to too. >> yes. >> that's what's happening "today in the bay." back at 7:25, a live look news update for you. >> a live look in palo alto as we get started with this tuesday. get up and get going and have a great day. thanks so much for starting your morning with us. the "today" show is next. ♪ good morning good morning gloves off, masks on overnight, school districts from florida to texas defy their state's governors, overruling bans on mask mandates in schools, even under threat of losing funding or salaries as childhood covid rates skyrocket. >> that's your child that's your by do you really want to risk it? >> with children nationwide returning to the classroom, why the surge in cases among the young? the latest, straight ahead to the extreme, more than 100 million americans from coast to coast waking up to brutally hot temperatures parts of the midwest hit with

severe weather overnight, including tornados near chicago and the south prepares for potential severe weather with the tropical storm threatening to form in the caribbean al is tracking it all. breaking overnight, a condo building in miami evacuated after officials deem the structure unsafe hundreds of residents given just hours to flee six weeks after that deadly collapse in florida. we'll have the very latest from the scene. royal bombshell, a woman who says she was sexually abused as a teenager by prince andrew files a lawsuit against him. this morning, her disturbing allegations and the fallout now facing the royal family. will the prince finally be forced to answer questions under oath a live report from london, just ahead. those stories, plus daily double trouble jeopardy's executive producer and the reported front runner to replace alex trebek speaking out to address discrimination lawsuits in his past his message to long time fans of

the show and unforgotable olympians american molly seidel with a stunning bronze in just her third marathon ever. >> and this is a phenomenal moment as molly seidel says we did it we did it. i did it >> eddy alvarez joining one of the world's most exclusive clubs, a medal winner in the summer and winter games. and fresh from tokyo both stars are paying us a visit, today, tuesday, august 10th, 2021 >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza >> and good morning, everybody welcome to "today" on a tuesday morning. good to have you with us we've got craig here hoda is enjoying the week off and we have another great crowd on our plaza we're just getting used to this. we love that plaza we are going to welcome some remarkable team usa athletes right there in just a few. >> yes, we are but we want to start this tuesday morning with the number

of breaking stories. first up, the dangerous storms that swept across the midwest overnight, they come amid those warnings of extreme heat across much of the country we're live in chicago. and mr. roker is standing by with that forecast also ahead, the latest on that overnight evacuation of a eight-story condo building deemed unsafe in miami this, of course, coming just weeks after the collapse in nearby surfside, florida, where 98 people were killed. we're going to have a live report from that scene but we start this morning with the latest on the pandemic. the united states reporting 1 million new cases in the first nine days of this month along to to surpass more than 36 million overall. and with thousands of children heading back to the class this week, the debate over masks is intensifying. some school officials now saying they will be required in defiance of their governor's ban on mask mandates we're going to talk to the former cdc acting director about all of this in a moment. he's a pediatrician, too

but first, kerry sanders is in naples, florida, with the latest good morning >> reporter: good morning. i'm here in napersville. yes, today is the first day of school seven states, including florida, have banned mask mandates. so school administrators here won't know until the end of the day how many of the 47,000 students that are going to school here, how many parents decided to keep their kids back because there is no mask requirement. all of this coming as health officials say nationwide fewer than half of all kids between the ages of 12 and 18 are vaccinated which puts those children in the cross hairs of this crisis this morning with cases rising in every state, the u.s. is seeing the highest number of infections since february. hospitals in many southern states pushed to the brink >> we're at an emergency situation here, no doubt about it >> arkansas's governor regretting his previous ban on

masks. >> it was an error to sign that law. i admit that >> the pentagon now mandating vaccinations for nearly 2 million service members by mid-september. and with major school districts opening soon across the country, there's growing concern about keeping kids safe. last week, there were nearly 94,000 new infections in children an increase of nearly 80% in a month. hospital rates among kids have tri tripled. but the debate over masks in schools is only intensifying >> let the parents make the decisions. let the kids breathe >> reporter: in florida, governor ron desantis is banning districts from requiring masks, even threatening to cut the salary of any superintendent who defies him in a terse letter, florida's chapter of the american academy of pediatrics called his rhetoric dangerous and pushed for universal masking in schools. fifth grade teacher alyssa tate says none of her student complained about wearing masks last year. >> we want our students to feel

safe we want our families to feel like they're sending their kids to a safe environment. >> reporter: tennessee mom, rasana merrick wishes she had been more diligent about masking away her 9-year-old daughter. she tested positive for covid last week. unable to breathe, she was put on a ventilator. this after her father passed away just three weeks ago. >> at his viewing, she told me she wanted to be with him. i was scared that she would just not fight because she wanted to be with her dad. >> luckily, blair is now recovering and breathing on her own. mersada says masking kids should not be a political debate. >> that's your child that's your baby do you really want to risk it? >> reporter: the cdc is urging that anybody going into a high transmission area, like a school, wear a mask. and they tell us now that these

n95 masks, of course, are the most effective these masks, the ones that we've gotten from, like, hospitals, they're about 40% effective. and the cloth masks, well, they're the least effective, about 20% protection but they point out, even this is better than nothing. savannah >> kerry, thank you. joining us now, dr. richard besser, former acting director of the cdc, now president of the robert wood johnson foundation as well as a practicing pediatrician dr. besser, it's good to see you as always. >> good morning, savannah. it's nice to be here >> let's talk about the explosive growth in the number of kids infected with covid. a four-fold increase since the start of last month, july, and a 20% week over week increase in kids being hospitalized. what do you attribute that to? is there any evidence that the delta variant is more dangerous, more virulent with kids? >> i haven't seen convincing evidence that it's more severe i think the jury is out on that.

but just the fact that so many more children are being infected with this strain means that there will be more children who have severe disease. there will be more children who are hospitalized and, unfortunately, there will be more children who die from covid. and that is not something we should allow to happen >> once again, this issue of masks is being very hotly debated, especially as kids are returning to the classroom we've got some governors banning mask mandates. now we have school districts overruling them. but the governor's position is let parents choose, let parents exercise personal responsibility so let's follow that logic from a public health perspective. if you go to a school and some kids are wearing masks and some aren't, what happens >> well, it increases the risk for everyone you know, what schools are using this year to get children into classrooms safely is a layered approach they're improving ventilation, some are doing testing, they're separating desks and they're having people wear masks.

