Arctic blast hits after Thanksgiving travel period
The arctic blast brought snow, frost and dangerously cold winds to the northern Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes, creating a “very creating “difficult or impossible” travel conditions.
The National Weather Service advisory, issued early Sunday morning, calls for a band of lake-effect snow and showers to develop in the lee of the Great Lakes in northeastern Ohio, far northwestern Pennsylvania, western New York, and parts of northwestern New York. , warned that it was creating dangerous travel conditions. Meanwhile, about 2 million people are under ice warnings in parts of Georgia and Florida.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warned New Yorkers Saturday to avoid unnecessary travel. He said in a statement that more than 100 National Guard troops were deployed to Western New York “to support our communities.”
The heaviest snow is expected east of Lake Ontario. Erie, Pennsylvania, recorded 30 inches of snow, the highest snowfall ever, according to the NWS.
Republicans prepare comprehensive agenda for President Trump’s second term
Republicans plan to use the budget reconciliation process to craft a massive partisan bill in the new Trump administration that would allow them to pass tax and spending policies without needing Democratic votes.
Their top priorities include extending the 2017 Trump tax law, increasing border enforcement and repealing clean energy funding in President Joe Biden’s Inflation Control Act.
“I’m asking all of our new members and all of our returning members to prepare for a very busy first 100 days,” said House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.
Some Americans are concerned about the impact on their lives and livelihoods regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s second term agenda. Gay couples are rushing to marry out of fear that their rights will be stripped away, and small businesses are already preparing for President Trump’s promised tariffs.
Notably, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago after Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian goods.
Iran offers aid to Syria as rebels seize Aleppo in surprise attack
Iran has poured support into the Syrian government after thousands of rebels took control of the country’s second city, Aleppo, and took control of nearby towns and villages in swift and surprise attacks.
“We firmly support the Syrian army and the Syrian government,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, according to state news agency IRNA. “The Syrian army will once again be victorious against terrorist groups, as it has always been.”
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a London-based war monitoring group, said rebels led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group had taken control of Aleppo’s international airport and now control “large parts” of Aleppo. Reported to be in control. -Activities resume after 13 years of civil war.
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that the United States has designated HTS as a “terrorist enemy,” so we clearly He said he was concerned about the group. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said his country “continues to protect its stability and territorial integrity against terrorists and their supporters.”
meet the press
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) said he supports President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on imports from a number of countries, including Canada and Mexico, saying he supports the U.S.’s use of trade as “trade.” He pointed out the long history of It’s a strategic tool. ”
“Access to our economy is a privilege,” Hagerty told “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker. “If you think about it, access to this economy has been a strategic tool for us since World War II.”
“Currently, the United States has the most open market of any major economy in the world. We tolerate countries that do not have our best interests at heart, border violations, and see them as a means to an end. “We need to take a hard look at countries that use tariffs,” Hagerty added.
Politics overview
FBI selection: President Trump announced Saturday his selection of Kashyap “Kash” Patel to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The 44-year-old Loyalist has little to no notable experience in federal law enforcement.
To ban or not to ban? As President Trump assembles his White House staff and selects Cabinet nominees, an ideological divide has emerged over banning TikTok, casting doubt on the app’s future.
Transgender Health Care: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Wednesday on legislation that would restrict transition-related health care for minors. Experts say the decision could have far-reaching implications for years to come.
Latino Vote: Trump did better than expected with Hispanic men in the election. Soon they will be seeking voting benefits.
2024 Polls: Presidential polls had a better year than recent elections. Here’s what the poll got right and what didn’t.
Year of the veteran running back
NFL teams historically prefer to move on after their rookie contract. The longer a player is in the league, the more wear and tear they experience on their bodies, and running backs are one of the most injury-prone positions in the league.
So it was no surprise that the New York Giants chose to let Saquon Barkley become a free agent instead of signing him to a multi-year contract. They didn’t want to spend the majority of their salary cap on an aging running back who tore his ACL just a few years ago.
But since signing with the Philadelphia Eagles, Barkley has been nearly unstoppable and is on track to break the league’s all-time record for rushing yards in a season. And he’s not the only veteran running back to prove those long-held beliefs wrong.
Looking at their success, general managers around the league are wondering, “Is this the beginning of something new or an outlier?”
Record-breaking holiday box office
The “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” combo delivered strong box office results last weekend. The addition of Moana 2 broke records, making this holiday season the highest-grossing Thanksgiving weekend of all time.
The sequel to Disney’s hit animated film has grossed $221 million across North America since its release on Wednesday, making it the biggest Thanksgiving premiere ever and the biggest five-day opening ever. There is.
Auli’i Cravalho, who was just 16 when she made her breakthrough role as Moana, spoke to NBC News about the pride she feels in honoring Pacific people on the big screen.
“I remember watching the movie Mulan over and over again and resonating with her Asian/Pacific Islander background and her dedication to her family and culture. She was also the first princess to kick ass. I’m still watching that movie now that I’m 24, and she’s still one of my favorites,” Cravalho said.
In case you missed it
Six people were pulled alive from the rubble of a Missouri home that exploded Saturday morning, authorities said. Three people were seriously injured. The mother of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander told NBC News she was both upset and relieved to see her son in a propaganda video released by Hamas. More than a year after the Hawaii wildfires, homeowners have been caught between expiring financial aid and receiving financial aid. Rent cannot pay for rebuilding. A wave of new laws and mandates regarding religious curriculum in schools is testing what is legally permissible. Blue sky is becoming more popular. A platform for reporters, writers, activists, and others who feel that X is a more “toxic” place. Farmers packed the streets of London around Parliament to protest the new British government’s decision to tax inherited agricultural property. The sun has reached its solar maximum, with further implications for next year’s solar storms and spectacular aurora borealis. It was once taboo to take out your cell phone during a movie, but people posting during screenings of “Wicked” have reignited the debate about theater etiquette.
