AAA’s Tom Baran reported that 45 million people will travel over Memorial Day weekend, a 4.4% increase from last year, with 87% traveling by car. Despite high gas prices averaging $4.51 per gallon in Maine, up from $2.85 in January, travel demand remains strong. Air travel is also up by 8%. Baran advised travelers to plan ahead, avoid peak hours, and drive safely to mitigate increased traffic and potential road rage. He emphasized the importance of patience, proper planning, and adherence to safe driving practices to ensure a smooth holiday weekend.
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.
