Millions of Thanksgiving travelers return home as U.S. prepares for snow storm

Millions of Americans are heading home from the Thanksgiving holiday, with 6 million people under winter alerts and parts of Pennsylvania and New York experiencing lake effect snow. NBC News’ Tom Costello provides the latest updates on the weather conditions as the U.S. braces for snow. The Thanksgiving weekend has seen various events, including the Rockettes officially kicking off the holiday season and a missing hiker being rescued after more than 7 weeks in Canada’s Northern Rockies. Additionally, Native American scientists have launched a forensics team to investigate Indigenous cold cases and a first look at the restoration of Notre Dame 5 years after the devastating fire. Despite the holiday cheer, concerns surrounding respiratory illnesses and a bomb threat targeting Democratic members of Congress on Thanksgiving have also surfaced. In other news, Australia has passed a landmark social media ban for children under 16 and chocolate prices are rising due to climate change threatening cocoa harvests in West Africa. Amid Black Friday sales, Amazon workers prepare to strike and the question of whether Black Friday prices are truly the best holiday shopping deals arises. Lastly, a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is holding and a heartwarming story emerges as a North Carolina chef prepares Thanksgiving dinner for over 5,000 people in need.

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