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white house insisted it is not a recession, and consumers are living the harsh reality. >> we're making money stretch as far as we can. >> we will go inside the numbers straight ahead. outraged. 9/11 families furious about the saudi-backed golf tournament being held at a trump golf urse just miles from ground zero. >> how painful is the betrayal? >> the former president defending the tournament this morning. >> nobody has gotten to the bottom of 9/11, unfortunately, and they should have. >> how that controversial comment is going over, just ahead. french crash. >> the drat the dramatic crash. >> the dramatic 30-rider pileup that created chaos at the first women's tour de france in 33 years. those stories, plus, more money, more problems. inside the skyrocketing costs of concerts. tickets for some major stars going for thousands and that isn't even the good seats.

ahead, how and where to find the best deal. and billion dollar bonanza. the excitement and anticipation reaching a fever pitch of the next mega millions drawing, now just hours away. today, friday, july 29th, 2022. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today," with savannah guthrie, and hoda kotb, live from studio 1-a in rockefeller plaza. good morning, everybody. welcome to "today." friday morning. good to have you along with us. boy, mega billions. >> yeah, mega billions. it's a good one. >> it is. the drawing is tonight. we'll have more coming up. top story, devastating flooding, a state of emergency declared in kentucky and more rain on the way. >> some areas have seen more than ten inches fall in just a

matter of hours, and as you can see, some small towns have been completely wiped off the map. >> multiple people rescued from rooftops surrounded by more than 20 feet of water and a lot more still missing or unaccounted for this morning. among those destroyed homes and that debris. >> good morning. as you said, we have more rain overnight. thankfully the water is starting to recede. you is see down here. look on this bridge how high the water was 24 hours ago. all of that debris piled up here, and at the same time, we had some video of some of the worst damage in this area, and keep in mind, in spots that looked like this, officials say, and we experienced it yesterday, cell service is almost completely wiped out. and that's a huge reason why officials say they're still getting inundated with missing person reports. one official telling us they were so swamped with rescues yesterday they couldn't even

begin to tally up the missing, quote, according to him, it's really high. and at the same time, the state's governor, andy beshear, is pleading with president biden to send federal aid to the people here who just lost so much here. >> this is terrible. this is something i never thought i would dream of see. >> reporter: this morning, across kentucky, the death and destruction from historic flash floods is coming into sharper focus. as is a climbing death count. >> we have already lost at least eight but i know there are many more than that. >> reporter: kentucky is under a state of emergency, from above, the town of hindman, a look at the widespread damage, with homes and businesses under water. it devastated many people in this small community. water rescues still under way to help people stranded. the national guard helping to step in by air and on the ground along with other first respond

just days before the first day of classes were set to begin, this school heavily damaged by the storm, now filled with debris. in neighborhood after neighborhood, scenes of widespread ruin. creeks and rivers overflowing into roads, now filled with murky water. some flood waters even high enough to cover this bridge passing through the town of garrett. a similar storm, storming st. louis earlier this week. >> it was rising so quickly, we just weren't prepared for it. >> reporter: it's part of a wave of severe weather across the country this week. and overnight, storms fueling flash floods in las vegas. strong wind gusts and heavy rains barrels down, even sending water pouring inside some casinos on the strip. back in kentucky, officials say recovery efforts could take weeks or even years, in the hardest-hit places across the state, and while the cleanup is just begin for so many, residents are staying positive despite losing so much. >> we'll make it.

we always do with god's help. >> reporter: and again just to reiterate this is the bridge that we talked about in this piece, in that piece that the water was flowing over, less than 24 hours ago. kentucky kentucky's governor set to tour the damage from a chopper later on today at the same time, large swaths of state remain under a flood warning this morning people here praying it doesn't get worse. savannah >> devastating maggie, thank you very much. the flood threat is ongoing. let's turn to "weekend today" somara theodore. how does it look for them? >> a dire situation, savannah and hoda and unfortunately more rain on the way, so here's the latest. right now, we have eastern kentucky, good morning, eastern kentucky, if live in jackson, a flash flood warning, that means it is imminent, with the green, it is the flood watch, and now here is the latest on the radar. the good news is we're getting a little bit of a reprieve here as the showers are starting to lighten up in kentucky here's the interesting thing we're actually seeing those boundaries start to stick to the south. that means as we head friday night into saturday, showers and thunderstorms start to move in areas like tennessee, areas like

northern georgia, and good morning, huntsville and northern alabama, and jackson, mississippi, but unfortunately, that break for kentucky is short-lived because the rain then moves back up with this boundary shifting to the north, bringing more showers and storms in, on your sunday so as far as totals go, we could see one to three inches of rain, but locally, we could see six inches of rain or more, again, this is a dire situation, for eastern kentucky, and a little built of a break tomorrow, but the rain returns on sunday >> all right, thank you. troubling new signs for the economy stoking more recession fears. the gross domestic product, the gdp, the benchmark for goods and services, fell, and the second

quarter in a row that is negative growth and traditionally the unofficial sign of a recession. the biden administration this morning is pushing back, saying no, there is strong consumer spending which grew again in the last quarter and historically low unemployment but americans across the country, feeling the pinch of rising prices. what does it all mean, melissa lee, host of cnbc's "fast money," good morning. >> good morning. >> the unofficial definition of a recession, two consecutive quarters of negative growth, we have that but the biden administration says that is not a recession. is that political spin or is there a reason to feel that the economy is stronger than the gdp numbers are reflecting. >> it could be a little bit of both one does not preclude the other. we now unemployment is very low. there is a lot of savings on the balance sheet for consumers as well as for businesses and that's going to make them more apt to spend even in the

