transfer at macarthur. if you're going between richmond and millbrae, for example, just watch for those overhead signs to do a good job of communicating that. and this communicates how light the traffic is around the bay this morning. well everybody's tired sleeping in after all those fireworks. these are the today's show is just ahead. we are continuing today in the bay on roku and other streaming platforms. if you join us at eight, we'll show you some of what is happening around the bay. you can also watch it on nbc bay area or on your smartphone app. all right. well, that's what's happening here on today in the bay this morning. and remember, 4th of july was yesterday. you don't have to pop the fireworks today. all right. put them in a bucket of water. get some done with it. those dogs are barking. have a good morning good friday morning. some americans may be spending the holiday weekend indoors. >> that's because the severe weather showing no sign of letting up. it's july 5th.

this is "today". heading this way. preparations underway in southern texas as hurricane beryl sets its sights on the united states. >> we will move the stuff off the dock that's loose or might be blown away. >> as triple digits temperatures spark wildfires and force thousands from their homes. >> it's really sad. >> all this as record numbers hit the roads and skies, capping off what could be the busiest 4th of july travel week ever. we're following it all. critical moment. president biden insisting he is staying in the race. >> you've got me, man. i'm not going anywhere. >> ahead of a busy weekend for the president, stepping out for a rally ahead of a major prime time interview. the campaign hoping to prove he's still fit to serve as

questions about a second term continue to swirl. why the next few days in the public eye are so crucial. major shake-up. breaking overnight, a huge win for the labor party in the uk. >> you voted for it. and now it has arrived. change begins now. >> the landslide vote bringing an end to conservative rule for the first time in more than a decade. we're at downing street with a live report on what it means for u.s. relations ahead of our own election. nightmare on the beach. authorities sounding the alarm across the country over a pair of july 4th shark attacks. >> it was like this pressure like someone punched me or something. >> what to know to stay safe, plus other hazards from rip tides to contamination. we're tracking it all. those stories, plus royal retreat. nbc got a look inside a regal mansion that changed history.

>> this is the duke's bedroom. >> opening its gates for the first time ever, and we're bringing you a special sneak peek. and let freedom ring. a look at last night's 4th of july celebrations. from those dazzling fireworks to the incredible performances and fierce competition. we're going to recap all the most patriotic moments today, friday, july 5th, 2024. from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthrie and hoda kotb. from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. and a good friday morning to you. welcome to "today." thanks for joining us. savannah and hoda off this week. we're graced with the presence of laura jarett. those fireworks last night. >> what a way to kick off the week, right? i'm glad we're done with the drones and back to the good, old-fashioned bang. >> we want to start once again

with the weather and that dangerous heat wave that continues to grip a huge swath of this country. 125 million people are waking up under some kind of heat alert this morning. highs 10 to 20 degrees above the average in some areas. >> meantime, some residents in south texas are bracing for beryl. heavy rain, storm surge and damaging winds are all a possibility for south texas by the end of the weekend. >> these extreme weather conditions coming amid a major travel weekend. this is a large look at hartsfield airport. some experts expect sunday to be the busiest day of the entire summer. we've got it all covered for you this morning, including dylan dreyer's full forecast this morning.

we start with priscilla thompson, who is in texas. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. pools like this one will be in high demand today. already here in houston, it is in the 80s, and it will creep up into the 90s by the end of the day. with the heat index and the humidity, it will feel more like 105 degrees. meanwhile, along the texas coast, folks are feeling the heat and also bracing for a potential hurricane. this morning as hurricane beryl continues its path, folks in south texas are preparing, keeping an eye on the storm as it threatens to come ashore on the u.s. mainland, too. >> we will move all the stuff on the dock that's loose or might be blown away. >> reporter: the southwest like the rest of the country, of the country, already deal extreme weather. more than 125 million americans under heat alerts. >> it has been swelters.

