roku, pluto and other platforms at 8:00 this morning. tax tips a local expert joins us live to break down everything you need to know for a smooth filing, because taxes are fun. who are you getting? refunds are a lot better. yeah. all right. that's what's happening here on today in the bay. make sure you stick around today. show starts next. have a great one. fat tuesday. hi there. good tuesday morning >> hola. fears of a major trade war growing overnight. >> president trump's long promised tariffs now in effect. it's march 4th. this is "today." breaking overnight. the u.s. slaps sweeping new tariffs on canada, mexico and china. >> they can't come in and steal

our money and steal our jobs and take our factories and take our businesses and expect not to be punished. >> all three countries hitting back with tariffs on american goods. consumers and companies caught in the middle. >> this is not a wrinkle. it's a wicked problem. >> we'll break it down where the impact is already being felt and what's next. on hold. the white house suspending all military aid to ukraine overnight as fall-out grows over that oval office blow-out. just ahead, the impact on the push for peace and what president trump plans to say about the war in tonight's address to congress. we're live in washington. setback. pope francis receiving new treatment this morning after suffering multiple respiratory failures. straight ahead, what officials are now saying about the 88-year-old's health battle in a live report from the vatican. on alert. a major storm on the move.

tens of millions in the path of heavy rain, high winds and possible tornadoes forcing some cancellations to today's mardi gras celebrations in new orleans. we're there live and al has the full forecast. back in the spotlight. >> this is my first of probably many recordings. >> casey anthony emerging on social media nearly 15 years after being acquitted of her daughter's murder. >> if i'm going to continue to operate appropriately as a legal advocate that i start to advocate for myself and also advocate for my daughter. >> how she's trying to rebrand herself and the growing fall-out straight ahead. those stories, plus a touching tribute. well wishes pouring in for for dolly parton after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years. >> i know every line of his face and he knows every hair of my wig. >> we'll look back at their remarkable love story and its

inspiration for some of dolly's most iconic songs. and nest eggs. california's beloved bald eagle couple making headlines with two new eggs showing signs of hatching. and we have our eagle eyes peeled for the possible arrivals. today, march 4th, 2025. ♪♪ >> announcer: from nbc news, this is "today" with savannah guthrie from washington, d.c. and craig melvin from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> and a very good morning to you. welcome to "today." thank you for joining us on this tuesday morning. i'm here in new york. but savannah guthrie made her way to washington. >> hello. good morning. it's a busy day here already. here's a life look at the u.s. capitol. later tonight president trump will deliver the first address to congress of his new term, and it comes, craig, amid a flurry of breaking stories this morning out of washington. >> indeed it does.

25% tariffs on canada and mexico took effect at midnight. tariffs on chinese imports increasing by 10% and it's drawn swift retaliation by america's biggest trading partners. also overnight, the u.s. has suspended military aid to ukraine just days after that explosive meeting with ukraine's president in the oval office. a major reversal after nearly three straight years of bipartisan u.s. support. meanwhile, those doge cuts on federal agencies are expected to be a major talking point in the president's speech tonight. where he's promising to, quote, tell it like it is. we have complete coverage starting with the tariffs and nbc senior business correspondent christine romans joins me here in the studio. christine, let's start with what happened at 12:01. >> gd morning. a major conflict with three of the biggest trading partners of the u.s. and it's just a matter of time until american families see price hikes nearly everywhere they look.

whether that's a car dealership, local grocery store, gas station close to their house. now the stock market clearly on the dow dropping almost 600 ng. points. that's about 1%. the s&p 500, the nasdaq also losing around 1%. it was a down day yesterday, too. look, aside from wall street, obviously all three countries are not too happy about this news either. and we're already hearing from them this morning on how they willight back against these u.s. -- these american tariffs. prime minister justin trudeau says canada will put its own tariffs on more than $150 billion of american goods over the course of 21 days. china not holding back. it's announcing 15% tariffs on american food imports like, chicken, wheat, corn. mexico's president saying she will announce her own response. that will come this weekend in a major address. she teased that she has a plan b-a plan c and a plan d ready to go. to feel all the heat? will start target and best buy ceos, they

are speaking out this morning. they say you should expect price hikes soon for perishable, produce, for example, at target even within a matter of days, said that ceo. one of the first places to watch, of course, produce at your grocery store. we're all very familiar with the sticker shock you're seeing in terms of groceries. fresh fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, avocados, strawberries, all of these largely imported from mexico. since they have a very short shelf life, shoppers might notice a quicker uptick there. now, the next category i'll be watching, the automobile industry. manufacturers ship fully completed cars and parts to this country every week. and new cars are already selling at near record highs. experts say the higher costs and their timing could vary from state to state. more than they do with food. for example, some states in the midwest rely more heavily on imported cars from canada. right now than others do.

that's where we stand right now, craig. the president ordering a pause on military aid to ukraine after that stunning oval office showdown late last week. he plans to address that and more when he speaks to a joint session of congress tonight. nbc's senior white house correspondent garrett haake joins us with the preview. garrett, good morning. >> reporter: hey, savannah good morning to you. and this speech comes at what's really a time of turmoil here in washington. those tariffs the deep cuts to the federal work force led by elon musk. and now what appears to be a growing rift with ukraine. the president's decision to pause aid for ukraine sending shock wavings across the atlantic. this morning the ukrainian prime minister vowed to keep working through all diplomatic channels to patch up this rift with the u.s., and eventually end the war. overnight, president trump pressing pause on billions of dollars in american military aid to ukraine. it's the latest fallout from

friday's explosive oval office meeting with ukrainian president zelenskyy. >> you don't have the cards. >> reporter: t white house saying in a statement that the president wants peace and it will now review the aid. most of it in the form of american weapons and ammunition, to make sure it is, quote, contributing to a solution to the war. lawmakers on both sides criticizing the move, which could with hold support that ukraine has been depending on its fight against russia. >> this is preposterous. it is laughable. it is childish. and it is embarrassing for donald trump. >> i do not think we should be pausing our efforts. it's the ukrainians who are shedding blood. >> reporter: e earlier t president expressing optimism an agreement could still be struck to end the war. >> i believe that russia wants to make a deal. i believe certainly the people of ukraine want to make a deal. >> reporter: russia praising the move this morning. a kremlin spokesperson saying a halt in u.s. weapon supplies, quote, could be the best contribution to peace. while at the same time, european leaders outlined their massive aid package for ukrainian

dedefense. but last night, vice president jd vance warning zelenskyy that he could not rely on europe. >> you need to come to the negotiating table and recognize donald trump is the only game in town. >> reporter: it comes as mr. trump prepares to deliver the first address to a joint session of congress of his new term. where he will outline his priorities for the next four years and out the the accomplishments of his first 42 days. his last speech before congress in 2020 notably concluding with then democratic speaker nancy pelosi ripping a copy of president trump's speech in half. tonight he'll be backed by a gop speaker and vance and trump ally elon musk will also attend, according to a white house official. >> he's going to talk a lot about -- a lot of the successes that we've had. he's also going to be, himself, which means he's going to poke a little fun and we're going to have a good time tomorrow. >> reporter: the theme of the president's speech tonight will be the renewal of the american dream.

