Black Friday online spending hit nearly $11 billion, breaking records. The first major lake effect snow system of the season brought over 5 feet of snow to parts of Pennsylvania and western New York, causing travel disruptions during the busy Thanksgiving weekend. Plows have been working to clear roads, with some cars trapped on highways. Sunday is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year. The storm hit as Black Friday shoppers faced pressure amid Amazon worker strikes. A video released by Hamas showed American hostage Edan Alexander. In other news, Native American scientists have launched a forensics team to investigate Indigenous cold cases. Radio City Rockettes officially kicked off the holiday season. Supply chain thieves are targeting warehouses as the holiday season ramps up. Additionally, Democratic members of Congress were targeted with bomb threats on Thanksgiving. Food bank demand is rising nationwide as the holiday season begins. Despite the storm, millions of Americans are heading home from Thanksgiving gatherings. IE 11 is not supported for an optimal online experience.
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