>> reporter: this weekend from the pacific northwest to arizona, in order highs. as parts of california could set all-time records. the scorching heat also hampering efforts to contain the 3,500 acre thompson fire. >> we're in 110, so that takes a huge toll on fire workers working when it is this hot. >> reporter: in san jose, the heat wave is being blamed on the death of a homeless person. the mayor writing, this was an avoidable tragedy. experts say extreme heat poses a risk to the body, including heart attacks. >> you get dehydrated and put more stress on the body. >> reporter: some cities canceling 4th of july fireworks shows and parades. >> it is too dangerously hot. >> reporter: driving heat index values as high as 112 degrees as americans head into the weekend feeling the holiday heat wave. that will be true out west where the national weather service is warning of a prolonged extreme heat event that could last up to

12 days. that would be the longest stretch in nearly two decades. >> priscilla thompson for us there in texas. thank you. we move to the july 4th travel rush as a record number of americans have been hitting the road all week long. priya, how is it looking? >> reporter: hey, laura. yeah, more than 28 million people are expected to pass through tsa check points over the extended 10-day holiday travel period, which is expected to end in a few days with more than three million travelers hitting the road this sunday which experts predict will be the peak of july 4th travel. american airlines is saying this is expected to be their busiest travel day of the entire summer. hopper says the busiest airports will be denver, dallas and fort

worth and right here in atlanta. if you have been to a report recently, 12 of the top 15 busiest travel days ever recorded by the tsa have all occurred since mid-may. that means lines, lines and more lines. if you are planning on heading to an airport, make sure you get here early, pack some snacks and as we love to say a little bit of patience as we navigate your way to your gate. >> always have snacks for sure. what about those going by road? what should they prepare for? >> reporter: absolutely. there are massive numbers of people hitting the roads. 60 million were projected to travel by car this holiday travel week. that's up more than three million more than last year. there are two reasons for this surge. one is the prices at the pump are lower than they have been in previous years and they are forecasted to drop as well as the flexibility of more remote work schedules.

if you are looking to book that last-minute rental car, the cities with the highest demand this week. all in all aaa is forecasting there will be more than six million travelers this year compared to before the pandemic, laura. >> priya, thanks so much. lots of folks on the road. lots of folks taking flights. dylan dreyer in for al this morning. it looks like, based on what i see behind you, there could be trouble. >> we could see possibly delays at the airports. minneapolis, saint paul, denver. same down through atlanta. we could see pockets of heavier rain that could cause delays, too. now let's focus on the heat. we have the west heat that is dry and very intense and long lasting. all through next week, we are looking for the high temperatures to stay, if not breaking records, possibly breaking all-time record temperatures. and then the heat and humidity

from the south will push into the southeast creates dangerous conditions for being outside too long. portland 100 degrees today. reading, california 118 degrees today. that's the all-time record high, and we are forecasting that for today. tomorrow medford, oregon 125 degrees. and the heat is going to last through at least the middle of next week. las vegas around 118 degrees. want to note that hurricane beryl just made land fall. it doesn't look like it will stay overland long enough to really rip this thing apart. once it moves into the gulf of mexico, it could intensify as it approaches southern texas on monday, craig. >> we'll come back to you in a few moments. to politics now, where president biden insists he is staying in the 2024 race, despite growing fears about his candidacy from within the democratic party. we are breaking it all down this

morning starting with kelly o'donnell. >> reporter: this is an intense period of opportunity and risk for president biden. each public appearance is a chance to demonstrate his capability, to build on his record and argue the stakes of this election. but the risk is any misstep or bobbled word draws attention. carrying on, a summer celebration. with his campaign facing crisis, a renewed pledge from president biden that he is staying in the race. >> you have got me, man. i'm not going anywhere. >> reporter: and that means today is no ordinary day for the president. heading to wisconsin for a very public test, a rally and a high-stakes on camera interview. new this morning, the campaign announcing an aggressive travel schedule and $50 million paid media blitz.

biden allies say today's events are a critical step. >> he's got to show it. he has to get up, show this sustained strength and take it on head-on. >> reporter: after the debate that shook his candidacy, any public appearance by the president is growing scrutiny, including this radio interview airing yesterday. >> by the way, i'm proud to be the first president, the first black woman to serve as president. >> the campaign responded to the coverage calling it absurd saying it is abundantly clear the president was talking about his record of running mates and appointments. his party, campaign, under pressure. in a meeting with democratic governors, who sources familiar with the exchange say mr. biden said he was seen by his doctor. but earlier that day, his team had said this. >> he did not get checked out the doctor. >> reporter: and later corrected that he did have a brief exam.

gavin newsom said the president needs to prioritize his sleep. many governors expressing their support after the meeting. but nbc news reporting this morning that some democrats say the president's debate performance was not an anomaly. one senator said the country saw what those of us have had personal interactions with him have all known for the last two and a half years. other democrats say they remain concerned. >> we need a reset. we need a source correction. we've got to acknowledge that this was not just one bad night. >> reporter: donors are a key group the watch. congressman don buyer told me the president appeared strong and donors left feeling better about his performance. meanwhile, she is withholding contributions unless or until they replace mr. biden on the

