Thanksgiving Travel Chaos Expected as Storms Hit Plains and Midwest
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Severe storms in the Plains and Midwest are causing travel disruptions ahead of Thanksgiving, with thunder, rain, snow, and potentially tornadoes predicted. Over 1,000 flights have already been cancelled, and more delays are expected. Around 27 million people from Mississippi to Virginia are at risk of severe storms, which may also impact states like New York and Washington. The AAA forecasted a record 55.4 million Americans will be traveling during the holiday period. The Transportation Security Administration expects high passenger volumes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg advised passengers to check flight and road conditions before traveling. FAA administrator Mike Whitaker urged passengers to be respectful of flight crews.
US Issues Nationwide Alert as Deadly Outbreak Linked to Popular Snacks Brand Spreads
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The US has issued a nationwide alert due to a deadly listeria outbreak linked to a popular grocery store snack. The outbreak has been linked to peaches, plums, or nectarines from HMC farms. One person has died and 10 others have been hospitalized after consuming fruit products from the company. The CDC advises anyone who bought these products between May 1 and November 15, 2022 and 2023 to throw them out immediately. The products are sold under the brands HMC Farms or Signature Farms. The outbreak has been reported in California, Colorado, Kansas, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Florida, and the number of those infected is expected to increase. Listeria can survive in the refrigerator and can spread to other foods and surfaces, making it particularly dangerous. Pregnant women, newborns, and immuno-compromised individuals are at high risk. The case-fatality rate of listeriosis is around 20-30%.
Salesforce CEO Offers Jobs to OpenAI Employees Threatening to Resign
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has extended job offers to OpenAI researchers who have threatened to resign or whose immigration is impacted. This comes after over 500 OpenAI staffers expressed their intention to quit following the hiring of former CEO Sam Altman and ex-president Greg Brockman by Microsoft. Benioff encouraged affected employees to join the Salesforce Einstein Trusted AI research team and emphasized the success of the Einstein platform. Meanwhile, the employees accusing OpenAI’s board of mishandling Altman’s firing and demanding their resignation and reinstatement have also received assurances from Microsoft regarding job opportunities.
Millions at Risk of Violent Thunderstorms and Tornadoes Ahead of Thanksgiving
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Meteorologists have issued a warning for residents in the lower part of the Mississippi Valley and other areas in the US, as they may be affected by violent thunderstorms and tornadoes. The storms, which have already hit parts of the country, have displayed rotation, indicating the possibility of tornado formation. High-risk areas include northeastern Texas, northern Louisiana, central Mississippi, and northeastern Houston. The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for north-central Louisiana and residents in affected areas have been urged to take immediate cover. The storm system is expected to continue through the night and the risk area will extend to the Gulf Coast states.
Internet erupts as Joe Biden refers to Taylor Swift as Britney Spears in latest gaffe: ‘He is always making mistakes’
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President Joe Biden made a gaffe during the White House’s annual ceremony, referring to Taylor Swift as Britney Spears. Internet users criticized Biden’s old age and questioned his ability to run the country. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift returned to the stage in Brazil after postponing a show following a fan’s death due to a heatwave.
