all-around competition. >> lydia jacoby, 17-year-old from alaska, is putting on the surge of her career. >> reporter: in the pool, american teen lydia jacoby won gold with the swim of her life in the 100 meter breaststroke. >> look at that. 20.02. >> reporter: and in track and field, team usa's arian knight is also drawing comparisons to usain bolt all of these olympians across . >> so the average age all events with the same message -- don't let their age fool you so the average age on the podium for skateboarding women's park was a little over 14 1/2 years old, which made me wonder the age of the oldest skateboarder here in tokyo. rune glifford from denmark is 46 his nickname is the danish destroyer. unfortunately, craig, the only thing being destroyed out there likely is going to be him by skaters probably young enough to be his kids. >> what were you doing at 12 or 13 >> i was watching tv after school >> same here

>> savannah. >> and no age limit in skateboarding, right you could be, like, 10 >> yeah. look at tony hawk. >> or 46 >> exactly >> so there's hope for all of us >> maybe not all of us >> no, for break dancing we're going to all break dance in paris in '24. coming up next, an unforgettable battle in the women's 400 meter hurdles. sydney mclaughlin and dalilah muhammad going for silver and gold i could watch that race all day long and we just might let's catch up with them live from tokyo right after this. [truck horn blares]

(vo) the subaru forester. dog tested. dog approved. with voltaren arthritis pain gel my husband's got his moves back. an alternative to pain pills voltaren is the first full prescription strength gel for powerful arthritis pain relief... voltaren the joy of movement we did it again. verizon has been named america's most reliable network by rootmetrics. and our customers rated us #1 for network quality in america according to j.d. power. number one in reliability, 16 times in a row. most awarded for network quality, 27 times in a row. proving once again that nobody builds networks like verizon. that's why we're building 5g right,

that's why there's only one best network. ok everyone, our mission is to provide complete, balanced nutrition for strength and energy. whoo hoo! ensure, with 27 vitamins and minerals, now introducing ensure complete! with 30 grams of protein. oh! you're doing it wrong, man. what's wrong with action figures? nothing. capital one shopping instantly searches for available coupon codes and automatically applies them. whoa! i look good in miniature. capital one shopping. (in s.l.j. voice) what's in your wallet? [♪♪] capital one shopping. cooking and eating at home more often means food odors get trapped in your home's fabrics and released back into the air so you smell last night's dinner the next morning. for an easy way to keep your whole home smelling fresh try febreze fabric refresher. febreze's water-based formula deeply penetrates fabrics to eliminate trapped food odors as it dries. spray febreze fabric refresher when you clean up after meals

to ensure your entire home smells fresh and clean. try febreze fabric refresher. brand power. helping you buy better. was that your great-grandmother, keeping the family together? was that your grandfather, paving the way for change. did they brave mother nature... and walk away stronger? with resolve...and triumph. did they brave mother nature... ♪♪ there's strength in every family story. learn more about yours. at ancestry. it's dry. there's no dry time. makes us wonder why we booked fifteen second ad slots.

with less moderate-to-severe eczema why hide your skin if you can help heal your skin from within. with dupixent adults saw long-lasting, clearer skin and significantly less itch. don't use if you're allergic to dupixent. serious allergic reactions can occur including anaphylaxis, which is severe. tell your doctor about new or worsening eye problems, such as eye pain or vision changes, or a parasitic infection.

if you take asthma medicines don't change or stop them without talking to your doctor. talk to your doctor about dupixent. keep an eye on the clock the u.s. goes one and two. sydney mclaughlin takes gold >> one-two, baby we are back with that epic and unforgettable finish in the women's 400 meter hurdles, gold. and a new world record for american sydney mclaughlin silver with a time that also broke the old record for teammate dalilah muhammad. we are so delighted to have both of them with us this morning in tokyo. good morning to both of you. pride of new york, pride of new jersey how are we feeling

a little tired >> a little bit. >> sydney, not only are you the youngest person to ever medal in the 400 meter, the fastest time in olympic history, as you were out there, as you were running was there a point you realized, oh, wait a minute, i've never done it this fast before >> you know, i know every single time the two of us step on the track it's going to be something fast so you always prepare for it and it's one of those special moments that you really can't plan for >> dalilah, there has been something made of this new american rivalry the between the two of you, this idea that iron sharpens iron. is it a legitimate rivalry do both of you make each other better when you're out there >> absolutely. someone put it into perspective to me that the four times we competed, we got four world records. it's definitely iron sharpening iron >> and with you, i don't think a lot of folks realize, you had to overcome a lot to get here you had that hamstring injury, you had covid earlier this year. how did that impact your

training >> you know, it definitely impacted my training a lot i definitely had a lot of setbacks and during that time, i had to really push through in hindsight, i think it made me work even harder than i would have just having to overcome those injuries so, you know, it definitely -- in the moment, it was difficult but, you know, looking back, i think it's what i needed to kind of really step up today. >> it pushed you >> it did. >> sydney, i read that you have a unique strategy with regard to the number of strides that you take between hurdles can you explain that >> yeah. it's kind of new normally women take about 15 strides in between hurdles i just realized that trying to keep up with her and go full speed, my stride wants to open up and take one step away so i am alternating in between the hurdles which is new >> so explain that to ignorant people like me so the normal is 15 strides -- >> i'm now doing 14.

>> and that makes a difference >> it makes me switch legs, yeah >> and no one else is doing this >> i think -- i don't know i'm not sure but i just know that that is definitely a new part of my race that i'm learning to manage. >> dalilah, what is next for you now? i guess we're waiting to find after the relay, but after that? >> i'm going on run a couple more races this year and see where the year goes. i'm definitely looking forward to the 2022 world championships and being on our home soil >> sydney, i saw on social media that in addition to being a masterful hurdler you have another skill. you're a juggler >> i am. >> i saw that. >> yeah. >> this is the "today" show where we encourage folks to showcase -- >> oh, no. >> -- all of their skills. so we brought you some you did just win a gold medal. >> they're wet, too.

