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Congress clears government shutdown patch following Trump, Musk disruptions
Last-minute objections from President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk prompted lawmakers to drop hundreds of pages of policy from the bill.Politico - 1d -
Grief Makes Us Time Travelers
A neuroscientist studying memory, I used to believe time was linear. Then my mother had a stroke.The New York Times - 1d -
Holiday travel expected to break records
America's airports and highways will be jam-packed over the next two weeks, with the holiday travel season expected to set records. AAA is predicting more than a 119 million Americans will travel ...CBS News - 20h -
After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina's holiday tourist season grinds to a halt
Typically, the winter months draw millions of visitors to the Blue Ridge Mountains, inviting hiking trails and live music venues. But all that is over for now.NBC News - 22h -
Congress clears government shutdown patch following Trump, Musk disruptions
Last-minute objections from President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk prompted lawmakers to drop hundreds of pages of policy from the bill.Politico - 1d -
How to avoid disruption during this year's Christmas getaway
Some 14 million drivers are expected to hit the road in the last weekend before Christmas, according to the RAC.BBC News - 1d -
Christmas travel chaos as severe weather disrupts roads and flights
Millions of holiday travelers face major disruptions as snowstorms create dangerous driving conditions in Minnesota and delays spread across airports nationwide.CBS News - 1d -
AAA predicting record holiday travel
There’s no place like home for the holidays, and a record number of people are expected to travel this year. The auto club AAA expects 119.3 million people to travel 50 miles or more between Dec. ...The Hill - 1d -
Risk of Christmas travel disruption as UK weather warnings issued
Strong winds will affect the UK this weekend which could cause disruption for the festive getaway.BBC News - 2d -
ATF director on mission to disrupt violent crime in schools
Steven M. Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), joined CBS News with more on the agency's mission to disrupt violent crime. This comes after ...CBS News - 3d -
North Carolina's Christmas trees impacted by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene may have hurt some of North Carolina's Christmas trees grown for Americans across the U.S. Justin Whitehill, an associate professor at North Carolina State University, joins CBS ...CBS News - 4d -
Some in North Carolina still waiting on disaster aid after Hurricane Helene
Following the historic flooding from Hurricane Helene, many in North Carolina were denied disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration because it had run out of money. Scott ...CBS News - 5d -
A sea anemone: I have pronounced their name incorrectly most of my life | Helen Sullivan
It is probably wrong to touch, even gently, these creatures. But even now I find it difficult to resist. In her book Theatres of Glass, Rebecca Stott writes about the Victorian craze for home ...The Guardian - 5d -
Holiday travel expected to break records
The end of 2024 is expected to be the busiest holiday travel period on record, as experts predict it will narrowly beat the record set in 2019. Kris Van Cleave has more on the nation's travel plans.CBS News - 6d -
Saving Christmas in North Carolina, One Tree at a Time, After Hurricane Helene
The storm upended the Christmas tree industry in the state’s western region. Now, farmers and residents are eager for the comfort of the season’s rituals.The New York Times - 6d -
7 Tips for Business Travel This Winter
Here are some helpful tactics to make things as smooth as possible during winter business trips.Inc. - 6d -
From nightcaps to nightmares: the many ways alcohol disrupts your sleep
Despite Dr Alex George’s recent experience of sobriety negatively affecting his sleep, alcohol remains a reliable way to disrupt your rest, in the long and short term. With seasonal festivities ...The Guardian - Dec. 14 -
Secret Santa gives thousands of dollars to North Carolina victims of Helene
Every year, this anonymous, wealthy businessman travels the country during the holidays, giving away about $100,000 in $100 bills.CBS News - Dec. 13 -
Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene
A giant salamander that evolved on the supercontinent Pangaea and outlived the dinosaurs has been proposed for federal protection by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceABC News - Dec. 13 -
South African politician Helen Zille: ‘The ANC has to come apart’
The Democratic Alliance chair on governing in coalition, battling corruption under Jacob Zuma — and the trouble with ‘everything must fall’Financial Times - Dec. 13 -
4 Ways Readers Fought the Travel Industry and Won After a Travel Problem
You don’t always need professional help to make things right after a travel snafu. Here are four ways readers got refunds and resolutions on their own.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Tennessee hospital was destroyed by Helene — others face risk
