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KGO Good Morning America July 12, 2024

Vanderpump rules star speaking out about her costars. I was hurt by it when it came out. Anybody would be hurt by it, what they said about me. How shows are responding as the nation reckons with injustice. She works hard for the money turn your closet cleanout into big bucks from designer duds to everyday items. How to get major money for the things you dont want. What you need to know to sell smart and cash in. I just want to shine need a deep clean for your oven, microwave and coffeemaker . Weve got kitchen hacks that tackle tough grime. Diy ways to make your appliances shine with basic ingredients you have in your pantry. All that and more as we say, aithere, good morning, d t wh america. Welcome to our second hour. As more states move toward reopening, there is, sad to say, a grim forecast for the coronavirus pandemic, which has already killed more than 114,000 of our fellow americans. More than 20 states are now reporting a rising number of cases. In texas the statewide hospitalization rate has increased 42 since memorial day. Utah and oregon now putting reopening plans on hold because of increases in cases, and in arizona, yuma county is now urging all residents to strictly follow the newly updated cdc guidelines including masks in public and avoiding crowds. And the other big story were following this morning, for the third week in a row protesters taking to the streets across the country overnight demanding change in the wake of George Floyds death. Leaders nationwide are listening and reacting. Were going to talk more about the protests. First though for more on the pa updad idelines for the ev, odor to you once again. Reporter good morning, dan, so this morning across the country in huge sections of the united states, covid19 cases continue to rise to the point that some areas are actually temporarily pausing their plans to reopen. Were really starting to see some of the impact of lifting restrictions and Health Officials worry that it could get even worse as people continue to gather in these large crowds. The cdc is now estimating the u. S. Death toll could hit 140,000 people by the fourth of july. Across america this morning, covid19 cases are on the rise in 22 states and puerto rico. Some people dont know that the coronavirus is not gone. And they treating it like its gone reporter the cdc has published new guidelines urging people to wear masks and saying the places with the highest risk are large inperson gatherings where attendees travel from outside the local area. You can open up and help the economy by getting jobs back and doing things like that, but that doesnt mean that you walk around without a mask, that you jump into a crowd, that you stop washing your hands. Reporter but alrea several states the spread of the virus may be accelerating. In oregon after the state logged its single highest daily case total, the governor is now pausing the reopening process for a week. And while texas is still pushing ahead with reopening now allowing restaurants at 75 capacity, the states hospitalization rate has jumped 42 since memorial day. South carolina is seeing its own surge now gaining new covid19 cases at twice the rate of the national average. The state has seen new record high case totals three of the last five days. Though the governor has said lifted restrictions will not return. In florida while cases continue to climb, miami beaches are expected to be packed for their first weekend back open. Now, some places like new york have successfully flattened the curve so far, but Health Officials are stressing its going to take continued safety measures, washing hands, Wearing Masks and staying spread apart if we want to keep the numbers down. 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Hey, so ive been working out consistently for the last five years. And it may come as a surprise to some of yall that im working out to have your ideal body size. Is not just determined on what you look like on the outside. Health is also what happens on the inside. Namaste. Have a great day. There you go. Truth that doesnt hurt. Although her workout routine, it looks pretty intense like that might hurt, lizzo also going on to say whether you are drinking kale smoothies, eating mcdonalds, working out or not, just worry about yourself and what youre doing and what is best for you. Her video on tiktok quickly getting over 2 million likes. So lizzo has been very vocal about body positivity, and earlier this week she posted another tiktok calling out people who use her name as an insult in association with big women, asserting that its actually a compliment, as if you needed another reason to love lizzo, so good, so great. Love that. All right, so next a jeopardy clue for you this morning. This Game Show Host is eager to get back to work. The answer, who is the one and only alex trebek . His rep telling tv line, quote, alex is looking forward to resuming production