Santa's on the radar
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas … will you need to wear an ugly sweater? We've got a look at the forecast. And we're keeping an eye on Santa's journey from the North Pole.
👋 Hey, there! Laura Davis here. Happy Christmas Eve! We’ll be taking a newsletter break for Christmas Day! But have no fear – we’ll be back on Thursday to catch you up on your regularly scheduled news. 🎄 Now, here’s what’s been going on Tuesday.
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I'm dreaming of a white Christmas ...
Here in Florida, it's looking more like a sunny day, along with most of the U.S., which is expected to wake up to pleasant weather on Christmas Day. However, getting to Wednesday morning, much like waiting till it’s time to open the presents, could be the trying part.
Weather worries: A winter storm making its way east from the Great Lakes was bringing snow and icy conditions Tuesday to a large stretch from the Northeast to the Mid-Atlantic, further complicating holiday road conditions for drivers and footing for pedestrians. ❄️ Here's a look at the full forecast.
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Done running holiday errands?
Christmas is almost here, and whether you're looking to grab a cup of coffee, pick up some last-minute ingredients for your favorite recipe, or shop for a new outfit for a holiday dinner, the bad news is that people will have pretty limited options on Christmas Day.
Open or closed? Most grocery stores, restaurants, and national retailers will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25. Banks, post offices, shipping services and the stock market will also be closed on Christmas Day.
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Holiday headaches for American Airlines
Let the holiday travel madness begin. American Airlines flights were briefly grounded across its network Tuesday morning due to an unspecified technical issue. While flight operations resumed after about an hour, delays and cancellations are likely to persist as the company plays catch-up from the pause. 🛩️ What to know.
- If your flight is delayed, you might be entitled to a refund.
Here comes Santa Claus
He knows when you're naughty, nice, sleeping, awake, where you live ... Santa knows all. And now, thanks to trackers, we know exactly where Santa Claus is as he travels around the world delivering presents to kids on Christmas Eve!
What to know: Both the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and Google have live tools to track Santa and see exactly when he will reach the U.S. during Saint Nick's once-a-year journey starting from the North Pole.
Officially approved: Fortunately, Santa will have no trouble entering the U.S. this year, thanks to a transit permit issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 🗺️ What to know about tracking Santa.
- Why did NORAD start tracking Santa? It started with a wrong number.
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Laura L. Davis is an Audience Editor at Paste BN. Say hi sometime! laura@usatoday.com. Support quality journalism like this? Subscribe to Paste BN here.