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AAA predicts busiest Thanksgiving travel season in years: Here's when not to drive

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:42 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Thanksgiving 2023 is already shaping up to be an especially frustrating one for lots of Americans, and that’s before they find out the stuffing has raisins in it.This year, AAA predicts that approximately 55.4 million Americans will be traveling at least 50 miles to get to Thanksgiving dinner, the vast majority of whom — 49.13 million — will be taking the journey by car, according to the organization's latest projections. That would make it the busiest Thanksgiving travel season since 2019, and the third-busiest (after 2005 and 2019) since AAA started posting its forecasts in 2000. Pedestrian deaths are spiking across the country: Why? With millions of motorists sharing the country’s busiest travel corridors in the days around Thanksgiving, it’s inevitable that many will get stuck in traffic for at least a portion of the trip. But drivers can reduce their chances of frustrating delays with a bit of forethought and flexibility, according to AAA.AAA used data from INRIX,...

Growing pains at Ibram X. Kendi’s antiracist center don’t signal a larger trend, experts say

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:42 GMT

The award-winning author and academic Ibram X. Kendi has been a lightning rod for public discourse since publishing his book “How to Be an Antiracist” in 2019. But in September, the praise and criticism reached new intensity when Boston University acknowledged layoffs at the center he runs there along with a change to its operating model. The news prompted former colleagues and current collaborators to publicly question the BU Center for Antiracist Research’s ability to deliver on the promises it had made to funders. In news reports and op-eds, some former colleagues said too much power was concentrated in Kendi’s hands. People and organizations that oppose racial equity piled on. Earlier this month, the university said an initial inquiry found no issues with how the center managed its finances. Acknowledging the layoffs in September, the university and Kendi said it was not financially sustainable to conduct research and develop programs with its own employees, despite having...

Ex-leader David Cameron makes shock return to UK government as Sunak rolls the dice with a shakeup

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:42 GMT

FILE - Britain's Home Secretary Suella Braverman pauses, during a press conference in the capital Kigali, Rwanda Saturday, March 18, 2023. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has fired Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who drew anger for accusing police of being too lenient with pro-Palestinian protesters. The government says Suella Braverman has left her job as part of a Cabinet shuffle on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. (AP Photo, File) FILE - Britain's Home Secretary Suella Braverman pauses, during a press conference in the capital Kigali, Rwanda Saturday, March 18, 2023. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has fired Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who drew anger for accusing police of being too lenient with pro-Palestinian protesters. The government says Suella Braverman...

Browns QB Deshaun Watson scheduled for MRI on left ankle injured in last-second win over Ravens

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:42 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will have an MRI on his left ankle after hurting it Sunday in Cleveland’s last-second win at Baltimore.Watson twice rolled his ankle in the first half but stayed in the game and went 14 of 14 for 134 yards after halftime as the Browns (6-3) rallied in the fourth quarter for a 33-31 win. Watson left M&T Bank Stadium in a walking boot.He said after the game he would be ready this week when the Browns host the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3).After twisting his ankle the second time, Watson left the field early to get treatment, and backup P.J. Walker threw a long pass on the final play before halftime.Coach Kevin Stefanski did not provide any specifics on Watson’s injury on Monday but did confirm his QB will have extra image testing done on his ankle.It’s the latest injury for Watson, who made just one start in four October games because of a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder.Stefanski also was awaiting MRI re...

Dr Pepper ofrece nuevo sabor picante por tiempo limitado

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:42 GMT

Dr Pepper está condimentando sus bebidas para la temporada de fútbol universitario de 2023 al lanzar un sabor de edición limitada llamado “Dr Pepper Hot Take”.El nuevo sabor se distingue por “aprovechar los sabores audaces de los pimientos picantes y honrar el deporte y todas las tendencias picantes que vienen con el fanático del fútbol universitario”, según un comunicado de prensa de la compañía.El nuevo sabor dice ser tan picante que viene en un kit equipado con vasos de muestra, en caso de que la gente quiera probarlo antes de beber una lata entera.Dr Pepper Hot Take está disponible para los miembros de Pepper Perks y solo se puede adquirir ganándolo entre muchos premios en un juego de raspadito o canjeando 3,000 puntos de beneficios.Aun así, el nuevo sabor seguramente será un producto de moda.La compañía dice que Dr Pepper Hot Take solo estará disponible hasta agotar existencias.Esta historia tiene elementos que podrían no funcionar en nuestra aplicación....

