before a holiday weekend we typically see light traffic. very light at the bay bridge toll plaza. we might have a lot of visitors from out of town so be sure to be slow for them as well. >> well, i'm glad you got to sleep in this morning. good friday morning. outrag good friday morning. outrage only growing in ohio. >> people demanding answers and accountability two weeks after their toxic train derailment. it's february 17th. this is "today." public outcry. >> all i know is our town needs help. >> urgent pleas from residents near that fiery crash site in ohio, fearing their health and safety remain at risk. the epa head on the ground. >> we're going to get through this together, and we're not going anywhere until we do. >> but this morning, new worries that rain could spread hazardous chemicals even more. we're there, live.

on the record, president biden with his most extensive comments yet on those unidentified objects shot down by the u.s. where he now believes they came from and his warning to china. >> clear message. the violation of our sovereignty is unacceptable. >> the latest from washington straight ahead. breaking overnight, hospitalized. pennsylvania senator john fetterman seeking treatment for severe depression, fallout from his stroke last year. we'll have the very latest on his condition. new evidence, alex murdaugh's confession in a botched suicide for hire plot months after the murders of his wife and son taking center stage at his murder trial. a live report from court just ahead. all that plus, difficult diagnosis. messages of support pouring in for bruce willis after his family revealed the beloved actor's condition has worsened. what they're saying about his prognosis and what they want fans to know. ♪♪

and a long weekend. americans from coast to coast gearing up for the president's day holiday, from your forecast to the biggest sales, we've got everything you need to know, today, friday, february 17th, 2023. >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb, from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. well, hi, everybody. good morning. nice to have you along us with on a friday morning. >> a lot of people are saying yeah for friday and yeah for this long holiday weekend. it is arriving right on time. we will check in with al so we can get the full forecast, maybe you're packing up to get away maybe you're staying close to home, he's got you covered. speaking of weather, storms are adding safety concerns in east palestine, ohio. rainfall today could wash toxic chemicals from the massive train derailment into nearby waterways. that is the fear this morning.

and two weeks after that accident, residents are voicing renewed outrage calling on the train company and the government to do more. nbc's ron allen joins us with the very latest. ron, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, savannah. the head of the epa came here to give many of the same reassurances that other state and local officials have in recent days, but there is a lot of mistrust here, a lot of residents worry, and wonder whether their community will ever be safe. this morning, emotions overflowing in east palestine, ohio. >> all i know is our town needs help. >> reporter: it has been two weeks since a norfolk southern train flew off the tracks sending smoke and flames into the sky. some of the 5,000 residents wearily returning home after evacuation orders have lifted but many now have more questions than answers. >> now that we're home, you don't know what to think. >> reporter: state officials say the air and water are safe around east palestine and testing will continue but

growing concern that rain may spread toxic chemicals to waterways and ohio governor dewine is assuring the community that they are working to prevent that from happening with many dams. many residents like rick say the risk is too high to go home. >> they say it is kind of like paint. there is a residual smell after you paint your house. but okay, if that's the case, then why are people still getting sore throats and, you know, their eyes burning? >> reporter: epa administrator michael regan visited the derailment site and sought to reassure skeptical residents. >> to the folks of east palestine, we see them. we hear them. that's why i'm here on the ground, and we will hold norfolk southern accountable. >> reporter: but the biden administration is facing backlash over what many say has been a delayed response. democratic senator joe manchin saying in a statement, it is unacceptable that it took nearly two weeks for a senior administration official to show up. in an open letter to the

community, norfolk southern ceo alan h. shaw said we're here and will stay here for as long as it takes to ensure your safety and to help east palestine recover and thrive. the letter comes amid growing calls for norfolk southern to do more. >> norfolk southern should be doing a lot more to clean up the contaminated site. >> reporter: another one in michigan, one rail car contained hazardous materials but not among the cars that overturned. for east palestine, residents health concerns are mounting. >> it is a small knit community having so many issues in the aftermath of the disaster. >> the community is desperate. this all comes amid calls for more aid, more help on the ground. what does the response look like going forward? >> reporter: well, the biden administration says it will send the state of ohio everything governor mike dewine and the

people here are asking for. for example, there are more medical experts that will be here very soon. a lot of residents we have spoken to are concerned. hey want medical monitoring and screening systems for example. they're very concerned about what is going to happen here in terms of medical conditions, health concerns, in the years to come. and they also want some independent experts here, not just government officials and politicians. >> ron allen, for us there in ohio, ron, thank you. now to president biden's most candid comments yet on those mysterious objects he ordered shot out of the sky, as the president is saying the three latest were not tied to beijing, but added that he plans to speak directly with china's president about that spy balloon. nbc's chief white house correspondent kristen welker with the latest on all of this. kristen, good morning. >> reporter: hi, savannah, good morning to you. these were president biden's most extensive comments so far on the chinese spy balloons and also the three unidentified objects shot down last weekend. this was really an attempt to reassure americans and also to temper the growing criticism

from all sides about his handling of this ordeal. facing mounting pressure for more transparency, after the u.s. shot down the suspected chinese spy balloon, and three unidentified objects over the u.s. and canada, president biden on defense, making his first extensive remarks on the matter. >> if any object presents a threat to the safety, security, of the american people, i will take it down. >> reporter: the president giving new details about the three objects over alaska, the canadian yukon, and lake huron, saying while the u.s. does not know exactly what the objects were, they do not appear to be connected to china's spy balloon program or surveillance by another foreign power. >> the intelligence community's current assessment is that these three objects were most likely balloons tied to the private companies, recreation, or research institutions. >> reporter: in an attempt to reassure worried americans, the president said there is no evidence of a sharp increase in unidentified objects explaining the u.s. is seeing more of them after enhancing its radar in the wake of the spy

balloon. in an exclusive phone interview with nbc news, peter alexander pressed the president, whether it was an overreaction to shoot down those three objects the president responding, it would have been easier not to shoot them down, in the face of political pressure, adding, i got a recommendation from the military with tensions rising between the u.s. and china, the president unapologetic for shooting down that suspected spy balloon earlier this month, despite criticism he waited too long >> we waited until it was safely over water, which would not only protect civilians, but also, nable us to recover substantial components for further analytics and then we shot it down, sending a clear message. >> reporter: insisting that the u.s. is seeking competition with china, not conflict. mr. biden also telling peter, he plans to speak with chinese president xi jingping saying, i think the last thing that xi wants is to fundamentally rip

the relationship with the united states and with me now, the president is also directing his team to develop what he is calling sharper rules for handling future unidentified objects. the idea here is to basically better distinguish those that threaten u.s. safety and security and those that do not savannah >> meanwhile, kristen, the white house released a summary of the president's routine physical it happened at walter reed what were the findings >> reporter: well, that's absolutely right, as you say that routine physical did happen at walter reed let me give you the key take-away, according to his doctor, and i will give you some quotes here, the president remains healthy and vigorous, the doctor adding quote, he is fitfully fit to execute the duties of the president, and there was a small lesion on the president's chest and that is awaiting biopsy. e're still awaiting those results but at 80 years old the president's health a key focus with polls showing a lot of americans are showing concern that he can serve, and that will remain key in 2024

if he does announce he is running for re-election, savannah >> thank you. new health concerns for pennsylvania senator john fetterman. he's now checked himself into walter reed national medical center to receive treatment for clinical depression. it comes just weeks after the senator was hospitalized after feeling light-headed and in the wake of a life-threatening stroke last year nbc's ryan nobles joins us now with more on this story. hey, ryan, good morning. >> hoda, good morning to you a senior aide tells nbc news that what the senator is dealing with now is much different than the aftermath of his stroke from last spring and that he will likely remain in inpatient care for a few weeks. >> reporter: pennsylvania senator john fetterman taking a temporary step back this morning after revealing a struggle familiar to millions of americans. the lawmaker is still recovering from a stroke, checked himself into a hospital after being diagnosed with clinical depression

fetterman's office revealing that he met with the capita physician on monday who suggested that he seek care at walter reed. his chief of staff saying quote, while john has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks. experts say depression in the wake of a stroke is very common. >> it is the most important and most frequent psychiatric complication from stroke many, many patients will experience depression. >> reporter: fetterman's announcement comes a week after being hospitalized for light-headedness he returned to work days later after a battery of tests revealed no physical problems. the senator has auditory and processing issues related to last year's stroke he uses a tablet to participate in hearings and communicate with staff. similar to what he used in an interview with nbc's dasha burns last october. >> it is really just helping, how things happen because sometimes i will hear things in a way that is not perfectly clear, so i use captioning, so i'm able to see what you're saying >> while his doctors have said he has no cognitive issues, the impacts of the stroke appear to