face of inflationary pressures so we do know that at the same time, only the national bureau of economic research can officially call a recession. they probably will not do that for several months they want to see what looks like the end of the recession before they actually call it. >> they wait until the recession is over before they say we just had a recession. >> exactly so the biden administration, that is good news. the ambiguity, the willingness of the comments saying this is maybe not a recession because no one wants to have a recession on their watch. is >> what is interesting, if you watch ceos, they did a global survey of ceos, 15% said they we thought we were in a recession and 60% say said they expected one by the end of the year >> yes and that doesn't make sense, if you think about lag effect of the fed's rate hikes so far 150 basis points of rate hikes in the past two months, an extraordinary measure, those don't take effect, full effect, for many, many months, four to six quarters is the rule of thumb there. >> but the silver lining here,

the fed is trying to cool the economy down, so inflation calms down we saw inflation happy about what we saw. so does this signal like, a little ironic but does it signal the techniques to get inflation down are starting to work? >> they are working. we are seeing the slowdown in housing. we're seeing the slowdown in business construction. construction of factories and warehouses that's what the fed wants. wall street is thinking you know what, maybe we got that and we still have a relatively strong consumer, we have an employed consumer, and so maybe we can take our foot off the pedal right here and that would be good news. and that's when we saw the rally yesterday. >> thank you very much appreciate it. in washington, senate democrats are hoping to move quickly on a major spending package that includes provisions to address inflation after wednesday's announcement of the surprise deal. but it is already getting major pushback from republicans. nbc's chief white house correspondent kristen welker joins us now with the very

latest good morning >> reporter: good morning to you. there is growing urgency among democrats to get that surprise climate deal passed before the august recess but the big unknown, do they have the votes? this morning, senate democrats are in an all-out blitz, to come together around a newly reached spending deal. president biden hailed the measure as a giant leap forward for the country and urged lawmakers to act quickly >> pass it pass it for the american people. >> the bill is sharply scaled back from democrat's initial proposal more than a year ago. but it aims to lower health care costs, by locking in lower premiums for individuals who get their health care from the affordable care act. and through changes to medicare that could lower some prescription drug prices it also includes the largest investment in fighting climate change in u.s. history

pouring $359 billion into energy and climate programs >> this bill is far from perfect. it's a compromise. >> reporter: but republicans are blasting the plan, arguing it could add to the nation's soaring inflation. >> it's not the time to increase taxes or spending. it's going to feed the fires of inflation. >> reporter: democrats insist the bill will help lower inflation and the national deficit. but republicans believe the 15% corporate minimum tax that democrats are proposing to pay for it is bad for business. >> i'm deeply concerned that we are going to be taxing american workers, which is what happens when you tax companies >> reporter: with a 50-50 senate, democrats can't afford any defections putting the focus on arizona's democratic senator kyrsten sinema, a key swing voter who is not part of the discussions about the deal brokered by majority leader chuck schumer and joe manchin of west virginia kyrsten sinema's spokesperson, noncommittal >> she doesn't have comments

>> and democrats express measured optimism. >> i would hope that she would be receptive. >> hopefully we'll have 50 votes. >> reporter: we'll have to wait and see. to pass the bill, schumer needs every democrat on board, and the other big wildcard here is covid. three senators tested positive for covid this week, including manchin. and they need everyone to be physically present in order to hold the vote. for democrat, the political stakes could not be higher they want to be able to show voters they got these key biden priorities passed, as the midterms loom. hoda >> kristen welker for us there at the white house thank you. there is new outrage this morning over that saudi-backed golf league, this time because it's holding its latest tournament not far from ground zero in the new york area. the course is also owned by former president trump, who is defending that decision, and

drawing the ire of 9/11 families with some of his comments. gabe gutierrez is in bedminster new jersey with more gabe, good morning. >> reporter: good morning. families of 9/11 victims plan to gather here later today, as you said they are furious that saudi-backed golf tournament would be held just 50 miles from ground zero. this morning, outrage boiling over around the liv golf tournament, back and heavily funded by saudi arabia and teeing off today at former president trump's new jersey club 9/11 families slamming the saudi arabian government and the tournament trump now defending it >> nobody's gotten to the bottom of 9/11, unfortunately, and they should have. >> reporter: 15 of the 19 hijackers on 9/11 were saudi nationals, and in the 2016 fox news interview, trump blamed the attack on saudi arabia >> terry strata lost her husband on 9/11. he was on the 104th floor of the north tower. she is now furious at the former president's comments >> when you heard that, what

went through your head >> he sounds like a fool. >> the former president playing in yesterday's pro am with his son eric and golf legend and liv ceo greg norman and the top banker, of the crown prince mohammed bin salman. and u.s. intelligence says it was the prince that ordered the torture and killing of "washington post" journalist jamal khashoggi in 2018. the saudi government has long denied it was involved in 9/11 or khashoggi's murder. u.s. government documents showing links between the 9/11 hijackers and saudi associates earlier this month, president biden drew international criticism by traveling to saudi arabia, and fist-bumping the crown prince attracted by much bigger cash purse, a growing list of some of golf's biggest names have chosen to play in the liv series instead of the pga tour. >> this is an opportunity that gives me a chance to have the most balance in my life going forward. >> liv golf tells nbc news the 9/11 families have our deepest sympathy, and while some may not agree, we believe golf is a force for good around the world. >> the kingdom is throwing