>> that's no small thing. all right. let us bring in kristin welker, moderator of "meet the press." good morning to you. >> good morning, craig. >> it's been more than a week now since that debate performance. we have seen the administration and the president try to reassure presidents that all is well. where do things stand now? what's next? >> well, craig and laura, look, the concerns over the president's ability to win, quite frankly, are growing amongst democrats. as we have always said, this comes down to the numbers, to the stats in terms of polling, donors and support on capitol hill. quite frankly, we are starting to see an emotion in some places, where polls show a dip within a margin of error, others show a wider gap. worried the white house could be out of reach. look, i have spoken to lawmakers on capitol hill who say there is

a growing fear he can't win. but the president does remain defiant. he says he's not going anywhere. and, remember, his justification for staying in the race was he was the strongest candidate, the only candidate to beat trump. the landscape has changed saying he's too old for the job. that's compared to 40 years ago. >> he has a big interview tonight. then he has a multistate swing, swing states. how is he supposed to get on the other side of this when he does just the radio interviews he's stumbling over who he appointed. how does he get through things like this? >> you're absolutely right, laura. frankly, the stakes couldn't be higher for each of these moments. he has to come off in command, both in this interview today and also in those swing state appearances. but allies i'm speaking to say he's got to do one more. they say he's got to show he has the stamina to serve another four years. that's going to require participating in a lot more

unscripted events. that's the keyword here, unscripted. allies tell me his words matter now more than ever. they worry about his comments about tamping down his activity after 8:00 p.m. he's wanting to be out there more, but also worried about potential gaps in doing so. >> all right. kristin welker, moderator of "meet the press." of course, we will be watching sunday because if it is sunday, it is "meet the press." thank you. now to a major shake-up in the uk where britain's labor party beat conservatives in a landslide, gaining a new prime minister and a large majority in parliament. raf sanchez is at downing street with more. good morning, raf. >> reporter: laura, good morning. the transfer of power is

underway here at a temporarily sunny downing street, just hours after that historic election. the conservative party going down to a crushing defeat. we just saw their outgoing prime minister, rishi sunak, leaving through that famous black door for the last time as a new government and a new leader takes charge. this morning britain has a new prime minister. >> we did it! we said we would end the chaos, and we will. we said we would turn the page, and we have. change begins now. >> reporter: progressive labor party winning last night's election in a landslide. their biggest majority since tony blair won in 1997, defeating the prime minister's conservatives who have led britain for the last 14 years and are now reeling from their worst loss in centuries. >> i have heard your anger, your disappointment, and i take responsibility for this watch. starmer heading to buckingham palace for the traditional meeting with king charles before

taking up office at downing street. starmer, a strong supporter of nato and ukraine is now the leader of america's closest ally. his politics and policy closely compatible with president biden, but could be at odds with donald trump if he wins in november. >> i think he will stand up to what he believes in. with foreign policy, nato is the cornerstone of that. >> reporter: he grew up in a working class family, but was knighted in 2014. he will be the first knight to lead britain in 60 years. >> i think he feels a bit embarrassed by it because it takes away from the message he's actually trying to say. he's actually an ordinary person. >> reporter: a knight now stepping up to lead his country. as we speak, he is at buckingham palace meeting king charles, formally accepting the role of prime minister. then he will come to downing street. then we are expecting that first

phone call from president biden. >> wow, okay. raf sanchez, thank you. let's stay in england because there was an emotional wear fell at wimbledon to andy murray who is retiring earlier this summer. he was given a standing ovation yesterday after a double match loss. [ applause ] >> that tribute came just minutes after murray and his brother jaime were knocked out of the men's doubles in the first round. an emotional murray telling the crowd he does not want to stop playing, but injuries have taken a toll on him. [ applause ] >> we have worked extremely hard just to be on the court competing, probably not at the level that any of us wanted. but we tried.

but we tried. [ applause ] >> he was a fierce competitor. here's the thing. the 37-year-old not quite done yet. he will take to the court tomorrow. then andy murray is planning to take his final bow at the paris olympics later this month. >> you can see him sort of taking it in, right, feeling the crowd, feeling the love. all right. back to dylan. >> yes, it is dry out west, but we also have dangerous heat, scattered showers and storms expected across the great lakes. but the heat and humidity in the south, especially southeast could create thunderstorms, too, that could create downpours. that's the look across the country. now let's take a peek out your window. (man) woah, woah, woah! (woman) no, no, no, no, no!

