WATCH: Multiple storms barrel across US as holiday travel ramps up

Here's how a government shutdown could have impacted holiday travel

A government shutdown could have spelled delays for holiday travelers this year but Congress averted a crisis on Saturday morning after President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that will fund the ...

NBC News - 19h

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

WATCH: Babies in NICU dress up for a holiday pajama party

The special hats were crocheted by a NICU graduate's grandmother!

ABC News - 2d

Amazon Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush

Thousands of workers are striking, as picket lines formed outside seven Amazon distribution centers from New York to California Thursday morning.

Wired - 2d

WATCH: Philadelphia Zoo lights up for the holidays

"GMA" gives a live look at the zoo’s annual “Lumi-nature” tradition, featuring over 1 million lights illuminating 42 acres and bringing to life nature scenes like the jungle, ocean, savanna and more.

ABC News - 2d

Winter weather hits coast to coast, threatening holiday travel

On the first official day of winter, bad weather coast to coast is bringing a wintry mix that's threatening the holiday travel rush both in the air and on the roads. NBC News' Adrienne Broaddus ...

NBC News - 12h

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

Record number of Americans expected to travel over holidays

A record number of Americans are expected to be on the move over the holidays. Nearly 120 million people are estimated to pack the nation's airports and highways between now and New Year's Day, ...

CBS News - 1d

Holiday travel rush underway across U.S.

Many Americans are already on the way to their holiday destinations. A record number of travelers are expected to make their way through Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the ...

CBS News - 1d

Americans face holiday travel TSA crunch if government shuts down

Millions of Americans hoping to travel for the holidays may encounter a snag at TSA stops across U.S. airports if the government shuts down. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Atlanta. Also, CBS ...

CBS News - 1d

How TSA and holiday travel could be affected by looming government shutdown

Airports are anticipating record travel as people try to reach their destinations for the holidays this year, but a government shutdown could mean issues for the TSA. CBS News senior transportation ...

CBS News - 1d

Holiday travel record predicted as government shutdown looms

More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.

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

Winter storm threatens Midwest holiday travel

As record holiday travel gets underway, a winter storm is barreling across the Midwest. NBC News meteorologist Angie Lassman has the details of 8 million Americans impacted by winter weather alerts.

NBC News - 2d

Year-end holiday travel rush kicks off

The TSA expects to screen about 40 million travelers at airports across the country between Thursday and January 2, a 6.2% increase from last year. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez ...

CBS News - 2d

Amazon workers strike across seven facilities at peak of holiday shopping season

Amazon workers at seven facilities in New York, Georgia, California and Illinois went on strike Thursday.

CNBC - 2d

How drone activity could affect US holiday travel plans

Recent drone sightings around the country have raised concerns over whether drone activity could affect holiday travel

The Hill - 2d

Oil may ‘collapse’ below $50 a barrel in 2025 if this perfect storm hits the market

Oil prices look set to end the year lower as demand weakness, particularly from China, prevails — but 2025 may bring an even steeper loss, with the possibility of a drop below $50 a barrel if the ...

MarketWatch - 3d

Amazon workers across US gear up to strike this week, days before Christmas

Move comes after company failed to meet deadline to begin contract negotiations with workers in Staten Island . Thousands of Amazon workers are gearing up to strike from Thursday, days before ...

The Guardian - 4d

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Ramps Up Competition with Elon Musk and SpaceX

A new rocket from Mr. Bezos’ company Blue Origin and a satellite system from Amazon could heat up competition with SpaceX, owned by Mr. Musk.

The New York Times - 4d

Israel ramps up airstrikes on Syrian military targets

Israel ramped up military operations in Syria on Monday, launching a series of airstrikes on over 60 military sites across the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more from ...

CBS News - 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

Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California

Inclement weather has plagued areas of the U.S. in the first half of the weekend, with dangerous conditions including heavy snow, a major ice storm and unusual tornado activity

ABC News - 6d

Snow and ice storms forecast across West Coast, Midwest

Winter storm warnings are in place for the Sierra Nevada until 10 p.m. Saturday, where 6 to 24 inches of snow are possible.

ABC News - Dec. 14

The best ways to plan for travel during the holiday season

AAA says they are expecting 3 million more people to travel through the holidays this year than last year. "The Points Guy" editor at large Nicky Kelvin joins CBS News to discuss how to make the ...

CBS News - Dec. 13

Where an ice storm is expected in the US in the coming days

This region is bracing for an ice storm.

ABC News - Dec. 13

Holiday travel expected to break records again

The end-of-the-year holiday travel rush begins next week and AAA is expecting more than 119 million travelers. Most, 107 million, will drive, with gas prices nearly $.15 cheaper than a year ago.

CBS News - Dec. 11

China ramps up Wall Street meetings as Trump inauguration looms

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has met with several U.S. finance executives as Beijing seeks to build relationships in the face of rising bilateral tensions.

CNBC - Dec. 11

Pressure ramps up for Senate Republicans to back Hegseth

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks were back on Capitol Hill to shore up support among GOP senators, including his embattled Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth.

ABC News - Dec. 10

Alaska Air is latest airline to boost guidance on strong holiday travel demand

Alaska Airlines Inc.’s stock was up 1.6% early Tuesday, after the regional carrier joined rivals in raising its fourth-quarter guidance as revenue rose more than expected and costs came down.

MarketWatch - Dec. 10

Watch: Presidential palace stormed in Damascus

Syrians enter the palace in the capital city after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Storm Darragh havoc not over yet as strong winds continue across UK

Thousands are left without power as flood warnings are issued in the wake of fierce winds and rain. James Woodbine was woken up by Storm Darragh at 5am, roughly the time the power cut began. His ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Fan travels 10,000 miles to watch Merseyside derby - and the game is called off due to storm

The teenager had flown in from Australia for the game before it was postponed due to Storm Darragh.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Iran ramping up highly enriched uranium stockpile, UN warns

Head of nuclear watchdog said ‘very concerning’ move could rapidly expand Tehran’s production capacity

Financial Times - Dec. 6

It’s a cross-platform world — 61% of U.S. gamers play across multiple devices | exclusive CTA survey

Gaming has become a cross-platform world as a survey by the Consumer Technology Association found that 61% of U.S. gamers play across multiple devices.

VentureBeat - Dec. 5

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is leading a fresh push for European countries to ramp up defense spending

ABC News - Dec. 4

Senators ramp up pressure on House to pass online safety, privacy package in lame-duck session

A group of bipartisan senators pushed House Republican leadership on Wednesday to pass the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) before the end of the year as it remains stalled in the lower ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Chip war ramps up with new US semiconductor restrictions on China

Biden administration broadens limits on Chinese access to advanced microchip technology, with Donald Trump expected to go even further . The US has announced new export restrictions targeting ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Marvin Harrison Jr.'s productivity should ramp up heading into the Fantasy Football playoffs

Plus, find out what has stifled Harrison Jr.'s production to this point

CBS Sports - Dec. 2

WATCH: Multiple storms barrel across US as holiday travel ramps up

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