and if you ease up on any of those, it provides more of an opportunity for covid to spread. i think this fall is going to be really challenging for schools i think children belong in the classroom. but what we're going to see is little outbreaks, clusters in different schools, schools shutting down, reopening the more we can do to reduce the number of times that happens, the better and wearing masks for everyone will help to accomplish that >> i was going to ask you that because if there is an outbreak at school because, you know, some kids are wearing masks, some aren't, there's the potential that the school then shuts down >> yeah. so last year, we did an approach called cohorting where you try to keep each class together. and i think schools will do that, as well. but when you have a strain that is this contagious, i expect it's going to jump around different classrooms and schools will be forced to shut down more than they did back last year so all the steps we can take right now, the biggest one is if you're a parent and you care about your child's health, get

vaccinated yourself. that's the most important thing you can do to protect your child. but what we're going to see is schools doing their best to keep children in the classroom, but period of time to let things cool down., doctor, a lot of parents say, look, the flu i contagious, too. it also is potentially deadly. kids never wore masks during flu season what's the difference here what would you say >> i would say the magnitude is different. in a typical flu season, there might be a hundred children who unfortunately die from the flu here with covid so far, it's been around 500 children who have died from the flu and this is far from over. the other thing is, we really don't know yet what the long-term consequences are of covid. we don't know how significant these long-term symptoms are and everything we can do to try and minimize the impact on children and everyone else will

be a good thing. so don't underestimate the power of covid >> there's also a flu shot, a flu vaccine and no vaccine unfortunately for kids under 12 yet.ut >> very good point >> dr. besz thank you very much. appreciate it. >> thank you and now to that breaking news in south florida overnight, just weeks after that deadly building collapse, hundreds of residents of a condo building in miami ordered to evacuate after city officials deemed it an unsafe structure nbc's kristen dahlgren joins us with the very latest on this kristen, what can you tell us? >> reporter: good morning, craig. well, the building has 137 units. officials say that many of the residents are old. they say some of them even have covid. all of them were told to get out so that engineers can shore up five or six columns they worry may be at risk of failure. overnight, a miami condo building evacuated over safety fears. after the devastating surfside building collapse in miami beach

spotlighted condo safety residents of this building were told to leave on short notice after officials ruled it an unsafe building. >> we have a lot of elderly owners here that have no place to go. some of them have covid. some of them cannot walk >> reporter: the condo building was added to miami's unsafe buildings list earlier in the summer after an inspection >> so the first day we found that notice, i came home from work and i started crying. >> reporter: miami's building director said the building started to make repairs, but they weren't good enough >> the structural integrity has been degraded. >> reporter: it comes after the june 24th tragedy in surfside, florida when the champlain tower parablely collapsed, killing 98 people >> please pray for all of those who lost loved ones and whose hearts are broken from this unspeakable tragedy. >> reporter: firefighters there ending their search for bodies just weeks ago details emerging after the tragedy showed structure concerns for the building before the collapse >> we've got to get the answer

to why that building fell down sooner than later. >> reporter: in nearby miami, residents of the newly evacuated building are now safe. the city is reportedly working to house the over 130 who were displaced. but many still questioning how this happened. >> and they didn't give us a warning. they didn't tell us anything this is unacceptable >> reporter: now, we reached out to the building company and haven't heard back, craig. no word on how long those repairs will take to make sure that that building is safe >> kristen dahlgren, thank you 13 minutes after the hour, a lot more to get to, including extreme weather across the country. sheinelle is here with more on that hi >> good morning to you dangerously high temperatures, in fact, are spreading across large portions of the country from coast to coast. severe storms hit the midwest overnight and there's also potential trouble brewing in the tropics. we'll get to al in just a moment but first, nbc's shaquille brewster is in a steamy chicago for us shaq, good morning >> good morning. the folks behind me bracing for

a blistery day today but it was severe weather overnight that led to ground stops, flight cancellations, an country. even a temporary evacuation of a control tower at o'hare airport. conditions are hot and steamy not just here, but all across the country. overnight in the midwest, a washout. heavy rain and dangerously high winds reeking havoc on the suburbs of chicago further north, threatening funnel clouds seen twisting in the distance >> it's almost on the ground >> reporter: this massive twister west of the city destroying a silo. >> oh, my goodness >> reporter: all of it ushering in oppressive heat and humidity. in the pacific northwest, millions are now bracing for a blistering heat wave >> we've got probably three or four days of some really high heat to get through. >> reporter: temperatures expected to soar 10 to 20 degrees above average in some

places across the country, 101 million people are under a heat advisory, watch or warning in california, there's fear the rising temperature could fuel the raging dixie fire, still less than a quarter contained. >> but it's just devastation just killed me >> reporter: 78-year-old robert johns lost nearly everything when the fire consumed his trailer. >> i don't know what i'm going to do. i need to go down and evaluate what i have left >> reporter: the fire's impact stretching far across the western u.s. with cities like boulder, colorado, trapped under a thick plume of smoke for days. these kinds of extreme temperatures and wildfires cited in an unsettling new report on climate change, a u.n. panel of scientists issuing what they call a code red for humanity making it clear a hotter future on earth is all but certain

without major intervention and changes like warming oceans and rising sea levels are already irreversible >> reporter: that international report is the most comprehensive one that we've seen from that body since 2013. and experts are stressing the changes that we're seeing can be slowed with, quote, rapid, strong and sustained reductions in our greenhouse gas emissions. sheinelle. >> we have to pay attention. shaq, thank you. and al joins us with more on today's forecast and that system you're keeping an eye on in the caribbean. yeah >> we have got a lot going on. we have coast to coast, really warm temperatures. we've got -- through sunday in the pacific northwest, 10 million people, temperatures as high as 112. the warmest days will be thursday and friday. we move to the east from omaha, little rock, dallas/ft. worth, tuscaloosa we have heat advisories as well. and also here into the northeast. last time we had an extreme heat advisory for new york city in august, 2016

temperatures will be in the mid to upper 90s for kansas city tulsa, dallas, memphis, lexington, charlotte, washington, d.c., new york city. the feels like temperatures will be like they're in the triple digits so we're going to be watching that plus, we've got more severe weather. chicago again today, just to the west, 37 million people at risk. damaging winds, hail, can't rule out tornados and that moves to the east tomorrow. from green bay, rapid city, chicago again, saginaw, all the way into the northeast for 37 million people damaging winds, hail and we could be looking at possible tornados some potential downpours chicago to st. louis also back into iowa with rainfall amounts 1 to 3 inches and we're watching this tropical system we expect it to become fred later today. and you can see the model tracks of this bring some of them right to the south of miami on into the gulf we're going to take a closer look at this coming up in the next half hour but coming up in the next 30 seconds, your local forecast

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>> al, thank you. still to come this morning a woman who says she was sexual assaulted by prince andrew when she was just 1 >> and that's your latest weather. guys still to come this morning, a woman who says she was sexually assaulted by prince andrew when she was just 17 now taking legal action directly against prince andrew. the disturbing details just filed and a live report from buckingham palace. also ahead, new controversy in the replacement for alex trebek and the front-runner for the job defending himself against past allegations at another game show

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transmission of the coronavirus regardless of whether or not you are vaccinated. good morning. i'm cierra johnson. as covid cases continue to rise the nation's top doctor, dr. anthony fauci, says we're getting closer to full approval for a covid vaccine. some communities are making it mandatory to get vaccinated. the mayor of walnut creek took to social media to say that all employees, contractors, and volunteers will be required to be fully vaccinated by august 16th. zoo all right. let's check the forecast with all these kids heading back to school. what are we looking like? >> looks pretty good today. starting out temperatures in san ramon in the upper 50s, but it's going to heat up quickly and even at the end of the school day we're in the upper 80s towards the 90s. you're going to see more 90s in the forecast for our inland valleys throughout the rest of the week and we'll also have a boost in humidity that's going to make it feel hotter by friday into saturday. san francisco looking good here with clouds and fog, highs here

70. laura? >> all right. study hard. we'll be back with another local news update in half hour. hope to see you then. in the meantime enjoy your tuesday morning. [baby crying] i got it. i got it.