Flash flooding from Hurricane Helene trapped dozens of people on the rooftop of Unicoi County Hospital.CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Farage may disrupt the story of UK elections, but not its usual ending
Labour polls poorly now because it is taking unpopular decisions, but history points to a second term in powerFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Tommy Bahama maker Oxford depends on Florida for sales. It just cut its outlook following hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Shares of Oxford Industries sank after hours Wednesday after the maker of Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer clothing cut its full-year forecast — citing the impact of hurricanes Milton and Helene on ...MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
Houthi Attacks Continue to Disrupt Shipping Industry As Israel-Hamas War Rages On
The transport route around the southern tip of Africa was once little used — but freighters are now forced to take it and are charging higher rates.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Protesters disrupt Blinken testimony on Afghanistan withdrawal
Protesters demonstrating against the war in Gaza interrupted Secretary of State Antony Blinken as he testified Wednesday before a House panel about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. See the ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Heathrow predicts Christmas travel boom
UK airport forecasts record December as United Airlines expects festive surgeFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
OpenAI's controversial Sora is finally launching today. Will it truly disrupt Hollywood?
OpenAI on Monday said it will release its controversial text-to-video tool to the public with different subscription tiers.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9 -
Young forecaster's Hurricane Helene reports credited with saving lives
Ethan Clark, a 22-year-old self-taught forecaster, received one of North Carolina's highest civilian honors for his reporting during Hurricane Helene. CBS News contributor David Begnaud has the story.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
The best Christmas travel gifts: 38 presents for explorers and armchair travellers
From maps and kit to travel-themed treats and accessories, here are fun present ideas for the wanderlusters in your life. Not sure what to get friends and family for Christmas? Fear not, we have ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
UK rail travel returns to normal after problems with a radio system disrupted the morning commute
British rail travel is returning to normal after problems with a radio system used by drivers and signalers nationwide caused widespread disruption during the morning commuteABC News - Dec. 6 -
A rebound is expected after the previous month’s disruptions.
The resolution of the Boeing strike, and recovery from storms in the Southeast, are predicted to produce a gain in monthly payroll data.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
A 'hidden' travel hack saves money on flights — if travelers can pull it off
Skiplagging can save money, but flyers can have their flights and miles canceled. They won't be banned from flying for life though, says Skiplagged's CEO.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Vance to tour Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina
Vice President-elect JD Vance is expected to travel Friday to Fairview, North Carolina, to survey Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Trump’s populist 'mandate' could disrupt business tax reform wish list
Congress, and the GOP, has changed since then-President Trump and Republicans crafted the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. And while Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and GOP leadership are gunning to get a ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Frigid temperatures in Southeast U.S. impact recovery for Helene survivors
A cold snap is hitting the Southeast U.S., including western North Carolina, which is still recovering from the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Frigid temperatures hit Southeast, including recovering Hurricane Helene survivors
Low temperatures are plaguing the Southeast U.S., including in Asheville, North Carolina, where people still displaced by Hurricane Helene faced temperatures in the teens overnight. CBS News' Janet ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
North Carolina residents struggle with Hurricane Helene recovery amid cold weather
Several North Carolina counties opened warming shelters for people without heat access or who were displaced by Hurricane Helene last September. Some are enduring the cold while living in tents as ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
2 months on, North Carolina residents still struggling to recover from Helene
December has delivered snow and biting cold, a different type of storm from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged western North Carolina in late September. Hundreds of people whose homes were destroyed ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Video shows stowaway from New York to Paris being removed from plane after causing disruption
Newly released video shows a woman who snuck onto a flight from New York to Paris last week being removed from a returning flight to the United States after she started screaming.NBC News - Dec. 3