now, he's not expected to travel afterwards to further spotlight his remarks by vice president advance. he'll be headed to the border to talk illegal immigration and democratic response at tonight's speech will come from freshman michigan senator alyssa slot kin. expect to hear about national security and the economy from her. savannah? >> garrett. thank you. joining us now kristen welker here in washington. we're in your backyard. let's talk about tariffs. >> yes. >> this is a major gamble by president trump politically, with something that every american will feel, which is prices. what is the thinking there? >> well, you're absolutely right. and to some extent, savannah, in the eyes of many, this is a realignment of the u.s. standing on the world stage. these are the united states' closest allies. mexico, canada, who he's slapped with these tariffs. but then to the point about prices. why was president trump elected? this promise in part to bring down prices. we haven't seen that happen yet. 62% of americans, according to a recent poll, say it's not happening quickly enough. i just spoke with a senior administration official, though, moments ago who said this is what he campaigned on.

no one should be surprised. >> and he said -- i think to you, there may be some short-term pain. >> absolutely. he has acknowledged there maybe some short-term pain. i pressed him over and over again when i had a chance to speak to him, won't this just drive up prices on consumers? he rejects that notion. he says ultimately the pain will be born out by these other countries. he wants them to be -- do more to stop the flow of fentanyl, illegal drugs coming across the border. we'll have to see how it plays out, but it's very risky, savannah. >> let's talk about ukraine. obviously there was that explosive meeting in the oval office last week. and now overnight, this pause on all military aid to ukraine, something that has enjoyed bipartisan support. where does this go? >> well, i've been talking to administration officials who say, look, these peace talks could potentially get back on track, but they say that president zelenskyy has to be the one to come and say he is ready for peace. freezing the aid, savannah, is

the biggest break to date between the united states and ukraine. yes, the oval office meeting, explosive. but this is stunning. undoubtedly european allies will be more rattled by this. they had that show of support rallying around president zelenskyy this weekend. and it all comes as russia is cheering all of these moves. so talk about a realignment. a lot of people see what's happening and they believe this really is at the center of the realignment. so we'll be listening closely to see how the president addresses it. >> much to discuss tonight when he appear before congress in his first address to the joint session. thank you very much, kristen. we'll be here. nbc news will bring you the president's address live. our coverage starts at 9:00 eastern here on nbc. we'll also stream it on nbc news now. craig, to you? >> let's turn to new details from the vatican overnight. on the health of pope francis. the 88-year-old, whose now been hospitalized for more than two weeks, was placed back on a ventilation device after

suffering two ret piratory episodes. nbc's anne thompson joins us from the vatican with an update. anne, good morning. >> reporter: goormt, craig. there's some good news this morning about pope francis. the associated press is reporting citing the vatican that the pope is no longer on that non-invase iive breathing machine. after two acute respiratory attacks yesterday. he is this morning on high-flow oxygen following a good night sleep. this morning a new urgency in the prayers for pope francis. the 88-year-old leader of the catholic church had another setback monday in his battle with double pneumonia. suffering two acute respiratory failures, when mucus in his hungs made it harder for the pontiff to breathe. doctors performed a bronchoscopy, placing a thin tube in his airways.

the mucus build up is a consequence of pneumonia. a vatican source says shows no new infection and the pope doesn't have a fever. it's another setback in under a week, after francis had respiratory issue friday. and doctors are closely watching how well the pope, who has had long-standing health issues with his lungs is breathing. austin ivory is a paypal byographer and co-author with a big with francis. this is the longest hospitalization of his papacy. if he comes back and if his health is diminished, do you see him resiing? >> so he's always said for him the papacy is for life. and we have seen that he doesn't mind being a frail pope. he doesn't have to be in the best of health. >> reporter: in his sunday prayer, francis wrote about the blessing that is hidden within frailty. and said he is thankful for the opportunity to share in body and spirit the condition of so many sick and suffering people. the faithful encouraging that

spirit at last night's rosary for francis. praying for his well being. now the vatican says the pope remained alert and cooperative throughout both attacks. this morning, his prognosis remains guarded. craig? >> anne thompson for us once again from the vatican. ann e, thank you. we have a lot more to get to, craig, including the severe weather. dangerous storm system on the move this morning. millions bracing for rain, high winds and possible tornadoes. among the areas in its path, the city of new orleans, officials are scrambling to keep revelers safe and adjust mardi gras celebrations. we have al's full forecast in a moment. but, first, jesse kirsch joins us from new orleans this morning. jesse, good morning. >> reporter: savannah, good morning. you can see crowds starting to show up. you might hear the musicians warming up. all of this happening 90 minutes ahead of what was originally scheduled as the city tries to get the parades in before the

bad weather. this is new orleans, and so many more americans brace for severe weather. this morning, a major storm system barrelling towards the south, whipping up everything from snow, rain and heavy winds in the middle of the country to dust storms in the southwest. now millions under warnings for severe storms and even more dangerous winds, including new orleans, bracing for wind gusts up to 60 miles an hour on mardi gras. >> the national weather forecast turns from a watch for severe wind to a warning, i will cancel the parades at that point. no matter what time that is. >> reporter: the severe weather threat prompting the city to cancel some celebrations and condense others. today's two big parades are starting earlier. their lineups and routes cut short. all of it in hopes of getting the party in before the bad weather arrives. >> we from new orleans, so we're outside anyway.

it doesn't matter. we're still outside. >> reporter: rain or shine, you will be partying. >> rain or shine. we outside. >> reporter: just over two months after the deadly bourbon street terror attack, security is at an all-time high. and some events like today's planned parade are paying tribute to the 14 innocent lives lost. still, massive energetic crowds have been lining the streets of new orleans. >> we want to hold that tradition up and make it as best, as much fun for the people of new orleans as possible and our visitors. >> reporter: the community determined to celebrate no matter the weather. and this is very much a fluid situation in the big easy. the police superintendent here says if the wind threat increases enough, even this morning, they would call off the altered parades if they need to. new orleans is so known for this. so many people come here just to see mardi gras that the city is

trying to get in what they can. savannah? >> what a disappointment. thank you, jesse. let's get more on that storm threat from al. not just the storm threat. you're looking at the tornadoes. you've got snow. you've got rain. lots happening. >> a fire threat right now. in fact, there is a very vigorous line of thunderstorms. ground stop at dallas/ft. worth airport. we have tornado watches, warnings, severe thunderstorm warnings. and these go until 11:00 a.m. central time. plus add to that, to the north, we have winter weather alerts for 16 million people from marquette, michigan to aspen, colorado. we're also looking at wind alerts, 85 million people including new orleans, kansas city, roswell, up to 60 miles an hour. fire alerts for much of texas on into arizona. and we're looking at a severe threat of weather from fort smith to pensacola for tornadoes. here we go. here comes that frontal system. a tornado threat from texas to the florida panhandle for today. we're expecting an enhanced risk

of severe weather. from greenville, alexandria, new orleans as well. look at the tornado threat for ef-2 or stronger tornadoes, including new orleans. that's today and tonight. tomorrow this storm gets really wrapped up, bringing heavy snow to parts of the midwest. tomorrow we have a risk of severe weather towards the eastern sea board. tornadoes are possible. wind gusts of up to 75 miles an hour. and heavy rain anywhere from 1 to 3 inches and heavy snow as you get into the upper great lakes where we could be looking at up to a foot in the u.p. of michigan. we're going to get to your local forecast coming up in the next 30 seconds. and 1% as you pay with the citi double cash® card. ♪♪ ♪♪