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it's 7:30, tuesday morning, 10th of august, 2021 we saw all of these wonderful people out here and we said, let's go out and say hello good morning >> yes >> we really love having this crowd back on our plaza. >> yes, we do. >> it makes us feel so good. we'll get out and chat with them in a little bit. >> we've got iowa well represented, jersey, california. and a lot of school teachers, too. >> we love that. >> i asked the schoolteachers, what brings you to the plaza they were like, oh, we're getting ready to go back to school

>> one last field trip for them. the headlines, new york governor andrew cuomo's political career i hanging in the balance of state lawmakers take the steps towards his impeachment. the state's assembly judiciary committee met with investigators yesterday. they reviewed the allegations against him. they gave him until friday to present any evidence in his defense. the governor disputes many of the allegations and denies wrongdoing the speaker of the assembly says his goal is to complete the inquiry within a few weeks bipartisan support is growing for president biden's $1 trillion infrastructure plan the senate on track to give its final approval with about 70 senators ready to vote for the package today. after that, the senate will immediately launch votes on the second, more expensive phase of that plan. the house is expected to consider both infrastructure bills when it returns from recess in september. now to ohio where a mom may rethink her choice of seats the next time she attends a major league soccer game

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molly hunter is live at buckingham palace with the latest about this lawsuit directly against prince andrew molly, good morning. >> reporter: hey, guys, good morning. so virginia giuffre has been very outspoken about how ghislaine maxwell and jeffrey epstein allegedly forced her to have sexual contact with prince andrew this morning, new legal trouble for britain's prince andrew. virginia giuffre is now suing the son of queen elizabeth the federal lawsuit filed monday accuses prince andrew of sexually abusing giuffre on separate occasions when she was under the age of 18 knowing she was a sex trafficking victim this suit also says that the prince abused her at the invitation of jeffrey epstein and his society, ghislaine maxwell. one of the alleged incidents happening at maxwell's london home

she described the incident to savannah in 2019 >> what happened >> the first time in london, i was so young ghislaine woke me up in the morning and said you're going to meet a prince today. i didn't know at that point that i was going to be trafficked to that prince. the abuse went on for a little bit in the bathroom and then it continued to the bedroom and he wasn't rude or anything about it he said, you know, thank you >> reporter: giuffre releasing a statement monday saying in part, i am holding prince andrew accountable for what he did to me the powerful and rich are not exempt from being held responsible for their actions. the prince's team not commenting overnight, but the royal has repeatedly denied guiffre's allegations in the past. >> i have no recollection of ever meeting this lady, none whatsoever >> he even suggested in a the bbc that this photo with her from that night in london was doctored >> i am not one to, as it were, hug and -- public displays of affection are not something that

i do >> after that appearance, prince andrew stepped back from his public duties. he recently reappeared to mourn the death of his father, prince philip >> it's a great loss >> tuesday marks two years since jeffrey epstein died from suicide in prison as he awaited trial on sex trafficking charges. an investigation into his associates in new york is ongoing with federal prosecutors previously saying the prince has failed to help ghislaine maxwell is currently in a new york jail awaiting trial, she has pleaded not guilty to the trafficking charges against her. >> molly, this alleged abuse happened decades ago that means usually the statute of limitations will bar a lawsuit from even happening. how has she been able to file this lawsuit now >> reporter: so, savannah the suit was filed under a new york law that went into effect in 2019 it gives anyone, a person a year window to file and sue for sex abuse damages regardless of when those actual acts occurred the deadline, though, for claims is next saturday

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"jeopardy" >> this is "jeopardy." >> the man who may be the answer to that question is now pushing back on a daily double dose of controversy. on monday, mike richards, "jeopardy's" executive producer who also had a stint guest hosting earlier this year, confirmed he is one of a few people in behind the scenes consideration to become just the second permanent host in the show's history but it's his time on "the price is right" that is causing a showdown >> come on down. >> during his more than ten-year tenure at the cbs staple, the show faced multiple lawsuits alleging discrimination and harassment, claims made by former models on the show. one of those, a 2010 lawsuit claimed richards criticized models who became pregnant richards denied any wrongdoing at the time. both cases were eventually settled. in a memo to "jeopardy" staff,

on monday, he said those allegations do not, quote, reflect the reality of who i am. saying in part, i know how firsthand how special it is to be a parent. it is the most important thing in the world to me i would not say anything to disrespect anyone's pregnancy and have always supported my colleagues on their journeys >> long time host drew carey said richards through on-air baby showers for the show's models who, quote, weren't even allowed to talk to me before mike came on the show. he took them from just bodies on the stage to actual people that audiences could get to know. richards also pointed nbc news to statements from his former executive producer at "the price is right," evelyn, who tweeted in part his values as a family man and respect for women in the work place are unparalleled. adding he was beyond supportive both during and after my pregnancy which as a new mom meant the world to me. but richards is fighting to win over an even more important audience, the "jeopardy" viewers. the online debate and disagreement over who should b

the show's most permanent host has become a potpourri of opinions the final answer remains a question as the clock is ticking. >> it would seem as if everyon does have an opinion over who should be the next host of "jeopardy. i guess the question on everyone's mind right now is, where do things stand? >> for the best clues, you can take a look at that note richards sent his staff. he confirms he has been asked if he would consider hosting the show and that no final decisions have been made and that discussions with richards and other potential hosts are still ongoing. he says even though he's the executive producer, the choice is not his to make sony pictures television will have the final say on who's the new host i think we're going to find out fairley soon >> i think so. mr. roker, what is shaking eggs and bacon >> i know a good host, it's me. that works out pretty well so there you have it >> oh, al. >> hurricane season 2021, we are

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and welcome back if you have found yourself transfixed by that herd of wandering elephants in the last year, you're not alone >> moving across china, they've attracted worldwide attention and become stars on social media. now after walking more than 300 miles, has the group decide there's no place like home >> janis is all over it in beijing with an update hi, janis. >> reporter: good morning, guys. the world has watched these wild elephants walk, nap and eat their way across southern china. they even stole food from a nursing home and now there is a second group of elephants on the move so we went on the trail, too this morning after plundering crops and charming the world, a herd of wild asian elephants on an epic quest appears to be heading home, coaxed by drones and bananas.