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heading into the beach this morning. >> good morning, yeah. beach season is obviously officially upon us. so is the slew of hidden hazards, including this recent wave of shark attacks. the real numbers behind his apparent trends and experts' advice on stays safe. that's coming up. also coming up, inside the grand mansion that has had a part in royal and movie history. but, first, this is "today" on nbc.

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of this is still continuing into the weekend with our temperatures in the triple digits through sunday, and it's not much better on monday. but the heat, the heat will ease up just a little bit through the middle of next week. with our overnight temperatures in the low 60s in san francisco, we see the return of the coastal fog and over the golden gate bridge, making it a little bit cooler there into the weekend. chris. all right. thanks kari. and don't forget, you can watch our today in the bay live streaming newscast at eight this morning. we'll look at the signs of heat stroke and heat related illnesses so that you can protect yourself. as the temperatures continue to be high, you can watch on roku and other streaming platforms, including nbcbayarea.com,nd we'll see a

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good morning. >> reporter: hey, peter. good morning. no surprise this place has been packed all week, with more big crowds expected to the weekend. experts are warning, swimmers beware. this holiday week end, hit the beach at your own risk. among the top concerns, a slew of recent shark attacks. this stunning cell phone video appears to show a shark swimming back and forth just feet from shore along south padre island thursday with a department of safety helicopter spotting one from above. this moments after authorities say multiple swimmers were attacked. among them, ashley silva. >> you feel like this pressure like someone pushed the back of my leg. and i just turn around. it's a shark. >> reporter: another beach goer hospitalized with severe leg

injuries. >> we do not know the species. we do not know the reason why this happened. it is unprecedented here. >> reporter: meanwhile in florida, a man from ohio bitten on the foot yesterday in knee deep water. some studies showing shark attacks have been on the rise in recent years. last month, a former pro surfer was killed by a shark in hawaii. life guards advising everyone to be on alert. expert tips, swim in groups. avoid the water at dusk or dawn when sharks are more active. if you encounter a shark, keep your moments slow and steady to avoid looking like prey. tens of millions are expected to swarm america's beaches this holiday weekend. officials warning swimmers to also watch out for rip currents. fast-moving strips of water that can suddenly pull swimmers out to sea. >> the most important thing is to relax, stay calm, don't panic. >> reporter: another concern,

contamination. authorities in 10 states closing or posting advisories at more than 100 beaches with high levels of bacteria warning of gastro intestinal illness and skin infections as americans celebrate the holiday weekend in the water. >> maggie, a lot of the advice centers around swimming near life guard stations. but there is a shortage of life guards this summer still, right? >> reporter: yeah. officials say if you find yourself in a spot, and this is affecting public pools and beaches nationwide. they say swim accordingly. play it safe. and also read and heed any warnings about potential hazards posted on signage in the area. at the same time, good, old-fashioned advice. they say don't forget to at the same time, good, old-fashioned advice. they say don't forget to stay

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and king charles, then prince of wales, stood on these steps, paying a final visit to her uncle who gave up the thrown to mary an american divorcée. >> for reading and relaxing. >> reporter: so now where the parties happen. >> yes. >> reporter: they were famous for their entertaining. the entertainment space. >> the dining room. >> reporter: what's that? what are these for? >> so they're little balconies for musicians so they could play music during dinner. >> reporter: this is the way to the private quarters. >> this was the duke and duchesses private sitting room where they would meet in the evening if they didn't have any guests. >> reporter: they had separate sleeping arrangements. >> the duchesses bedroom, so the bed was over there in the little alcove. >> reporter: yeah, that's still working.

>> yeah. lots of space for shoes. >> reporter: nice shoe rack. >> i think she had a lot of shoes. and then her bathroom which is essentially a 1930s bathroom. this is the duke's bedroom. >> reporter: the monogrammed bed. he was so torn about what happened, about the abdication. >> yes, yes. >> reporter: and this is, in his bedroom, a sign that he longed for the old life. >> yeah, of course. >> reporter: the last conversation the queen had with her dying uncle recreated in "the crown". >> before you go, i want you to forgive me. >> reporter: wallace died 14 years later in 1986. and the new owner of the house redecorated. this is the way the room was when diana saw it? >> exactly. he wanted to offer this as a wedding gift. >> reporter: the couple came here a few hours before that terrible crash.