>> how does one get into juggling >> my fifth grade teacher taught us all how to juggle and i think it helps relieve stress. >> so if this track and field thing doesn't work out, you will get to join the circus >> i will definitely join the circus >> and stay with us for even more drama on the track. in our next hour, we will bring you the men's 800 meter final. going to do it live and don't forget, you can catch every minute of these tokyo olympics on the nbc sports app. all you have to do is take out that smartphone right now and scan the qr code on your screen. sg, can you juggle >> no, i cannot. they're amazing. al and i were sitting here marveling. >> pretty impressive >> this is incredible. >> their skills have no limits >> unbelievable. we feel so inadequate. >> we do don't even try it. are you juggling >> that is not juggling. that's called tossing a couple

of tangerines. >> i know. i know >> thanks, guys. hey, let's take a look, right now, this is the orville reservoir in california. second largest reservoir in california right now, it's at 643 feet. feet in 1977 this thing really provides water for millions a few more feet down and it's going to stop being able to produce electricity, as well and they've also got heat problems right now in california 18 million people out west from washington state all the way into arizona, under heat watches, heat advisories above-average temperatures in the west below average here in the east with temperatures in the 70s, low to mid 80s anywhere from 5 to 10 degrees below average. but when you head out west, completely different look at these temperatures triple digits for palm springs into friday. tucson, phoenix, even reno and those temperatures are

anywhere from 10 to 15 degrees above average. and back to tokyo, they had an earthquake overnight, magnitude 5.8. it was 5:33 in the morning, wednesday. let's check in with craig. craig, did you feel the earthquake >> buddy, i -- no. and, you know, i can sleep through hurricanes so i'm probably not the best person to ask, but everyone has been talking about it this morning. lots of folks were awakened by it not me, though i didn't feel it, i didn't hear it i slept through it >> i talked to my daughter who is working there for nbc sports. she said they were on the monorail at the time >> oh, no. >> yeah. she said nobody felt it there, but it was quite the topic in tokyo. thanks so much, buddy. keep practicing that juggling, you know that is pathetic >> good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall.

we're starting out with clouds that will clear out and our valley temperatures headed towards the upper 80s, cooler tomorrow, and then we'll see our temperatures headed back up by friday into saturday. early next week we're mostly lo for san francisco, still foggy at times misting and drizzling, highs in the upper 60s and we'll keep that weather on repeat over the next few days and that continues through at least next tuesday. >> and that is your latest look, i'm juggling and that is your latest weather. look, i'm juggling >> that's craig juggling it's called craigeling >> i can't even do that. still ahead, we'll have a look at a sport with deep roots in. -- japan and american pop culture. karate first thosese messages ♪ ♪ ♪

hey google, turn up the heat. ♪ ♪ ♪ from prom dresses to workouts and new adventures you hope the more you give the less they'll miss. but even if your teen was vaccinated against meningitis in the past they may be missing vaccination for meningitis b. although uncommon, up to 1 in 5 survivors of meningitis will have long term consequences. now as you're thinking about all the vaccines your teen might need make sure you ask your doctor if your teen is missing meningitis b vaccination. the new citi custom cash℠ card, a different kind of card that rewards rashida and dan where their spending is trending. just ask fifth class this week rashida... rashida: dan, no pain, no gain. okay? dan: yeah i know, it's just...hello? claire, what? fire? ...or always road tripping on empty dan...

rashida: i told you this would happen. dan: the light was not even on. no, it was on. dan: what? with the new citi custom cash℠ card it pays to be you. from fitness clubs, gas stations, restaurants and more, earn 5% cash back that automatically adjusts to your top eligible spend category, up to $500 spent each billing cycle. ♪all by yourself.♪ you look a little lost. i can't find my hotel. oh. oh! ♪♪ this is not normal. no. ♪♪ so? ♪♪ right? go with us and find millions of flexible options, all in our app. expedia. it matters who you travel with. get ready to mark it off. and step it up. ♪ ♪ walmart. makes getting it all easier. ♪ ♪

oh! are you using liberty mutual's coverage customizer tool? makes getting it all easier. so you only pay for what you need. sorry? limu, you're an animal! only pay for what you need. ♪ liberty. liberty. liberty. liberty. ♪ (man) i've made progress with my mental health. so when i started having unintentional body movements called tardive dyskinesia... ... i ignored them. but when the movements in my hands and feet started throwing me off at work... i finally had to say, 'it's not ok.' it was time to talk to my doctor about austedo. she said that austedo helps reduce td movements in adults... ...while i continue with most of my mental health medications. (vo) austedo can cause depression, suicidal thoughts, or actions in patients with huntington's disease. pay close attention to and call your doctor if you become depressed, have sudden changes in mood, behaviors, feelings, or have suicidal thoughts. common side effects include inflammation of the nose and throat, insomnia and sleepiness. don't take austedo if you have liver problems, are taking reserpine, tetrabenazine, or valbenazine. austedo may cause irregular or fast heartbeat,

restlessness, movements mimicking parkinson's disease, fever, stiff muscles, problems thinking, and sweating. (man) talk to your doctor about austedo... it's time to treat td. td is not ok. visit askforaustedo.com message for simone biles that led to an inspiring chat between the stars. plus, gabby thomas is joining us to celebrate her medal win after your local news. and savings like that will have you jumping for joy. now, get new lower auto rates with allstate. because better protection costs a whole lot less. you're in good hands with allstate. click or call for a lower auto rate today.

oh! you're doing it wrong, man. what's wrong with action figures? nothing. capital one shopping instantly searches for available coupon codes and automatically applies them. whoa! i look good in miniature. capital one shopping. (in s.l.j. voice) what's in your wallet? i recommend nature made vitamins, because i trust their quality. they were the first to be verified by usp, an independent organization that sets strict quality and purity standards. nature made. the #1 pharmacist-recommended vitamin and supplement brand. (host) you want healthy ingredients. your cat is all about the the flavor. tastefuls has it all. (molly) i really want him to eat well but he's just really picky. okay, he seems interested. i think he likes it. i have a new cat food...blue tastefuls. one taste is all it takes. [engine revving] [car horn and collisions] [tires squealing]

just think, he'll be driving for real soon. every new chevy equinox comes standard with chevy safety assist including automatic emergency braking. people everywhere living with type 2 diabetes are waking up to what's possible with rybelsus®. ♪ you are my sunshine ♪ ♪ my only sunshine... ♪ rybelsus® works differently than any other diabetes pill to lower blood sugar in all 3 of these ways... increases insulin when you need it... decreases sugar... and slows food. the majority of people taking rybelsus® lowered their blood sugar and reached an a1c of less than 7.