♪ hit it! ♪ ♪♪ are going to see those clouds linger throughout the day. slight rain chances with a more widespread and heavy chance of rain in the forecast starting early tomorrow morning, and then it will clear for a sunny afternoon. we'll have another wave of rain coming in on thursday and then looking ahead to the weekend looks really nice with and that's your latest weather. craig? >> thanks, buddy. still ahead, casey anthony returning to the spotlight nearly 17 years of being accused of the shocking murder of her young daughter. nbc's liz kreutz following her unexpected appearance on tiktok. >> yeah, hey, craig. good morning. it's a name a lot of us probably

haven't heard in quite some time. yes, casey anthony is back in the public eye, emerging in the public eye to announce she's a new career as a legal advocate. more on what she's saying and why coming up. liz, also ahead, the outpouring of love and support for dolly parton after she announced the death of her husband karl.

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good morning to you. it is 726. i'm laura garcia. here's a look at our top stories, including a special election to determine the fate of an embattled sheriff. i'm bob redell here in san mateo county, where voters head to the polls today for a special election to vote on measure a that, if approved, would give the san mateo county board of supervisors the power

to remove a sheriff for cause with a 4/5 vote. the board is pursuing this measure in response to an independent audit commission last year that was released, and accuses san mateo county sheriff christina corpus of a conflict of interest, abuse of power, intimidation and retaliation against employees, and the use of racist and homophobic language. these are charges that she denies. i'm kris sanchez in the south bay, where vta is telling commuters to come up with a backup plan because the contract with its light rail operators and bus drivers expired overnight, and there is no new deal on the table. the two sides can't seem to bridge a gap on proposed wage increases, and a quick look at the stock market this morning, once again tumbling after new tariffs took effect. you can see about an hour into trading the dow jones down more than 1.5%. carrie's got her eye on the forecast for us on this tuesday. how's it looking? we're starting

out with clouds and the slight chance of rain today. with a better chance of rain tomorrow. we'll see off and on rain through thursday and clearing out in time for the weekend. laura. all right. don't forget to join us for our today in the bay live streaming newscast at 8:00. stocks once again tumbling. we're keeping our eye on them this morning as the new tariffs take effect on goods from mexico, canada and china. we're actually going to talk to an expert about the outlook for the u.s. economy and your bottom line. join us wherever you

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their eaglet overnight. you see the chick cracking through its shell. oh, my gosh. look at that. >> look at that. >> look at that. experts say bald eagle eggs typically have a 50/50 chance of hatching. this is amazing. that's the miracle of birth. for bird enthusiasts around the world and any reason to play this song as well. [ laughter ] >> i mean, by the way, s.g., you did a great job narrating that bald eagle birth. >> look out, tom hanks. >> she can do anything, politics, the birds' nest watch. >> it is a subspecialty of mine, eagle births. >> laura jarett has joined the party. carson daley here as well. breaking eagle news. >> happy for the ride-along on that. we have a busy half hour ahead, starting with a case back in the headlines this morning. >> more than a decade after being acquitted of murdering her 2-year-old daughter in a trial that made worldwide headlines,

casey anthony is now back in the spotlight, joining social media for the first time. >> she popped up on tiktok. nbc's liz kreutz is following this for us. hey, liz, good morning. >> hey, guys, good morning. many probably remember casey anthony became a household name in 2008 when she was accused of killing her young daughter. since then she has limited her exposure to social media, but now she is speaking out on tiktok, saying she wants to use her platform to advocate for hes and her late daughter and also advise on legal issues. >> reporter: more than 16 years after she was accused of murdering her own daughter -- >> this is my first of probably many recordings. >> reporter: -- casey anthony is reintroducing herself to the public on tiktok. >> i am a legal advocate. >> reporter: without providing much detail, the now 38-year-old says she wants to use her platform to help others in a legal capacity. >> i feel that it's necessary if i'm going to continue to operate appropriately as a legal advocate that i start to advocate for myself and also advocate for my daughter.

>> reporter: casey directing new followers to substack. substack >> as a >> as a proponent for the lgbtq community, women's rights, i feel that it's important that i use this platform that was thrust upon me and look at it as a blessing as opposed to the curse it has been since 2008. >> reporter: the tiktok video quickly racking up millions of views, as well as drawing criticism across social media. >> casey anthony is on tiktok giving legal advice. are you out of your mind? >> reporter: in 2008, casey anthony was charged with first-degree murder. in the death of her 2-year-old daughter kaylee. years later, in 2011, she was acquitted by a jury for the murder in one of the most watched criminal trials in history. more than a decade since that not guilty verdict, the case continues to captivate the nation. >> but i'm still defending the fact that i didn't hurt her. >> reporter: casey breaking her

silence in a recent docuseries on peacock, owned by nbc universal, accusing her own father, george anthony, of killing kaylee to cover up alleged sexual abuse. >> i was doing what i was told. >> by -- >> george anthony. george anthony has never been charged with a crime and vehemently denied his daughter accusations. now casey anthony says she wants to use her spotlight to help others. >> my goal is to continue to help give a voice to people. >> liz, that's the goal. any indication about what kind of work she's actually going to be doing online? >> craig, it is unclear what her legal background is. but in that tiktok video, anthony says she will be setting up an e-mail for people to communicate with her directly. about legal matters. and she says she intends to talk about things like privacy rights, one of the reasons she's doing this is because people close to her have recently been target and attacked. we should point out, craig, casey anthony and her parents did not respond to our request for comment. craig?

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with some sad news from one of our favorites, dolly parton. >> yeah, love and support pouring in from across the country after she announced the passing of her beloved husband. carl dean. >> nbc's joe fryer is here with more on that. joe, good morning. >> hey there, good morning. dolly and carl for together for six decades. while dolly is one of the most known and adored stars on the planet, as a couple they were very private. he was rarely seen in public with the ten-time grammy winner. she's one of the best-selling artists of all time. ♪ >> reporter: yet, dolly parton managed to keep her long-time marriage with carl dean out of the public limelight. on monday, the country artist announced on instagram that her beloved husband of 60 years had passed away at the age of 82.

she wrote, carl and i spent many wonderful years together. words can't do justice to the love that we shared for over 60 years. thank you for your prayers and sympathy. a businessman in the asphalt industry, dean met parton at a laundry mat in 1964. the couple married just a few years later in a small ceremony in georgia. dolly was 20 years old. carl, 23. dolly's career took off shortly after that. but carl preferred to stay out of the spotlight. >> he went to one thing with me early on when we first married. he came out of there taking off his tuxedo, his tie and all that and said don't ever ask me to go to another one of these damn things because i ain't going. i never asked him. he never did. >> reporter: parton joked about her husband's indifference to her fame. >> we know each other so well. i know every line in his face and he knows every hair in my wig. >> is he a dolly parton music fan? >> not particularly. he loves me. he loves me.

