US airports hit new Thanksgiving records — without the expected chaos

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More flights than ever have taken off in the US this Thanksgiving week.

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  • Thanksgiving air travel hits a record high with 232,000 flights in the US.
  • Previous records were set last year with 2.9 million TSA screenings in one day.
  • Minimal flight disruptions were reported, but Northeast snowstorms may impact travel.

Air travel in the US has shattered previous records for Thanksgiving

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All of our favorite Dyson Supersonic dupes are all on sale for Black Friday

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UPDATE: Nov. 29, 2024, 6:35 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the most recent pricing and availability on Dyson Supersonic dupes during Black Friday, plus some more hair dryer deals.

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Burger King and Popeyes franchises fined for child labor law violations

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Burger King franchise owners were fined in Massachusetts.

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  • The owners of Burger King and Popeyes franchises in Massachusetts have been fined for child labor violations.
  • The office of the Massachusetts AG said it issued more than $2 million in citations against one operator.
  • The US has seen a rise in child labor violations in recent years.

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Meta is reportedly building a $10 billion underwater cable that will circle the globe

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Meta plans to build an underwater cable that will circle the globe.

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  • Meta plans a $10 billion global underwater cable project spanning 25,000 miles, TechCrunch reported.
  • The project is reportedly in the early planning stages, though the exact route has not been announced.
  • Meta aims for sole cable ownership of the cable, avoiding geopolitical tension areas like the Red Sea.

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Amazon Black Friday: Pick up the Google Nest wired indoor camera for $70

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The Google Nest wired indoor camera is $70 via Amazon as part of an early Black Friday deal. The cam is normally $100, so this represents a savings of 30 percent. This is close to a record low price, which is never a bad thing. The sale includes three colorways, including white, beige and light blue.

The second-gen wired device is designed for indoor use, thus the name, and is capable of

This Black Friday deal on the Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro 6E drops it to the lowest price we've seen

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If you live in a large home or are simply done dealing with shoddy Wi-Fi, a mesh router might be the solution. Black Friday tech deals have come in handy in this space already, with one of our top picks falling to a record-low price. Google's Nest Wi-Fi Pro 6E in a three-pack is down to $279 right now, a steep sale from its original $400 price tag.

This is our pick for the best mesh Wi-Fi system