he gave diana the tour, also recreated in "the crown". >> they went to see this house and then they went to dinner at the ritz. >> reporter: and the rest is history. >> the rest is history. >> reporter: a home with so much royal history. this is a restoration project of olympic proportions. while it won't be ready for the games, the foundation hopes to open the doors in spring next year when you will be able to see this little-known royal residence. guys?wedding gift. >> reporter: the couple came here a few hours before that terrible >> keir, thank you. pretty sweet pad, right? if you have to abdicate, go there. >> save you the trip. >> that's true. this is a restoration project of olympic proportions and while it won't be ready for the games, the foundation hopes to open the doors in spring next year. you'll be able to come and see this little-known royal

residence. guys? >> keir, thank you. pretty sweet pad, right? if you have to abdicate, go there. >> save you the trip. >> that's true. all right. dylan dreyer in for al once again. >> just in case. >> yeah. >> that's your option. >> we do have a cold front that will trigger some storms today. it doesn't look like we will see anything too severe. keep an eye to the eye if you are enjoying summertime temperatures. when those storms pop up, they could produce heavier downpours. we could see a burst of hail. this front will move east ward as we go into tomorrow. the biggest chance of seeing those storms today will be back through the great lakes and stretching down into west virginia and east kentucky, too. across the northeast, that's where you will get relief from the heat. water temperatures in the mid-60s. but as you go south, the water temperature is in the mid-80s. this could be interesting as we get into hurricane season here. temperatures at the beach will be at the upper 80s and low 90s. late day pop-up thunderstorms. otherwise, sunshine in those hot temps. that's a look across the country.

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pros and cons of tourism, right? some communities are appreciative from the troves of visitors. popularity can come with a cost. and it has locals looking to tame the torrent of summer tourists. some popular destinations are now trying to slow the surge of tourists. >> yeah. it's summer. but since when has yosemite been this bad. >> reporter: look at america's national parks. >> it is like the disneyland of outdoors. they are super packed, super touristy. >> reporter: more parks are requiring timed entry this summer to ease congestion. mount rainier saw a 40% increase in over the past decade. residents in iconic destinations pushing back. >> it gets busier earlier and earlier every single year. >> reporter: crowds like these have become the norm in salem,

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charging day trippers to help thin out throngs of sight seers. >> every major country in the world is staring down the barrel of this issue. too many tourists in the same place at the same time. >> reporter: and perhaps unsurprisingly, experts say one of the biggest drivers of over tourism is social media. many vacationers flocking to photo and video spots to snap that perfect selfie. i think that's so true because i get ideas from social media. >> you and everyone else. >> i know. at a certain point you start to use the authenticity of the location when there is throngs of people there. i just want to go alone, right? that would be nice. >> emily, thanks. coming up in "popstart," as we await one of the most n

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the fire department posted that video saying it was just one of a dozen fireworks related fires overnight. police say officers also confiscated large quantities of illegal fireworks, while firefighters around the bay area had their hands full, including here in antioch, where you see those flames racing up the hillside. teams put out that grass fire that threatened homes on lotus street near hillcrest. the flames did damage a fence, but firefighters saved all nearby homes. not clear how this fire started. it's time to get a look at that forecast for us. meteorologist kari hall is tracking those hot temperatures today, and our microclimate weather alert continues for today as we deal with the triple digit highs for a lot of our inland valleys, santa rosa will see a high of 101 degrees. but we are getting some relief in san francisco and near the coastline as the fog returns. will be in the 70s there. unfortunately, the heat is extending into our weekend both saturday and sunday. we're looking at more of the same temperatures, but not seeing as many highs over 100 degrees for

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hurricane beryl threatens to slam parts of southern texas. >> we will move all the stuff off the dock that's loose or might be blown away. >> temperatures out west hitting triple digits. >> it has been sweltering. >> all of this amid record-breaking travel as officials prepare to cap off the busiest 4th of july travel week ever. we're live with the latest. then heat and health. from bug bites and the brutal sun to dangerous high temps, we have top tips you need to know to keep you and your family safe all summer. all that, plus bacon goes undercover. "jaws" goes lego. >> you are going to need a bigger boat. >> and hot dog. we've got the winners of the nathan's annual 4th of july hot dog eating contest live on the plaza.