have taken an emotional toll an aid telling nbc that th depression symptoms that he is dealing with now are quote a very different beast than what he was dealing with after the s stroke last year his colleagues and family rush to his support. >> i think what john has done is really courageous to step up and take care of himself. >> reporter: his wife tweeting, i'm so proud of him for asking for help and getting the care he needs. >> will he be able to make a complete recovery? >> he should be able to. it will be my expectation that he can absolutely be successfully treated for this. >> his office is so confident that fetterman will make a full recovery that they say the prospect of resignation was never discussed and is not on the table. hoda >> ryan nobles for us there in dc ryan, thank you. turning to craig, who has a focus on the alex murdaugh trial down south. >> yes, good morning to you. after presenting more than 50 witnesses, prosecutors appeared close to resting their case against the now disbarred south

carolina attorney, but yesterday jurors heard some new evidence about what the prosecution calls a botched suicide for hire scheme that happened months after the killings of murdaugh's wife and son. nbc's catie beck at the courthouse for us once again in walterboro this morning. ood morning to you. >> reporter: good morning, craig. as you know, prosecutors fought hard to get this evidence into the trial. and even though that roadside shooting happened months after the murders, prosecutors are trying to show a pattern here, a pattern of alex murdaugh repeatedly lying to investigators. this never-before-seen video unveiled in court shows alex murdaugh inside an ambulance telling first responders his version of events. >> i turned my head, and i mean, boom >> reporter: three months after the murders of his wife and son, murdaugh says he was changing a flat tire on the side of the road when an unknown assailant

stopped and shot him >> it sounded like a shotgun t was so loud. >> reporter: the gun one of several misleading details offered by murdaugh who also described the suspected shooter as a stranger. >> a nice guy. >> reporter: nine days later, investigators would learn a very different story from murdaugh. when he confessed to the shocking truth, not only did murdaugh know his assailant, he was related to him it was murdaugh's cousin, curtis eddie smith. >> i told him that things were getting ready to get really bad and that i would be better off not here and asked him to shoot me. >> you asked him to shoot you? >> that's correct. >> what was his response >> i mean, i think at first, he was a little surprised but then he said okay. >> reporter: the reason he says so his son buster could collect a life insurance policy worth over $10 million south carolina law enforcement division investigator ryan kelly took the stand thursday to spell out the details of the

confession >> did you obtain copy or review the 911 call from this particular incident? >> yes, i did. >> reporter: investigators were able to trace phone calls murdaugh made to his cousin from the hospital, who murdaugh says he bought pills from several times a week, admitting to a longtime opioid addiction but kelly denied smith had anything to do with the murders of maggie and paul. >> is there any evidence that curtis smith had anything to do with it? >> none whatsoever. >> reporter: as court adjourned yesterday, craig, defense counsel telling the judge they plan to have a long and extensive cross-examination on that roadside evidence this morning. prosecutors say they are hopeful to call their last witness for the state this afternoon craig? >> catie beck for us there in walterboro, south carolina, thank you. tributes are pouringar in ff former all-star catcher and hall

of fame broadcaster tim mccarver he died yesterday at the age of 81 he spent 21 years in the majors from the st. louis cardinals and from there made the jump to the broadcasting booth in 2012 he was honored for his exceptional work behind the mic. and he was one of the most influential voices our game has ever known >> grew up listening to him call baseball games nothing like him 7:15. let's head over to the weather >> we will miss that voice for sure. today, we will not miss the snow 5 million of us from buffalo to caribou, maine, under winter storm warnings winter advisory. the heaviest snow in northern maine today. we've also got som heavier showers and thunderstorms that will be pushing through with this cold front. that moves through the bigger part of this is going to be the colder air that comes pushing in behind it, with temperatures dropping like a rock over the evening hours. you can see, anywhere from six to eight inches of snow up through northern maine that's what's going on we're going to get to your local

forecast in the next 30 seconds. e will go to your local forecast in 30 seconds. i'm so glad we did this. i'm so glad we did this. i'm so... ...glad we did this. [kid plays drums] life is for living. let's partner for all of it. i'm so glad we did this. edward jones good friday morning to you. i'm meteorologist kari hall. another cold start with a lot of the valleys in the 30s this morning as you get ready to head out the door. but take a look at our afternoon highs. we're headed for the low 60s for today and gradually that sunshine will be coming back. for the weekend it's going to be a little bit warmer. very pleasant weather through presidents' day. but then as a lot more people are heading back to work, we'll be preparing for some much colder temperatures and possibly

so >> that's your latest weather. guys >> al, thank you. still ahead, have you booked your spring break yet? travel experts say you better do it now we have some ways you can save on the trip, too the family of bruce willis is sharing news about his health a year after he stepped away from acting. kaylee hartung has more. >> bruce willis's family say they are so moved after the outpouring of support after he shared news of his health challenges and now they want to bring awareness to the cruel disease they say he is fighting and coming up we will tell you more about this rare form of dementia. >> thanks, kaylee. but first,

coming up, we are really looking forward to this. a heartfelt conversation with olivia newton-john's husband and daughter this is the first time they've talked since her passing

>> they have a true love story, olivia newton-john and her husband john, and also her daughter chloe has so much to say about how much she misses her mom and the plan to honor her future there is a lot to discuss there. >> looking forward to that we will get to that in a few moments. but first, your local news and weather. c kidney disease. and my type 2 diabetes means i'm also a target. we are targets too. millions have chronic kidney disease and 90% don't know they have it. so ask for your kidney numbers and farxiga. ♪ far-xi-ga ♪ if you have chronic kidney disease, farxiga reduces the risk of kidney failure, which can lead to dialysis. farxiga can cause serious side effects including dehydration, urinary tract or genital yeast infections in women and men, and low blood sugar. ketoacidosis is a serious side effect that may lead to death. a rare, life-threatening bacterial infection in the skin of the perineum could occur. stop taking farxiga and call your doctor right away

if you have symptoms of this bacterial infection, an allergic reaction, or ketoacidosis. and don't take it if you are on dialysis. take aim at chronic kidney disease-- ask your doctor for your kidney numbers and ask for farxiga. if you can't afford your medication, astrazeneca may be able to help. ♪ far-xi-ga ♪ what's the #1 retinol brand used most by dermatologists? it's neutrogena® rapid wrinkle repair® smooths the look of fine lines in 1-week, deep wrinkles in 4. so you can kiss wrinkles goodbye! neutrogena® (vo) the shape that stole your heart is back for a limited time. heart-healthy cheerios.

♪♪ you pour your heart into everything you do, which is a lot. so take care of that heart with lipton. because sippin' on unsweetened lipton can help support a healthy heart. lipton. stop chuggin'. start sippin'. dove invited women who wanted their damaged hair trimmed. yes, i need a trim. i just want to be able to cut the damage. we tried dove instead. so, still need that trim? oh my gosh! i am actually shocked i don't need a haircut. don't trim daily damage. stop it with dove. think he's posting about all that ancient roman coinage? no. he's making real-time money moves with merrill. so no matter what the market's doing, he's ready. and that's... how you collect coins. your money never stops working for you with merrill,

a bank of america company. feeding your dog nutrish has helped us donate over $7 million dollars a year to pets in need through the rachael ray foundation. so while you can't adopt every dog, you can help them. hi. i use febreze fade defy plug. and i use this. febreze has a microchip to control scent release so it smells first-day fresh for 50 days. 50 days!? and it's refill reminder light means i'll never miss a day of freshness. (febreze plug.) why do dermatologists worldwide recommend la roche-posay? effective skincare like la roche-posay double repair face moisturizer delivers double-action to help repair skin's barrier and provide 48-hour hydration for healthy-looking skin. la roche-posay.

want more from your vitamins? get more with nature's bounty. from the first-ever triple action sleep supplement... to daily digestive support... to more wellness solutions every day. get more with nature's bounty. i can't believe we were actually put on “pause”. huh? am i anxious about being back? does it seem like i am? i'm glad to be back because this is what i was made for i mean as a walking talking candy my options are pretty limited. eww, bacteria. spreading throughout your home. help stop the spread with microban24. it keeps killing 99.99% of bacteria for up to 24 hours. be confident in your clean. microban24. she's feeling the power of listerine. he's feeling it. yep, them too. it's an invigorating rush... ...zapping millions of germs in seconds. for that one-of-a-kind whoa... ...which leaves you feeling... ahhhhhhh

listerine. feel the whoa! ♪♪ allergies don't have to be scary. (screaming) defeat allergy headaches fast with new flonase headache and allergy relief! two pills relieve allergy headache pain? and the congestion that causes it! flonase headache and allergy relief. good morning to you. it is 7:26. i'm marcus washington. here is today's top stories. affordable housing and affordable child care are two of the biggest obstacles for people trying to make it in the bay. >> reporter: today is the state of valley conference and the silicon valley index shows it's not getting easier to make it in the bay. in the last two years, 91,000 people left the silicon valley and the valley added 88,000 jobs between the middle of 2021 and 2022. 1.53 million is now the median home price and 73% of first-time

home buyers are priced out. median household income is down by $550 and child care costs outpace regional inflation. you can find the link to the full index on nbcbayarea.com. >> reporter: i'm bob redell. we're at the convention center where the silicon valley auto show is back for the first time in two years since covid. you're going to notice a much larger selection of new electric vehicles. >> it's time to get a look at the forecast this morning. meteorologist kari hall has been tracking cold temperatures. >> yeah, it is cold to start as we are getting ready to head out on this friday morning. many spots in the inland valleys are near or below freezing. it's 32 right now in san martin and gilroy and 31 in dublin. as we go into today, the sunshine will return and we'll see temperatures headed for the low to mid-60s for parts of the bay area. but still upper 50s for the tri-valley. a little bit cooler there. as we go through the forecast for the weekend, the warming trend continues, so it looks

very nice for this presidents' day holiday weekend. >> thanks, kari. we're going to have another local news update in 30 minutes. i'll see you back here then.