they're now 100 miles from where they started where a second herd has been on the move this time, 17 of them leaving a nature reserve, at one point occupying the local botanical gardens. drones captured them swimming, splashing around and taking naps >> can you see that tree there that has been broken by an elephant >> reporter: an elephant expert here figures they're going further to seek out food they eat 400 pounds of it a day. >> grasses, bamboo, wild bananas. they will just be on the move continuously and they cannot spend too much in a place because they will consume all resources. >> reporter: china's wandering elephants gained fame back in june when that herd moved 300 miles north of here causing $1 million in damage along the way. here it's hard to spot the wild elephants on the ground and, besides, they're knot known to be aggressive. >> they're wandering from here into t

more food and few people >> reporter: with protection laws, the population of wild elephants roughly doubled to 300 since the 1990s. but they've lost two-thirds of their habitat to development and farmland, forcing a coexistence with humans that may not always be peaceful. >> you make mistakes when you have more room fo choice, you can also make bad choices of where to go and what to do. >> reporter: both herds are being tracked using infrared cameras, drones and early warning systems. videos from surveillance cameras and live streams have made the elephants internet stars here. >> elephants get sad, elephants get happy. you can hear this sound. this is very expressive, right >> but the most striking images are those of the elephants on their own. a rare glimpse, even for wild. there are experts, at life in the wild >> reporter: there are a lot of people who have been keeping tabs on these elephants. for the first heard, they've

laid down a path to try and guide them away from busy areas and back towards the nature reserve. but given this shrinking landscape for wild elephants here, it's highly likely that this herd is going to be hitting the road again soon. guys >> on the move all right. >> thank you very much >> just saying they're avoiding alabama because in alabama, the tuscaloosa >> tusk-loose-a. >> all right should we just go ahead with the tease? >> i think so. just ahead on a tuesday morning, we're going to tag along on another adventure. this one, al and savannah head upstate to explore similar hot spots and find small businesses thriving once again after a difficult year plus two of our favorite olympic stories. we'll chat with mollyseidel about winning a medal in her third marathon ever and eddie alvarez. stor seidel about winning a medal in her third marathon ever and eddie alvarez.

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a very good tuesday morning to you. 7:56 right now. i'm laura garcia. a look at what's happening now. >> good morning. i'm cierra johnson. as covid cases continue to rise the nation's top doctor, dr. anthony fauci, says we're getting closer to full approval for a covid vaccine. some communities are making it mandatory to get vaccinated. the mayor of walnut creek took to social media to say that all employees, contractors and volunteers will be required to be fully vaccinated by august 16th. i'm bob redell here in san ramon where later this morning thousands of students will return to in-person instruction within the san ramon unified school district. however, a number of parents are upset that the district is requiring their students to mask up in the classrooms when they

are inside. this, by the way, is a requirement that is not unique to this district, a number of districts through the bay area are requiring it. the masks are effective in limiting the transmission regardless of whether or not you are vaccinated. let's check the forecast now with meteorologist kari hall. >> we have a lot of kids heading back to school for the first day and we have some nice weather and we're checking out piedmont where we'll start out in the upper 50s at drop-off time and going to be nice and sunny in the low 70s at pickup time. for our inland areas it's going to be heating up today, expect mid to upper 90s for the next couple days. by the end of the week the humidity is going to make it feel hotter than these 90s that we'll see for friday into saturday. while san francisco is going to keep it comfortable, highs near 70 and at times clouds and fog with afternoon sunshine, no changes here for the weekend into early next week. laura. >> inland summer is hanging on. thanks so much, kari. thank you for joining us as

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it's it's 8:00 on today, coming up, covid, kids and mask mandates. with cases on the rise and schools starting to reopen, a look at the growing concerns over keeping kids safe. >> everything we can do to try and minimize the impact on children and everyone else will be a good thing. andates. >> let the parents make the decisions. let the kids breathe. >> that's your child. that's your baby. do you really want to risk it? >> we're live with everything you need to know. then, surprise announcement, overnight, actress christina applegate reveals she's been diagnosed with multiple

sclerosis. what she's sharing about her journey and a heartfelt message to fans. plus, hitting the town. al and i team up for an upstate adventure. >> fancy meeting you here. >> here often? >> let's shop 'til we drop. >> yeah. now you're talking. >> how this area full of small businesses is doing after a difficult year. >> how is business? >> we've had the busiest year we've had in a long time. and medal worthy moments. we'll catch up with the run er who made history after winning bronze in her third marathon ever. >> molly seidel, you're an olympic medalist with bronze. then eddy alvarez will join us to talk about cementing his place in the history books. >> eddy alvarez to right field with a base hit. >> and after a long journey home, he'll reunite with his family live on our plaza. today, tuesday, august 10th, 2021. ♪♪

>> mother daughter trip from clayton, north carolina, and charles county, maryland. >> elementary school teacher. >> and rising sophomore. >> enjoying our last days of summer. >> hi. i'm from new jersey and i just turned 10. >> we started our birthday celebration in new york city. >> and today i turn 10 years old. >> hello, chicago. from san francisco to the "today" show. >> those are some darling faces, lots of people out on the plaza on a tuesday morning. glad you're with us. hoda is off and we have craig and sheinelle here. >> that last couple, by the way, we just showed, they're celebrating their 22nd wedding anniversary. >> there they are. >> 22. they said they got married after dating a few months. >> well, it worked. >> it is a busy morning. let's get right to your news at 8:00. this morning, we're starting with the coronavirus. >> and the u.s. has topped 36 million cases since the pandemic began.

1 million of those just this month. and with infections rising and schools reopening, the debate over mask and vaccine mandates is raging on. nbc's kerry sanders is joining us from naples, florida with the latest. good morning, kerry. >> reporter: good morning. first day of school, very festive. you can hear the music playing in the background. the drop off line behind me, as the parents are dropping their kids off. the kids with their new clothes, their backpacks and in some cases with masks. masks here are not required. but across the nation as kids are going back to school, health officials with the cdc are urging people to recognize the health threat because fewer than half of all kids between the ages of 12 and 18 are vaccinated. which puts kids in the cross hairs of this crisis. >> reporter: this morning, with cases riing in every state, the u.s. is seeing the highest number of infections since february. hospitals in many southern states pushed to the brink. >> we're at an emergency

