An American is once again the 'world's fastest man.'

Plus, tracking Hurricane Debby's path. August 5, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] Hurricane Debby could bring up to 2 feet of rain in some areas of the South after making landfall in Florida. Plus, Noah Lyles ends a 20-year American drought in the Olympic 100-meter race, and a mom's dress at her daughter's wedding causes a stir.   The Latest   [🌀 Debby strengthens to a Category 1 hurricane as it makes landfall in Florida.]( Tropical storm Debby [strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane]( before striking Florida's Gulf Coast today, forecasters said. Maximum winds were being tracked at 75 miles per hour, and the storm is expected to bring up to 18 inches of rain in some parts of Florida and [up to 30 inches of rain]( in areas of Georgia and South Carolina. [Here's the latest](. [🥇In a photo finish, Noah Lyles became the first American man to win gold in the 100M in 20 years](. Noah Lyles (red, above) won by a nose in a [photo finish]( to take gold in the 100-meter by a mere 0.005 of a second, the closest Olympic final since 1980. Lyles became the first American since 2004 to win the race and capture the title of "world's fastest man." Also in Paris, tennis star Novak Djokovic [won his first gold medal](, and women's boxing is dealing with a [gender controversy](. Today is the [last day to watch Simone Biles](, who just [fell off the beam]( but still has a chance on the floor. Here's [what else to watch for](. [💍 The bride loved her mom’s mother-of-the-bride dress. The internet did not.]( Another mother-of-the-bride dress is attracting a lot of attention online. (Remember [this one](?) Beverly Norberg tried on 30 dresses before landing on [a blue taffeta ball gown]( for her daughter Sydney's wedding. However, once the pics hit social media, some accused her of trying to upstage her daughter. The bride, though, thinks her mom's dress hit the mark. "I'd be out shopping and she'd be like, 'No. Boring,'" Beverly told us. "She wanted me to make a statement." [What do you think?](   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [Patagonia's summer sale is here! Save over 50% off popular must-haves]( Shop gear and clothing for the whole family with these Patagonia deals, starting at $17. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. What is the "healthiest" energy drink? Is there such a thing? Dietitians share 3 tips to reduce risk from beverages with high caffeine and sugar, plus some healthy alternatives. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Beat the heat this week with our 7-day quick and easy meal plan that doesn't require turning on the oven. Try grilled salmon with fresh salsa, air-fryer chicken and more. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. A YouTube video posted when Robby Novak was 9 years old led the internet phenomenon many remember as ["Kid President"]( to rub shoulders with the Obamas, kiss Beyoncé on the cheek and co-write a book. Today, Novak lives a more private life, studying physical therapy in his small Tennessee town. [Now 20](, he's eligible to vote in his first presidential election. "Me and my friends, we love to talk politics,” he told TODAY.com. [See photos of Kid President all grown up.](   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [SEND FEEDBACK](