throwing that way. kelce's got it. touchdown! >> yes, craig melvin is re-living this moment. we're back with travis kelce doing his thing. the chiefs super bowl win, he's going to take those talents, his dance moves, to "saturday night live," the all world tight end, he is set to host march 4th, kelsea ballerini, the musical guest. >> wow. >> how cool? >> mahomes going to disneyland

and kelce is going to "snl." >> i hope his mom in a role. >> his mom's got to do something. it is important that we turn to an update on the health actor bruce willis. >> his family revealing he is facing a rare form of dementia. this is nearly a year after he was diagnosed with another cognitive disease that forced him to step away from acting. abc's kaylee hartung has more on the story. >> reporter: good morning. bruce will is's blended family have been in lock step since he first revealed he was facing life challenges last spring. now they are sharing the difficult news that his condition has progressed and they have a deeper understanding of what he is experiencing. this morning, the family of legendary hollywood action star bruce willis, sharing new details about the cruel disease they say he is battling. >> plenty more where that came from. >> reporter: nearly one year after willis was diagnosed with

aphasia, a condition that impacts his cognitive abilities, forcing him to retire from his blockbuster acting career, his family saying in a statement, bruce's condition has progressed and we now have a more specifico diagnosis. frontotemporo dementia. he became a bona fide star as john mcclane in the "die hard" franchise. >> i'm still here. unless you want to open the front door for me. >> reporter: and in 2015, willis shared on tv he was checking off another bucket list item. broadway. >> i had never been on broadway, and as far as i'm concerned, it is the big time. >> reporter: starring in "misery," an adaptation of stephen king's book. now the golden globe winner is facing a different challenge offstage. the rare form of dementia known as frontotemporal dementia, ftd affects areas of the brain associated with personality, behavior, and language. tends to occur at a younger age

than other forms of dementia. the onset often between 45 and 60 years old. willis, now 67, is among the 50 to 60,000 americans fighting it. his family saying, unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease bruce faces. while this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis. >> welcome to the party, pal! >> reporter: willis' blended family has rallied around him through this difficult time. his wife emma, their two daughters, as well as his ex-wife demi moore and their three daughters writing in the latest statement, bruce has always found joy in life and has helped everyone he knows to do the same. it has meant the world to see that sense of care echoed back to him and to all of us. >> kaylee, the diagnosis is now out in the open. what does the willis family have plans going forward? >> reporter: hoda, his condition advances, they hope to help shine a light on the disease which they say needs far more awareness and research.

there is no cure or treatment to slow down the condition. they also mentioned that bruce would want to bring attention to this himself, if he could. many patients turn to speech therapy to develop alternative ways of communication, and we have seen a lot of photos of bruce with the family, clearly spending time with those he loves most. guys? >> kaylee hartung, thank you so much. >> wow. still ahead this morning, we're going to tell you about the new project to honor japanese americans who were unfairly treated in this country during world war ii. emilie ikeda has a powerful story this morning, that became very personal for her as well. first though, vicky nguyen is here to help us find some deals on spring break travel, folks. it is that time. trips people apparently need to be booking right now >> yes, indeed good morning, spring break for most of us is still a couple of months away but demand already through the roof coming up, we will show you how to make the most of your travel bucks. that's next, right here on "today." and staying asleep— you know, insomnia. before i found quviviq,

an fda-approved insomnia medication for adults, you would not believe the things i used to think about when i couldn't sleep. hey, linds. i need you to sign this business contract. all 114 pages. lindsey! lindsey! hey, lindsey! it's workout time. hey, big man, we're in the middle of something here. yeah, it's called physical fitness. just a couple dozen more questions, lindsey. don't forget to pack your phone charger for tomorrow morning's flight. it's plugged in right over there. lindsey? quviviq helps you get more sleep. and when taken every night, sleep continued to improve over time. that's why i take quviviq nightly. quviviq works differently than medication you may have taken in the past. quviviq is thought to target one of the biological causes of insomnia: overactive wake signals. do not take quviviq if you have narcolepsy. don't drink alcohol while taking quviviq or drive or operate heavy machinery until you feel fully alert. quviviq may cause temporary inability to move or talk or hallucinations while falling asleep or waking up. quviviq may cause sleepiness during the day.

quviviq may lead to doing activities while not fully awake that you don't remember the next day, like walking, driving and making or eating food. worsening depression, including suicidal thoughts, may occur. most common side effects are headaches and sleepiness. it's quviviq. ask your doctor if it's right for you. ♪ ♪ (nicole) cats want taste. you want healthy ingredients. let's talk blue tastefuls. (jeremy) in the past, we've definitely made compromises. (nicole) we sent you blue tastefuls dry food... (jeremy) she loved it. healthy, nutritious, and delicious is always the right choice. (vo) pick up blue tastefuls, in dry, wet and singles. meet with an expert who'll do them for you. so you can do... ...not taxes. ♪ how did kellogg's combine crunchy oat clusters with a touch of honey... plump, juicy raisins and tasty fiber into one delicious cereal? it took a lot of bran-storming.

get it? kellogg's raisin bran crunch. two scoops of delicious. you are uniquely you, and your starbucks coffee should be too. whether you like your coffee... deliciously smooth... rich and buttery... or perfectly balanced... starbucks has a coffee that's made to be yours. i came here to find love. but instead, i found a best friend. señor snuffles, you stole my sock, and now you've stolen my heart. will you accept this milk-bone as a symbol of my love? ♪ more dog ♪ (dog bark) think mom's mad about her favorite shoes? nope, because bank of america lets her switch her choice cash back category to online shopping, so she earns more on a replacement pair. with the bank of america customized cash rewards card, you just can't stop getting rewarded. type 2 diabetes? with the bank of america customized cash rewards card, discover the ozempic® tri-zone. in my ozempic® tri-zone, i lowered my a1c, cv risk,

and lost some weight. in studies, the majority of people reached an a1c under 7 and maintained it. ozempic® lowers the risk of major cardiovascular events such as stroke, heart attack, or death in adults also with known heart disease. and you may lose weight. adults lost up to 14 pounds. ozempic® isn't for people with type 1 diabetes. don't share needles or pens, or reuse needles. don't take ozempic® if you or your family ever had medullary thyroid cancer, or have multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2, or if allergic to it. stop ozempic® and get medical help right away if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, severe stomach pain, or an allergic reaction. serious side effects may include pancreatitis. gallbladder problems may occur. tell your provider about vision problems or changes. taking ozempic® with a sulfonylurea or insulin may increase low blood sugar risk. side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may lead to dehydration, which may worsen kidney problems. ask your health care provider about the ozempic® tri-zone. you may pay as little as $25.

♪ vacation all i ever wanted gave you a sneak peek yesterday. guys, here's a live look that is super nintendo world this morning where the new theme park attraction officially opening at universal studios in hollywood. >> the princess's castle right there. >> that looks fun. >> doesn't it? >> not a bad place to pick up the long holiday weekend if you're nearby or a spring break destination. get this even with inflation, travel g l seen since before the pa agents at booking sites say demand for spring break getaways is reaching levels not seen since before the pandemic. >> wow. >> consumer investigative correspondent vicky nguyen has more on tips to plan that trip without busting the budget. >> spring break may still be a couple of months away, the prices are climbing already. warm weather destinations, those are especially hot, of course. travel experts say the best time to book, it is right now here are some hacks to help you save >> reporter: spring is in the air. and after years of missing out, college students and families are making spring break a priority this season

with hot spots in florida, the southwest, and south of the border at the top of the list, according to travel booking site hopper >> if you're headed to a very popular warm weather spring break destination, you should be booking your flight now. >> reporter: travel costs are not immune to inflation. hotel rates are up 64% from last year and flights cost 20% more. but there are spring break deals out there. hopper advertising $82 round trip flights to orlando from new york boston to san diego for $190 and newark, round trip to turks and caicos for $260. but the clock is ticking families heading to vacation hot spots should book as soon as possible prices might rise by more than $200 a ticket in the weeks closer to spring break expect full flights and hotels, and make contingency plans in case of flight cancellations for budget conscious travelers, be flexible. midweek flights can be up to a $100 cheaper per person. wait to book big city hotels last minute room deals can save

you up to 25%. and consider a stay-cation >> one of the best ways to get an incredible deal when do you a stay-cation is to reach out to local hotels or accommodation providers, ask if they have a deal rate. geo fenced rate. hotels often will offer a lower rate to residents of the town, the community, sometimes even the state, to incentivize locals to stay at their accommodations. >> reporter: meanwhile, international travel has also roared back, with asian destinations, like china, japan, and indonesia, reopening post-pandemic, and attracting crowds of young people eager to experience a new part of the world. and take advantage of the strong dollar >> you add up hotels, eating out, ubers to and from airports, the total amount of money you're spending to go somewhere in the u.s. might actually be the same amount you would spend going somewhere in asia or europe. >> reporter: savvy travelers should plan on a complete budget, including the cost of taxis, rental cars, food and drink, and excursions.

