Severe Northeast snowstorm puts post-Thanksgiving holiday travel at risk

Black Friday spending reached nearly $11 billion online, breaking records. Meanwhile, a major lake effect snowstorm hit parts of Pennsylvania and western New York during the busy Thanksgiving travel weekend, with totals expected to exceed 5 feet. Plows worked to clear roads and some cars got trapped on highways. Sunday was anticipated to be one of the busiest travel days of the year. The storm occurred as Black Friday shoppers faced pressure amid Amazon workers preparing to strike, and Israel and Lebanon accused each other of violating a ceasefire deal. Additionally, Democratic members of Congress were targeted with bomb threats on Thanksgiving, and Australia passed a social media ban for children under 16. Amid the festive season, food bank demand rose nationwide. The storm, occurring during a busy travel period, added to the challenges faced by Americans as they navigated the holiday season.

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