Major snowstorm in Northeast poses threat to holiday travel following Thanksgiving

Black Friday spending reached nearly $11 billion online, setting a new record. Amid the holiday season, supply chain thieves are targeting warehouses and shipments, while a major snowstorm hit parts of Pennsylvania and western New York exceeding 5 feet. Plows are working to clear roads as cars get trapped on highways during the busy Thanksgiving travel weekend, with Sunday expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year. This comes as Black Friday shoppers face pressure, Amazon workers prepare to strike, and Israel and Lebanon accuse each other of violating a ceasefire deal. Additionally, Democratic members of Congress were targeted with bomb threats, Australia passed a social media ban for children under 16, and food bank demand is rising nationwide as the holiday season begins. Native American scientists have launched a forensics team to investigate Indigenous cold cases, while Native American students celebrate a Comanche teacher preserving their culture. The first major lake effect snow system of the season has hit, making travel challenging during this busy time.

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