tips to maximize your spring break without breaking the bank >> all right the faa chief was on the hill this week trying to explain what happened during the winter with all of the cancellations and that massive outage last month has that affected demand at all? >> you would think people would have some ptsd from all of those meltdowns, but surprisingly, no. the travel experts say people are out. they're ready to revenge travel. >> revenge traveler. i like that. >> and this is a really good idea they're paying a little extra for travel insurance and working with travel advisers who can help them in case you run into a snafu, you're not completely out of luck. >> revenge travel. >> i like it >> thanks. let's look over at mr. roker. he's right behind vicky, right now. you get the feeling that someone is standing right behind you. >> a creeper, as my daughter would say. wow. you have to work this out a little talking about spring break, a lot of folks going to washington, d.c. to see the

cherry blossoms. as we told you yesterday, there is an indicator tree and its buds already are out green, and that is the indication that we're going to start seeing cherry blossoms well, it's about three weeks early. the first buds, the 20-year average, march 5th from the buds to the bloom, three to five weeks. the earliest bloom, march 15th, in 1990. average bloom, about april 4th, we could be early this year, with everything we're seeing with all of this warm weather. in fact, speaking about warm weather, look at this, the map right now. these are the top five warmest winters on record, from bangor to burlington, binghamton, roanoke, virginia, dayton, ohio, muskegon, wisconsin, all with warmer than average temperatures for the winter so far. first spring leaves are out early, up to four weeks. about three weeks early from dc to london. two weeks early from raleigh, to atlanta, about a week early, so

we're already, and that's probably going to start kicking up those allergies earlier this year so we are going to be watching that, as well. if you're traveling for the weekend, cold morning in the northeast on saturday. plenty of sunshine through the gulf nice and mild through texas. mountain snows out west. and on sunday, sunday, we've got a nice day for you for those of you traveling, turning warmer in the central >. i'm meteorologist kari hall. we do have some nice weather in the plans for the weekend, as san francisco will reach into the upper 50s for today. we'll see highs reaching into the low 60s. presidents' day is also looking mild, but take a look at how much colder it's going to be starting on tuesday as the winds pick up and then there could be some scattered showers in the forecast for next wednesday and thursday. there will be a significant drop in temperatures, so >> that's your latest weather. guys >> al, thank you.

coming up next, guys, what made this basket during a game so very special? we're going to tell you in "the boost. ♪ more cash back in your top eligible spend category. hi. ♪♪ you don't have to keep tabs on rotating categories... this is the only rotating i care about. ... or activate anything to earn. your cash back automatically adjusts for you. can i get a cucumber water? earn 5% cash back that automatically adjusts to your top eligible spend category, up to $500 spent each billing cycle with the citi custom cash℠ card. i love it... [voice vibrating] ugh-stipated... with the citi custom cash℠ card. feeling weighed down by a backedup gut" miralax is different. it works naturally with the water in your body to unblock your gut. ...free your gut. and your mood will follow.

okay everyone, our mission is complete balanced nutrition. together we support immune function. supply fuel for immune cells and sustain tissue health. ensure with twenty-five vitamins and minerals, and ensure complete with thirty grams of protein. why do dermatologists worldwide recommend la roche-posay? effective skincare like la roche-posay double repair face moisturizer delivers double-action to help repair skin's barrier and provide 48-hour hydration for healthy-looking skin. la roche-posay. covid is still out there, and so are you. and you could be out there fowith fading protection.

but an updated vaccine restores your protection so you can keep doing you. with fish oil, lean proteins and whole grains helps support their mind body and energy. outside. [sfx: dog toy] by giving them everything they need. pet me, pet me. [sfx: dog toy] well almost. good boy. ♪♪ ♪uber one can save you on rides and eats♪ ♪yeah, it's kinda sweet♪ ♪you save on rides to the westside♪ that's catchy as fudge. ♪uber one can save you♪ if you still have symptoms of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis or active psoriatic arthritis after a tnf blocker like humira or enbrel, rinvoq is different and may help. stand up to your symptoms with rinvoq. rinvoq is a once-daily pill that tackles pain, stiffness, swelling. for some, rinvoq significantly reduces ra and psa fatigue.

it can stop further irreversible joint damage. and rinvoq can leave skin clear or almost clear in psa. that's rinvoq relief. rinvoq can lower your ability to fight infections, including tb. serious infections and blood clots, some fatal; cancers, including lymphoma and skin cancer; death, heart attack, stroke, and tears in the stomach or intestines occurred. people 50 and older with at least one heart disease risk factor have higher risks. don't take if allergic to rinvoq as serious reactions can occur. tell your doctor if you are or may become pregnant. ask your rheumatologist for rinvoq. rinvoq. make it your mission. learn how abbvie could help you save.

the rain is gone ♪ we're back with hoda's boost as we welcome in carson daly >> you'll like this one. a senior at a texas high school has been the manager for the boy's basketball team for four years. so on senior night, the head coach of the sulphur springs broadcast announced that jayden wilson would suit up with the team for the very first time they gave him a round of applause when they gave him his jersey, which is really cool. and a short time later, the crowd cheered as he was introduced as part of the starting lineup. but watch what happened next >> here with us -- >> for three

>> well done >> let's go! >> oh, my gosh >> jayden sunk a three-pointer. the crowd went crazy, his that my friend is teammates mobbed him that, my friends, is incredible. can you imagine, the manager guy on the team that gets the ball, the shirt, the water, and all you want to do is be out there for just a minute and the clutch play and the three-pointer, that is incredible. >> no hesitation. >> this is mine. i got this three >> i wish crane was here to see that. >> that was cool. a show of hands, who remembers playing tetris >> i loved that. >> remember that. >> yes. >> i loved tetris. >> some people still play it guess what they made a movie about that once wildly-popular video game we have the trailer, we have it for you, the unbelievable story behind it. all coming up on "popstart." and more but first, a check of your local news and weather

(bridget) with thyroid eye disease i hid from the camera. and i wanted to hide from the world. for years, i thought my t.e.d. was beyond help... but then i asked my doctor about tepezza. (vo) tepezza is the only medicine that treats t.e.d. at the source not just the symptoms. in a clinical study more than 8 out of 10 patients taking tepezza had less eye bulging. tepezza is an infusion. patients taking tepezza may have infusion reactions. tell your doctor right away if you experience high blood pressure, fast heartbeat, shortness of breath or muscle pain. before getting tepezza, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, ibd, or are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant. tepezza may raise blood sugar even if you don't have diabetes and may worsen ibd such as crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. now, i'm ready to be seen again. visit mytepezza.com to find a ted eye specialist and to see bridget's before and after photos.

hmm that's great. you're great! i'm here to save you. i'm good. cool. i think we should see other people. you know if you could just let your hair down. a little bit down! no no no no no. no no no! you're so far away, can't hear ya! the home with dunkin' is where you want to be. (vo) when it comes to safety, who has more iihs top safety pick plus awards, the highest level of safety you can earn? subaru. when it comes to longevity, who has the highest percentage of its vehicles still on the road after ten years? subaru. and when it comes to value, which popular brand has the lowest cost of ownership? lower than toyota, honda, or hyundai? subaru. it's easy to love a car you can trust. it's easy to love a subaru.

good news! a new clinical study showed that centrum silver supports cognitive health in older adults. it's one more step towards taking charge of your health. so every day, you can say... ♪ youuu did it! ♪ with centrum silver. think he's posting about all that ancient roman coinage? no. he's making real-time money moves with merrill. so no matter what the market's doing, he's ready. and that's... how you collect coins. your money never stops working for you with merrill, a bank of america company.