>> it makes me want a hot dog real bad. >> today, friday, july 5th, 2024. >> three generations on a trip to new york. >> from tennessee. >> celebrating our 20th anniversary. >> from houston, texas! >> happy friday from cottage grove, wisconsin! >> virginia. >> bismarck, north dakota. >> washington. >> and north carolina! >> sending love to my mom in orlando, florida. >> on our babymoon from georgia. >> oh, congratulations babymooners. welcome back to "today." we so appreciate you kicking the weekend off with us. savannah and hoda enjoying the holiday weekend. it is like a "saturday today" sandwich here. we have peter alexander and laura jarett. >> keeping you warm. >> thank you. next up, our fountain of

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this has certainly been quite the week. out west, it is hot and dry, but it is dangerous. you can dehydrate really quickly. you want to limit your time outdoors in the peak heat of the day. down in the south, the hottest temperatures and the highest humidity now shifts farther to the east into alabama and georgia, mississippi and the carolinas where we have the dangerous heat and humidity. this ridge in the jet stream out west. that's why it is hot on both sides of the country. we're at 118 degrees today. that also ties the all-time record high temperature for reading, california. in new york, the heat index will make it feel like 95. raleigh will feel like 111 degrees. this heat will stick around through at least the middle of next week. boise, idaho, 98 degrees. las vegas sunday, monday, tuesday, 117 to 118 degrees. just brutally, brutally hot. now, down through mexico across

the ukitan peninsula, category two hurricane beryl. this will continue to graze the peninsula where it will not tear apart the storm. it will likely restrengthen before it makes land fall in brownsville, texas sunday night into monday morning. here in new york city, at least three people were killed yesterday when a suspected drunk driver plowed his truck into a crowded park. it happened during the height of july 4th celebrations at a park on the lower east side in manhattan. police say the truck blew through a stop sign before jumping the sidewalk and flying into the crowd. at least 10 people were hit. several of them trapped under that truck. that say the driver appeared to have alcohol on his breath. witnesses held him there at the scene until police arrived. now to a major headline from overseas where u.s. officials

say there has been a breakthrough to negotiate a cease-fire agreement between israel and hamas, bringing an end to months of fighting in gaza and perhaps the release of hostages. matt bradley is in tel aviv this morning with the latest. >> reporter: good morning, peter. as hamas continues those negotiations, there are signs their leadership in the gaza strip could be weakening. the biden administration is calling it a breakthrough, after nearly nine months of war. u.s. officials say hamas has softened its position, bringing them closer to a deal that could see the remaining hostages released and bring a measure of peace to the gaza strip. israel will send negotiators to a fresh round of talks in qatar. americans hersh goldberg-polin and keith seagle could be among those released in the agreement's first phase. it could also solve another vexing problem, the worsening war in israel's north.

hezbollah said it fired 200 rockets at northern israel yesterday, calling it retaliation for israel's killing of a top hezbollah commander a day earlier. even as hamas negotiates on gazans behalf, there are growing signs it's losing their support. this woman has just seen the body of slain son, killed in an israeli bombardment. i hope that god will destroy, hamas, like you destroyed our children. dissent was once rare and it is still risky. but frustration is over flowing. this man covered in blood speaks to a stunned crowd. we have a fillny leadership, he said. they got used to our bloodshed. for many here, this is hamas' war and the people are its weapons. we refuse to continue the war over our kids and women's bodies

said this opposition activist in gaza. today hamas has taken us 70 years back. despite all that optimism from washington, two israeli officials told me this morning that this is not a breakthrough, that it is actually the beginning of a process that could last for several weeks. peter? >> we're going to be watching. matt bradley there in tel aviv this morning. matt, thank you. here is something to lift your spirits. a pennsylvania woman is $5 million richer this morning thanks to an unexpected turn of events. donna had just finished radiation for her breast cancer treatment as she headed to the airport to visit family in florida. but after flight delays donna gave up and decided to go on home. but not before stopping at a gas station on the way back. she bought a scratch-off lottery ticket, and it turned out to be a winner to the tune of $5 million. she has no immediate plans for her winnings, but she's thinking of moving someplace colder. >> if anybody deserves to win, it's donna after what she has been through.