situation here, no doubt about it. >> reporter: the pentagon now mandaing vaccinations for nearly 2 million service members by mid-september. and with major school districts opening soon across the country, there is growing concern about keeping kids safe. but the debate over masks in schools is only intensifying. >> let the parents make the decisions. let the kids breathe. >> reporter: fifth grade teacher alyssa tate says none of her students complained about wearing masks last year. >> this is more adults fighting over something that kids aren't fighting over? >> i do. >> reporter: tennessee mom mersada wishes she had been more diligent about masking her daughter, blair. the 9-year-old who is immunocompromised tested positive for covid last week. unable to breathe, she was put on a ventilator. this after her father passed away just three weeks ago. >> at his viewing, she told me she wanted to be with him. and i said, well, honey, you will be one day when you go to

not fight because she wanted to be with her dad. >> reporter: luckily, blair is now recovering and breathing on her own. mersada says masking kids should not be a political debate. >> that's your child. that's your baby. do you really want to risk it? >> reporter: here in this school district, there are kids arriving today, some with masks, some without masks. there are 47,000 kids in the district here in collier county, but the school administrators won't know until the end of the day how many parents decided to keep their kids home because there is no mask mandate here. savannah. >> kerry sanders in naples for us. thank you, kerry. now to the case of robert dursk, the real estate heir took the stand monday in his long delayed murder trial. durst is accused of the execution style killing of a close friend at a beverly hills home back in 2000. erin mclaughlin joins us with more on this story.

erik, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, craig. legal experts say it's highly unusual for a defendant to testify in a murder trial, but the story of robert durst is anything but ordinary. in court, under oath, durst strongly denied that he's a killer. >> did you kill susan burma? >> no. >> do you know who did? >> no, i do not. >> for two hours, alleged killer robert durst denying any involvement in the december 2000 murder of his close friend, susan burman. the 78-year-old was in a wheelchair, wearing prison clothes, wearing his lawyer's questions off a tablet, because he says he has trouble hearing. >> pause for a second. >> reporter: during his testimony, the defense trying to sow seeds of doubt. durst described a litany of health issues, including bladder cancer and recalled childhood memories, including his mother's suicide. >> i looked out the window and

there was mommy on the roof. >> reporter: the prosecution alleges durst shot and killed burrman to coffer up what she knew about his involvement in the 1982 disappearance and death of his wife kathy. >> was cathy happy? >> cathy was ecstatic. >> were you happy? >> i was ecstatic. >> were you in love? >> we were both very much in love. >> reporter: the testimony is just the latest dramatic twist in the bizarre decades-long mystery surrounding durst. that includes his 2003 acquittal for the decapitation killing of a texas neighbor. >> robert durst, not guilty. >> reporter: the multiple deaths and disappearance of his wife, the subject of the 2015 hbo documentary, "the jinx". during the final episode of the series, durst was caught on a hot mic allegedly after he was confronted with evidence tying him to one of the killings. >> there it is. you're caught. what the hell did i do?

killed them all, of course. >> durst was arrested for burman's murder hours before the episode aired. media reports later revealed the comments were presented out of order. his current murder trial was delayed 14 months due to covid. now, once again, durst is telling his side of the story, this time in court. legal experts say durst could be on the stand for days. once a murder defendant takes the stand, they open themselves up to a potentially withering cross-examination. which is why many defendants don't do it. durst's testimony is expected to resume tomorrow. the prosecution has yet to question him. craig? >> erin mclaughlin for us in l.a. thank you. meantime, the free britney movement has hit a speed bump. after a judge denied a request yesterday from spears' attorney for an early court date for her next hearing. that hearing set for september 29th is to consider the removal of the singer's father as conservator of her estate. the singer's attorney says her

father is dissipating her multimillion dollar fortune and exerting microscopic control of her life. jamie spears said last week that his sole motivation has been his unconditional love for his daughter. that is the news. let's get to the boost this morning. let me introduce you to two pre-schoolers. they became best friends under the most difficult of circumstances. the 3-year-olds were being treated for cancer. markey was diagnosed with chest cancer. peyton has leukemia. here is what happened the very first time they had a play date outside the hospital walls. mackey brought flowers. she gave him a hug. letting peyton know how happy she makes him feel. peyton invited mackey to stand to dance and celebrate their ce and celebrate their friendship >> isn't that sweet? >> a great boost >> i don't think i can talk. when we come back, one of really the most incredible

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years in their event but molly had only competed in a total of two marathons before heading to tokyo she's back home in arizona this morning. she joins us molly, i want to ask about the marathon the marathon from tokyo to flagstaff, arizona, your trip home which as i understand it, you just got home like four hours ago and you haven't even slept. how are you doing? >> i'm -- i'm doing great. i feel like i've just been riding a high since that race. and, yeah, even though not much sleep, i'm enjoying it >> molly, i read something that i found very interesting that your mother, the day before the race, she texted you a prayer, a prayer to st. jude who ironically is apparently the saint of the impossible. and you were mouthing that prayer in the final miles of the race what is the prayer >> basically it was my mom went to the sister school of notre dame where i went to university and she found it in the grotto

at indy when she was in school and she prays it all of the time really in times of difficulty or in times of need and with about four miles to go of that race, when i was sitting right around that fourth to third place and i didn't know whether or not i was going to medal and it was getting really, really tough, i just started mouthing it to myself. was just hoping and praying that i'd be able to keep pushing through to the finish line and come away with a medal >> well, somebody was listening up there and also you have worked hard for this moment, molly. all of us are just shocked and awed that this was your third marathon ever. you were, though, and are an elite athlete and a distance runner what about the marathon really clicked for you? >> yeah. when i switched up to th marathon distance from running shorter 5ks and 10 ks, just the type of training that i do for the marathon i truly love it. even though it's hard, it's

long, it's grueling, i run upwards of 130 miles a week, i just love every part about this race the -- where my brain goes in the race i think i'm just, like, really well built for it. it sets my soul on fire when i do the event >> it sets my soul on fire >> love that >> molly, back in 2016, to savannah's point, you were ncaa champion several times and in '16 you decided to step away from running to get some help for an eating disorder, to get some help with ocd, as well. how did that lead to where you are, do you think? >> i think that is the only reason i am here today as a medalist in 2016, i was really struggling with my mental health and it had exacted this huge toll on my body i couldn't compete at a high level any more so i had to make a really difficult decision to go into treatment for that

and over the last five years, i've worked really, really hard to get my -- like my mental health to a place where i can compete at the highest level and i just feel like it makes me a healthier person all around and it let's me compete at my best >> well, it took a lot of courage in that moment in 2016 to stop and say, wait, i have to take care of myself. it's paid off in a big way molly, we have to ask you about whether you think you'll run in the marathon again in three years in paris >> oh, i definitely hope so. american distance running is in such an amazing place right now that just being able to go out and compete for that team, for paris 2024, is going to be very competitive but i'll keep running marathons between now and then and that's going to be my biggest goal now to come back and try and do some great things on the world stage again. >> a little birdie told me that you're planning to run a race this weekend is that true >> that's true