why do dermatologists worldwide recommend la roche-posay? effective skincare like la roche-posay double repair face moisturizer delivers double-action to help repair skin's barrier and provide 48-hour hydration for healthy-looking skin. la roche-posay. (nicole) cats want taste. you want healthy ingredients. let's talk blue tastefuls. (jeremy) in the past, we've definitely made compromises. (nicole) we sent you blue tastefuls dry food... (jeremy) she loved it. healthy, nutritious, and delicious is always the right choice. (vo) pick up blue tastefuls, in dry, wet and singles. ♪♪ entresto is the #1 heart failure brand prescribed by cardiologists. it was proven superior at helping people stay alive and out of the hospital. don't take entresto if pregnant; it can cause harm or death to an unborn baby. don't take entresto with an ace inhibitor or aliskiren, or if you've had angioedema with an ace or arb. the most serious side effects are angioedema, low blood pressure, kidney problems, or high blood potassium. ask your doctor about entresto.

a good morning to you. it is 7:56. i'm marcus washington. here's today's top stories. a leadership shakeup in oakland. we could hear today from oakland's former police chief, leronne armstrong, who was fired by the city's new mayor. >> pete suratos here in the east bay where oakland's former police chief could speak out as early as today after the newly appointed oakland mayor explains why she fired him. during a one-on-one interview, oakland mayor sheng thao says she lost costs in leronne armstrong following a report that undermined his credibility. the mayor mentioned her focus now will be on a nationwide search for the next police chief. >> time to get a look at that

forecast today. meteorologist kari hall has a look at the cold temperatures we're starting out with. >> very cold start to our day. there's a lot of temperatures near or even below freezing as we head to the south county, as well as in parts of the santa cruz mountains. then take a look at our high temperatures for today. a nice recovery reaching into the low 60s for fremont, as well as mountain view and 62 in novato. even mid-60s for san jose. our warming trend continues into tomorrow, as well as sunday. upper 60s in the forecast across much of the bay area. also looking good into presidents' day, then much colder for the middle of next week. >> thanks, kari. we're going to have another local news update in 30 mutes. i'llin m

it is 8:00 on "today." under pressure >> make no mistake if an object presents a doing tore the american people i will take it down >> the latest from washington straight ahead then speaking out. olivia newton-john's daughter and husband open up to hoda. >> every day i miss olivia you know terribly. >> she is a superhero.

my mom is a superhero. >> how they plan to honor her life and legacy. dropping in. tetris gets the hollywood treatment. >> i still see falling blocks in my dreams. >> the '80s video game off the small screen. >> come on you guys are the kings of cliff hangers. >> the incredible story behind the game today, friday, february 17th, 2023 ♪ >> virginia! >> highland lake, illinois. >> indiana ♪

>> on a girl's trip! >> from west virginia! >> i'm turning 30. >> making the wishes come true. >> at the "today" show ♪ >> what a great crowd. >> rainy at this moment. they're still hanging. we are very excited to announce something we just learned. on tuesday we wear pink? no pink will be here. >> so excited. she has new music. a new tour can't wait to talk about that. she will perform for us live in the studio first time in more than ten years. >> she is so real and authentic. the industry said if you have kids it will tank her career she said, bye. she will be here big morning. all pink next week. >> she is so fun she really is. i look forward to that let's get to our news.

8:00 now we begin with president biden's most candid comments yet on those three unidentified objects shot down by the u.s where he now believes those objects came from. our chief white house correspondent weekend tv co-anchor kristen welker has more kristen, good morning. >> reporter: hi, savannah. good morning to you. president biden made those new remarkings amid growin bipartisan calls for more information and transparency now in his comment, the president giving new details about the three objects shot down over alaska, the canadian yukon, and lake huron, last weekend, saying while the u.s. does not know exactly what they were, the objects do not appear to be connected to china's spy balloon program or surveillance by another foreign power in fact, intel officials believe they could be weather balloons and he made no apologies for shooting down the suspected chinese spy balloon, despite criticism that he just waited too long to do it. at a security conference in munich, andrea mitchell asked the vice president about the impact of the united states' relationship with china. take a look.

>> we will maintain the perspective that we have in terms of what should be th relationship between china and the united states, that is not going to change, but surely and certainly, that balloon was not helpful, which is why we shot it down >> reporter: the president also directing his team, including the secretary of state, to develop what he is calling sharper rules for handling future unidentified objects. savannah >> kristen, thank you. a programming note you can see andrea's full exclusive interview with vice president harris on "andrea mitchell reports" today at noon on msnbc. anchors and staffers at fox news knew that former president trump's claims about fraud in the 2020 election were false even though to support his position on air, that's according to newly unsealed documents found in a $1.6 billion defamation suit against the network. that suit filed by voting

machine maker dominion, the documents show internal communications between hosts, executives and other staff were revealing they knew trump's claims were false and outlandish, and that the presidential election was, in fact, not stolen those hosts include tucker carlson and sean hannity fox news has said that it stands by the 2020 election coverage and its broadcasts are protected by the first amendment. to another lawsuit against fox news and an nbc news exclusive interview with one of their former employees laurie luhn filed a suit against the network for its handling of sexual harassment allegations against former ceo and chairman roger ailes. she sat down with stephanie to talk about the case and the year she says she was sexually abused by ailes good morning. >> good morning. laurie luhn says fox news knew roger ailes was sexually abusing her for years and covered it up. the suit filed now because new york state has lifted the statute of limitations on sexual abuse and assault claims she says it is her chance to get accountability

>> my life was destroyed he does haunt me in an awful horrible way >> reporter: laurie luhn is talking about roger ailes who first offered her a job in the early '90s before he helped create fox news. the beginning, according to her lawsuit, of more than 15 years of sexual abuse. >> he, you know, asked me to do some inappropriate things. before i knew it, he had a camera, a video camera. >> he was recording? >> yes and i remember being tongue tied and kind of caught offguard >> reporter: videos the lawsuit claims ailes used as blackmail >> i felt like my life was over. i felt like i had just falle into a trap and i was in trouble. >> reporter: ailes would go on to hire her as a booker at fox news, where she says the abuse got worse. >> code for booking meeting meant i was to go to new york, go to a booking meeting, and

then after the booking meeting, basically be sexually assaulted and keep my mouth shut >> did you want to walk away could you? >> well, i tried to get another job at another network, and i was so associated with roger ailes, it was very difficult >> reporter: she indeed did eventually leave in 2011, receiving a $3 million settlement >> the deal was we're going to give you this money, and you're not going to talk about this, right? >> it was under duress >> how are you >> reporter: in 2016, ailes resigned from fox news as at least a dozen women accused him of sexual misconduct, including former anchors gretchen carlson and megyn kelly. >> when you saw the scandal erupt in 2016, what do you think? >> i was relieved but it was too late it had caused so much damage >> reporter: luhn could not sue the company and ailes at the time because of the statute of limitations. in 2019, she accused fox news ceo suzanne scott of defamation,

but a judge threw out that lawsuit and deemed it meritless. >> why you are coming forward now? >> as time has gone on, you know, i haven't recovered, but i just -- i just happen to be blessed with this statute in new york. >> reporter: in november, the new york adult survivors act temporarily lifted the statute of limitations >> the bill is signed. >> reporter: luhn is now suing, accusing fox news and former network executive bill shine of covering up an and empowering ailes to committing sexual assaults shine resigned in 2017 as the scandal roiled the company ailes who denied all of the accusations against him died two weeks later. in a statement, fox news says this matter was settled years ago, dismissed in subsequent litigation and is meritless. bill shine did not respond to a request for comment but has previously denied knowing about any allegations against ailes. >> any vindication for myself, i

mean justice to prevail. >> the adult survivors act excludes accusers who have previously settled claims. fox may argue that that 2011 deal means luhn can't sue now. fox has publicly acknowledged spending tens of millions of dollars to resolve sexual harassment claims against aile and others at the company since 2016. >> steph, thank you so much. we shift gears and go to the pga. tiger woods playing his first competitive golf in seven months and he's off to an electric start at the genesis invitational in los angeles. maybe you thought he would out a little rusty not tiger. he finished the opening round yesterday with not one, not two, but three straight birdies he's now sitting at 2 under par. just 5 shots back of leaders going into the second round. you can catch today's action on the golf channel at 4:00 eastern. >> only tiger woods. come on. >> i know what i'm doing this weekend. >> you and carson both. still peahead, what tina feo

is revealing about her big plan for "the mean girls" musical movie. carson will have that story and a little bit more in "popstart." and first, our exclusive conversation, with olivia newton-john's husband and daughter, opening up about new ways they are honoring her legacy, including today's release of the star's final song, an unforgettable duet with her friend dolly parton. that and more right after this you get advice like... just stop. go for a run. go for ten runs. run a marathon. instead, start small with nicorette, which will lead to something big. dad, you alright? the road to college can be expensive. luckily, bank of america lets dad switch his choice cash back category so he earns more on gas. with the bank of america customized cash rewards card, you just can't stop getting rewarded. - (gasps) - geez. jon? brie! any idea why we are in a fridge? i'm brie... yeah, i'm jon. so we're brie and...? brie and hamm! and best foods! is that pete davidson? i'm gonna eat you guys. ♪♪

best foods brings leftovers to life. (vo) nature valley has helped restore access to national park trails ♪♪ all over the country. because even a simple walk can lead to an unforgettable adventure. life happens out there. you are uniquely you, and your starbucks coffee should be too. so if you like your coffee... deliciously smooth... flavorful... and on the lighter side... then starbucks veranda blend is made to be yours. i came here to find love. but instead, i found a best friend. señor snuffles, you stole my sock, and now you've stolen my heart. will you accept this milk-bone as a symbol of my love? ♪ more dog ♪ (dog bark) ♪yeah, yeah, yeah♪ real fruit... and whole grains. ♪yeah, yeah, yeah♪ doing something good for yourself has never been this easy. just do what's delicious.

kellogg's special k. when it comes to jeans... the perfect fit... just do what's delicious. makes all the difference. save extra on your favorite pair. kohl's. welcome back it has been six months since the world lost entertainer olivia newton-john. and hoda, wow, you got to speak to her husband and her daughter and first conversation since her passing. >> it was an open conversation with olivia's husband john easterling and her daughter chloe. we talked about the last days of olivia newton-john's life and how they plan on continuing her legacy with her music and cancer research i started by asking john how he is holding up after losing who he says was the quote most courageous woman he had ever known.