>> reporter: but that doesn't r didn't stop her from using their marriage for musical inspiration ♪ jolene, jolene, jolene ♪ >> reporter: revealing her legendary song "jolene" is really about a bank teller smitten with dean. >> she got this terrible crush on my husband. and he just loved going to the bank because she paid him so much attention. it was kind of like a running joke between us. i was saying, hell, you're spending a lot of time at the bank. i don't believe we have that kind of money. >> reporter: their personalities defined the phrase, opposites attract. >> he has his own sense of humor. his own way of thinking. he's not involved in the music business at all, but he loves music. and we're different. but yet we just are so compatible. ♪ and i will always love you ♪ >> reporter: pton made it clear she has always loved dean, saying in a recent interview, i

think i've had many loves, but carl is my best and lasting. he was the one that's lasted for 60 years. the couple never had any children, parton says that dean passed away in nashville where they first met and have lived together all those years. the family is planning a small, private funeral. from what i read, they met the day she moved to nashville. at a laundry mat. >> he was paving -- he was paving the concrete when she walked up. >> savannah you were there in the story talking to her about her. >> i remember. i remember that so well because she was just so cute with talking about carl. it was like she was still smitten, you know, with that handsome young man. and they just had such a sweet love story. i love how he supported her and let her do her thing but he was like, i don't need to be there for it, you know. so they both seemed to stay true to themselves. i love that. >> 60 years. what a run. >> yeah. >> joe, thank you. >> thanks, joe, appreciate it. going to shift gears here

for a moment. mr. roker is standing by because there's a lot happening in the weather department. >> there is. and our thoughts and prayers out to dolly and her family. we can see the temperatures warming up. eastern half of the country, jet stream takes a bit of a dip out west. that's where it's going to stay colder than average. louisville, near 70 degrees today. chicago, mid 40s. montgomery, alabama, 12 degrees warmer. 78, boston 48. and it stays warm. boston, you'll be flirting with 60 tomorrow, 14 degrees above average. jackson is 78. behind that system, wichita takes a dip, little rock a bit of a dip as well. and temperatures will remain kind of very steady in chicago. you're going to see temperatures in the 40s right into the weekend. 50s in kansas city. hartford, connecticut, you drop down into the 40s during the weekend and myrtle beach warming out with clouds, and some of us woke up to some light rain earlier this morning. there will

be that chance throughout the day as our temperatures head for 60 degrees. we'll have a more widespread and heavier rainfall moving in early tomorrow morning and starting out with some wet weather and then clearing out as we go throughout the day with another chance of rain on thursday. but the weekend is >> it's going to catch on. >> let's get to it. you know, we're still not over ariana grande and cynthia erivo's opening act of the oscars. what a way to start the show. taking that stage with the wizard of oz medley. cynthia paying homage to diana ross and "the whiz" with her rendition of "homeless." take a listen. ♪ and i learned that we must look inside our hearts to find

♪ oh, a world full of love ♪ ♪ >> that was literally flawless. i knew those two would be a part of the oscars. but i didn't think about them opening the show. there's a great way. there is diana ross who sang that number. played dorothy in the 1978 movie. five decades later, the ballad again topping the charts. streams of that song, "home" were up 1,300% on spotify, which is cool because a lot of people went back to pay homage to the original, which is always great. speaking of the oscars, jenna is standing by with a sweet surprise star from hollywood's biggest night. coming up, we have the boost. but first, those messages. but first, those messages. hi, jenna!ars to brighten your vibe.

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good morning. it is 756. i'm marcus washington, and i'm laura garcia. happening now. students at one north bay school are set to return to the classroom today after vandals caused a lot of damage. administrators. they had to cancel school yesterday. it happened early yesterday morning at john read elementary in rohnert park. the district says vandals damaged 20 classrooms and repairs are expected to be costly. the district is also now looking into more security options. so far, police have not made any arrests. let's get a look at that forecast for you. kari, how are things looking out there? we've started out cloudy across the bay area with some milder temperatures, and we've had some light spotty rain, but overall mostly dry as we go throughout the day. some peeks of sunshine. the best chance of rain comes in early tomorrow morning. some widespread rain moving across the bay area that may be heavy at times. a bit of a break tomorrow afternoon with the chance of rain once again ramping up early on thursday morning, and we will see some off and on rain in the forecast

before it clears out. just in time for the weekend. looks like it will be a nice one and slightly warmer temperatures for our afternoons. back to you. all right. thanks, kari. and make sure you watch out today in the bay live streaming newscast, starting in just minutes at 8 a.m, wall street is again sending red after new tariffs take effect. we're going to talk with one expert about how those tariffs may change the long term outlook for the u.s. economy. you

♪♪ it's 8:00 on "today." coming up, trade war. breaking overnight, president trump's tariffs on canada, mexico and china go into effect. >> they can't come in and steal our money and steal our bs and take our factories and take our businesses and expect not to be punished. >> this morning how those countries are responding and what it means for your bottom line.

we're live in washington ahead of the president's address to congress. then, coming home. those two astronauts stuck in space for nearly nine months set to speak out later today. >> we want to go home because we left our families a little while ago, but we have a lot to do while we're up here. >> coming up, where the efforts to bring them home now stands. and with those new tariffs in effect and prices causing sticker shock. everything you need to know if you are in the market for a car, new, used, lease or buy. vicky nguyen breaking that down. plus, talking about sequels. new details on "top gun 3". >> i have to admit, i wasn't expecting an invitation back. ♪ it's cold in here ♪ will "bring it on" be back on the screen? it's all in an action-packed "popstart," today, march 4th,

2025. ♪♪ [ cheers and applause ] today is our 30th anniversary. >> it is my first time in new york. >> from alabama. >> good morning to my mom and dad. >> watching in kansas city. >> we love you! >> visiting from spokane, washington. >> denver, colorado. >> beltsville, maryland. >> ohio. >> vernon hills, illinois. >> and louisiana. >> representing the university of georgia. >> from baton rouge, louisiana. >> happy mardi gras. >> oh, yes! fat tuesday. happy mardi gras to you as well. welcome back. glad you are with us on a busy tuesday morning. that's savannah. down in the nation's capitol. laura jarett holding it down in studio 1a. good to see you, s.g. we'll come back to you in just a few moments.