people taking rybelsus® lost up to 8 pounds. rybelsus® isn't for peopl with type 1 diabetes. don't take rybelsus® if you or your family ever had medullary thyroid cancer, or have multiple endocrin neoplasia syndrome type 2 or if allergic to it. stop rybelsus® and get medical help right away if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, severe stomach pain, or an allergic reaction. serious side effects may include pancreatitis. tell your provider about vision problems or changes taking rybelsus® with a sulfonylurea or insulin increases low blood sugar risk. side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may lead to dehydration, which may worsen kidney problems. wake up to what's possibl with rybelsus®. test test testion. ask your healthcare provider about rybelsus® today.

test tes a very good wednesday morning to you. 7:56. i'm laura garcia. a look at what is happening now. >> good morning. i'm cierra johnson in san francisco. according to new reports the fda is looking at the unofficial target date of the beginning of september to grant pfizers the full authorization. a lot of folks said they weren't getting vaccinated because the vaccine had not received full approval. this could sway some of those who have not been vaccinated and also bring in new mandates as businesses and entities look to slow the spread. i'm bob redell in brentwood, several students here and in oakley have contracted covid-19 here in the liberty union high school district. 30 students infected with covid

according to the east bay times but only 15 stepped foot on campus. according to the school district, nine students in elementary schools have contracted covid and the announced three students in three schools became infected with covid. >> time to check that microclimate forecast with kari. a little cooler today. >> a little bit cooler, starting out cloudy and we'll see the sky clearing within the next hour. and for our inland areas, towards the upper 80s in the warmest spots in the east bay and south county. heading into tomorrow we'll see temperatures in the mid 80s, just a little bit cooler before we see those high temperatures spike into the low 90s, and some of our warmest spots like brentwood and antioch we could reach into the upper 90s and low 90s as well for saturday. we're not going to see too many changes in san francisco. mainly highs in the 60s for the weekend as the fog returns. laura? >> thank you for joining us as well.

another local news update in about a half hour. enjoy your wednesday morning. ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪

return to rugged. the all-new ruggedly redesigned 2022 nissan pathfinder. ♪♪

it's it's 8:00 on "today. coming up, mounting pressure president biden and the nation's top democrats calling for governor andrew cuomo to resign after an investigation alleges he sexually harassed 11 women. >> this investigation has revealed conduct that corrodes the very fabric and character of our state government >> but this morning, cuomo is not backing down >> polhroughout every aspect of this situation

>> we'll have the very latest. plus, we'll talk to the bronze medal winner gabby thomas about her impressive sprint and what it's like to be the first ever harvard women's track alum to win a medal >> i think she's looking, is it real, is it real my name is up there next to the bronze medal >> she joins us from tokyo as we bring you the men's 800 meter final, live. and the grammy winner and the g.o.a.t., taylor swift's inspiring message to simone biles. >> throughout the last week, her voice has been as significant as her talents, her honesty as beautiful as the perfection that has long been her signature. >> and the interaction between the two stars that has everyone talking today wednesday, august 4th, 2021. >> here from springfield, missouri >> vernon, alabama

>> st. paul, minnesota >> plainview, long island. >> go for gold, team usa >> from cleveland, ohio. >> and we're rooting for all the athletes in tokyo. >> go team usa >> hey, team usa >> we're here from the ohio state university medical center. >> after 40 years in education -- >> celebrating our retirement. >> at the "today" show >> how about that? good morning, everybody. welcome back to "today" on a wednesday morning. glad to have you with us hoda is in the air right now craig is holding it down in tokyo. he'll have the latest from the olympics, including a live race in just a moment but we will begin with the news this half hour. big story here at home new york governor andrew cuomo facing increasing calls to resign this morning from president biden on down after a months' long investigation, the attorney general has alleged that cuomo sexually harassed 11 women, most current or former

state employees. the report details multiple accusations of unwanted touching, inappropriate comments and creating a toxic and hostile work environment cuomo denies the allegations and says he has no plans to resign now we're going to send it to craig for an update on the tokyo olympics and a live final in track and field. >> tokyo live look in on "today" is sponsored by salesforce, proud partner of team usa. >> and we are joined now by mike tirico, nbc olympics prime time he host. mike, we're going to do it again today. have a live look-in. this time, it's the final of the men's 800 meter. set the stage. >> this is a race that has been in the modern olympics every time the modern olympics has been held, going back to 1896. middle distance race the name to know for the united states is clayton murphy from new paris, ohio. he won bronze in rio a chance to get on the medal stand again in this race which would be a big deal.

the u.s. hasn't won this race since 1972 >> quite the drought >> a long drought. so it's been a long time, but this is a great opportunity. the u.s. has had, as you've seen the traffic come through here, a great run so far at the track. >> clayton murphy seems the best hope tonight >> yeah. he was the only one of the americans to make this race. it's two laps around, it's 800 meters and this track has given us some world records so far we've seen three world records in track so the track is fast if murphy has a good night, the weather is pretty good, could be another medal coming up. >> could be a good night for team usa >> all right let's do it. let's head live. >> leigh diffey has the call of the race >> bosnia has never won an olympic medal in this event. clayton murphy simply said i'm going to try and have fun with it and see where we go

he's got a lot of support from home big move from the pacific northwest back to ohio there is his wife, front andcenr that's a center that's arianna, formerly arianna washington, now air anna murphy. they guys met at the last olympics in rio five years ago here we go clayton is racing. he's looking to improve. >> in the last olympic games if you didn't run 1:42, you didn't get a medal. we'll see how fast these young men want to run tonight for this olympic challenge. >> you're looking at nijel amosn of botswana. he had an interesting path here and it involved young american isaiah en route to the final he went down and he fell because juit fell in front of him and officials deemed he was the innocent party and granted him a

spot in this men's 800 meter final. america's clayton murphy tries to defend his bronze and maybe go even better >> and clayton murphy is so clutch in big meets. he won the bronze in rio coming from way back after winning the olympic trials title he went to europe and didn't run that well, but that never matters for him. when he's in a big meet, he saves his best running if he positions himself well, he can create history here tonight. >> so korir looks like he is going to handle -- >> whoa. >> whoa, the pushing has begun korir is in the lead >> boll of australia ferguson rotich on the outside nijel amos knot enjoying himself there and he's letting the competitors now he's not going to be pushed around. >> you have to assert yourself and make yourself run so that no mishaps happen >> here comes dobek in the white and red.