>> every day, i miss olivia, you know, terribly, and yet every day i'm really super grateful that i had 15 wonderful years with this extraordinary human being. >> extraordinary and courageous, two words often used to describe this singer and actress, olivia newton-john, who charmed generations of fans with her music and movies ♪ hopelessly devoted to you ♪ >> and inspired countless others, as she courageously battled breast cancer for decades. >> chloe, to all of us, she was kind of an icon, but to you, she was mom. what did that mean to you? >> i love my mom more than anything, and she's my mama, you know, she's not olivia newton-john to me, but i'm so glad that she was olivia newton-john for so many people. >> i felt privileged to have sat with her and enjoy time with her.

>> we're sisters, you know anyone who has gone on this journey with cancer, it's an unlearned destination and surprises and turns. >> one thing i noticed about her was that she was at her best when she was talking about someone else, when she wasn't talking about herself. >> that's exactly right. i mean, that's her she was very caring. very giving. and had a --what i say is like a bandwidth to care, i mean genuinely and authentically care for people like i've never seen before. >> john, people often asked her in interviews about her prognosis, and she never liked to talk about that she said i'm not talking about that because i'm not going to define myself by that, if i think that way, i will go that way. >> yes. >> what was it like at the end for her? >> she was, you know, very aware

and i mean the last, it's a long journey, but she had the willpower, even in her most difficult times, to really bring in the light and to bring in the love she was who she was, you know, all the way through. >> chloe, did she have anything that she wanted to tell you at the end? >> last words she could say to me was my sunshine, and right before she lost her ability to speak, she was making jokes. >> john, when do you feel her the most now >> late at night, early in the morning. dralm and then, you know, i'll just be walking around the house or throwing the ball for the dogs

and just speak to her out loud and a guy i was flying with said, you know, john, when you are lucky enough to find your true soul mate, and you share one heart, when one passes, you have the obligation to live your life for both. and that was very empowering and very powerful for me and gave a way forward. >> and a way forward for chloe, who understands healing can come in many forms. >> chloe, your mom was remarkable in so many different ways i'm sure there are beautiful things about everyone loving her and knowing that everyone missed her. and how have you been dealing with that? >> it actually has been a life raft it has felt like a big hug from the universe and i'm very grateful for all of the people who reached out to us and extended their heart and their connection >> a connection that john and

chloe hope will continue as a last recording of olivia singing with her long-time friend dolly parton will be released today. it's a duet of the song "jolene" made famous by dolly, recorded just months before olivia passed away. >> i just thought how perfect is this two beautiful icons, your mom has since passed but here it is, giving us yet another gift >> well, this is a gorgeous duet dolly is a wonderful person and a good friend of olivia, i think expresses part of who she was and she as i do, feel like everyone has a very unique and special gift for her, it was her voice. she knew that. that was a gift. she understood it was a gift and she gave that very generously. >> a lot of people who have lost people always say my loved one had words of wisdom they want to

impart on me at the end, was there anything like that >> well, we left with the message is love. and just to focus on the gratitude, whatever in life you have to be grateful for, your friends, your family, or for the way you feel, and the beauty of the sunshine, and just be grateful, and express love to the people that you love >> we did that interview they were in california. i was here in new york, but one thing he told me, john told me, how they first met, he said he went to a concert of olivia newton-john and he's all about healing, john is, and he does some work in the amazon and he said he watched her sing he said he felt the healing feeling that he gets when he's in the amazon, so the next morning, he said he was at the pool of the hotel and saw her and said can i ask you a question a real healing feeling there and she looked at me and ten seconds he said i was at your concert, will you go to the amazon with me because there's a real healing feeling there and she looked at me and ten seconds left, she said yes so she took that risk, she knew,

she brought two friends alon in case it was weird, but she went with him and he said three days later, we were in love. 15 years together. isn't that something >> when you know, you know what a love story. what a comfort for her in her later years. >> yes. >> i mean it is so hard because i mean, of course, no one is ready to let her go. >> yes. >> and the whole part about being a soul mate, that you sort of have the obligation to live your life for both of your lives. >> and the path forward and what do i do today now talked about her music and how it soothes him and now he feels an obligation. i love that. and his daughter, their daughter, too. >> the song is out today. >> "jolene" is out today and she was ill when she sang it they did it in different locations. and you wouldn't know. >> a great conference. >> we will have more of the conversation later this month. it is focused on john and chloe's push to continue olivia's groundbreaking work on cancer research and wellness a lot of plant-based ways that she healed herself. >> a legacy of healing in addition to everything else. >> indeed, yes

>> all right we'll look forward to that al, a check of the weather. >> all right let's show you what we've got going on for today start off, wet weather out of the northeast, mid atlantic states down to the southeast a little later sunshine in between, and where we have some clouds out west. chillier weather as we get around the great lakes, teens, 20s and 30s into new england, and 80s down through florida that's a look at the weather for today, wet weather makes its way through the southeast. snowy conditions in northern new england. sunny and mild out west. sunshine through the plains all the way down to much of the central and western gulf that's what's going on around the country. here's good morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. it's starting out cold, but it will be a nice day, heading for the low 60s for much of the bay area, even up to 64 in san jose and santa rosa. as we go through the forecast, we are going to continue to see temperatures going up a couple of degrees tomorrow, even more so on sunday. hopefully you'll have time to get out and enjoy it, because

there will be much colder weather by the middle of next week. >> that's your latest weather. all right, let's start come on. >> come on >> all right >> the sirius xm show. tetris first up in "popstart," the iconic video game is the center of a new cold war era bio pic. the movie stars taron edgerton as a salesman who discovered tetris in the 80s and he travels to the soviet union to bring the puzzle game all around the world. >> wow >> your game's brilliant it will make you a millionaire. >> we have never negotiated with the soviets. >> we're here for tetris >> you're here for the money >> the most powerful men watch it. you and your family. >> do you know where your company is >> what the hell is going on >> the world is changing and the soviet union will not be left

behind >> you want to play with the big boys this is how the world works. >> center of the cold war. >> i mean, what's going on here? >> it's true >> it is based on true story >> the senior producer says it is based on a true story >> fox has had so much going on. >> i know. >> yikes. >> tetris premieres march 30th on apple tv+. lizzo the superstar is headed to springfield. you know when she was dressed up as marge for halloween and getting treatment for the simpson's upcoming season finale, the grammy winner is set to appear as the elf doll, homer's spirit guide after an accident and then playing herself, with "entertainment weekly" with the first look. and you will have to wait a little bit for this one, the season 34 finale will air in may. >> season 34 longest running show on television incredible still so good.