let's get to your news at 8:00. we'll start with the breaking news. fears of a trade war becoming a reality overnight. the united states slapping sweeping new tariffs on canada, mexico and china. two of those countries quick to retaliate with tariffs on american goods. nbc's senior business correspondent christine romans has been following the back and forth overnight, joining us with the latest. christine, good morning. >> good morning to you. this is a major conflict among three major trading partners of the u.s. it is just a matter of time until american families may see price hikes nearly everywhere they look. all right the dow jones opening 400 points lower. let's lay it out. all imports from mexico and most from canada now facing a 25% tariff. fsh products that are coming from china, they will now have a 20% tax slapped on then at the ports. we're already hearing from two of the three countries this morning on how they plan to fight back. prime minister justin trudeau says canada will put its own

tariffs on more than $150 billion worth of american goods other the next 21 days. china has announced 15% tariffs on american food imports like chicken, wheat and corn. tough for farmers. they blacklisted certain tech and engineering companies to prevent them from doing any more business here. we're still waiting to see what mexico's president announces later this morning. we're hearing there will be announcement later next week. big impact, target and best buy ceos say expect price hikes soon. produce at your super market. the automobile industry, manufacturers ship fully completed cars and parts to this country every week and often parts go across borders multiple times. gas prices rise of 20 to 50 cents a gallon and finally electronics like your cell phone. guys? >> all right. christine, thank you. thanks. the other big story making headlines this morning out of washington, the trump

administration pausing military aid to ukraine, according to two u.s. officials. this comes days after that explosive showdown in the oval office between president trump and ukraine's president. nbc's senior white house correspondent garrett haake joins us with the latest on this. garrett, good morning. >> reporter: savannah, good morning to you. the president's decision to press pause on american military aid to ukraine sent shockwaves across the atlantic overnight. it is the latest fall-out from that explosive meeting on friday between president trump and ukraine's president volodymyr zelenskyy which ended with administration officials asking zelenskyy to leave. now the white house says it's reviewing this military aid, which is mostly american-made weapons and ammunition to determine if continuing to provide it will contribute to a solution to the war. the move has been praised by russia, and comes on the same day european leaders outlined their new package of defense aid for ukraine. the president is expected to address this pause when he speaks tonight before a joint session of congress.

his speech will also tout what the white house considers big wins on immigration and cutting the federal work force and spending. the theme of the remarks tonight will be the renewal of the american dream. savannah? >> all right, garrett, thank you. of course, nbc news will bring you the president's address life. our coverage starts at 9:00 p.m. eastern here on nbc and streaming on nbc news now. sg, see you tonight. we're expecting to hear from nasa's spacex crew including suni williams and butch wilmore later today on board the international space station. the crew is planning to share more about the work they've been doing ahead of their much-anticipated return to earth later this month. nbc's erin mclaughlin has the details for us. erin, good morning. >> good morning. what was supposed to have been a ten-day mission is now stretching to more than 270 days in space. suni and butch repeatedly insisted they're not stuck. they're now simply part of a larger space mission that's even made history. >> reporter: this morning, the

countdown has begun for astronauts butch wilmore and commander suni williams massively delayed return to earth. the pair is set to hold a press the pair is set to hold a press conference to walk us through the remarkable, albeit unexpected, achievements on the international space station. as the adopted members of crew nine. >> we had tons of science experiments. >> we want to go home because we left our families a little while ago, but we have a lot to do while we're up here. >> reporter: experiments including swabbing the station's exterior for microbes and studying plant growth for potential long-term missions to mars and the moon. suni making history along the way. breaking the record for number of hours walked by a woman in space. clocking in at a staggering 62 hours and 6 minutes over nine walks. surpassing peggy whitson. >> to surpass her in anything is just amazing. so, that's a pretty awesome honor to have that. >> reporter: while both astronauts insist they're not stuck or abandoned, it has been

a prolonged stay neither saw coming after nasa announced back in june that it didn't trust boeing's troubled starliner spaceship to bring them home, so the pair had to make some adjustments. >> so we wore some clothes for a while, but that doesn't bother us because clothes fit loosely up here. >> i was trying to remember what it is like to walk because i haven't walked. i haven't sat down. i haven't laid down. >> reporter: former astronaut mike mosimino is in regular contact with suni. >> the biggest obstacle here is the psychological mindset, missing the family, missing the friends, missing the things we enjoy here on earth. >> reporter: now after eight months suni and butch are set to return once spacex ten arrives to take over the station. >> reporter: so are suni and butch ready to come home? >> i think they probably are. i don't think it will be too long before they're on planet earth, i kind of miss space. >> it's worth noting that crew 10's february launch was also delayed, so this timeline could change. but right now they're expected to leave earth no earlier than

march 12th following a handover, a nasa spokesperson says crew nine will undock and finally head home. the spokesperson noting at this point there is no official undocking date so the exact date of their homecoming is still tbd. >> the stories they're going to have for the rest of their lives. >> right. don't you want to hear? what did they do all this sometime? >> you said she ran a marathon up there. >> and triathlon. incredible. >> thank you, erin. appreciate it. to the nba now. and what a finish in that game between the atlanta hawks and memphis grizzlies. game all tied up, 130 a piece. just a few seconds to go. and then this. >> desmond barrels in. stolen by daniels! ahead, goes up scores! at the buzzer! it's all over! lavert wins it for the hawks. >> the hawks stealing the win from the grizzlies at the buzzer. 132-130. how about that?

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♪ we are back at 8:13 now with "today's consumer." this morning, everything you need to know if you're in the market for a car, including the impact of those new tariffs. according to a recent report, the average price of a new set of wheels right now $49,000. a used car more than $29,000. but consider this, when it comes to interest rates ju over 9% for new, nearly 14% for used. so which option is best for your budget? we called in the expert, nbc's chief investigative consumer correspondent vicky nguyen here to help you decide. >> hi, good morning. >> good morning to you. we have been talking about all morning these new tariffs that went into effect overnight. $12,000 increase if you are looking to buy a car.

>> right. what should we be considering right now in light of those tariffs if you want to buy a new car? >> you want to kick that search into high gear. how much can you comfortably afford? and have you done the math on your monthly payment, including the insurance for the car that you are interested in. the good news with new cars is they are reaching the highest affordability level in three years. 30% more affordable, new cars on the market. and with the lower interest rates, that could be beneficial over a used car because you're paying less in interest over time. >> okay. >> the average person will own their car for about eight years. so that's a long time. i want to show you the cars under $30,000 right now which qualify for that affordability. chevy won the 2024 best of cars. best of cars. the hyundai venue is a great one. hyundai has one of the best in class warrantees for cars. nissan has a couple on the list. consumer reports likes the

sentra under 25 and the mitsubishi mirage. what should we know about the used car market? >> it is harder to compare apples to apples because used cars have so much variability in terms of mileage and age. >> i think the industry prefers pre-owned. >> consider this. the average used car going for $20,000 or less right now has more than 90,000 miles on it according to cars.com. progressive says that's already half the life of a car, so be careful when you are looking for a used car. make sure you're checking places like edmonds, consumer report, kelley blue book. do your research on the make, model and year to check for safety and reliability. that's how you can narrow it down. when you are ready to buy, get to the lot. have your financing lined up because a lot of the more premium pre-owned cars, if you will, will go very, very quickly. also ask questions. does it have new tires? does it have new engine parts? that will make it -- give it better longevity. check the accident history on that car.