as soon as we are able to do, and he wants jeopardy to be one of the first shows back in protection. So like so many shows, production of jeopardy was halted back in march due to covid19. Trebek says he had no plans to sign off the longrunning quiz show and earlier in march revealed that he had beaten the oneyear survival rate for stage four pancreatic cancer. Now, the survival rate for one year is just 18 . And he reported, quote, i am very happy to report that i have beaten that marker, so we hope alex is still feeling great and we cant wait to see him back at work. Now, guys, this video should make your day. You have to see this. One mom is bringing joy to millions of people online. Look at this video when she finds out that her daughter was accepted into law school. Oh, kim. Just from depaul law school. Did you see this part . In addition oh but her daughter also got a 40,000 a year scholarship to Depaul University college of law in chicago. That video getting almost 10 million views in just a few hours on twitter, and the young woman going on to say, quote, i feel really compelled to let yall know that i studied for the lsat while working full time and it took me forever to pay off what i owed my Undergrad School to get my transcripts, and i did not have a 4. 0 gpa. Do not never sell yourself short or give up. So big and love that video of moms reaction, guys. Shes amazing. Lovely. Janai, love having you back. Second weekend back, but is e y t you. Togog movon now to our gma cover story. During this nationwide reckoning with racial injustice, multiple reality tv shows are firing stars accused of racism, and zohreen shah has more on that. Zohreen, good morning to you. Reporter good morning, dan. Reality stars are celebrated for being provocative, for being real. But Entertainment Companies are now sending a powful message that being real does not mean you can be racist. This morning, some of reality tvs most famous faces facing a new reality after a rash of firings for allegedly racist behavior. What is not okay about having a bunch of customers in here . Reporter bravo dropping two of its biggest stars from hit show vanderpump rules, Stassi Schroeder and kristen doute fired this week after former cast member faith stowers spoke out about being targeted. Stowers first learning about it two years ago after schroeder spoke out about it on her podcast recalling a time when she and doute reported stowers for a crime she did not commit because she looked like the suspect, a black woman. I talked about it before. No one cared to listen. Maybe its the people that changed their minds to listen to me now that because it was all around the world instead of vice versa. Reporter on friday the representative releasing a statement saying, stassi and kristen acknowledged what they did was wrong, have apologized and have been punished. Without casting aside their actions or the impact of those actions, they want to move forward as part of the solution in ways that are productive, meaningful and severe. Stassi says she supports bravos decision to fire them. The purpose for me speaking it out in my life was get it off my chest and to let the public know this is what happened to me so hopefully that would help someone else going through it to speak up. Reporter bravo also firing costars max boyens and Brett Caprioni from the show after racist tweets resurfaced. They have apologized. Also this week mtv announcing theyve cut ties with teen mom taylor selfridge, quote, in light of her past racist statements on social media and the challenge star dee thnguyen after offensive comments about the black lives matter movement. Both have apologized. The producers of these shows are suddenly being forced to recon with the fact they cast a bunch of controversial people on purpose and now people are actually upset about those controversies. Reporter Lisa Vanderpump releasing a long statement herself saying in part, as weve seen such devastating sadness that has played out globally, we all have a part to play to create a kinder, more just society. Dan, feels like a lot of that is already happening. Lets hope so. Zohreen, really appreciate your reporting this morning. Lets switch gears and get it over to rob, who is monitoring the National Weather picture from mamaroneck, new york. Hey, rob, good morning once again. Good morning, dan. Were Going National and going north america and going canada then were going to space weather, at least within our atmosphere somewhat. Northern lights, dont typically show you these in the summertime, you know, in part because the days are a lot longer. This is far north outside of calgary. The greens, blues, yellows, thats oxygen. But look at the flashing lights below that, those are fireflies. In this time exposure getting to be a firefly or lightning bug season and even in canada as we get closer to summer or the middle of summer. Time for good saturday morning. Starting out with partly sunny conditions. Breezy to window out there. You can see the camera shaking here from mt. Tam so its going to be a cool day with numbers below where we should be for this time of year. And for our sunday we will warm it up with less of an onshore flow. As for today windy and cool at the coast. 