billions of dollars into a pr stunt. >> reporter: the trump golf course here in new jersey had previously been scheduled to host a pga championship this year but the pga of america pulled out, after the january 6th attack on the capitol. savannahtirez, thank you very much. let's move now to that frightening crash at the tour de france, and we mentioned this at the top of the show, check it out, it happened yesterday, the first female tour de france in more than 30 years, a few riders get tangled up and that created a massive pileup in all, more than 30 riders were involved 16 of them were hurt most were just cuts and scrapes but one rider was rushed to the hospital with a broken collarbone let's go to the weather and get the rest of the forecast as we head into the weekend somara, good to see you. >> good to see you both. here is the good news. some of the areas will see a bit of a reprieve as we head through

the weekend, but before that, we're still dealing with sizzling heat in the pacific northwest. temperatures out that way will definitely watch the triple digits again today they're on par to break records. as we head toward the south, the main story, it is like a song that never ends, we have the flood threat and at this point, it is really reaching that critical level in parts of eastern kentucky showers and thunderstorms are farther south and east, as we head through your saturday and into the north and east, in areas of the mid atlantic, a lot more sunshine to come for your weekend. that's a look at your forecast we've got your local forecast coming up in the next 30 seconds. table making things a. or in another room taking up space. it's just you and your people. because why would you ever share your vacation home with someone you wouldn't share your vacation with. ♪ ♪

we are seeing drizzle around san francisco. later on we are expecting to see highs in the upper 70s around downtown san jose. mid-80s in concorde in livermore. increasing clouds, more humidity this weekend, that is part of the seven-day forecast. you will notice the muggy conditions with partly cloudy skies. and that's the forecast in your neighborhood. ladies >> thanks, somara. >> thank you very much. coming up, more than a billion reasons to get excited for tonight's mega millions drawing. one of the largest jackpots ever, right? >> a billion it is almost hard to comprehend. it is one in 303 million chance of winning but if do you win, you got to

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consumer confidential. our series, around this time each morning we highlight issues that impact your wallet. >> if you're music lover like hoda, like me, like savannah, you know nothing beats seeing your favorite artist in concert, something so many of us look forward to. >> people are ready to go back but guess what it could be a shocker at the box office erin mclaughlin has everything you need to know before you go shopping for tickets, so pricey, erin. >> they are. good morning, savannah this year is on track to be the busiest concert season on record so what does that mean for fans excited to return to shows new data says ticket prices are hitting a high note, and not the good kind. the question, how much will they pay to swap their players for the real thing >> after nearly two years of concert cancellations and postponements, live music is back at full volume.

the price tag at times shocking to even the biggest groupies >> kd >> it is disappointing. >> it's a little crazy i don't know. >> springsteen fans were stunned when tickets for the upcoming tour went on sale. some going for reportedly as much as $5,500 four figure tickets are the pricing model, based on demand ticketmaster the largest ticketing company in the u.s., depends the policy, ensures that the profit goes to artists instead of the secondary market. >> is it up to artists to make the tours more accessible? you're basically asking an artist to do what no one else in the business will do, which is willfully walk away from million, in some cases tens of millions of dollars. >> millions collected at stub hub sites, with adele and beyonce, tens of thousands of dollars over the ticket's face fall, money the artists don't see. >> outraged springsteen fans joking online, one fan saying he would need to sell a kidney for

a ticket. >> the manager told "the new york times" in a statement, the average ticket price has been in the $200 range which he believes is a fair price to pay for someone universally regarded as one of the biggest artists of his generation this year is one of the biggest concert ticket times of record the average price in 2022 $108, up 18% compared to before the pandemic so what is a music lover to do if they want to get their fix and still have enough money left for merch? start with the primary seller, the box office they should have the best prices timing is important. either purchase your tickets as soon as they go on sale or wait until the day before or day of

the show for deals check to see if your credit card offers access to pre-sales or join the artist's fan club to jump the line. buy a single ticket. or an odd number of tickets. groups of three or five are easier to come by. now, if you want to get up close and personal with your favorite artist, you're likely going to have to face the music experts say a lot of the pricing decisions come down to the artists and their management, so unless fans decide enough is enough and stop purchasing tickets at these price, they warn, it is likely the new normal guys >> erin, thank you so much again, plaza concerts, low priced. >> free. >> you can drive to new york and that will be cheaper >> you're right. >> walker hayes, next friday. before we get to the weather, we want to tell you what is coming up next week, in addition to that concert, in a special series, we will be taking you why signed the metaverse, the next phase of the internet, a whole life going on,

online using avatars. >> and that person looks familiar craig checking out the immersion experience. and shopping and finding out why people are spending real money on digital clothes. >> i don't know. i don't understand but it's going to be fascinating and eye-opening and educational. the metaverse, it is already here but we're going to learn about it next week on "today." coming up on 7:45, let's go to the weather and somara. >> i want to go to the meta verse and create the weather, much cooler there than our friends hanging out in the south, where 21 million people will be impacted by extreme heat in jackson, and up to the pacific northwest, we're talking temperatures around 100-plus degree, record-breaking temperatures up that way here is the great temperature divide down in dallas, today's high, 101, and feeling like 105, and in stark contrast, just to the north, tulsa coming in at a high of 85 degrees. new orleans, 90 degrees for a high feeling like 103 nashville, 87 degrees. you're getting the picture here, the farther north you head, the

cooler it is the temperatures are a lot we will get the shun line and lynn. moving inland, to the tri- valley, morgan hill, we will see the numbers in the 80s this afternoon for the weekend. they forecast >> thank you, somara. coming up next, get ready to meet the adorable sunbathing walrus, winning hearts and sinking boats in the process okay coming up right after this whoa.

