Tom Baran from AAA Northern New England discussed Thanksgiving travel predictions, noting a 1.6 million increase nationwide to 82 million travelers, with 3.6 million in New England, up 2.1%. 90% will travel by car, leading to congested roads, particularly from noon to 9 PM and 11 AM to 8 PM. He advised checking flight schedules and planning travel around these times. Impairment remains a significant issue, with about a third of U.S. traffic fatalities related to impairment. Barron emphasized the importance of having a safe travel plan, including ride-sharing services and designated drivers.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