niall horan, a new track called "heaven." here's a little bit of it. ♪ ♪ >> that's a live clip there. later this month, you will get to check in with niall and his fellow voice coaches, chance the rapper and kelly clarkson, blake shelton, for "the voice" season 23 final, premiere, it is march 6th. >> season 23 >> the finale. >> you've been shooting some of that. >> yes, we have been. and niall is great i should mention blake is on tour right now, he kicked off last night in lincoln, nebraska. back to the honky tonk tour, out they're touring this month and next month it is really one of the best he is so good live. >> i can only imagine. >> after all of the coffee he drinks [ laughter ] >> he can entertain as long as he does. so, so good. tina fey, "snl" long

revealed she will be reprising a role in the "mean girls" movie, based on the broadway show and the based on the 2004 movie. with seth meyers, after two decades she and tim meadows will be back as ms. norbury and principal dural. >> you and tim had parts in the original film that you couldn't age out of. >> teachers work forever i wanted to be like when gilligan from "gilligan's island" was a trade show, and he looks so old in his little hat >> that's your goal? >> that's my goal. >> okay. >> "mean girls," the movie the musical kicks off next month. and finally austin butler, the funny guy sat down, the "elvis" actor, fresh off the nomination and golden globes and during the conversation, opened up about what it was like stepping into the iconic role and meeting presley's family. >> i felt so much responsibility to them and for their family and

for elvis's legacy and when i finally got to meet lisa marie, we looked into each other's eyes and i felt so much love for her and i know it weighed on her a lot how misunderstood he was and i just wish she was here to celebrate with us. >> and with elizabeth debicki, playing diana, and you asked what is the difference between mimicking somebody and inhabiting that person, like austin did it was pauly bennet, this is the person who walks with the actors, and with freddie mercury and elvis. what a fascinating area. >> somehow she captures that spirit of a person >> right. >> through her powers of observation and then the actors channel that it is pretty neat. >> how about that conversation with austin butler you can check it out this weekend on "sunday today." guys, we're headed into president's day, a holiday weekend that comes with, wait for it, fantastic mattress sales. we're getting into it with consumer reporter --

good morning. 8:26 right now. i'm marcus washington. in less than an hour the man accused in the home explosion is expected in court. investigators say that explosion killed rita price, who neighbors say was darren's wife. the district attorney says that hash oil was being manufactured inside that home on 22nd avenue. price faces several felonies, including involuntary manslaughter. his public defender says her

client plans to plead not guilty. time to get a look at the forecast. meteorologist kari hall has a look at that. >> it's still chilly outside. we do have a cold start once again. highs for our inland areas will reach the low 60s. it does continue to warm up over the next few days even into the holiday on monday with a high of about 65 degrees inland. after that, we're expecting much colder air to come in starting on wednesday with scattered showers that could linger into thursday. and for san francisco, enjoy the sunshine this weekend with highs in the low 60s. marcus. >> we'll have another update in 30 minutes. i'll

you didn't choose cat allergies. your hairline.

or that thing where your knee just gives out for no reason. but... you can choose your doctor who will care for all the things you didn't choose. kaiser permanente for all that is you. ♪ hey, guys, it is 8:30 on this friday morning. 17th day of february we're having a great time. look at our crowd. they are amazing we've got some really, really, really cool people here. i think it's important though that we point out the very first people who were in line. very first people in line this morning. al this is them hi, guys you were first in line where you are guys from? >> harper's ferry west virginia. >> what are your names >> amelia. >> ebony >> douglas. >> jennifer. >> emily

>> they were out making signs this morning they brought their crayons, you all were set up. how early did you get out here >> 4:00. >> 4:00 a.m. >> we just want to make sure that you guys got seen very good to see you 4:00 a.m >> 4:00 a.m. >> by the way, 4:00 a.m., the rain, let's go >> hey, guys, president's day, long weekend, lots of fun, known for its sales, especially on mattresses >> okay. >> you know what you know you need it coming up, we will walk through "consumer reports" top rated picks, they slept on all of these beds so you don't have to and you will find them at big discounts as well. also this half hour, we will introduce to you to the only black michelin star chef in new york city. his name is charlie mitchell we talked about why there aren't more black chefs in fine dining and also what it is like to make history, even when others are making history i had to spend some time trying the award-winning food. >> of course you did

>> come on. also ahead on the third hour of "consumer confidential," how to protect our phones from cameras, the tricks they use to get access to information. vicky nguyen has the warning signs to look out for, and why you might want to pay attention to your battery life. >> you're big on that. >> oh, yes >> abc. >> always be charging. and next week our special series, "five things" is coming back, we have experts revealing what they would never do, based on the jobs that they have we have wound up with a nice group for you, a chef who talks about cooking with a dull knife, a mechanic says never kick the tires, and a teacher with some good food for thought on kids and bad grades, next week. mr. roker, a check of weather? >> a long weekend and show you what is going on first off, saturday, much colder in the northeast sunshine throughout much of the country. mountain snows out west. and now, on sunday, sunday, we've got a nice day in the eastern half of the country, really some light snow showers coming

up around the great lakes, northern plains, and sunny and warm through the gulf. and >> that's your latest weather. i just want to come over here, not because it is al rocker is my hero, but because it is your birthday. happy 14th what's your name >> annabell. >> happy birthday to you. having a good time >> excellent. >> we love that. all right.

>> al, you're all of our heroes. don't you all love al roker? >> yes. >> congratulations on your first trip, mom and daughter all right. coming up next, guys, a powerful and personal story from emilie ikeda honoring the japanese american families whose members were almost lost during a dark time in our country's past but first, ts is "today" on hi

we're back, 8:36, with an eye-opening story on a part of our country's history some may not remember. >> this weekend marks 81 years since executive order 9066 which led to the incarceration of more than 125,000 people of japanese ancestry in this country, living in the united states, during world war ii. >> for the first time, researchers have now compiled all of their names in one single place. emilie ikeda is here with more on this story. >> good morning. this is a story that has a lot

of special meaning to me, to my family, close to our heart for the past eight decades, the u.s. government didn't know exactly how many japanese americans were forced into internment camps so now, this book called the "ratio" is giving camp survivors and their descendants a chance to honor their family history, something you will see that i too could take part. this man has been to the japanese american national museum before. >> this is the record. >> when she rounded the corner of the newest exhibit in los angeles, she was immediately moved to tears. >> it is all very concrete to see it like this. >> a 25-pound, 1,000-page book, filled with every name of those incarcerated during world war ii because of their japanese heritage, including her own. >> what is it like to see your own name in the book >> it's an acknowledgment of what happened. >> her daughter maya sharing in the chance to bind and stamp their family's name. >> i can't believe this happened to my family. >> until now, it was not known exactly how many japanese

americans were ripped from their homes and forced into what are widely known as internment camps. around the usc professor, who set out to write for the past three years. >> what inspired you to pursue creating this book >> the idea of giving back people's names, giving them individuality again in a way that their personhood wasn't acknowledged >> reporter: filled with mor than 125,000 names, the ireicho has grown to a point of pilgrimage at the museum which sits on the very spot where many japanese american boarded buses for camps 81 years before. >> this is one of those ground zero points in the civil rights history of this country, so there is enormous power and place. >> reporter: 75 small jars o soil border the room from all of was camps. topaz, postit, where my family

was incarcerated my grandparents were seven years when executive order 9066 was issued it began with curfews and voluntary evacuations, but ultimately paved the way to forcibly move men, women and children to often remote locations. >> i always questioned why i was in this internment camp. >> reporter: years ago i interviewed my grandfather for a school project. >> we had these bags as cots and we had to fill these bags with hay, and that's what we slept on >> reporter: we paged throug the book so i too could acknowledge my family history. >> let's find his name >> reporter: and honor loved ones >> albert ikeda. quickly taken back by a wave of emotion. he has since passed so it is so meaningful to get to stamp his name >> reporter: for me, my family,

and so many japanese americans, sharing these stories has never been more important, with first-hand accounts dwindling. sitting within the walls of barracks, the memories came racing back to now 84-year-old reyko, one of the last of an interned generation. >> your family was well established with a business. >> yes. >> and forced to leave all of that behind. >> absolutely. more than anything, i realized as as an adult how difficult it was to leave five in a room with a baby and a grandfather, and the conditions that we were in >> reporter: a page in history, the ireicho is making sure it is never erased. >> what is the importance of preventing that from happening >> so that it doesn't happen again. so many people don't know this happened >> to see your grandfather's name there, i mean, it was obviously so poignant. what did it feel like in that moment >> i think that this is not some grand monument carved from marble or etched into granite, but the power of it really comes from the people, the people

going to stamp these names, and you could probably tell from my eyes, this is something that has really touched me, this experience it has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience. >> the dignity, saying the name, and letting people really marinate in the fact that it was more than 100,000 people, that it happened in this country, that this history is real, that there are survivors still here. and what an opportunity for you to get to interview your own grandfather before he passed >> yes, so meaningful. more than a decade ago it has really turned into this treasure, a gem, all from a school project and to underscore the importance of talking to our family members while they're with us and actually, you know what i have written on this card here, some of the family members' names that i stamped, my great aunt, my grandmother, they are still with us i will be giving this to them. so it is just a really meaningful experience. it is on display in los angeles until october. and anyone is welcome to stamp the book

not just japanese americans. the goal is to honor all 125,284 names with the cards to bring home and share with your loved ones >> is like i see you andt' for businesses of all sizes, there are a lot of choices when it comes to your internet and technology needs. when you choose comcast business internet, you choose the largest, fastest reliable network. you choose advanced security for total peace of mind. and you choose a next generation 10g network that's always improving, getting faster; more reliable; and more intelligent to keep you ready for today and tomorrow. the choice is clear: make your business future ready with the network from the most innovative company. comcast business. powering possibilities™.