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expect. san jose, 60 degrees. in san francisco, a drizzle continues which might affect your morning run. we expect temperatures to stay fairly cool. mid to upper 60s. san jose upper 70s. mid-80s towards the tri-valley, morgan hill, and later today you will have increasing high clouds that will take us into a we can forecast that will be a little bit muggy at times. on soon moisture trips and from the east, and, there could be an isolated shower or two once we get into monday, especially for the coastal hilltops. marcus? >> thanks, robb. we love another look at ur updated forecast yoas

up, flooding disaster, kentucky in a state of emergency this morning, after historic flash flooding devastates the region >> this is terrible. this is, i mean, this is something i never thought i would dream of seeing. >> the death toll climbing with water rescues still under way and more rain in the forecast. we're live with the latest. then, stewart speaks out comedian jon stewart leading an emotional plea on the steps of the u.s. capitol after the senate fails to pass a bill to help veterans exposed to burn pit. >> they lived up to their oath and yesterday, they spit on

them >> a full report just ahead. plus survivor stories. five people attacked by sharks this summer, live in our studio. we'll share details of their face to face encounters with one of the ocean's most ferocious predators and advice for anyone nervous to get into the water. and ready for "renaissance," beyonce releases her eagerly-anticipated seventh studio album overnight a breakdown of the songs that have the bee hive buzzing, today, july 29th, 2022 ♪ >> this is "today." >> from dallas >> oklahoma city. >> mississippi. >> athens, georgia. >> greetings >> from topeka, kansas >> the "today" show anchors. >> it's my birthday. >> and we're here to celebrate,

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water or working sewer systems. the white house is denying a recession, despite numbers showing the economy shrank for a second straight quarter. sam brock joins us for a closer look at all of this. good morning. >> good morning. any time the gdp contracts over the course of a second quarter, it fuels questions of a possible recession but the reality is much more comfortable plex than. that the national bureau of economic research, a panel of nonpartisan experts, they're the one who are going to decide whether or not ultimately we are officially in' a recession they are looking at more than just gdp, inflation is at a 40 year high and unemployment at 3.6% very low and job creation, some 450,000 jobs have been created just this past six months of the year and consumer spending remains very strong. the reality to point out right now, for many americans, it is not just a number, it is how they're feeling, and when a disproportionate number of people are spending money almost exclusively on food and fuel, that is a problem.

energy prices are up 40% and food, double digits. a lot to digest. and wages in many cases, wages and the new jobs have not kept up with inflation. that is problematic. i will leave you with that since 1948 there has not been consecutive quarters of contraction where ultimately a recession has not not been declared back to you. >> thank you >> jon stewart is unloading on senate republicans who blocked a bill to help veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits an emotional protest from stewart and veterans' families kristen dahlgren is here with more >> reporter: good morning. stewart, a long time vocal advocate for veterans had expected a hard-won victory and instead he and veterans groups spent the night letting congress know just how they felt. >> overnight military veterans on the steps of a capitol. an emotional jon stewart blasting republican lawmakers

who blocked a bill on wednesday to provide health care to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving overseas. >> it makes the gut punch that much more devastating, because these people all came down here so that they could finally tell the men -- >> 42 gop senators voted against the bill 25 of whom had previously voted for a similar version that passed the house with bipartisan sport. pennsylvania senator pat toomey led the pushback saying the bill contained extraneous spending, telling nbc news in a statement, it is wrong to use a veterans bill to hide a $400 billion unrelated slush fund burn pits are fiery trash heaps which the military used to dispose of everything from batteries to human waste in overseas bases over decades of wars in afghanistan and iraq

families of veterans suffering from cancer and other health issues say that's what made them sick >> if you do not vote on this bill >> military exposure to be inclusive. similar to the year long fight >> what the first responders were standing on top of was essentially a burn pit. >> democratic senator chuck schumer says they will be back monday. >> while jon stewart says they can't afford to wait for congress. >> these people are dying. and they won't get it done before recess? you don't get cans ver to have a recess. >> the amendment to the floor, that offer still stands and this will be back for a vote on monday a lot of eyes on it >> thank you. an update to a story we've been following all week.

