As U.S. braces for snow, millions of Americans return home from Thanksgiving

Millions of Americans are heading home from the Thanksgiving holiday as the U.S. braces for snow, with 6 million people under winter alerts. Parts of Pennsylvania and New York are experiencing lake effect snow. The latest updates on the weather situation are provided by NBC News’ Tom Costello. This news comes as an increasing number of respiratory illnesses are causing concern, and a small-town Iowa shoe store without a website gains an international following. Additionally, a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is holding, and a North Carolina chef prepares Thanksgiving dinner for more than 5,000 people. Issues such as rising chocolate prices due to climate change threatening cocoa harvests in West Africa, a social media ban for children under 16 in Australia, and Amazon workers preparing to strike during Black Friday are also highlighted. Furthermore, a missing hiker is rescued after more than 7 weeks in Canada’s Northern Rockies, and Native American scientists have launched a forensics team to investigate Indigenous cold cases. The content also covers the release of three Americans by China in a prisoner swap, the possible best holiday shopping deals on Black Friday, and the pressure faced by Black Friday shoppers.

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