bring a mechanic or someone with you to help you inspect the car, that's great. test the features. it may have blue tooth and rear view camera. unless you turn it on and try yourself, you don't know for sure. >> what about the vin number, vick? >> absolutely. that's how to get the car fax report tknow exactly what you're talking about, which vehicle you're talking about. >> let's talk about leasing. who should lease and maybe who should not? >> leasing is good if you like a new car every three years. it's not the most economical. it's like renting. put a down payment, make a monthly payment. but just make sure that if you are someone who drives a whole lot for your commute or you love to go on road trips, leasing might not be for you because there are mileage restrictions. you only drive a certain number of miles per year. by the time you return the car, if you're over, you will pay per mile for how much you're over. if you have a slobbery dog, a lot of wear and tear -- >> why is the dog slobbery. >> they will charge you extra fees for that extra wear and tear. the good thing about it, you can lower your monthly payment if you put more down.

but you won't own the car at the end of that lease. it goes back to the dealership. >> you talked about this a lot. vicky nguyen loves to look at buying cars online. this is one of your tips. >> this is how i bought the last seven cars for my family. >> seven? >> seven cars for my family. california and new york, always online. >> why? >> because it's just easy. you're not there haggling with someone at a dealership, spending a lot of time. time is precious, right? the first thing i do, consumer reports and youtube are my best friends. i use consumer reports. right now the magazine is out. their auto issue, it's like a new car bible, craig. okay. so that helps me decide, okay what three cars do i want to test drive. then i go on youtube and look at the reviews. there's so many experts out there. people who know more about these cars than the sales people on the lot sometimes. and they're taking you through and showing you all the little bells and whistles. once you say, okay, i want to go test drive these cars. you call up the dealerships, schedule the test drive. you go in. if you like the salesperson, keep their card. i will get back to you. i'm going home and do an internet search. there's a website called caredge.com.

one of our viewers told us about. it's fantastic. it will tell you what is in stock the colors the features, in whatever radius that you set. i'm willing to drive two hours to save a few thousand dollars. i've done bifrt, it works. what i will do then, call or email all of the internet departments for these dealerships and say i like this car with these various options. give me your best out the door price. o.t.d. price, everything, taxes, fees -- >> all in. >> all in. tell me what it is. then i email everybody else the second round and say this is my best price. can you beat it? that is how i've been able to score a great price on the last seven cars i've bought. >> you're so good. >> it's fun. >> no haggling. vicky nguyen disoes not haggle. in and out. >> all right mr. roker. >> the slobberying dog. watch out for that. severe weather from missouri down to texas with severe weather. we've got tornado watches, some tornado warnings, severe thunderstorm warnings as well. and then we've got snow and rain

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morning. "popstart." >> lawyer, ra glad you're here. more on that in a few minutes. >> who is ready for some more from the oscars. macaulay culkin hit the afterparty with his wife, opening up about his brother's big oscar win and for his part in "a real pain". >> i cried. and i was like, i will see you later, yeah. >> did you expect it? >> of course. >> absolutely. >> we're allowed to say that. >> he was front row aisle closest to the stairs. there was no way he was not going to win. >> that's one theory. there is a lot of people seated around there in the winning spot. that was cool. he said the only part of the whole show he watched was kieran's win for best supporting actor. nice to see some brotherly love. tuned in for that and then i'm. out. next up, alanis morissette. cue the music ♪ and i'm here to

remind you of the mess you left when you went away ♪ it's not fair to deny me ♪ ♪ of the cross i bear that you gave to me ♪ ♪ you, you, you ought to know. >> i love seeing that video because that drummer is no longer with us, but he went to play with the foo fighters, and that was his big video there with the hair going. we have big news for alanis morissette. she will be heading to vegas for her first ever las vegas residency. she's slated to do eight shows at caesar's palace. it kicks off october 14th. mark your calendars. that sounds like a fun weekend in vegas. >> that's so fun for some girls' trips or whoever trips. >> craig is in. >> i'd go. >> a little golf. let's go. >> we could do alanis, backstreet boys and you all could play golf. >> coldplay will be out there, too.

>> why don't we go to spring break in cancun. back in the '90s. >> trl all over. >> are you ready? next up. "bring it on." do you guys feel that? ♪ i said it's boom, it's cold in here. there must be some coldness in the atmosphere ♪ >> all coming back. the clovers are back in the atmosphere for 25 years since the cheerleadingult classic. hit the big screen. and now gabriel union is teasing the possibility of a remake. here is what she told andy cohen on "watch what happens live." >> we have perhaps all have been working on something for -- that. >> yes. >> that sounds like a yes. sounds like a yes. >> we have the perfect person for the re-make. >> thank you. and we'd like to pitch that.

perhaps you will consider our very own laura jarett, who knows a thing or two about those >> yeah! could get a day off. >> a costar, you were incredible. >> that was great. >> you know, it is no small feat to show your bare abs on national television after two children. >> wasn't sure where you were going. >> bare abs. >> next up, another sequel in the works. "top gun," let's let tom cruise take the mic. >> i feel the need. >> the need for speed. >> he is feeling the need for speed once again. rast last night, maverick star visiting andy on "watch what happens live" on the next big chapter of the franchise. >> they're working on the script. tom and jerry and that whole gang have been trying to figure it out. they want to get the story right. as soon as it's done, we will make another one and suit up again. >> i'm ready for that.

suit up again, please. let's hope they finish that script soon. finally, we have "the voice." last night the final round of the blind auditions kicked off in a great way. a performance of a song that will be a big hit, around here anyway. try not to sing along. ♪ we'll always be this close forever and ever and ever ♪ take me out and take me home ♪ you're my, my, my -- >> yeah! let's go! they freak out when their kids, you know, get a chair to turn. that was a life changing moment. that was "lover" from taylor swift. craig's favorite song. she joined team adam. rounding out the night, jay ammo came out. and take a listen to this

rendition of ed sheeran's song. ♪ they say she's in the class a-team ♪ ♪ stuck in your daydream been this way since 18, but lately ♪ ♪ you're face seems ♪ >> the last four chair turn of the season. after some convincing he did chse john legend. the next episodes airs mondays on nbc and peacock. >> second best show on nbc. we are happy for this one, al.