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way back, because we were in the florida keys, at 8:00 p.m. in the middle, we decided to jump off the boat and we were jumping off the boat, and this particular time, i guess i landed on the shark, and he bit me in the leg. when i came up, i couldn't feel my leg and i looked at my husband and i said help and he jumped in and rescued me. >> your injuries are pretty severe you have three feet of stitches, shark? >> that's correct, yes and so we were kind of far from land, about 20, 25 minutes, and so he had to tie a tourniquet, with the anchor rope, and head in and so once i arrived, the paramedics were there, and i took a trauma helicopter and they were able to give me a blood transfusion while i was there.

and i had 11 surgeries >> let's talk about zac and john you guys are next to each other. this is such a strange coincidence but each of you were bitten by a shark, you're both lifeguards, and you were both in the ocean playing a victim as you guys were doing drills, and and when you were playing the victim, the shark got you? >> we do training exercises every day and i was the victim and the shark got me. >> i was treading water and waiting for the rescue and i felt a sharp pressure in my hand and tried to pull my hand and something was attached to it and so i ripped and started hammer punching. >> you punched the shark >> i connect with it three times and the third time it swam away and that moment, we're dealing with a shark here and get to shore, get to shore, come on just wham in as fast as i could. >> and a similar story happened

to you you don't know each other. you're nearby each other what happened in your story? >> i was like 100, 150 yards off the shore and i was treading water for five to 10 minutes and as soon as my rescuers got there, that's when i got bit i felt the mouth around my foot. i pulled out, i started kicking, i don't know if i connected, the adrenaline was rushing, but i didn't feel it anymore and that's when i swap to shore. >> oh, my gosh it seems interesting, you guys, you weren't on a sandbar and it happened with you, max, were you close to a sandbar, is that what was happening? >> i was very close, i was about 15 yards out, like right at the break, and i was just sitting there on the surfboard with my friend, couldn't see anything coming and just felt like jaws on my foot

and it bound really hard, i thought i broke my foot and i was able to get away i guess it let go really quickly. >> the shock of how it must feel how did it happen to you >> it was about 7:00 in the morning. i was actually going to get the next group of waves, so i was paddling prone, going to get the next wave and as soon as i got a couple of strokes off the sandbar, i got hit, once on the board, and enough force to knock me into the water and when i fell into the water, i was like oh, no a shark attack, what do i do now and thankfully i had my surfboard and i was back on my board before i knew, it and the shark came up on the right side of the board, and it slapped the water and thankfully there was a wave coming in and paddled hard to shore and it took me to the beach >> i can't imagine the fear in the water and i can't imagine wanting to go back in the water ever again after something like that happened did you go back in have you been back in? >> well, the rest of the vacation was spent in the

hospital, so i haven't had a chance yet but i plan to go back. >> your girls, too, who were witnesses? >> they were already back in in a few days >> was this something that you guys were worried about? shark attacks? is that something that had caught your attention. you had joked about it. >> you had heard about it. it happened just a few weeks before the exact same thing happened before me. >> days before mine, and we joked about it, it's funny how -- >> i thought i it was fine zac got bit the same beach i was and i thought -- >> lightning doesn't strike twice. >> i didn't think it would happen. >> and you say you punched the park out of shear adrenaline and what is the right thing to do? >> and the number one thing if you do decide to go into the ocean, make sure you're going into an area that is protected by lifeguards, and god forbid there is an emergency situation like a shark attack, you have trained personnel that can handle that situation. and you go to the beach, and ask the lifeguard, any fins today, hopefully not. we haven't seen any sharks since

we've been back at work. >> it seems like an obvious question, if the shark bites you, in that moment, are you just in shock? >> uh-huh. >> or do you really feel it? do you even realize it is happening to you >> i didn't really feel it until i was back onshore and i looked at my foot and it was covered in blood and i knew it was a shark attack. >> you guys obviously love the ocean, love the water, this year, everyone is talking about that there are more sharks out there than ever before is, that what you guys have been experiencing and seeing, even like on the job? >> everyone. everyone asks if there are sharks by them today there's always a yes >> what about our surfers? i mean obviously you know this is like a risk, surfers always seem to be attracted to sharks. >> always have a game plan in my head god forbid it ever happened and what to do, and at least when you're surfing, you have a little bit of a protection, my board, and you have protection, and my board got hit first, and i didn't feel it until i got on

the beach and have an idea in your head what you're going to do >> we're all happy you're here with us on the couch lindsey, we're very happy you're okay it must have been completely scary and we're happy that your girls are all right, too >> expecting to make a full recovery >> yes, i'm already progressing a lot faster than everyone thought. >> we're all thinking the same. >> absolutely. >> thank you. >> thank you so much >> good to have you here. we will head over to somara for another check of the weather. happy everyone is okay so today, we are talking about severe weather, we do have a threat for storms, and you know, this boundary that's been plaguing the region, and bringing nothing but rain to areas like the midwest, right along it, we're going to see storms firing up, and this is 9 million people at risk today the area that is elevated is actually out toward the delmarva

peninsula, the mid atlantic, parts of northern virginia there. we could see very strong gusting winds with those storms. as far as rain totals go, we have one to three inches, uniformly, but we could see up to six inches of rain. and especially in the hot spots like knoxville, out towards nothing quite like that around sentences go, but we have seen 407 inch of rain thanks to the drizzle. 57 degrees all day. the seabreeze will keep temperatures cool again today. low 60s around san francisco. mid to upper 65 to oakland. mid-80s inland. if you like these temperatures, you will like the seven-day forecast. and that's the forecast in your neighborhood.

back to you all, my friends. >> thanks, somara. we appreciate it. it's time for "pop start" and sheinelle here with the yellow top. >> i will bring the sun today. >> first up this morning, beyonce, the superstar's album dropped overnight. the first studio album in six years. nbc news now slash birthday man, joe is here with more. >> my birthday gift. >> happy birthday. >> beyonce didn't know what to get you. >> thank you, beyonce. if you're a little bleary-eyed this morning, we understand. perhaps you waited until midnight for the release, a new dance, a new top beyonce's renaissance, a dance album and online fans are describing it as energetic and life-changing. >> a new renaissance is upon us. ♪ >> overnight, beyonce release her seventh studio album with 16 tracks ♪ >> including the electrifying "summer renaissance".

