More than 55 million Americans are expected to travel over Thanksgiving and the vast majority will be driving, according to AAA. To avoid a holiday hassle, remember to depart early, pack strategically and monitor your forecasts for potential weather disruptions.
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- Freeway fire
- Government shutdown
- Self-care tips to fight the winter blues
Freeway fire
Los Angeles drivers have been warned of significant travel headaches after a major fire forced the indefinite closure of a part of Interstate 10, one of the city's busiest traffic arteries. The fire started at a storage yard on Saturday and spread under the freeway to ignite a second storage facility, ultimately consuming about 80,000 square feet and destroying several vehicles, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. City officials are now scrambling to assess and repair the damage but warned parts of the interstate will be shut down in both directions for several days. California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles County due to the closure.
Government shutdown
House lawmakers are working against the clock to avoid a government shutdown before Friday's funding deadline. New House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled his two-tiered funding plan on a GOP conference call with members Saturday which does not include the deep spending cuts his right flank pushed for, but instead extends funding at its current levels. The first bill would extend funding until January 19 and would include funding for military construction, Veterans Affairs, transportation, housing and the Energy Department. The second part of the bill, which would extend funding until February 2, would include funding for the rest of the government. Neither bill includes additional aid for Israel or Ukraine. Analysts say the bills have no chance of getting past a Democratic-run Senate and the White House.
Government shutdown
Self-care tips to fight the winter blues
Self-care tips to fight the winter blues
Taking care of your health is key during the winter months when the lack of sunlight can bring on depressive symptoms and social isolation. Read these expert tips on how to cope with seasonal depression.
Night trains have been making a resurgence across Europe after decades of decline. Learn why more travelers are opting for this alternative to flying.
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