An Arctic blast has caused snow, frost, and cold winds in the northern Plains, Midwest, and Great Lakes, leading to hazardous travel conditions after Thanksgiving. New York Governor warned against unnecessary travel, and freeze alerts are in place for parts of Georgia and Florida. The heavy snowfall is expected east of Lake Ontario, with Erie, Pennsylvania recording the highest snowfall.
Republicans are planning a party-line bill using the budget reconciliation process in the new Trump administration, focusing on extending the 2017 tax law, boosting border enforcement, and repealing clean energy funding. There are concerns about Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports from countries like Canada and Mexico. Iran has expressed support for Syria’s government after insurgents seized Aleppo and nearby areas in a surprise offensive.
Presidential polling saw improvements in 2024, while the Supreme Court will hear arguments on a law restricting transition-related health care for minors. NFL veteran running backs, including Saquon Barkley, are defying expectations, with Barkley on track to break rushing records. Disney’s release of “Moana 2” during the holiday season has shattered box office records.
In other news, six people were rescued from a Missouri home explosion, the mother of an Israeli American hostage expressed relief, and Hawaii wildfire victims are struggling with financial assistance. Religious curricula mandates in schools are being tested legally, and Bluesky is gaining popularity as a social media platform. Farmers in the UK protested new property taxes, and solar storms are expected due to the sun reaching its solar maximum. Movie theater etiquette has become a topic of debate again due to people posting during “Wicked” screenings.
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