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4th of march. happy to see a great crowd starting their day here. how are you all doing? if the sign is upside down. there you go. there you go. >> craig is crowd surfing. coming up, jasmine snow is here to share her stylexpertise with a fresh batch of "today" best-sellers, including a take on the coastal grandma trend. >> is that still in? >> yes, it's back, girl, with a little twist. >> how would you describe that? >> stay tuned. >> yeah, that's a good tease. plus, our buddy is in the kitchen working on a brand-new cookbook exploring the healthier side of italian food. you don't have to sacrifice the flavor. you will not want to miss her sheet pan chicken parm recipe coming up. coming up in our 3rd hour, icon alert, smokey robinson, ladies and gentlemen. we cannot wait to chat on something special he has been working on, calling it an

inspiration album. featuring his unique take on true classics. >> he just celebrated a big birthday, too. >> i know. 85. >> but, first, you guys, look who is out there. the author of "the dream hotel." it is our march read with jenna pick. she's passing out copies because, you guys, it is i stores today. >> okay. >> she has published her book today. which is always great day for authors. you can find it at your local independent bookstore or scan that qr code and get a copy to read with us. while i have your attention, get ready for a fun "jenna & friends." >> who is the co-host today. >> willie geist. we have a surprise for tomorrow, but, yes, we will dive into college admissions with tips from the princeton review on this exciting and stressful time for families. >> really stressful time for a lot of families. before we do anything else, mr. roker, how about a check of the weather? >> let's look ahead to the weekend. never too early to do that. colder in the northeast on friday. a little messy as you get into

the upper mississippi river. more snow in the rockies. saturday, we are looking for chilly weather northeast, a real mess to the mississippi river valley. sunny out west. then sunday, sunday. showers down south. mild in the plains, rain and snow in northern central california and some wet weather down through florida. that's what's going on around the country. here's w the show. good tuesday morning. i'm meteorologist kari hall. it's cloudy across the bay area with some light rain here and there. our temperatures are headed for the upper 50s and low 60s. kind of cool for this time of year, and we'll see that repeat tomorrow with a better chance of rain. and as that rain continues in the forecast, temperatures stay low through thursday. but then look at friday it's going to be clearing out. looks really nice with highs in the mid 60s. and it will be oh, mr. melvin? >> mr. roker! before we go to break, sometimes i like to do some crowd roaming

around here. where is the university of georgia crowd? dogs are in the house. i have been between the hedges a few times. i am looking for laila. what year are you? >> i'm a first year. >> what are you studying. >> journalism and music. minor. political science. >> when you grow up what would you love to be? >> i would love to be on broadway, my biggest dream. >> occasionally folks from broadway watch this. if i put you on the spot, can you sing something for us? >> this is your broadway addition. i'll give you the microphone. you ready? no pressure. okay. ♪ and so it will be for the rest of my life ♪ held in such high esteem ♪ when people see me, they will scream ♪ for half

of oz's favorite team. >> whoa! whoa! >> turn the chair for that. wow! >> well done! >> hired! >> you are clearly going to make it to broadway. when you make it to broadway, you come back. we get the exclusive. >> yes, sir. yes, sir. >> if you don't make it to broadway, we have a singing competition you ought to be on. you come see me. second best show on tv. >> well done! one more round of applause for laila! >> it's early in the morning to hit those high note. >> well done! >> talented. >> thank you. >> you heard her here first. up next a growing movement in education aimed at rethinking the classroom experice for boys with simple changes that are having a big impact on success. that's coming up. this is nbc.

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eye-opener for you parents. you have seen the stats by now that show that boys and young men are unfortunately falling behind in education. >> now some schools are making a concerted effort to help them catch up. >> nbc's morgan radford got a first-hand look at some of the changes they're trying out. this is a thing, this has become a nationwide trend, right? >> it is. more schools are trying to do it in some creative ways and trying to address the different ways that boys and young men are learning and how they can thrive. so we visited e school that went all in on helping boys learn from the playground to the classroom. ♪ >> reporter: it's just past 8:00 a.m. here at boy's latin school in baltimore, and while the classrooms are empty, the school is buzzing with activity. >> in the morning, we havepen gym. >> i play basketball. >> i do scale modelling. >> reporter: the reason, a wave of changes designed to soltv a growing gender gap in education, with boys at least half a grade

level behind their female peers in reading in nearly every u.s. state and 1 million fewer young men heading off to college compared to their female counterparts which is why starting last year this private all boys school decided to do something about it. with three big changes, a ban on cell phones, a first period for activities and more time for hands on projects. away from desks. show of hands. how many of you think these changes have been positive? all of you. >> yeah. >> i have been getting better grades. i've also been happier in class. >> why are you happier? >> because before i was tired and didn't want to be in school. when i get woken up, i feel like i'm ready for the day. >> we hear a lot of december cushioning out in the world about how young men are isolated, how young men are angry, how young men are lonely. do you see that playing out in the world? >> i can't really speak on loneliness, but it does take

away a lot of negative emotions like anger, anxiety. >> if you don't have your phone, you're saying? >> if you don't have your phone. >> it makes us feel like we're all connected and together. >> headmaster chris post calls it a win/win. >> how much does it cost to make changes like these? >> it cost virtually nothing. a phone locker and for plastic tubs to put your phone in. >> are these changes working? >> absenteeism is probably lower year on year. certainly there are fewer and fewer student latenesses. kids are excited to come to school. >> reporter: the changes part of a growing nationwide movement to make education more boy-friendly, spurred in part by a new organization called "the american institute for boys and men". >> the alarm bells are really ringing now in classrooms which is to say r boys aren't doing well enough. there are twice as many girls at the top of the class in the top 10% as there are boys. boys are much more likely to be suspended, much less likely to finish school on time.

so the overall story is pretty clear that our education system is not serving our boys well enough. >> what would you say to critics who say, look, girls could benefit from these changes, too? why is this specific to young men? >> we want to find ways that lift everybody up, but we're particularly offer a helping hand to those who falling furthest behind. in schools that's very clearly boys. >> why are you looking at my hair? >> i'm not. >> reporter: for michael and his son blake -- >> have you noticed a change in your son since he's enrolled here? >> yes, very much so. i see him ready to go to school. instead of kind of retreating and pulling back. and i think so much of that is that they let boys be boys and they just go all in on that. >> reporter: all in on a new school experience. >> all in. and beyond the cell phone ban, these changes are based on research, showing that physical

activity in the morning and more activities intermittently allowing young men to better balance their energy. in fact, they're able to focus eply and thoroughly on the core academic lessons throughout the day and they hope that in doing that the school is able to create a safe space for them to express themselves physically and emotionally and ultimately bring their whole sellvs to the classroom. >> i love it. i love everything about it. >> any parent knows exactly what's going on here, , but it's nice to see that the schools are actually being responsive. >> i love what he said about this also helps young women,n, ght? if we can really elevate everyone -- >> everyone is better off, yeah. >> tide rises. >> yeah. >> also this idea that all children learn the same. >> yeah. >> and i have a boy and a girl. and the way that they learn, very, very different. >> i agree. my daughter is also in the morning, her brain works one way. my son needs an hour or two before she snaps in. >> it's great to tailer it and pretend -- not have to pretend like it doesn't exist. >> why not. great story, morgan. thank you. coming up here, it's almost

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welcome back. this morning on "today best-sellers," we are getting you ready to pack up those winter coats and boots because spring is just around the corner. style expert jasmine snow is here to freshen things up for the new season and find all of the picks you're about to see by scanning that qr code at the bottom of your screen. jasmine, good morning. >> good morning. >> nice to see you. i'm feeling the spring energy here. >> feeling the spring energy. we were talking about you have the spring energy right now. >> well, you might think pastels for spring ground-breaking, right? but these are great. >> we know pastels for spring. we see it every year. this year pistachio and this pale pink are front runners. we love it.

it is a soft color. really easy to work into your closet and we're loving it in this long, flowy dress. so fun to have a one and done dress in your closet. throw it on and go. pair it with a denim jacket or blazer for something more sophisticated. it's really easy and it's really soft. >> and super light. >> yes, very lightweight. >> we know that coastal grandma was very big. >> it was very big. it had a moment. >> a lot of thoughts about that. >> they have so many thoughts on it. it was having a moment. so we're seeing a lot less coastal grandma with crochets and really loose fabrics and a lot more classic shapes. you have the very classic striped shirt in neutral colors. >> feels nautical. >> yes, almost nautical, very coastal. we have the boat neckline, the three quarters sleeves. now we're seeing it paired with denim, linen pant. gives them more modern edgey upgrade. a little different from our grandma -- our coastal grandma last year which it was fun. i think we're moving on.