one lap to go. 400 meters between these men and a gold medal who is going to get it >> extremely slowly, almost 54 seconds. this is going to turn into a kicker's race. everybody's still in it. >> clayton murphy, second from last he's back there with amel tuka work to do as they go up the backstretch. >> but a slow pace is in his favor. he's a kicker. even though he looks like he's way off the pace right here, you wait to see him in the final 150 meters of this race. >> it's the 27-year-old australian, peter, who got leads. korir, who get disqualified from the 400 meters with a false start. murphy is at the back. he has a lot of ground to make up korir. dobek. the road to home what an incredible run for korir after being disqualified 1:45.07 is the winning time.

but the kenyans' domination continues at four olympics in a row. >> it's interesting to see them loosen their grip on the steepl chase, but this is the event that they are now starting to own. clayton murphy faded badly he was never a factor in the race he was off the pace on the first lap and never was able to use that kick. kenya gets two of the three medals here. as you said, leigh, four in a row now in this event. >> and kori comes back out here with a dominant performance. nobody really took control of that race early. it wasn't anybody's race, with about 200 meters to go we thought clayton murphy had a good shot here, but he couldn't find that kick but korir did. and korir came home. you see him give everything he has. everything in this final hundred

meters and the fourth gold medal in this event for kenya >> so this race is almost three seconds slower than the final in rio. that's the kind of race clayton murphy said he had to have yesterday. the final is going to be won in he was never 1:45 he would say oh, my gosh, i have a great shot at winning. korir, getting it done for kenyan >> what a finish for rotich as he gets silver in a kenyan one-two. and the frustration and disappointment from clayton murphy and on the other end of the spectrum of emotion, pure joy for kenya. so it's kenya, kenya, poland, gold, silver, bronze >> well, we saw it there anguish for clayton murphy, but ecstasy for kenya. four straight. >> four straight in this event

the runner who won, korir, won at the university of texas el paso folks down there may be familiar with him ncaa champion in 2017. murphy had the pace he wanted, but he never could find the room we saw it was pretty physical there. that happens in those of those distance races >> i'm loving these live look-ins >> it's fun. there's another race tonight and we'll do it again tomorrow the track, as we said before, has been yielding fast times so if the guys want to go, they have the opportunity we saw with sydney mclaughlin and dalilah muhammad, sometimes there's conversation about how bouncy the track is. that was all tactics there it's tactics, sometimes it's flat out speed tactics won out. >> when you see that, is that because of the material they're using? >> it's always a conversation. is the track going to yield fast times? there was a great article in the "new york times" about this track. this is a bouncy track guys can go fast, ladies can go fast

maybe we'll see more of it tomorrow >> we're going to see mike tonight, of course, in prime time coverage starts at 8:00 eastern. >> thank you, good sir >> thank you, my liege let us raise a flag and a vail to you >> mr. roker >> who doesn't >> guys, good job. get some rest. coming up next, the team usa star who shines on and off the track. we are going to celebrate the many accomplishments of gabby thomas she's with us live right after this [engine revving] [car horn and collisions] [tires squealing] just think, he'll be driving for real soon. every new chevy equinox comes standard with chevy safety assist including automatic emergency braking.

allergies don't have to be scary. spraying flonase daily stops your body from overreacting to allergens all season long. psst! psst! all good introducing the new citi custom cash℠ card, a different kind of card that rewards dan where his spending is trending. just ask stepping outside his comfort zone dan... dan: okay, i don't know where the hole for this is. or fourth time streaming that period drama dan... dan: you just made me miss her best line, dan: so now i'm going to have to start it again. even insisted he didn't need directions dan. dan: okay, i'm not lost. i'm exploring. dan: that said, do you know where i am? from select gas, streaming, travel and more earn 5% cash back that automatically adjusts to your top eligible spend category, up to $500 spent each billing cycle. impressive handful you got there. how many you think you got? let me count real quick. 1 goldfish, 2 goldfish, 3 goldfish, 4 goldfish, 5 goldfish... i'm going to let you count your goldfish... go for the handful!

get ready - our most popular battery is even more powerful. the stronger, lasts-longer energizer max. family meeting! ♪ we have big news. new kellogg's cinnamon roll frosted mini wheats. bakery fresh cinnamon roll flavor in every bite, you're going to love 'em. [upbeat drum beats begin] [fast-paced drums and cymbals start] bakery fresh cinnamon roll flavor in every bite, [voices of two people] and we made it! wow! [screaming]

(upbeat pop music in background throughout) (school bell rings) [music suddenly stops] with six grams of natural protein, there's nothing you and almonds can't do. (♪ ♪) (clapping) wow! (♪ ♪)

come in for sweats, leave as a squad. what we value most, shouldn't cost more. i didn't order a pizza. i know, but that “parker promo” saved me so much on my insurance, i brought you a little something special. parker, state farm offers everyone surprisingly great rates. you're the man, man. when you want the real deal...like a good neighbor, state farm is there. before treating your chronic migraine, 15 or more headache days a month each lasting 4 hours or more, you're not the only one with questions about botox®. botox® prevents headaches in adults with chronic migraine before they even start, with about 10 minutes of treatment once every 3 months. so, ask your doctor if botox® is right for you, and if a sample is available. effects of botox® may spread hours to weeks after injection causing serious symptoms. alert your doctor right away, as difficulty swallowing, speaking, breathing, eye problems, or muscle weakness