it's going to be a little bit -- a little bit more fun of an effort i'm going back to boston where i spend part of the year and i'm going to be running the 7 mile race there for charity >> just seven. that's like a walk in the park, right, molly >> yeah. that will be nothing >> congratulations to you. what a wonderful story on so many levels. now you go get some sleep, okay? >> will do thanks, you guys >> sure, thank you >> we will see you in paris. we should mention another historic member of team usa is with us this morning eddy alvarez, the coflag bearer who now has medals in both the summer and winter games. we're going to catch up with mr. alvarez in just a moment as he reunites with his family right here on the plaza. that's going to be cool. let's get a check of the weather, al. >> let's check it out and show you what we have happening for today. dry out west, although we have more monsoonal moisture in the u.s. southwest. could be flash flooding there. strong storms going to be firing

up through the mississippi and ohio river valleys through today and tomorrow the heat, a big, big factor. hundreds as you go from the southwest into central california but from the plains to the northeast, high heat and humidity making for dangerous temperatures and humidity conditions for today, hot and humid down through the lower mississippi river valley into the central and southern plains. severe storms as we mentioned firing up in the upper mississippi river valley poor air quality, smoke from those wildfires causing problems in the rockies good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. taking a look at temperatures it's going to be hotter today. and mid to upper 90s for inland valley. that will continue as we go through the next several days, even with the humidity rising, it's going to feel muggy and hot. watching that with our temperatures in san francisco remains steady, highs in upper 60s and low 70s at times. at times, clouds and fog.

we'll see a little sunshine here and there but nice and quiet here. >> don't forget, if you're heading out the door, take us with you "today" show radio carson is out. sheinelle is handling popstart duties today >> we start with christina applegate. fans recognize her from decades of memorable performances on the big and small screen but today, hollywood is waking up to startling news the comedic icon announcing a frightening diagnosis. overnight, emotional news from christina applegate. the emmy award winning actress revealing she has multiple sclerosis writing a few months ago, i was diagnosed with ms it's been a strange journey, but i have been so supported by people i know who also have this condition. ms affects the brain and spinal cord, causing problems with vision, balance or movement, applegate adding it's been a tough road, but she'll keep going.

a comedic power house for more than three decades, applegate skyrocketed to fame in the '80s and '90s portraying the oldest daughter kelly with children" >> hi. >> and i got a w&w >> the breakout role leading to a successful television career spanning decades, including an emmy winning appearance on "friends" and a legendary role opposite will ferrell in "anchorman," as a vicious news woman. >> you have bad hair. >> applegate is currently starring in and executive producing the acclaimed netflix drama "dead to me," earning her three emmy nominations over its first two seasons. this isn't the star's first health scare, though after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, she worked to spread awareness about the disease, sharing her experience with an mri screening. >> i can't stress enough, it

saved my life. there's no ifs, ands or buts about it >> this morning, support pouring in for the star. applegate keeping a positive outlook on her future, sharing a comforting message of support with fans. as one of my friends that has ms said, we wake up and take the indicated action and that's what i do >> it's great to see her sharing that positive message and, of course, we are all wishing christina well next up, garth brooks. while performing in kansas city over the weekend, he spotted a sign in the crowd that said, garth, it's our first concert. what did he do >> it's your first concert really your name starts with a "g." my name starts with a "g." >> that's cool gives me chills. he took the guitar right off his back and handed it down to the

young girl >> and he autographed it >> yes talk about setting the bar high for any future concerts they go to anybody want to give me their drum set next up, nick jonas, he's channelling his new jersey roots for his latest role portraying franky valli in the upcoming jersey boys musical. he revealed a behind the scenes look at the production look at this, c.j. matt bogart, andrew kyle writing in the caption, the past couple of months, i've been in cleveland playing my dream role as franky valli in "jersey boys" with our incredible cast and crew an amazing musical movie event for you all. and just last month, nick shared a sneak peek inside the show's tech rehearsals. and although it has yet to be announced when and where fans can watch the event, jonesan teased fans to keep watching

it is going to be so good. >> awesome >> that's a good one finally allison felix, the olympics may be over, but we can't get enough of her. on monday, the track champ shared a sweet reunion with her family in los angeles after weeks abroad in tokyo. take a look at the greeting allyson felix received from 2-year-old daughter cameron when she walked through the door. >> mommy >> i missed you. >> i missed you. i love you so much >> i love you so much. >> oh, and they wrapped that arm around the neck. it's priceless big group hug with dad kenneth ferguson giving us all the feel. >> i bet that felt so good >> sweet reunion >> we are about to witness a great reunion that's going to happen right here on our plaza when eddy alvarez reconnects with his wife and son for the first time since tokyo we can't keep them apart any younger. longer >> come on enough >> but first, your local nuews and weather. it's next.

a very good tuesday to you. i'm laura garcia. south bay valley water talking about the response and current supply and recycling measures. and as of today, the lake boat launch is closing. it will not be available until further notice. people will be allowed to use canoes and kayaks. other launch points are still open. if you plan to go, you should

check the website ahead of time. let's check the forecast now. another warm one inland today, right, kari? >> yeah, we're seeing the temperatures warm up today and the next two days in the upper 90s. and the humidity is going to make it feel worse. for the valley, san francisco is looking nice and cool here. highs in upper 60s, low 70s. that fog not going anywhere. we'll see peeks of sunshine towards the afternoon. laura. >> thanks so much. we'll be back with another update and outlook for you in about half an hour.

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we are back. it is 8:30 on this tuesday morning, the 10th of august, 2021 jenna bush hager has joined the party. and some other very important people have joined the party, as well >> that is right gabby and getjet, the wife and of eddy alvarez. and just ahead, and i swear just ahead, like seconds away, guys, we are going to reunite you on our plaza. >> plus, savannah and i get to celebrate summer we're going to take you on an s. >> yes and jill martin is ready to go with the steals and deals on summer beauty buys, including ed

the only styling tool you'll ever need for salon-worthy hair at home. >> sounds good to me >> i know. and then on the third hour of "today," jagger eaton >> a cool kid. before all that, let's check on the weather >> let's check it out, show you what we have for today looking at a lot of heat, very hot and humid through the lower mississippi river valley and the southern plains. look for poor air quality due to that smoke coming off those wildfires, sunshine and hazy conditions along the eastern seaboard tomorrow, widespread heat and humidity gulf coast, mississippi ohio river valleys, severe storms through upper ohio and mississippi river valleys. building heat in the pacific northwest. good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. expect our valley temperatures to heat up today. we're headed towards the mid to upper 90s in some of the hottest

spots like brentwood, as well as farther to the north, to 100 degrees. we'll see more of the same tomorrow. and then by the end of the week, the humidity is going to be higher so it's going to feel muggy and hot. and that's the kind of weather we'll see into the start of the weekend but still remaining the same in san francisco. clouds linger and temperatures reach up to 70s. latest weather. guys >> eddy alvarez sure knows how to make an entrance and an exit. he entered the tokyo olympics during the opening ceremony as one of team usa's flag bearers and he left tokyo with his name on a very exclusive list one of just three americans to medal in both the summer and winter games >> that's right. eddy earned the silver medal in baseball and that's going to go along with the silver that he won in sochi, competing in short-track speed skating. we are so delighted to be joined by his wife, gabby, and their

