Thanksgiving Travel Forecasts Hit Record 80 Million

Roads and airports could be jammed this holiday, according to estimates from AAA, which says this year’s total could be the highest ever.

Business - Inc. - 5 hours ago

Almost 80 million expected to travel over Thanksgiving in record-breaking getaway

Almost 80 million people will hit the roads and airways this Thanksgiving, with traveler numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the AAA predicts.

Record Thanksgiving travel expected this year: AAA

A record number of Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, the AAA travel group said Monday. AAA, or the American Automobile Association, said in a release that it predicts ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

What to know ahead of anticipated record-breaking Thanksgiving travel

AAA expects the Thanksgiving travel season to be another record-breaker, which means packed planes and potential traffic troubles. Nearly 80 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more.

Thanksgiving travel: What to know ahead of the busy weekend

With Thanksgiving just 10 days away, AAA is forecasting nearly 80 million Americans will travel by plains, trains and automobiles. NBC's senior business correspondent Christine Romans joins TODAY ...

Looking to Travel Around Thanksgiving? There’s Still Time to Snag a Deal.

Cheap flights. Fewer crowds. November can be one of the most affordable months for international travel, and travelers can still snag a choice deal.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

Rain and snow fronts expected before and during Thanksgiving week, forecasters say

Multiple weather fronts will push rain and snow into the Midwest, the Southeast, the mid-Atlantic and the Northeast ahead of Thanksgiving week and some of the year's busiest travel days.

NBA: Tatum traveled before hitting game winner

Jayson Tatum traveled moments before making the deciding 3-pointer at the overtime buzzer to give the Celtics a 126-123 victory over the Raptors.

Sports - ESPN - 19 hours ago

AMD reports record revenue but Q4 forecast disappoints

Advanced Micro Devices reported record Q3 revenue of $6.8 billio, up 18%. But the shares fell due to a disappointing forecast for Q4.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

Halloween forecasts predict record temperatures in parts of the U.S.

East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New ...

Foxconn reiterates forecasts after record profits

Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn on Thursday said it was reiterating its outlook but with better visibility after record earnings and profit.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs

The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

No respite in Spain as deluge hits rail and air travel in Catalonia

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Trump and Harris make final push to break US election deadlock

Presidential candidates descend on Pennsylvania as polls in most crucial swing state show a dead heat

Business - Financial Times - November 5

How violence became a theme of America’s election

Voters are on edge after a campaign season characterised by ‘unprecedented’ levels of extreme rhetoric

Business - Financial Times - November 4

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high

Also in today’s newsletter, Kremlin denies Putin spoke to Trump last week and America Inc’s new chief executive

World - Financial Times - November 11

Forecasters scare up record-high temperatures for Halloween in the Northeast

As record-breaking high temperatures were expected Wednesday, snow blanketed the mountaintops of Hawaii and residents of the Great Plains were bracing for tornadoes.

A million people hit by flooding in South Sudan

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Flood-hit Spain drenched by wettest October on record

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Fossil fuel pollution hits record high: Research

Presented by American Chemistry Council — Planet-warming carbon emissions reached a new high this year, according to research published Wednesday by the Global Carbon Project. {beacon} Energy & ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Migration to rich countries hits record high in 2023

Surge has helped economies recover from inflationary crisis, but has also prompted voter backlash

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Election Day forecast: Heavy rain, snow, record heat could impact voters

As millions of Americans head to the polls, thunderstorms are forecast from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, with the potential to cause inconveniences to voters.

Aga Khan emerald fetches record $9 million at auction

The rare square 37-carat emerald is the world's most expensive green stone.

Tropical Storm Rafael forms and is forecast to bring heavy rains to Jamaica before likely hitting Cuba as a hurricane

World - ABC News - November 4

The Best Thanksgiving Pie Recipes

These six stunners will make you want to bring the dessert.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Cook Fried Chicken This Thanksgiving

It’s something turkey often isn’t — undeniably juicy and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Can livestreamed DJ street sets shake up UK music for new artists?

There is hope street sets streamed on social media can help provide opportunities for aspiring artists.

Nuclear energy stocks hit record highs on surging demand from AI

Amazon and Google deals to deploy small modular reactors are latest step in sector’s revitalisation

Business - Financial Times - October 20

UK music exports hit record £775mn but growth slows

Competition intensifies from US, South Korea and Latin America

World - Financial Times - October 21

Chinese share buybacks hit record high as Beijing steps up support

Policymakers push companies to return cash to shareholders as they try to revive flagging stock market

Business - Financial Times - October 21

MLS attendance and sponsorship revenue hit regular season records

Major League Soccer saw growth in regular season attendance and sponsorship revenue after implementing a new performance team. Lionel Messi helped, too.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Celtics tie 3-point record, hit 'lid' pursuing mark

The Celtics spent the end of Tuesday's win over the Knicks attempting to break the NBA's single-game 3-point record after tying it with 29 early in the fourth quarter.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking traffic hits a record ahead of election

Trucking data shows that cross-border trade between Mexico and the U.S. has reached a record this year, with heavy cargo volumes headed to U.S. retailers.

Business - CNBC - October 23

FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels

Also in today’s newsletter, US backs huge lithium mine and Canada cuts immigration programme

World - Financial Times - October 25

New chancellor, new rules

Plus, Trump’s row with Labour

World - Financial Times - October 25

Franklin Templeton hit by record outflows as clients ditch troubled Western unit

SEC probe and poor returns prompt withdrawals just as group’s rivals are benefiting from a rush into bonds

World - Financial Times - October 28

Planet-heating pollutants in atmosphere hit record levels in 2023

Carbon dioxide concentration has increased by more than 10% in just two decades, reports World Meteorological Organization. The concentration of planet-heating pollutants clogging the atmosphere ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Apple Sales Hit Quarterly Record as iPhone Business Rebounds

Apple reported revenue reached an all-time high for the September quarter, propelled by a modest rebound in iPhone sales that came ahead of its release of new artificial-intelligence tools.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

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