can be signs of a life-threatening condition. side effects may include allergic reactions, neck and injection site pain, fatigue, and headache. don't receive botox® if there's a skin infection. tell your doctor your medical history, muscle or nerve conditions and medications, including botulinum toxins, as these may increase the risk of serious side effects. in a survey, 92% of current users said they wish they'd talked to their doctor and started botox® sooner. plus, right now, you may pay zero dollars for botox®. ask your doctor about botox® today. welcome back one month ago we were sitting here and we said remember this name, gabby thomas hope you were listening. in her very first olympic appearance, the harvard grad took the bronze in the packed 200 meter finals, a race we brought you live right here yesterday. her smile said it all. gabby joins us now

congratulations. >> thank you so much >> it was so fun to watch and we had it on our big screen here. and i loved watching your expression because you ran so hard and then you were looking up at the board and it seemed like even you weren't sure how you had finished you were like, is this real? is this happening? what was going through your mind >> yeah, that's exactly what was going through my mind. the last 30 meters of that race were a battle. i had to fight tooth and nail for that one but i just remember what my coach told me before that which was to stay relaxed, stay composed when i crossed the line i wasn't sure if i was third, fourth, or fifth. so to see that i came in third and god my medal, i was ecstatic >> and talk about a packed field. you were racing against a seven-time olympic medalist, the defending olympic champion who had just won gold in the 100 meters how did you keep your composure?

>> yeah. i mean, it took a lot of focus and kind of just remembering that i need to have fun. and, you know, i'm here to enjoy myself i love track and field you know, my family and friends support and love me no matter what and just run my race every 200 meters is the same i have my own lane and, you know, just kind of focus on what i'm doing and having fun with it >> i know you're super tight with your mom and your siblings. when you called your mom, what did she say, what did you say? >> she was really proud of me. the great thing about my mom and my family is that, you know, they were super proud of me no matter what the outcome, whether i had a medal or not and i knew that going into the race but after i did have a medal, they were super proud and they were just really happy to see me happy and to see me smiling and to see that i had a good time and i was having fun >> i just love your story. >> it was great. i can't wait to celebrate for them when i get back >> you're a harvard grad, the first harvard track alum to win an olympic medal you get your masters at u.t. have you thought about paris

2024 do you want to keep running, too? >> oh, absolutely, yeah. this has definitely changed how i see my career moving forward paris 2024, i want to go for that gold. so you will see me there >> i love it >> i will be fighting for it >> gabby, not only do you have a medal, you have a meme i'm not sure if you're aware of this this occurred to me. i saw this picture of you yesterday and i thought, she looks like wonder woman. and i wasn't alone because twitter and social media lights up everyone is like, gabby thomas is wonder woman and one twitter user put the wonder woman outfit on you so i hope you feel good because not only do you have a bronze medal, now you've got a crown and the whole thing. so you're officially wonder woman, gabby >> i have not seen that. i love that. thank you guys so much i love my twitter fans >> we're playing your theme song now. gabby, thank you so much congratulations. soak it in >> thank you >> we are not done with the stars of track and field just yet.

we've got more medal winners in our next half hour but first, let get a check of the weather from al. how cool is she? >> unbelievable. so strong. let's show you what we've got going on as far as our weather today. we are looking at heavy showers and thunderstorms through the gulf heaviest rain is along the mid-atlantic coast making its way to the north and a few showers also out through the central plains 90s to 100s and teens into the southwest all the way up into the pacific northwest. 90s through much of the gulf coast. cools off here in the east, mid-atlantic states. a lot of rain. could be some significant flooding in the carolinas today. more rain also down in florida record highs continue out west plenty of sunshine midsection of the country with fire ri good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. we're starting out with clouds, but it will quickly clear out and we're looking at some cooler tomorrow.s for our inlane but then notice on friday it's

going to heat up into the low 90s. it's also going to be pretty warm on saturday. then we go back down for early next week. san francisco not seeing too many changes. we're seeing clouds, fog, mist and drizzle and each day we're looking at highs in the mid to upper 60s. and that is your latest weather. craig. >> all right, mr. roker. now for those olympic moments that have everyone talking it's time for "talking tokyo." one of my favorite segments. >> we love talking tokyo first, simone biles, it's hard to imagine anyone can be a bigger fan of simone biles than hoda, but she may have some competition. get this, taylor swift, take a listen she sung simone's praises. >> throughout the last week, her voice has been as significant as her talents, her honesty, as beautiful as the perfection that has long been her signature. but don't you see?

it still is. she's perfectly human. and that's what makes it so easy to call her a hero >> pretty cool, right? well, simone thought so, too, writing on twitter, i'm crying how special. i love you, taylor swift taylor then was feeling the love she responded to simone, i feel so lucky to have gotten to watch you all these years. but this week was a lesson in emotional intelligence and resilience we all learned from you. it's just like -- it's ladies night on the twitter >> i know. but truer words never spoken >> totally sweet next up, you've probably seen pictures like this a million times. olympic champions striking that iconic podium pose biting down on their medals. so the tradition, it's linked to decades of winners wanting to test the authenticity of the but organizers of this year's games took to twitter to set the

record straight on one thing, joking, we just want to officially confirm that the tokyo 2020 medals are not edible our medals are made from material recycled from electronic devices donated by the japanese public. so you don't have to bite them, but we know you still will those recycled first place medals weigh around 1.3 pounds that is less than 1 ounce gold plating. the rest is pure silver. by the way, there's been some talk among athletes current and past that the medals they're wearing this year, they say it's the heaviest medal they've ever had. >> phelps told us that >> he should know. >> he said they were the thickest, heaviest medals he's ever felt. >> pretty cool heavy metal. on to something that's been catching our eye in tokyo, athlete statements making fashion, everything from nail art to serious body ink. these trends are taking center stage. the latest style sweeping the

games, something i want to try, athletes rocking brightly dyed hair and colorful accessories showing their team spirit. maybe you noticed the kenyan volleyball player sporting her nation's flag colors in a braid up do. some fun butterfly clips how about naomi osaka representing the japanese flag with white and red braids. do you think this is something you might work this in, craig? >> i don't think i can pull it off. i think savannah probably could. >> you know i've always wanted to i'm always wanted pink hair. what do you think? >> i think you could and i think craig could get the south carolina state painted in there. >> on the side, get the palmetto tree and the -- >> yes >> half crested moon there okay >> we'll put it under advisement hoda is off, guys. we do have a boost for many athletes, one of the

games spending a long time away from their families, so that has made for some sweet reunions back ott home. look at this adorable one. 2-year-old willow whit lock running towards her daddy, british gymnast matt whitlock when he arrived home yesterday she is jumping for joy to see her father he is just as excited to see her. gives her a big, big hug he showed her the medal. he had five olympic medals from london and rio but his first medal as a dad really cute. >> special straight ahead, a lot more from new york and tokyo. right here, kendis kumai right here on our plaza sharing somet, japanese secrets to longevity to happiness starting with the very first thing you drink in the morning and no, al and craig, it's not sake. but first, your local news and weather.