♪ >> a tribute to disco queen donna summer's 1977 smash hit "i feel love. ♪ >> unlike her last album "lemonade" a total surprise, the build-up for "renaissance" began last week when she dropped the album cover and dance track "break my soul". >> which broke into billboard's top ten, making her the first woman to do that 20 times. on her website, she revealed a sort of a more intimate side of her life, a rare picture of all three of her children, along with her quote beautiful husband, rapper jay-z. and fans of the music, i hope it inspires you to release the wiggle, that wiggle nearly wobbled about two days ago, "variety" reported that the full album appeared to have leaked

online, but her loyal fans rapidly fell into formation, urging patience for the official release. beyonce thanked them overnight for their love and protection, and patience and loyalty rewarded this morning, ushering in of a new "renaissance" era. >> so far, it looks like no videos drop with the album which is unusual for beyonce and nothing that you would recall consider a ballad, all about the dance music and beyonce says it is a three-act project, and "renaissance" has been dubbed act one so the feeling is, there is more to come. >> what is act one without two -- >> to be continued >> thank you >> happy birthday. >> thank you appreciate it. >> what you are going to do? >> i'm going to be here. i'm going to go to washington, d.c. and see a show. >> you're a party animal >> i know. >> all right, next up we're talking about peanuts, for the upcoming special, shining a light on a group we don't typically hear much in the

classic cartoon, the grownup, specifically teachers and the new special the peanuts gang is battling back to school anxiety which inspired lucy to start her own class, but of course, she soon finds out that teaching is not as easy as it looks. so here is the official pop star exclusive sneak speak. >> it's easy when you make it all up. >> hey >> i think he means potassium. >> is that going to be on the test >> it takes a lot to admit when you're in over your head >> we don't always give teachers enough appreciation, but in my eyes, you're all heroes. >> we love it. yes. >> a great tribute to teachers, called "lucy school" starts

streaming friday, august 12 on apple. >> and a shout-out to teachers. >> i can't wait. >> finally, we talked about this movie yesterday, with the new images of the actress ana de armas, came out looking like this spitting image of marilyn monroe for netflix's upcoming flick. and the streaming services dropped a new full-length trailer for the film and she is fully embodying the hollywood icon the emotional preview, marilyn monroe born norma jean, struggling to manage her persona. take a look. >> i remember this i came out of my dressing room,n i'm norma jean

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make sure that you bring your mask. new requirements are in effect after leaders approved new mandates last night area and only two weeks ago the agency had dropped their mandates, due to rising case numbers. look at the forecast, as you head out, rob mayeda is a look at that. >> 64 degrees in san jose , the drizzle is still ongoing. 57 degrees, and a lot of missed on the camera lens. today we will see temperatures in the 60s area to upper 70s near san jose. notice the seven-day forecast, increasing humidity, so stay tuned. the weekend forecast as we head

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>> they said new orleans. >> it's the 504. >> all right we got some concert news to discuss. fan passes are officially open now for jack harlow, friday, august 12th, a live performance, do you not want to miss it did we mention it is free? >> it's free >> and any requests, any information, any fan passes, go to today.com/concert. >> that will be a big one. in two weeks one week from today, you will love this, country star walker hayes. taking over our concert stage. hopefully talking about applebee's >> that's going to be huge. >> i will bring my girls to that one. it is going to be fun.

coming up, a tasty way to beat the heat. the dish it girl is here herself making a summer tomato sauce, no cooking required because let's face it, nobody wants to be around a stove and wait until you see how she does it and the many ways she puts that sauce to use. >> yum. and in the third hour, clearing out the clutter when it comes to your phones and computers and how to make a little cash from your old devices. guys, believe it or not, next week on today, football is back football is back i know it's summer i know we're going to be live from canton, ohio, as the nfl kicks off the pre-season with a hall of fame game, the jaguars taking on the raiders, on thursday night. we'll bring you the excitement coast to coast, where else, on nbc and peacock. and you know, it's keith's birthday and there are about 100 keefes here. checking out the weather hi, keefe. >> thank you

>> thank you >> i love it >> all right well let's go ahead and get to the forecast not doing too bad out here no too bad in new york but our friends in the pacific northwest, triple digits, 112 degrees for a high in medford, they will blow the record there of 109 and there is relief in sight just hang tight. headed to portland, by monday, temperatures are going to be in the mid-80s. seattle, 77 degrees for your monday and that's going to be at the top of the week. now for the remainder of the country, we're looking at heavy rain in the southeast for your saturday and looking gorgeous in the northeast, though, and as we move into sunday, that flood threat increases once again for areas like kentucky, so please be careful out there savannah that's a look at your local forecast let's see what is going on guys, why can't i get this right? that's a loo

the drizzle continues in san francisco. the sea breeze is preventing the heat with mid-to upper 80s. 60s closer to san francisco. one thing to watch and you will notice the increased humidity. and isolated shower especially sunday night. that's a look at the weather across, in your neighborhood >> you're awesome somara. coming up, pete williams will join us, on a milestone day in his life, but first, this is "today" on nbc aittersweet fare

today for one of our most beloved colleagues and friends.