with reliable covid-19 results in just 15 minutes, everyone is making room for binaxnow in their medicine cabinet. do we still need these pregnancy tests? (kids yell and giggle, a dog barks and a vase breaks) yeah, no. out with the old, in with the #1 covid-19 self test in the us. with the same technology doctors use to test for covid-19. binaxnow

we're back 8:44 "today's consumer. if you are in the market for a new mattress, the sales promise to be epic this president's day weekend. before you shop, our friends at "consumer reports" have tested about 240 mattresses, they've got an online buying guide, you can find which one works for you. elliot wiler's consumer report, digital lifestyle editor, we couldn't bring 240 mattresses in here but first of all, mine it is so subjective what makes a good mattress >> it is really, really hard, right? because what you like, i might

not like, it's just really hard. >> hard or soft. >> hard or soft. and you hear all of these names mean fitrm and our tests at consumer reports have said no when it comes to firmness, it doesn't always stack up, so the best thing is to use a mattresslector we have a mattress finder on our website and how do you like to sleep, back, side? what's your age? what's your height things like that and we can narrow it double the most important thing, lay on it, try it out, which i feel might feel weird, you might feel pressured in the store, there are so many of these that come in boxes, but just lay on it >> lay on it. >> okay. >> so am i getting in here >> yes. >> so this is your first mattress you like, from sleep-ex ez. >> this is a great value the most affordable mattress that we have about $400 >> i will slide over here. >> $449. >> a good price. >> a good overall mattress, it does well in "consumer reports," durability tests, 10 inches, it has this night quilted top. >> firm but not hard >> that's exactly right. >> okay.

and you are going to want to give this five to ten minutes because you're going to be on this mattress for eight to ten years. >> so you go to the mattress place and they're not like why are you laying on this they expect it >> that's okay you are investing hundreds of dollars, sometimes thousands of dollars and you want to make sure it is fitting you, you want your spine to be aligned properly, and your neck to be aligned properly. it is a big deal >> should you bring a pillow when you shop? >> some of the stores have their pillow you can bring your own >> okay, good to snow. you mentioned some of the mattresses are coming in boxes now but can you get a good mattress in a box? >> absolutely. some of the top mattresses in "consumer reports" ratings come in a box the trick is it comes smushed up sow open it up, put it on your frame, and let it air out for about a day. and you've got a mattress. some of them are foam. some are hybrid. >> can you return them if you don't like them? >> you can the best part, they don't go back in the box. >> you can't roll it in there? >> no. they will tell to you donate it

or they will pick it up. but a good rule of thumb, if you're buying one in a box, look for a return policy, 30 up to 100 days because you're going to want to have the option to send it back if you don't like it. >> i don't know where to stand so here we go. like i said, we couldn't bring all of the mattresses in, but the next one you want to talk about, is this the ghost bed >> this is the ghost bed it is the ghost bed lux. it is half price for president's day weekend. >> okay. >> for about $1,589. which is great and that is a nice picture of it there. two free pillows what is nice about the ghost bed two, it is a "consumer reports" recommended, in fact all of these are, which is just good to know that they've gone through a rigorous test and it does well with back and side sleepers. so keep that in mind >> it is pricey but you see the value there? >> the value >> the next mattress, a good deal, the all swell lux hybrid >> yes. >> what is that? >> $549. which is nice. comes in a box and this is the inner spring i was talking about. you might see this marketed as a hybrid

so it's got springs on the bottom, foam on top, and even that can fit inside of the box $549, this is a walmart, which is a nice price. >> the next one we're going to be talking about is the original lull mattress. why do you like this one >> this one does well in many of our tests, particularly for average and petite sized people and this is a theme we have seen in our testing if you're tall or on the larger side, definitely spend more time on the mattress to see how it feels. many of these seem to feel better for average and smaller sized people. >> interesting >> keep that in mind. there is also a cooling top for, this which some people may find, if you sleep hot, it may give you some relief there, as well. >> and then the final one we have here, this is the tufts and needle bed hop on >> yes, sure this is a name that people may know. >> this is kind of like, i like it, but it is a little firmer. >> it is and it has a little bit of a softer top it has a breathable top. >> do you want to come get on it

>> just try it. >> i just want to see. >> it's different. >> mine is super hard. >> it is all very subjective. >> is this foam? >> it is foam. >> oh, i like it >> i like it >> breathable fabric, and "consumer reports" members rate this very high this is 895. $100 off for presidents' day never pay full price for a mattress >> with savannah and hoda. for more on the mattresses, go to today.com/shop. coming up next, craig has a special conversation with niall, and the new york cit

back with our series "discover black heritage" for black history month. >> that's right. craig, you met a chef in new york is breaking barriers in the restaurant world. >> his name is charley mitchell. he became the first black chef in this city's history to earn a prestigious michelin star and

only the second black chef nationwide to receive the accolade i stopped by his restaurant in brooklyn to talk about that achievement and, also, of course, to try some of tha gourmet food that has made him a ground breaker the chef behind this popular brooklyn restaurant is now being celebrated for more than fine dining charlie mitchell is the first black chef in new york city to be awarded a michelin star, and just the second black executive chef in the country to achieve that honor >> i wanted to always, you know, plant my feet here and be serious new york city chef, that was always a goal of mine. >> look at you now. >> yes. >> dreams come true. >> yes. >> mitchell was born and raised in detroit and developed a passion for food and cooking from his grandmother >> i think she is certainly the most, she is like this whole fry fish, like whole fry bass all the time when i was younger and i think that stood out the most. >> head on >> always.

>> he attended culinary school for a few months, but preferred on the job training instead. >> i ended up googling restaurants in the metro area. got my first real job, in the kitchen, it is like i love the way they work, i love how professional it is, using ingredients i've never had, never learned about. ♪ >> years of experience in world class restaurants like 11 madison park eventually led hi to this quiet street in brooklyn heights. and when clover hill opened one year ago, he became its executive chef in charge of creating the menu mitchell's team plates an eight-course tasting menu that regularly changes with the best seasonal foods available. >> it's challenging. we're always changing something. or we're always trying to make the dish the best version of itself, right? so we make it every day, for two weeks straight, we have to, to get it to be like a perfect

dish >> that quest for perfection did not go unnoticed michelin announced the star of restaurants in october and not only did clover hill earn a star in its first year, but chef mitchell picked up the award for best young chef. >> that was a complete surprise when they announced that, and i was just humbled, you know >> were you aware at the time of the historic implications? >> i was not not at the time. you always think so many people have come before you, you just assume that somebody has already done this, you know. you just, it doesn't cross your mind that you may be the first or second to do really anything. >> especially here in new york city why do you think that's the case why do you think there aren't more people who look like us as executive chefs of fine dining restaurants like this? >> you don't make a lot of money as a young cook, so i think a lot of times we're chasing a very different american dream, than to kind of put up with these aggressive environments that are ultimately led by people who don't look like us.

>> i tasted some of the iconic dishes that earned the unique place in the food world. >> i'm going to come around and try this here. it is almost too pretty to touch. >> including a shark fin flounder in a spicy tapioca. >> this is nice. and japanese mackerel. >> we dry age it we hang it a little bit and finish it with a little bit of bees wax so it retains moisture >> when people leave your restaurant, what do you want them to take away? >> i want them to kind of be excited, you know, excited about food you know, like that is something that is very important to us >> wow >> folks, charlie mitchell, the chef there not done yet. clover hill, also a semi finalist for one of the other most prestigious awards in food. james beard. >> we're going tonight >> it is like artistry >> i'm calling right now. >> it's funny, because he said, after they announced the award, the wait now is a couple of

months >> i think you could probably get there quicker. >> let's do it. >> it is amazing >> wow >> a cool guy, too >> just the nicest guy >> good to shine a light on that, especially for young people who are watching. they need to see somebody who looks like them on a show like this to be inspired, that i can do that, too >> that is why representation matters. >> yes all right. coming up ahead on the third hour, the new magnum p.i., jay hernandez. and later "hoda and jenna," finding love later in life good morning to you on this friday. it is 8:56. i'm marcus washington. in a few minutes the man caught on camera spraying an unhoused person with a hose outside his

business is set to be arraigned this morning at 9:00. if convicted, he faces up to six months in county jail and $2,000 fine. ahead at midday, we are breaking down when we might hear from armstrong himself. plus, on our website we have key ti in las vpsegas, the most popular food is broccoli. yeah, that's the only food. they have broccoli smoothies, and broccoli pancakes, and broccoli ice cream, and broccoli hotdogs, and of course, they have raw unseasoned broccoli..... with stems. -daddy, i don't want to go to las vegas with you and mommy tomorrow. oh, are you sure? are you sure you don't want to go, it will be so much fun!

this morning, on the "third hour of today," bruce's battle. the family of hollywood star bruce willis revealing new details on his diagnosis, a rare form of dementia, and their message to his fans. then later, a double she made it. two entrepreneurs celebrating their cultures through their business. one leaning on beauty secrets, passed down through generations, and another spicing up the sauces. and magnum p.i. is on the case, star jay hernandez, here to talk about the classic character's comeback, thanks to the fans.