Prince William and Alex Ferguson attend funeral of Man United great Bobby Charlton

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:42 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Prince William headed the list of dignitaries who attended the funeral of Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton on Monday. The future king of England attended the service at Manchester Cathedral in his role as president of the Football Association. Charlton, who was widely regarded as the greatest English soccer player in history, died last month. He was 86. Around 1,000 guests, including former teammates and leading sporting figures, attended his funeral, while fans paid their respects outside United’s Old Trafford and the cathedral in the city center.Fan Derek Pratt said he travelled more than 160 kilometers from Hertfordshire to say farewell to “a real gentleman.”“He (Charlton) didn’t really want the limelight, he just got on with things,” Pratt said. “He was just a really nice person. If there were more Bobby Charltons in the world we would have a nicer place.”The funeral cortege began at Old Trafford, where it passed through a...

¿Qué pasa con el volcán de Islandia, qué riesgos hay y cuántas veces ha hecho erupción?

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:42 GMT

(CNN) — Islandia declaró el estado de emergencia y ha instado a más de 3.000 residentes a evacuar la pequeña ciudad costera de Grindavík, ya que las autoridades del país prevén la inminente erupción de un volcán en su península suroccidental.Los científicos que vigilan la situación, incluidos los de la Oficina Meteorológica de Islandia, observaron el domingo cambios en la situación que podrían indicar que “el magma se está acercando a la superficie”, y concluyeron este lunes que “la mayor zona de afloramiento de magma” se encuentra en un área de 3,5 kilómetros al noreste de Grindavík.Reportan una “probabilidad significativa” de erupción volcánica cerca de la Laguna Azul de IslandiaEntonces, ¿qué sabemos de esta posible erupción, cuáles son sus riesgos, cómo podría afectar a los viajes y por qué Islandia, una isla de apenas 103.000 kilómetros cuadrados, es el centro de tanta actividad sísmica?¿Qué pasa si el volcán entra en erupción?Islandia ...

Coloradans all about the carbs for Thanksgiving sides, new survey shows

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A new report released ahead of the holiday season revealed which sides each state likes the most, and Coloradans were very nearly unique in their choice.The survey, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Campbell's Soup Company, asked residents of each state which side they liked the most. A majority of states preferred mashed potatoes, but that wasn't the case in the Centennial State.Coloradans pinned bread as their favorite side at the dinner table. Only one other state, Florida, had the same love for carbs, with bread tied with root vegetable dishes in that state.A few other states had some unique results as well. Alabama was the only state that showed love for yams and sweet potatoes, Oregon and Connecticut were the only states where a majority of residents preferred Green Bean Casserole, and Virginia and Illinois were the only states where salad was the preferred side dish. These Colorado towns and events nominated best in the US In the case of Connecticut and Ill...

Dolphins designate rookie running back De’Von Achane to return from injured reserve

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:42 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami rookie running back De’Von Achane returned to practice Monday after missing the past four games with a knee injury, opening his 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve.Achane hasn’t played since hurting his knee late in a Week 5 win over the New York Giants.Coach Mike McDaniel said Achane didn’t tear anything in his knee; it was more of a sprain that could have been managed with a brace, but the team thought it was best to place him on injured reserve to allow it to heal fully.“I just didn’t really envision him being one that would really flourish with a brace,” McDaniel said Monday.“We took the time to make sure that we could get structurally completely strong. We erred on the side of caution with that, but everything seems to be ready to go for today’s practice.”McDaniel did not say if Achane will play when the Dolphins host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Miami (6-3) is coming off a bye week and is currently fir...

New broom in Poland’s parliament as the opposition takes power

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:30:42 GMT

WARSAW — Almost a month after the election that defeated the Law and Justice (PiS) party, Poland’s parliament held its inaugural session and voted in a new leadership showing that power has decisively shifted away from the old ruling party.The parliament now has a new speaker, former TV host Szymon Hołownia, who was elected with the support of 265 deputies while the PiS candidate, Elżbieta Witek, received only 193 votes in the 460-member parliament.In his first speech as speaker, a powerful position directing the work of the parliament, Hołownia promised a decisive break with the practices of Law and Justice, in power since 2015.“Politics isn’t violence. We are going to build a parliament of respect,” Hołownia said.In a symbol of the new changes, the police barriers that had prevented the public from accessing the parliament buildings were removed — opening up the area for the first time in years. He also promised to make the parliament more accessible to journalists, whose ab...