good morning. 8:26. i'm marcus washington. medical examiners today may confirm with the body of a man found yesterday in the hills above pleasanton is that of the long distance runner who went missing last month. a volunteer found the body yesterday in pleasanton ridge regional park. on july 19th, phillip told his wife he was going to run in the park. investigators believe he may have taken a path that was at the right of the trail and became dis oriented.

it's time to get a look at the forecast. meteorologist kari hall has been tracking that this morning. >> we're starting out with fog along the coast and clouds for the inland areas. it will gradually clear and temperatures slowly warming up. you'll notice it will be a little bit cooler today compared to yesterday, with some upper 80s for some of our warmer spots inland. and it does cool off more for tomorrow, a few more degrees. then we see our temperatures spike on friday and it's going to be a warm weekend, highs in the upper 80s and low 90s, while san francisco is pretty much remaining the same, fog and highs in the 60s. >> thanks. we're going to have another local news update coming up in 30 minutes. i'll see you back here then.

♪ we can fly where you want to ♪ ♪ we can leave your house behind ♪ ♪ but if your friends don't mask ♪ ♪ and why don't they mask? ♪ ♪ well they won't fly this airline. ♪ ♪ you can fly if you want to ♪ ♪ cause we do safety right ♪ ♪ we have air that's clean and disinfectant machines ♪ ♪ zapping germs like an arcade space fight ♪

♪ and we dance ♪ ♪ do the dance, do the dance ♪ ♪ hepa filters cleaning commence ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ alaska safety dance ♪ ♪ alaska safety dance ♪ you can see it all happen on "today." >> you did something really brave. >> i knew it was the best decision for me and the team >> tomorrow our medal-winning gymnasts are back with us live on the plaza 8:30 now, it is wednesday morning. here we are on the plaza the 4th of august, 2021. we have all these fans, the red, white, and blue. we have sheinelle and jenna. >> hey >> craig holding it down in tokyo, making things happen.

i have a good source telling me that hinode, the "today" mascot will be along any moment i was thinking we could call her "hi" for short >> hi, hi. >> hi. >> hi. >> craig, what have you got coming up from tokyo >> by the way, we miss hinode here in tokyo. coming up, we will have more medal-winning athletes from team usa track and field. there they arerogers, racing to gol athing mu, raven rogers, racing to gold and bronze, and with the silver medal in pole vault, chris nielson. all of them going to chat with them in just a few moments here. al, what have you got? >> we're going to meet the american going for gold in the sport of karate, making its olympic debut in tokyo >> hoda and i did karate >> you did >> yes we broke boards. then we're going arrange flowers

the japanese way they're all part of the practice to live with more intention and inspiration. lessons we could all use >> love that >> and coming up in the third hour, an exclusive announcement from the duchess of sussex, meghan markle, who is ating her today. how she's using that personal milestone to do something really special for women. we'll have it here and the olympic action does not end with sunday's closing ceremony the paralympic games begin on august 24th. team usa will announce its team this morning great competition at the paralympics. >> and we will bring it all to you including a first in primetime, right here on nbc and across the networks and plat foreigns of nbcuniversal as well mr. roker, how about one more check of the forecast, sir >> you betcha.hat we've got. looking at tokyo, still a little on the warm side we get a little bit of a break as we get into saturday, but

that's because we've got some heavy showers and thunderstorms on saturday. closing ceremonies, of course, sunday you look at the feels-like temperatures, triple digits for the most part. that is pretty oppressive. for today, more rain down through florida, mid-atlantic states fire risks continue in the pacific northwest. plenty of sunshine great lakes, northern plains into the northeast. that's what's going on a good wednesday morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. take a look at these temperatures for the inland valleys and some of our warmer spots in the east bay, as well as the south county and parts of the north bay, you'll see upper 80s today and mid-80s tomorrow. pretty nice. but then by friday it's going to heat up into the low 90s and there may be some of our usual spots like gilroy reaching into the upper 90s. going into next week, a slight cooldown while france will still see highs in the 60s with fog.

cardio >> sheinelle just said i realized i am the say the same height at hinode >> hinode is here. do you want to do some dancing >> oh, yes, she does >> she already looks a little flushed. the kick ball change >> i can't believe you remembered that. >> we have a crowd moment. isn't it fun having our plaza back and i want to introduce you to a wonderful 12-year-old from california and his name is tyler. hi, tyler. >> hi. >> is this your first trip to new york city? >> yes, it is. >> and i heard you have been loving the olympics. do you have a favorite sport >> baseball. >> and do you like gymnastics at all? >> yes, i do >> do you have a favorite gymnast? >> suni lee. >> oh, i love her. i wanted to tell you something she's going to be on our plaza tomorrow >> she is? >> are you busy tomorrow >> not really. >> are you mom, heather? >> yes hi >> can tyler come back tomorrow and meet suni lee? >> wow >> that would be awesome >> we're going to save you this spot so you can meet suni lee.