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beavis, obviously. besides sun block, is there anything else we need to be doing? >> we spend a lot of time talking about how to treat your sunburn. today we will talk about preventing sunburn. it starts with sun block. what you are looking for is something called broad spectrum. that will cover uva as well as uvb rays. you want it to have an spf of at least 30. and it should be what's called water resistant. >> okay. >> nothing is fully waterproof. you want to reapply every two hours and especially after sweating or swimming. you can even reapply more frequently. a lot of people ask sunscreen or insect repellent first. it is always sunscreen first and insect repellant on top. sunscreen is supposed to last about three years. if you look at the date and it is a little passed that or it changes consistency or color. change that one out. we always say light colored or lightweight. believe it or not, dark colors and bright colors are better for

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lainey wilson last week stopped by our plaza for an incredible concert. so much fun rocking some of her biggest hits. this week she's got some new music out. ahead of the release of her next album, lainey dropped two music videos this week. "4 by 4 by you," take a look. p. ♪ to the culture ♪ ♪ dear december too ♪ ain't no wrong way ♪ ♪ drive my crazy crazy in a four-by-four b ♪ >> the song, the video, it's all good, but we've got more good news. there is more new music on the way. her new album drops the 23rd. >> she was fantastic.

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experiencing life as a regular, nonfamous person. he quickly realized the grass isn't greener on the other side saying, quote, nobody recognized me. people were pushing past me, not being nice. nobody said i love you. i had to wait in line. yeah, kevin, i think most people could have told you that would happen, living like the rest of us. finally "jaws." the big-screen classic was crowned the winner in our summer blockbuster bracket. but we couldn't ever talk about this movie without playing this clip. >> you're going to need a bigger boat. >> and you know what? how we will need a bigger toy box. the beloved toy brand unveiled their latest pop culture collab. if you want to build this one, carve out the whole afternoon or several afternoons. lego "jaws" is almost 1,500

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and more coming up. >> how about a round of applause for the band? we'll hear more from them in a moment. also ahead, in just a few moments here, how one chef is really giving back to his community in baltimore with something unexpected. i spent some time recently to talk about the impact of training young students in martial arts and what he feeds them after. it is a really cool concept. and jill martin brooks is here with all new steals and deals featuring great discounts on some essentials. >> and we have a star studded week up ahead. a lineup that you will not want to miss. >> all right. before we get to all that, how about another check of the weather? >> yeah. i feel like the mic is slipping out of my hand. and the heat has made it to the east coast. let's take a look at what you can expect going into the rest of the holiday weekend. we are going to see the heat and humidity help trigger some afternoon storms, especially

tomorrow afternoon. heavy pockets of rain down across florida, the gulf coast. spotty showers return to the northern plains, too. it is staying hot out west. temperatures near records all weekend long. that fire danger. we also have a chance of stronger storms through the middle of the country. that could create delays in minneapolis, saint paul. meteorologist kari hall. today, the high fire danger, the high heat. all of that continues, and we'll see more of it throughout the weekend. with our inland highs reaching into the triple digits. overnight lows in the mid 60s. and next week. it's still well above normal, with highs in the upper 90s through wednesday. and coming down only a few degrees next thursday. so the cooling will be very gradual and happening a lot faster

and that's your latest forecast. >> all right, dylan. thank you for that. less than 24 hours since their victories at nathan's annual 4th of july hot dog eating contest. we are joined by the newly crown ed king of consumption and returning champ nikki sudo. >> it's not july 5th unless she's here on the plaza. he ate 58 hot dogs and buns in just 10 minutes. nikki here broke the women's record that nikki set back in 2020. nikki scarfed down 51 dogs and buns. good morning to you. >> congratulations. >> thank you for having us. >> you are the new champ. it is your first time on the plaza. 58 hot dogs and buns in ten minutes. how does one do it? what's the strategy? >> i always say bad genetics. i don't know.

i love to eat. i don't have to chew my food. i'm from chicago. nathan's hot dogs are delicious. it wouldn't be 4th of july unless i'm having hot dogs. >> do you know how many are going down when you do it? >> yes. but you get overexcited. just a good day. >> how are you feeling this morning? >> this didn't fit as good as it did before the contest. but, yeah, it's great. >> i feel like it is our yearly reunion. you are wearing a dress. i notice you are more casual this year. are you settling into this role now that you have broken the record? >> no. i ate a little more yesterday. so i'm a little extra full. i didn't fit into the dress i plan to wear, but the jersey fits nicely. >> after that do you skip meals for how long?