11-month-old son, jet. i'm going to grab the passy that he just -- >> did he throw the passy? >> this works. >> you haven't seen eddy since before the olympics. how long has it been >> about 20 days more or less. >> so let's bring him on out eddy, come on out! >> daddy >> oh. >> hi, baby. >> oh, no. buddy. hi, guys, how are you doing? >> how are you have a seat. >> thank you so much for having me >> he's losing his stuff right now. >> no, he's not. he's so excited. >> hi. hi sorry. just one second. hi >> he's really here. >> hey, bud.

what are you doing i missed you he's looking at me he's like, wait, you're not in a phone. >> yeah. >> he's just taking it all in. >> yeah. where's my souvenir? where's my medal >> i'm so overwhelmed right now. i don't even know what to do >> i know. this is the moment i mean, everything you've worked for, eddy, and now gabby and jet are here >> you're going to make me cry >> you're making me cry. >> you're about to make me lose it right here. but this is an incredible moment i appreciate everyone here to make this happen a lot of sacrifice has gone on in this journey, and to have these two next to me is pretty incredible >> and gabby has been next to you a long time. she said you guys have known each other since you were school kids >> too long. she's been amazing my number one supporter ever since she allowed me to date her. so it's -- i'm just -- it's beyond over the moon, bud.

>> is it weird that i'm fan girling? the. >> you should be fan girling, gabby. not only is he in th olympics, he's now a medal winner from the winter and summer games and you've been watching him since he was a kid does anything about this surprise you at all? >> not at all. he's going to wake up in two weeks and tell me he's going to join the nhl >> that's the only frontier he hasn't concurred at this point what was it like for you watching back at home? >> it was surreal, you know? unfortunately, you know, we couldn't be there in person, but we had a great event sponsored by team usa. we had the whole family together in orlando at universal studios they really took care of us. and honestly, i'm so -- i'm just so happy he's here >> he wants the hardware >> he wants the hardware >> jet wants the hardware. >> yeah. he's going to throw it across the stage, though, if i give it to him >> totally >> are you going to be a speed skater or a baseball player? >> he's going to do whatever he wants. >> you had such an epic run in tokyo. it was hot you guys did it. >> it was hot, yeah. >> you know, it wasn't at all sure that you guys would come out with a medal

you did so great how does it feel to be back and have tl, what an incredible group of guys team usa put together shout out to them because i wouldn't have this around my neck if it wasn't for them and their support and their talent they did an unbelievable job and just to be a part of it, i feel so special but this title, being the sixth person ever is -- i don't think i've really -- i don't think it's hit me yet. >> when you say the sixth person ever, only the third american ever >> more people have been on the moon >> yes your wife knows. >> good for you, gabby he brought back the medal, but i think he brought back someone else >> yes i was going to say another honor was being selected by your fellow athletes to be a flag bearer >> yes >> and i heard you brought back a souvenir for gabby >> you brought it? >> i sure did. she's a denim enthusiast >> and it comes with

air-conditioning, doesn't it >> what? >> that's hot. >> yeah. she's been my number one supporter, really -- >> this is awesome >> -- has stuck with me through whole journey. this is the least that i can do for her since she's such an enthusiast on denim. >> he called dibs on the medal >> there'll be another >> we will be looking on instagram, so you have to try it on >> yeah. >> jet is looking at me because i'm holding his passy. >> we don't do the two second rule around here it's too dirty thank you so much. i'm so glad you guys shared this with us. i know now you can have your private moment congratulations. >> thank you so much for making it happen. thank you, guys. >> by the way, for more on inspiring athletes like eddy, check out a special show it's called "the up side." it's over on our streaming channel, today all day, we're going to focus on the power, the sheer power of sports and how it changes lives and helps people overcome obstacles on and away from the playing field you can catch that special today

on today.com 4: - savannah, what you don't know about mr. alvarez is he expressed an interest in going into broadcasting. we should let him read the tease. >> all right how about it, eddy >> where do i even start >> up next, al and savannah are taking you to one of our favorite spots in upstate new york to see how things have improved for small bids this summer but when it comes to flooring, i'm hard to please. so, i go to floor & decor where they don't just know the difference between products, they live for it. from american hardwood to spanish porcelain to italian marble, i'm looking for inspiration from every part of the world.

so, when it comes to discovering every imaginable tile, wood, laminate or stone without compromising my design, one aisle doesn't cut it. i need an entire store. now, i've got one. explore floor & decor in person or online at flooranddecor.com dear ms, from day one you've tried to define me. but i never invited you in. it's my life and this is my journey. i've found a way to do things differently with ocrevus, an infusion treatment that's 2-times-a-year. for adults with relapsing or primary progressive forms of multiple sclerosis, ocrevus is proven effective in reducing relapses in rms and slowing disability progression in rms and ppms. don't take ocrevus if you've had a life-threatening allergic reaction to it, or have hepatitis b. tell your doctor about vaccinations or if you've had hep b, as it could come back. a common side effect of ocrevus is infusion reactions, and some may require hospitalization. it can increase your risk of infections, which can be serious, and may decrease certain types of immunoglobulins. while pml was not reported

in clinical trials, it could happen. an increased risk of cancer, including breast cancer, may exist. sorry, ms. you don't get to control every part of me ms can't own us. ask your doctor about two-times-a-year ocrevus. we are back. this is a special series that we're calling summer on today this morning an adventure featuring two of our favorites, savannah guthrie and al roker >> we love to hit the road and buddy up this time we went back to hudson, new york remember we did a show from

there last year just as the city began to reopen. we were hoping the draw attention to what a wonderful community it is and what a difference a year has made >> our folks spend a lot of time upstate. we wanted to show you and show some love to the local businesses there you know when the two of us team up, it's a good time ♪ >> al, do you like old stuff >> well, i am old stuff. >> the antique warehouse here in hudson >> yes >> it's an explosion >> your mind blown >> mind blown. old stuff, treasures are you ready? >> antique is my life. >> feast your eyes >> wow >> look at this right here so hollywood producers, like the marvelous mrs. maisel, that come here for items like this to put on their sets. >> they used this foreman camp when they were up in the cat skills >> exactlys

paul is the co-owner of the antique warehouse hudson, new york items from the 18th century through the 1960s with price tags from under $100 to thousands. how is business? >> i think everybody has been stuck at home. they've all been decorating their home we probably had the busiest year we've had in a long time >> somebody's trash is somebody's treasurer >> yep >> how old is this >> that one is a 1930s >> they call that a carousel couch. >> oh, yeah. >> fancy meeting you here. >> wow come here often? >> let's shop 'til we drop >> yeah. now you're talking >> it takes realistically three hours to walk around this store. ♪ a three-hour tour a three-hou tour ♪ >> you're my skipping. >> that's right. >> have you been hounding deborah to let you have a houndstooth stool? >> and she's back, ladies and gentlemen. strong savannah is on the board >> that's right. roker 1, guthrie 1 >> oh, look, it's a "today" show anchor >> oh, my gosh that's a souvenir to bring home for hoda >> look at these radios.

