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Thanksgiving Travel Latest: TSA braces for ‘busiest ever’ holiday

Nov. 26, 2024 16:11 PM EST

The Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be bigger than ever this year. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million people in the U.S. will venture at least 50 miles (80 kilometers) from home between Tuesday and next Monday. Another round of wintry weather could complicate travel, though....

Thanksgiving Travel Latest: Airport strike, staff shortages and weather could impact holiday travel

Nov. 25, 2024 16:03 PM EST

Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end with another record day for air travel in the United States. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million Americans will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next...

The hunt for gasoline is adding to Floridians’ anxiety as Milton nears

Oct. 08, 2024 18:43 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Florida gas stations struggled to keep up with demand Tuesday as long lines and empty pumps compounded the stress for residents planning to hunker down or flee as Hurricane Milton approached the state's western coast. Gov. Ron DeSantis said during a morning news...

Most major retailers and grocers will be open on Labor Day. Costco and your bank will be closed

Sep. 01, 2024 08:01 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The origins of Labor Day date back to the late 19th century, when activists first sought to establish a day that would pay tribute to workers. The first U.S. Labor Day celebration took place in New York City on Sept. 5, 1882. Some 10,000 workers marched in a...