>> most beloved is a good word for nearly 30 years, pete williams has been a rock for our nbc news family, he discovered the supreme court, the justice department, and really some of biggest stories of our lifetime. >> unfortunately for us "today," he adjourned for us for a well-earned retirement and we've seen your sweet face and we will gush on you and embarrass you in a moment but first did you think that the "today" show would not do a pete retrospective? roll the tape. >> the biggest turnover on the supreme court in more than a decade. >> in at least half a century. >> i love and adore all of my colleagues pete though has brought a special something to this network for so long. >> what did it do to morale when some of the toughest criticism comes from the president himself?

we all hang on his every word. >> historic ruling here, for the first time the supreme court has said there is a constitutional right, excuse me, to same-sex marriage, you can hear the cheer in the crowd, a very dramatic moment here. >> he has been handed some of most difficult assignments, 9/11, terrorist attack, mass shootings. >> nbc's pete williams is following the investigation. >> 8,000 federal agents and support personnel working on this investigation tonight. >> pete williams, thanks >> pete is the most meticulous, in any, on any beat. >> nobody could explain it better, earlier, and faster. >> stephen breyer will step down and pete williams is breaking the news for us. >> his intention is to retire at the end of this term. >> when pete speaks, it is fully vetted, you know that it is accurate, you know that it is fair. >> let's go back to pete williams, who has continued to read ahead of us and we need a

breath here for a second. >> when you're anchoring breaking news, and the moment that someone says in my ear that pete is ready to go, it is like we're going to be okay. >> and the historic decision, the supreme court has now overturned roe v. wade. l ablen the whole thing. >> i think someone needs to give pete an lon rather law degree, it absolute be pete williams esquire. >> obama care, obama thought he had lost the case and all of the networks were saying they had gone against him. >> wrong, unconstitutional >> a dramatic blow to the policy and to the president. >> and he came out and was the only one who said that president obama had won the case. >> the bottom line here is that the supreme court has upheld the health care case >> it was only nbc who got it right. >> gore v bush the 2000 election recount and we were all trying to figure out what did it mean and he seemed to be the only one that understood it.

>> little doubt that there is no room for a recount. >> there have been times when i have a big interview coming up, and i can call pete, he shares his knowledge. >> he has a scoop, he doesn't have to be the face of the scoop. >> he's warm, he's welcoming. >> he's a good wonderful human being. >> the three loves of ruth bader ginsburg's life, the family, the law, and opera kind of a tough day here >> i'm never forget when tim russert died the network gave pete the impossible job of writing the story. >> tim russert was most of all a family man >> he could do the hardest story, but key also do a story that broke his heart and he could do it in the most loving way possible >> pete williams, nbc news, washington >> he's so special he's unique. we love him. >> for me, he's always been my consigliere, if i could ever have somebody to be a consigliere, it would be pete williams. >> there will never be anyone quite like pete williams.

>> he is the heart and soul. >> we will truly miss him. >> to me, pete is irreplaceable. >> oh, my goodness >> how do you feel on this day, pete i know we're a basket case >> the first thing i look at when i see that tape is how little i've changed over the years. >> you only look cuter >> well the "today" program has always been a great place to break news, and of course, sav, i knew when she was down here in our washington bureau, before she went on to greater things, and it's just, i'm just so proud to have been part of this organization i grew up watching david brinkley back when i was growing up in wyoming and the thought of being part of this organization for 29 years is just a dream come true. and i'm just so proud. >> you know, it's funny, you've been with us so many mornings,

your days are packed to the gill, i was just imagining what monday will feel like for pete williams you wake up in the morning, what's the first thing you're going to do? >> turn the alarm off and go back to sleep. >> sometimes the alarm comes literally in the middle of the night for you, pete. you're unflappable under pressure you're so fair you're so smart. you're so clear. the way, i mean i would go, when i first came here, i would read the pete williams script, just to try to learn, to learn from your greatness >> thanks. >> but most of all, i think we all know what a generous colleague you are. you are like the, you were sort of the unofficial mayor of washington, the chief of our bureau you have our hearts, and you

have our respect >> it's a great place to work. you know, i have such wonderful colleagues, my long-time neighbor andrea mitchell, from the washington bureau, nebraska avenue, next door neighbor, next door neighbor down here, she has a worth ethic that can be photographed from outer space and she continues to be a great inspiration. so many people like that here, i'm so proud. >> pete never lost the humanity and the tough supreme court story, it was always the human connection and pete, i have to ask you, you had the best sources in the business, what is your message this morning to all of your sources across the country >> well, you know, there's a great bunch of people here ready to step in, and take over, and i know that they'll have their own sources and things are going to be just fine >> do you have a plan, pete? what are you going to do >> i'm booked. i already have some things in mind you know, i was petrified that i would suddenly be without any value at all, sitting around, what i was going to do next, but i do have some ideas and still a little bit of the exploratory stages but i have plenty of new projects to take on. >> maybe one can be a speed reading course impenetrable legal-ese that no one understands but you and you can read it in 30 seconds.

that would be you. >> that is not true, because i am talking to someone who is also very good at that >> you're the best this is for you. >> raise the glass to you. we love you, pete. you are irreplaceable. you are the best of us and we will miss you greatly >> miss you too. thank you. >> love you, pete. >> a legend. >> incredible. >> you know my husband said whenever there is breaking news, he said shh, pete williams is addressing the nation. that's how he feels. pete, we love you. enjoy. you deserve it. >> thank you all >> all right, we will have much more ahead, too, including, well pete's here, and beating the heat this weekend, a pasta sauce with no cooking required but first, this is "today" on nbc.

