Millions of Americans return home from Thanksgiving amidst impending snowfall in the U.S.

Millions of Americans are heading home from the Thanksgiving holiday, with 6 million people under winter alerts and parts of Pennsylvania and New York experiencing lake effect snow. NBC News’ Tom Costello provides the latest updates on the weather conditions as the U.S. braces for snow. This comes as IE 11 is not supported for an optimal browsing experience, prompting visitors to use another browser. In other news, a Native American scientist-led forensics team has been launched to investigate Indigenous cold cases, the Radio City Rockettes have officially kicked off the holiday season, and a missing hiker has been rescued after more than 7 weeks in Canada’s Northern Rockies. Additionally, a small-town Iowa shoe store without a website has gained an international following, and a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is holding. Meanwhile, concerns about a growing number of respiratory illnesses persist, chocolate prices are rising due to climate change threatening cocoa harvests in West Africa, and food bank demand is on the rise as the holiday season begins. Black Friday shoppers are facing pressure amid Amazon worker strikes, and Australia has passed a landmark social media ban for children under 16. Overall, the U.S. is preparing for winter weather as millions return home from the Thanksgiving holiday.

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