this was mass media in the 1930s. really cool. >> it's the war of the worlds. >> fun, right? >> oh, my gosh now on to something sweet. >> i like the sound of that. >> our next stop, to vasallo's candy store. >> one of the sweetest places in hudson the grandparents of the owners started this in 1923 >> wow you know about my sweet tooth. >> and you make your candy and your chocolate right here? >> we make everything in-house >> that's why it smells so good. owner jim vassalo put us to work making one of their most popular confections, a chocolate almost butter crunch. >> i was just thinking i'd like to dip my finger and eat it. >> space them a little bit further apart so al doesn't get lucy

>> we felt like we were in that iconic scene from "i love lucy". >> how are you doing down there? >> i'm slow. >> come on, pick it up >> on a good day, how many do you guys do? >> these typically will run 1600 at a time. >> wow >> 1600? >> we're going to be here a while. here's something you didn't probably know about me, savannah in high school, i had a job working at a vending company filling orders for candy >> here is something you probably didn't know about me. in high school, i worked at a cookie store >> what? >> and i used to scoop cookie dough. >> get out >> i'm down to my last two here. >> are you taking over >> just for a minute >> go for it you're getting behind. come on! >> come on >> jim, i can't work like this >> oh, my gosh >> when is break time, boss? >> when they're all done ♪ who can make the sunrise ♪ >> sweet rewards of hard work. cheers >> you do nice work. >> this is one of yours.

it's good. >> hello thank you for having us. you know each other from the farmer's market. >> yes, of course. >> last summer, al bought coffee at the farmer's market from carolyn and her husband, tony. >> when al came over, suddenly my online business exploded. >> finally, four months ago, their dreams of opening a charming coffee/wine bar, hudson's roastery became a reality with delicious pastries imported from france and their own brand of coffee roasted weekly >> good news for you, there's wine >> we married coffee and wine. we wanted to have a coffee/wine bar. >> i love that >> wonder what the baby's going to look like >> in the afternoon, they turn into a wine bar with cheese and thinly sliced meats, a destination for both visitors and locals >> you know what i don't think we'll look at our small businesses the same ever again. and it feels good to just come in and support them and let them

>> know that we love them >> nice to see you and hanging out. >> i know. can't wait >> we'll be back love you, al >> love you. >> oh. >> that was so much fun. >> really. >> if you haven't gone up there, that whole hudson valley, there's lots of little towns check them out so much fun. >> did you buy anything? >> i did i showed al when we were there, i love this bench and it's fashioned out of an old truck which reminds me of my dad, so i went back and got it >> i love that >> that's my daddy >> that is so awesome. >> mike loved it, didn't he? >> he did. well, i don't know he said okay >> mike loved it, didn't he? >> yes >> you got a really good point about supporting your small businesses, no matter where you live in this country >> talking about businesses, up next, who needs a salon? jill martin is here in the flesh with the special steals and deals on beauty must-haves including the kit that will deliver bigger, brighter and better hair.

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we are back, favorite time of the morning steals and deals this morning, we are focussing on all things beauty >> yeah, today lifestyle and commerce contributor jill marten is here. she has discounts on the must-have products to help you get your glowing skin and hair >> and don't forget, you can scan that qr code for instant access to these deals. >> hi, good morning. >> hi, jill. so happy you're here >> happy just to see you >> i know. it's so beautiful being back and being with you guys. so i wanted to bring along some of our best selling beauty products they normally all sell out so i'm giving you a heads up here let's start with something jimmy said this is a swell of a product. good one he had one for everything. so the original bottles retail 45 now this is a 25 ounce bottle. you see all the different prints what is great about this, it

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the deal, $25. 78 -- 67% off. and it's nice to pamper yourself as a habit to get into that once a week >> i love this and this is a hoda kotb product. >> raincoat for your hair. >> this is amazing there's a new product in here. i did an instagram live with chris appleton who is one of the ambassadors. always amazing so this is the color wow bigger, brighter, better air hair kit. this is a four piece kit to create a bombshell volume and shine look who doesn't want that? it keeps your hair super healthy. so the kit is an incredible deal you get the shampoo, the conditioner, the extra large bombshell volumizer. >> bombshell >> and the extra shine spray is packed with argan oil. the volumizer is a product that just launched this summer. >> so. yeah that's this one. it's for extra large hair. >> it's perfect. >> it's sure to make you sexy. retail is $100 for the bundle.

the deal is $42, 55% off load up on that. >> we like this tool can we actually try it >> they're not plugged in, but you can take one because i want you to try there it's the iso beauty volumizer pro professional heated brush. the retail is 150. you let your hair dry naturally. this is the brush part what's cool about it there's different temperatures for mine, for bleached or dyed hair, you set it to 290 or 330 you set it to the different temperature and it will straighten your hair while also volumeizing it in a healthy way. comes in six beautiful colors. retail is $150 the deal is 39 74% off. >> makeup. the carlucci cosmetic bundle, retail is $196 cosmetic bundle. you get four pieces. check them out on today.com. >> the brush, too? >> the brush, too. everything you need. retail is $196 the deal, $46. 75% off. this was two sets. your entire beauty routine last up, always a sellout, the

tahari three-piece makeup toiletry and organizer set. retail is $50. go to today.com to see all the options. the deal is $17. that's 66% off >> wow you did it >> i'm just going to wrap it up. should i wrap it up? >> yes wrap it up >> let's go through the products one more time. we have the swell 25 ounce original bottle, the mud mask, the color wow bigger brighter hair kit, the iso beauty volumizer, the makeup cosmetic bundle and the toiletry and travel organizer set and just a reminder, "today" works affiliate partners and may earn a commission on purchases made through our link at today.com. >> you did it. awesome. >> great job again, scan the qr code at the again, scan the qr code at the bottom of your screen or go to

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getting some help with the little one, from her biggest fan. some real face time. just an amtrak away. live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza, this is the third hour of "today." >> good morning, everybody. welcome to the third hour of "today" out here on the plaza. it is great, all of us together. >> i know. hi, everybody. >> actually, we've still got olympic stars coming. eddy alvarez was in our last hour. he autographed this baseball, including the entire team usa baseball team. he brought this