welcome this morning on "today," another busy and hot summer weekend how about this how about a quick and easy recipe to help you beat the heat our teacher th welcome this morning on "today," another busy and hot summer weekend how about this how about a quick and easy recipe to help you beat the heat our teacher the mastermind dish it girl, with her honest and every day approach to good food. good morning thank you for being here. >> thank for having me. >> you are so popular. we can't wait to learn about it. >> this is no stove? >> no stove. you don't have to turn anything on no heat. >> what are we doing >> the first thing, we will start with the most perfect piece of summer produce, our tomatoes >> okay. >> and here you can see we're using a box grater >> why are you doing that? >> grating the tomatoes, cutting out a step and it will come out a little bit chunky. >> chunky sauce. >> what tomatoes do you like to use for this >> i love an heirloom or a roma tomato if you use a cherry tomato, no problem, you want to skip the greater and do plain old

chopping >> what is this? >> this is heirloom. >> they're beautiful >> farmer's market. >> you're my kind of woman there we go. >> and we will micro plain a little bit of garlic with the tomato sauce for me, the more garlic, the better know your audience. >> you grate it up. >> you grate it up get that in there. and then we will go for a little bit of lemon zest to brighten it up all just simple, simple ingredients. fresh. you're not cooking anything.

just to remind everyone. you're not cooking tomatoes. and a little bit of heat red pepper flakes. chili oil if you would like to and sometimes i like to throw a little bit of sugar or a little bit of honey there just to cut the acidity. >> some people use brown sugar >> or regular? >> i like granular. >> kosher salt your friend. some black pepper in here. and a little bit of olive oil. >> wait, is this it? >> this is truly it. >> what are you talking about? >> yes, kalamata olives, these are just optional but i just love the briny flavor. we will give them a nice rough chop. >> and there are pitted ones in the grocery store, a little bit here, and chop that up then moving right along, you have to let this sit for maybe 10 to 15 minutes so the flavors can kind of meld

>> why don't you cook it why are you not cooking it >> because it's hot. no, i'm kidding. well, really, it is the beautiful flavor of the tomatoes and when you're at peak season there is no better way to enjoy that. >> got it. >> and i love the thicker pasta sauce. it is my favorite. >> it has more to do it. >> exactly save a little bit of your pasta water, always. whether you're cooking. >> why >> because the starch in the pasta water helps your sauce stick to that noodle so you will give this a mix. use the tongs. mix that up. and we will put a little bit of the kalamata olives in and then i mean you can't have tomatoes without basil >> i love basil. >> just a little bit right on top nice torn basil. and i like to use this, you can use parmesan cheese. >> but you're using a carrot peeler >> yes, a little peeler right here >> you can use the grater, the box grater no problem. >> what do we do with the extra sauce? >> i always love a good stew extra sauce, if you want to bump this up a little bit, take some of your leftover garlic, rub the garlic clove on to the baguette, it gives a little extra something.

and then you're going to take your tomato sauce and we're going to cut a little bit of fresh, i would say mozzarella, because i'm a jersey italian, but i know it's mozzarella and we're going to put a little bit of this on top, and i know you have an instant appetizer here. >> and basil on top of that. >> basil on top. >> guys? >> there you go. >> yummy >> yummy tomatoes. >> when you're at the grocery store, how do you know a good tomato >> you want one that is firm but not hard a little bit of give when you touch it. you don't wan something super mushy. and no deep brown spots because that might mean it is rotting from the inside. and you want it to be heavy because that means it is juicy. >> heavy >> thank you so much and you can get the recipes on "today," but first, we're back in a moment. this is "today" nbc on

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this crowd is so amazing >> look at this crowd. >> love the crowd. >> sisters. >> you guys are awesome. >> and it is time to celebrate some very special birthdays. >> and al's out, somara is here, and will you do the honors >> absolutely. they are in good hands let's go ahead and get start the. first up, one happy 100th birthday to marian luttrell, rumor lass it, she makes the best chocolate chip cookies you will ever try. and manuel is 100. monroe, connecticut. happy 100th birth to johnnie dandridge, from laurel, maryland hi, neighbor he served his country during world war ii and we salute you for your service, sir adriana is from miami, florida, this former basketball star is celebrating 100 years. she just welcomed her newest great granddaughter to the family and sarah sanders of irvine, california, is 100 she loves spending time with her

seven grandkids and six great grandkids. what a leg six and finally, happy 100th birthday to mae woodard of hayesville, north carolina three secretaries to long guest, laughter, family and games i like that. >> thank you very much we have something a little fun and a little different on hoda and jen na, you want to see one of the ugliest homes in america, she will do what she does. >> i love that. >> and in the third hour, live in the studio. >> sounds good >> have a wonderful weekend. >> thanks for being here >> to our crowd. >> give it up for the crowd, right? >> thank you >> the local news and weather. happy weekend, everybody >> happy birthday.

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leaders are declaring a public health emergency becoming one of the first u.s. cities to do so as of this morning, 285 cases are confirmed there. it is also a higher number than most states. to be clear, monkeypox does not spread as easily and you will not get it without skin to skin contact with someone infected. san francisco made that mood to san francisco made that mood to help increase ♪♪ ♪♪

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