what do you think? i think we've got a date thank you for coming and congratulations on your first trip >> thank you >> all right that is amazing. what do you think? >> awesome >> you guys, the whole gymnastics team is coming right here hoda is flying as we speak with them they're coming in. coming in hot, jetlag, the whole team >> y'all, we're looking forward to a few more days of olympic fun out here plaza is so full of energy come hang out with us. we'll have a host of medal winners including simone biles, suni lee, all the teammates. hinode is jumping up y'all, join us come hang out. head to today.com/plaza and get all the information you need >> maybe a little yoga with hinode >> oh, wow >> down dog? >> tree pose coming up next, we've got even more medal winning stars from track and field including athing mu, the first american to win gold in her event in 53 years. >> wow >> but first, is is "today" onth

jason, did you know geico could save you hundreds on car insurance and a whole lot more? cool. so what are you waiting for? mckayla maroney to get your frisbee off the roof? i'll get it. ♪ (upbeat music) ♪ ♪ ♪ whoa. here you go. (in unison) thank you mckayla! dude, get it. i'm not getting it, you get it. you threw it. it's your frisbee. geico. switch today and see all the ways you could save.

we're back, wednesday night athing mu won gold, raven rogers took the bronze, chris, silver medalist in the men's pole vault. congrats to all of you >> thank you >> how are we feeling? >> pretty amazing. it's definitely been an experience for me. first one ot especially with raven played a huge role in this one. >> here is the thing for folks following your story you're 19 years old. you have a gold medal around your neck. and the record that you shattered today, you didn't just beat the record. a woman from the united states has not won the 800 since 1968

did you know that going in >> i did that was one of the goals i had in mind. i mean, i knew that this, manning being the only woman who had done this in history i wanted to come out here, execute my race, be a gold medalist and make history for the u.s. and african-american women. >> did you see the viewing party? back in jersey >> i have. >> these are your people these are your people going absolutely crazy for you there in jersey. when you saw that, when you saw all those friends and family and loved ones celebrating you in that way, what did you think >> i mean, it warms my heart, being here and it's not having family and friends come to tokyo with you at the olympic games it hurts a little bit. you feel a little alone, but i know that they're there in my heart. so just seeing that makes the experience much better, makes you feel like they're supporting me even though they're not here with me and i know that they're still watching >> raven, speaking of family,

you didn't just win a medal today. you won it on your mother's birthday >> yes >> how cool is that? >> i feel like it couldn't be any more perfect timing. >> what did you say to mom once you called her, besides happy birthday >> well, i told her happy birthday when it was still not her birthday because it was her birthday in tokyo. but i just -- you know, i wanted to give her the best, just like she gave me the best >> i saw the two of you embracing after the race you guys have developed quite the special bond was that a bond developed here in tokyo or is that a bond, a friendship that was developed before >> definitely before i mean, the thing with running, she was in high school so just seeing her go out here and become such a leader for the 800 women and just for, like she said, for young, black girls has been truly an honor to see her thrive >> chris, the pride of south dakota, silver medal again, didn't just win a silver medal.

it was your personal best ever in the event how do you feel in this moment sitting there with that silver medal around your neck >> i think you couldn't have written it up any better i think everyone's goal when they go to the olympics is to have the best possible performance, to not only do my best, but to do better than i've ever done but to have it land me a spot in the olympics with the silver medal, it's all i could ask for. >> in the commercial break, i learned something fascinating about you and your poem vault. we were talking about your fight back and you have, like, three connections because apparently every airport doesn't accept your pole vault. >> yes, absolutely and i think that's something that the rest of the pole vaulters around the world that i compete with have come to realize that we have a respect for each other and a camaraderie for each other because we all have the same struggles, especially when we're flying internationally. it's a little more of a struggle it's pretty fun to see how people interact with us when we're walking through the airports with these 17-foot pole bags we try our best not to hit people on the way. >> congratulations to all of

you. >> thank you >> made the usa and your families proud thanks for coming by thank you, chris, raven, athing, thank you, thank you, thanion f reaching the olympic stage tom llamas is exploring the rich history of karate. he's meeting some of the athletes hoping to make their mark on the sport here in tokyo. but first, this is "today" on nbc. ♪♪ remember when no dream was too big? and you could fearlessly face the unknown? you still can. when you have a rock you can depend on for life, you'll be unstoppable. like the millions of people who rely on prudential for financial planning and investing. who's your rock?

we're back with a sport we're back with a sport making its olympic debut in tokyo. fitting because of its deep roots in japan >> yeah. we're talking about karate nbc's tom llamas joining us with a closer look at the event and the art form, right? >> that's right, craig

karate has had such animpact in the u.s. through countless movies and tv shows. it's also a bridge between japan where it started and still thrives and the u.s. which has adopted this export in a major way. for some u.s. athletes, a new opportunity to compete for and win an olympic medal an art form. and a method of combat karate, created in japan in the 15th century and taught in dojos all over america, will make its olympics debut in tokyo. japanese american sakura kokumai will be team usa's best chance at reaching the podium in this martial art. >> i hope that people will watch us perform and do our own thing and be inspired by all their hard work and dedication that we put into this sport. >> reporter: we met her as she was training for the olympics inside of a garage in southern

california >> there's no hub city, no hub training facility that we have everybody is spread all across the country. and whenever we get together, that's the only time when we compete. >> reporter: kokumai will be going for gold in the kata discipline, which is a series of choreographed moves and techniques kumatae where athlets the other discipline is more physical, the kumatae, where athletes earn points with punching and takedowns the type of competition immortalized in the movie "the karate kid." you likely won't see the crane kick at the olympics, but that movie helped fuel america's passion with karate. this is the actual headband from the movie "the karate kid 2. it's made a huge impact in america and became part of our big martial arts boom that changed everything >> what is it about karate that made it so popular here in the states >> you know, i think it is the only really open art here. kung fu is hidden.