>> no. i crave something refreshing immediately afterwards so i'll be looking for fresh fruit later on. >> your husband is a competitive eater, your son max. they are the real deal as well. >> thank you so much, yeah. behind every bit of success i enjoy, there is so much support in the background. this guy, i couldn't do it without him. he supports me so much on and off the circuit. this is max. he is turning three. >> max is holding a minion. max is on brand. minions 4 in theaters now. there was a lot made yesterday about the absence of the champ himself. no joey chestnut. how much was he missed yesterday? was he missed at all? >> it felt weird because i'm good friends with him. we started 18 years ago together eating.

he wasn't there. someone had to step up and do it, and i am not complaining. >> you will be back next year. >> i will be back. >> i just got my 10th belt. going for my 11th last year. >> all right. patrick, nikki, congratulations to the champs, guys! [ applause ] >> when we come back on this friday morning, a chef who has been serving his community in more ways than one. i caught up with the inspiring carlos rama about his mission to bring people together with free training and free food. but, first, this is "today" on nbc.

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now to a story about a man of many talents and the community that he is trying to build in baltimore. what does running a mexican restaurant and martial arts school have in common? well, quite a lot if you ask carlos.

he is serving up food and fighting skills for children in his community, and he's doing it all for free. all for free. it takes a lot to master any craft, time, dedication, attention to detail. carlos is a master twice over, becoming a james beard nominated chef and a brazilian jujitsu black belt. >> it is a craft. so we have to respect the craft as you respect the craft of jujitsu. >> he is the chef and co-founder at an upscale restaurant. he came from mexico as a political refugee when he was a teenager. >> what is the best thing for me to do? create a taste of mexico and bring that to baltimore. bring the dinners with my grandmother and just build a place where you sit down with your crew and have a beautiful

meal. and that's joyful. >> the meals he and his staff prepare have drawn high praise and a loyal following in the community. so carlos and his wife claudia decided to give back. they co-founded guardian you sit sue baltimore in 2020, around the corner from the restaurant. >> yes! >> brazilian jujitsu is a grappling marshal art focused on chokes and holds. students between the ages of 6 and 17 years old train for free. not only that, young students also get a free meal before. >> the thing that's lacking is the available free resources for these kids after school? where can they go? can they afford it? no. where is a safe place for them to go and a place with coaches who will be their mentors.

>> they have 50 students in the program and they're still growing. claudia says it is part of their effort to build a better community. >> kids will even say how that helped them get confident and make new friendships and relationships with kids all over the city. it is just another community forming that this is what you need. >> queen has been bringing her sons to guardian for three years. have you noticed a difference between -- >> oh, absolutely. >> oh, really? >> absolutely. in the beginning, i had more challenges with keon just kind of understanding his emotions and being able to work through them without being very aggressive. now it is a complete difference. he kind of thinks more before he reacts to things. >> i'm disciplined now. i can defend myself. >> what it has done is made me more disciplined, more active, gave me more strength in my life. >> after class, students can go to the restaurant for a free burrito.

he did show me a thing or two in the kitchen, teaching me how to make my very own taco. ppears t simi >> come on! come on! >> making food and teaching martial arts may seem like an unexpected pairing, but to carlos, the recipe is just right. there appears to be some similarities between jujitsu and cooking and running a restaurant. >> being a black belt, i need to know how to do every aspect of my kitchen. we have to respect the craft as you respect the craft of jujitsu. now you have your belt. you respect your professor. but everything is related. >> i mean, between the restaurant and the gym, they

have definitely built something special. but the people who might be happiest are the adults and the students at guardian who get a sense of pride from supporting each other. i mean, it's -- the food spectacular. >> you made that taco look good. >> he makes it all by hand. by the way, in this particular part of baltimore, he's employing a couple dozen folks, a couple folks who otherwise would not have jobs. >> so good for children to learn that respect and to listen. >> and g a couple folks who otherwise would not have jobs. >> so good for children to learn that respect and to listen. >> and good food. >> and good food. >> all right. thanks, craig. next, jill's steals and deals on everything from you wrinkle-fightingr s

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be joined by the united states air force band ceremonial brass. they are helping continue our celebration of the july 4th weekend with their patriotic music. >> yes. we appreciate their service and we also appreciate them coming to the plaza very early this morning. thanks for waking up early. captain is a flight commander and heads up the band. this is your first time on the plaza. you are the new guy. >> i am the new guy. good to be here. >> for folks not familiar with the mission of the band itself, what is it? >> whenever we get a chance to play music, we basically try to do three things. first and fore most, we want to honor our veterans and thank them for their incredible service to our nation. the second thing is we want to inspire our citizens to a heightened sense of patriotism and pride. >> again, as laura mentioned earlier, you guys have been coming to this plaza every year since 1998. it is a tradition that we love. so they are going to take us to the end of the broadcast. thank you. and, again, thanks to all of you as well. once again, the united states air force band ceremonial brass with their rendition of "america

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