. As of November 30, 2024, there are significant weather-related challenges facing the United States. Massive delays are expected for travelers returning home after Thanksgiving due to several feet of snow falling along the Great Lakes region. In addition, millions of Americans are under freeze warnings as frigid temperatures sweep across the country.
NBC’s George Solis reports on the situation, highlighting the impact of the severe winter weather on holiday weekend travel. Meanwhile, Angie Lassman tracks the forecast, providing updates on the current conditions and potential challenges ahead.
The report comes at a time when various other news stories are unfolding, including a couple tackling a subway ride with an 8-foot Christmas tree, the opening of a South Korean Starbucks store overlooking North Korea, and efforts to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Additionally, there are updates on the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned bear cubs, a missing hiker found safe in Canada’s Northern Rockies, and the passing of a landmark social media ban for children under 16 in Australia.
Other headlines include tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the targeting of Ukraine’s power grids by Russia resulting in blackouts, bomb threat hoaxes targeting democratic members of Congress, and preparations by malls for an influx of shoppers during Black Friday sales. The report also touches on the Mega Millions jackpot reaching $514 million, a Thanksgiving surprise for a teen cancer survivor from a chef, and how US troops stationed abroad celebrate the holiday.
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