59, 69 in oakland. Loom for 72 in napa, 73 in livermore. And our warming trend beginsrro well, thanks for noticing, guys. I have lost some weight. I got a haircut this week. Gg. Se two here in westchester. A mt of the woduct he was putt yes. Yes. Ah. The helmet has been shaved down. But youre looking good, rob. Yes, did they save the sheep shears they used for that . Oh, geez. Poor rob, he got a haircut and cant even catch a break. Now to deals steals. We all love a little pampering and lucky for us tory johnson has products that let you treat yourself. Theyre all through Small Businesses, so you can shop small while saving big. What have you got for us, tory . Good morning, eva. Were going to start with a Company Called sundaes best. It is a small, womanowned business in saratoga springs, new york. And they call their hot fudge joy in a jar. Who wouldnt love some joy in a jar. Its a family recipe, artisan hand crafted. Five simple ingredients, sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter and half and half. I hope ive sold you. Three different flavors. This is a phenomenal company thats really hurting in this crisis, so you get a Little Something sweet, and they do too. Its slashed in half, 18 for a threepack, totally worth it. Then we move on to ecovessel, a company in colorado. They make drinkware, all kinds of drinkware, so its triple insulated. Ive got one here. One of their bestselling ones. Hope you have a bunch on their screen, so they will keep your drinks hot or cold longer. Whatever your beverage from wine to water, beer, coffee, you name it, theres an option for you. And they also make really great stainless steel reusable straws that are popular right now. Their whole mission is to help us replace single use plastic. Everything is slashed in half so the products today depending what you choose range from 3 to 29. Then i know, eva, you love a little beauty upgrade, a little skin care upgrade, so weve got great options from michael todd beauty, a Florida Based Company thats all about helping us to support our daily skin care routine. Three really terrific products that they have. Sonic makeup brushes, and we also have their cleaning skin cleaning systems, the easiest device i love and also a dermaplaning option. All of the brushes on the products are antimicrobial, so it helps to keep the brushes cleaner, fresher, longer, extremely popular right now. All are winners and today. They are up to 74 off. So everything that we have ranges from 27 to 59 depending on your choice. Then a little blingbling for summer. Marlyn schiff is a very sweet womanowned business in pennsylvania. They make beautiful jewelry, bracelets, soment. T set, earrings, a big its a great small womanrun team and everything about their jewelry just makes you smile. Great confidence boost 26 for sis ses from 14 to about this one making their gma dees debut. Its a Woman Owned Company in dexter, michigan. They make some of the softest socks imaginable. All of their socks are made in america. They work directly with farmers and they have such a big assortment for us. Theyve given us their best styles and rely on their wholesale business which has completely crumbled so you can get some awesome socks and help save this business. Its all 50 off, 3. 30 to 11. 50 today. Really great assortment and then finally, andrey assous, footwear based in new york city. All lightweight great for summer. Sandals, slipons, espadrilles, flats, you name it. All kinds of options slashed up to 61 , so today they start at 45. Lots of options to treat yourself and do something really good for some of these companies. Look cute, those shoes look cute. Dan was paying close attention. Going for the deals right now. Yeah, exactly. It was the espadrilles that got me. Yeah. And the socks. Good heel in the summer. Can you put the socks with the espadrilles . No, you should not put the socks with the expa drills. Ill save you from that. Thank you, tory. Weve partnered with all of these Great Companies on these deals. You can get them on our website, goodmorningamerica. Com. Well be right back. Announcer how far will gma announcer how far will gma go to help women Small Business owners thrive . Next week, get ready because were open for business. Are you serious . That is so huge. Thank you so much. Announcer so what can we do for you, next week watch good morning america. Plan matters more than ever. Unitedhealthcare Medicare Advantage plans have so much to take advantage of. See a doctor from the comfort and safety of home with zero copay. Call today to get more of the care you need. With zero copay. Dress your nest from sherwinwilliams. Stop in or order online for curbside pick up, and get 30 off paints and stains, june 1930th. 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