other arts are hidden. but karate is open to everybody. anybody who wanted to learn. that's why a lot of servicemen brought it from japan to america and opened up schools here >> reporter: grand master dennis ichikawa has been teaching karate for decades in southern california >> it's a tremendous feeling of pride that my ancestors started this in asia and i get to teach it as a third generation japanese american in this country. >> reporter: ichikawa believes now more than ever not only the olympics, but children across the world need karate. >> technology has taken over all the basic skills of manners, you know, saying please and thank you, being gracious and helping people out instead of being selfish to themselves. the sport aspect of it is minimal and we upplay the -- helping the students become better people. we build character through

martial arts >> reporter: and we had a chance to speak with some of those parents there at that dojo in southern california. they told me they're very excited to see karate in the olympics they also raved about how beneficial they found it for their kids all the action starts tonight through saturday here in tokyo and we will be rooting on sakura and the rest of team usa here in tokyo. >> yes, we will. >> have you ever crane kicked anybody? >> i have not. >> you've wanted to but never done it? >> oh, i have. in fact, roker a few times >> which makes me very cranky. >> he doesn't really have time, tom. he's working on his juggling aren't you, craig? >> i am, actually. next half hour, i'm going to show you what i've learned >> wax on, wax off >> that was fun. guys, coming up, from flower arranging to macho making, the japanese secrets to happiness you can add to your daily routine. routine. but first, this istoday" on "

♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ return to rugged. the all-new ruggedly redesigned 2022 nissan pathfinder. ♪♪ we are back with "today wellness," this morning, tips on how to live a more relaxed and

fulfilled life >> candice is here to teach us her way. she's a japanese travel and culture writer, one of our faves. good morning >> good morning. >> we immediately feel more peaceful in your beautiful presence >> thank you my mom would be very happy to hear that. >> you have a few different techniques and things that draw on japanese culture for wellness >> yes >> so you say you always start your day with matcha >> absolutely. most people think i write books off of coffee. but i quit about six years ago went straight to machidaa and never went back. it's full of anti-oxidants and helps you to stay focused all day. >> does it have caffeine >> it does have caffeine, but it's a streamline hit versus a jolt from coffee >> savannah likes the jolt >> if you like it, you can double down on matcha, too but with the amino acids, it keeps you calm and focused at the same time. much like the monks in japan it's full of vitamin c, anti-oxidants. so it helps to prevent ageing as

we like to say >> like a beauty drink >> should we try to make some? >> absolutely. so, jenna, you're going to the the machat bottom of your bowl here a little hot water and then we're going to pour it straight in. >> and you say don't let the >> yes >> i like this whisk >> this is like a ritual, right? >> put some elbow into it. >> i'm sorry, but your wrist is much more flexible than mine >> mnm motion. you get this froth at the top and then you can add a little bit more moisture. >> and do you drink it straight? >> that's a great question i drink mine with a little bit of nut milk or almond milk i'm not going to lie and then i put collagen powder you fold it from the sides or the bottom >> are we drinking from the big bowl >> oh, yes

>> we learned this from japan. >> you can turn, you can smell, kind of enjoy the aroma. the earthiness and then sip >> jenna likes a latte is that okay or is that the not cool >> what do you think it's intense, right? >> without the latte part -- >> it is pretty intense. when you add the nut milk or collagen or froth, i'll have this until about 3:00 and then i'll feel like i need to rest for the rest of the day. i just think it makes you feel a little bit more rejuvenated and maybe relaxed in a way, too. >> thank you so much, candice. >> tell us about keinsugi. >> this is the art of japanese repair check out the bowls here they have cracks on them that have been restored with a lacquer and dusted with a golden powder what it signifies is tbeen brok. >> it's applause

seriously, i think this is -- >> are these pots already broken or you break the pot just to fix them >> so this one, for instance, i broke on accident while moving i sent it to a kintsugi artist in japan and it took her months to perfect this >> so you don't do it yourself you're saying you buy it with these cracks and the cracks are what make it -- >> actually, savannah, you can buy a kit even now, like a kintsugi kit and put back together any of your favorite teapots and -- >> or you can just get in an argument with your husband, right? >> okay. maybe some other -- >> no, i know this is about calm >> since the pandemic. >> a good metaphor for life. >> this is ikebana am i saying that right this is beautiful. >> this is the art of japanese floral arranging

but it's more about minimalism so you start first with one sturdy object at the very top. this is called a spiky frog or a kenzan put it at 7:00 or 8:00 and place it in. and then get your other flowers to fill it in. >> what is that called >> this is called a spiky frog >> oh, okay. >> or a kenzahn. >> and it's therapeutic. >> sheinelle, that's very creative >> i love this >> it's all about the minimalist space. this guy is too heavy. you have to replace him. it's about actually clearing your mind, too >> i love it so much >> don't think too much about you're doing these arrangements. >> that looks pretty, sheinelle. >> and then we pour in water over the top so we put water on the frog. >> thank you these are all so beautiful

>> we feel calmer already. coming up on "hoda and jenna," comedian amber ruffin with a special edition of trends day wednesday. coming up next on the third hour, we have a crispy japanese treat you can make at home >> we had so much fun with our behind the scenes special last week, we decided to do it again so tune in for a peek at how we pull off the show every morning from tokyo to new york, turn the plaza into our own olympic village. catch it tomorrow live at 6:00 a.m. head to today.com/allday or peacock. but first, your local news good morning. 8:56. i'm marcus washington. san francisco leaders are considering a new proof of vaccination rule. the requirement would apply to anyone entering restaurants, gyms or entertainment venues. this is similar to the new rules starting next month in new york city. san francisco bars have already rolled out something like this,

but that rule is nonbinding. leaders elsewhere are calling it a good way to protect workers and customers and perhaps another way to encourage more people to get vaccinated. while most businesses are complying with the new mask mandate, one east bay entertainment spot says the choice is yours. the danville bowling alley will not enforce the mandate. it says people have the freedom to choose to follow government restrictions and masks will be optional for customers. happening now, a new covid outbreak is affecting students in another school district. the cases all involve schools that already started their fall semester. you can link to more details on our home page. police in pleasant hill are both investigating shootings where one person died. the shootings happened last night. from our twitter feed right now link to the full details.

after severing ties with police, we're digging on deeper to see how they're keeping kids safe at school. >> join us tomorrow morning at 4:30 to 7:00.

live in is a special edition of the third hour of "today" at the olympic games. >> good morning and welcome. it is the third hour of "today." it's wednesday august 4th i'm dylan. craig standing by in tokyo crg, with the smile on your face, how are you doing? >> i'm great and every morning i love it when you give me the day because that's the only way i know exactly what day it is. >> it's true. >> it's wednesday. >> earthquake. >> you slept