>> it had its moment. >> what better to pair your boat neck with than keds are back. >> keds. we were just talking about this. you haven't seen them in a while, but they really haven't gone anywhere. they are a classic. >> where have i been? >> they're a classic shoe. tried and true. they've been around forever. it's $42, which is such a great price for an easy sneaker to throw on, run around all spring and summer. pair it with a dress, a skirt, your jeans, just such an easy piece for your closet. >> the low top really works and the herringbone on the back, how great is that. >> all classic colors really easy for a closet. >> done with the delicate jewelry. >> it's all about piling on these chunky fun rings. so what's great about these is that you can pile them on any finger. i have so many. >> i didn't know. >> you didn't even know. but you don't have to worry about committing to one finger or the other because they're adjustable in the back.

it doesn't matter the sizing, especially as we're moving into the warmer weather, your fingers are change sizes. you don't have to commit to one size. it comes in silver, gold, you can really just play around with it. >> mixing metals? >> i love mixing metals. great, done. adjustable belt. maybe you had too much to eat one night. >> this is is your new closet secret weapon. elastic belt. we love to elevate any outfit by belting it. but you can put this on and pull either a jacket or a sweatshirt or t-shirt over it and gives you that perfect tuck. it's almost hidden underneath. it's not about showing off a fancy belt but really going to save you so much time and effort because everything will stay in place. >> one thing you could belt is this amazing nice, cardigan. >> this is the perfect thing to belt actually. this is an oversized long cardigan, great for spring to throw on on those days that it's warm in the morning but starts to gethillier at night. i love the pockets. and it's really warm.

keeps all that heat in but still very lightweight for layering. >> yeah. because the weather is changing so much right now. >> you have no idea. >> jasmine, these are all great. thank you. to shop our spring style picks just scan that qr code or head to today.com/shop. just so you know, "today" makes a commission for the purchases through these links. carson, over to you. >> good. carson is busy in the kitchen. >> busy with giada. it's been over a year since you've been here. brand new cook book out. sheet pa

we are back with "today food," and the one and only, the prodigal daughter has returned. you know giad-ii from her food network sighs.

the instagram page is absolute fire as the kids said. absolute fire. always the latest and greatest. on the verge of another. supeper italia using italy's healthiest foods. always good to see you. >> it's been a long time. >> this book tackles like the avengers of italian super ingredients. >> i'm in my super hero era. >> these super foods, what are they that you focussed around. >> olive oil, olives, nuts, citrus, fresh herbs, vegetables, tin fish like anchovies and sardines, don't be afraid of that. tomatoes, garlic. >> what is a crasiferous. >> broccoli, cauliflower. >> i have the boys that are just chiming in. arugula can be one of those. bitter greens that really fuel you. swiss chard is really great. >> is it hard to come up with it

110 classics, chicken p arks rparm, hard to make them healthy without sacrificing taste? >> absolutely not. the whole idea is you take these super foods, turn them into condiment to make your food. i'm going to show you how to do it. >> oil down. >> some shallots. i like shallots milder. cook those down. we're going to add cherry tomatoes. so in this traditional chicken parm, people use long cooked sauces. what you can do, i like a little brighter, little lighter. fresh tomatoes, shallots, little salt, although i don't -- well, any way, it cooks down like this. >> pinch of salt. >> put the salt down. cooks down just like this. soften the tomatoes, right? put some basel. and basically your sauce is done. that's it. >> simple. >> this takes like five minutes

to cook these tomatoes down which is why i like it. then we come over here. we got chicken. when you buy a chicken breast, i like to have a chicken breast, butterfly it. then if you have a mallet, that was very italian. that was very italalian. if you have a mallet, just pound ithin with a mallet because it cooks faster, evenly. >> if you butterfly it and then still roll it or pound it? >> come on. >> get your aggression out. >> so you can use a white -- you can use a wine bottle, use a mallet. whatever floats your boat. whatever is easy. rolling pin works great, too. you're good. come over here. >> yep. >> you season it. >> okay. >> you're going to season both sides. and we're going to dip it. i mean, this is classic breading, right? >> yep. >> you want to dip it in there for me. >> i sure do. >> beat an egg. season the eggs as well if you like. but this is the condiment that i'm talking about. >> okay. >> it's not just plain bread crumbs.

i make my own garlicy anchovy bread crumbs and a big blast. >> there's the blast of super foods. >> the umami from the anchovy. >> that's right. the olive oil. you've got some anchovies right here and some garlic. you add chile flakes. a super food. spicy. then you add the bread crumbs. you add the bread crumbs. you toast them up and finish them up with a little lemon zest. >> i keep a big container. and i do this with it. i put it on salads. i finish pastas with it. >> you keep it in the fridge? >> no.o. >> i don't taste the anchovies either. >> right. but the anchovies have so many -- >> big, big flavor. >> do you miss the big fat -- >> not at all. >> we're not done. you put it in the oven. put it in the oven. >> cheese now? >> go for it. little cheese. >> difference between the fried one and this baked one, you taste all the flavors. >> that's right. >> you almost strip away all the

hef stuff to get to the core of it. >> correct. so then you put a little sauce. >> put it in the oven like this. >> so wait. you put it in the oven. it turns like this. so actually i flipped it. so you cook it on about three minutes on each side because it's so thin. top it with the sauce. a little mozz. we'll do this. >> it has to go back for a hot second or two. >> just two minutes to melt the cheese. >> broil it? >> you don't have to broil it. it's a 450 degree ocven. plenty of heat. i put a tiny bit more pecorino. >> you have 109 other recipes at home to explore in giada's new cook book. don't be a stranger. always good to see you. how are the restaurants in vegas? you're killing it i hear. >> yeah. vegas is my favorite. >> two there?

well. good morning. it is 856. i'm marcus washington. students are set to return to their classrooms today after administrators canceled school yesterday at john reed elementary in roanoke park. now, the school sustained extensive damage discovered monday morning. this is after vandals targeted 20 classrooms. the district says repairs are expected to be costly. leaders there also are now looking into more security options. so far, police have not made any arrests. well, stocks are deep in the red again this morning. this is in the second day of the sell off, triggered in large part by the new tariffs ordered by president trump on goods from mexico, china and canada. you can see right now

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this morning on the 3rd hour of "today," it's the final countdown. the two nasa astronauts who ha spent eight months in space now weeks away from heading home. >> and to try to remember what it is like to walk because i haven't walked. i haven't sat down. >> a closer look at the record-breaking trip and what they can expect when they