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.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.
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