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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company ( NYSE: HPE ) Barclays 22nd Annual Global Technology Conference December 12, 2024 3:45 PM ET Company Participants Antonio Neri - President & CEO Conference Call Participants Unidentified Company Representative Good afternoon, everybody. And it’s terrific to be here with you all to 22nd Barclays Global Technology Conference. This afternoon, we have a very special guest in the CEO and President of HPE, Antonio Neri. Antonio, welcome, thank you for doing this with us. We greatly appreciate it. Antonio Neri Well, thank you, Paul, for having me and good afternoon, everyone. Unidentified Company Representative And again, I know you're very well known to a lot of people in the room, but I might just quickly go through sort of your resume, just sort of because some of it will be relevant to the questions that we'll get into. So you were born in Argentina, you began your military education at 15 as an apprentice -- engineering apprentice in the Argentine Navy. From there, you studied engineering at the National Technology University where I also believe you studied art as well. And very early in your career, you left Argentina and moved to Italy to join a small IT company. You then moved on to join HP or HP as it was at the time, in 1995 in Amsterdam. You work through a number of very, very senior roles ultimately culminating in February of 2018. You are announced as the CEO of HP replacing Meg Whitman, and then you also join the Board of Directors. You have been credited with spearheading some of the key technologies, Apollo HPC portfolio, the Superdome X. And today, beyond being the CEO and President of HPE, you're also on the Board of Directors of Elevance Health and on the Advisory Board of Maserati, which sounds like a very cool responsibility.As Toronto continues its ‘Love Story’ with Taylor Swift and the Eras Tour, set to head next week to British Columbia, some are urging action over allegations of price-gouging by resellers and ticketing practices that have left some fans with ‘Bad Blood.’ On sites like StubHub, a single ticket for Taylor Swift’s Friday concert in Toronto is at minimum $4,654, while on SeatGeek it’s $4,500 for the 500-level seats. Some have been priced as high as $33,000. That’s not including Ticketmaster where you need a fan code to get one of the tickets made recently available for the same-day show. But those prices are why politicians like NDP MP Brian Masse are calling for action by governments to prevent future concert-goers from facing sky-high prices. “Going to a concert or an event is sometimes a special moment for family and friends and people even save for months to be able to go and then to have it ripped from your ability to get there because of this type of structure is just not fair,” Masse said in an interview. A petition has also been launched federally this week , backed by Green MP Mike Morris, calling on the federal government to examine other countries’ related legislation around banning ticket resales above face-value and a cap on how high they can be resold. That petition calls for a “reasonable package of measures” to decrease the volume of listings of tickets being resold for profit, while regulating market practices such as the use of “deceptive websites and speculative ticket listings.” It’s not just Taylor Swift tickets being resold or restricted, either. Allegations of restricted access or price gouging by either the various ticketing companies or resellers has been a common practice for years, with tickets for music concerts, comedy shows and sports games skyrocketing. A big issue in Canada, according to business and law associate professor Daniel Tsai, is that Ticketmaster and its parent company LiveNation “control” the primary market for ticket sales, while also having some control over the resale market as well. “There is lack of regulations and no competition that’s allowed one big dominant force, LiveNation Ticketmaster, to control the concert and entertainment and sporting ticket industry,” Tsai said. He added surge pricing, when tickets go in high demand, means Canadians and other buyers are left “paying a fortune” either for the original tickets or on the resale market. In a letter to Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, Masse called on the federal government to launch an investigation into Ticketmaster and the ticketing industry and take “immediate action” to crack down on scalper bots and resellers by working with the provinces and territories to ensure a “universal” change. Among the changes he’d like to see would be limited resale capabilities for special events, and a limited markup on tickets controlled similar to what’s seen in other countries. According to the Face-Value European Alliance for Ticketing, which advocates for tickets to be resold for no more than their original price, places like Portugal and Denmark have made it illegal for tickets to be sold above face-value. An unauthorized resell of a ticket in France, if not done through the promoter or authorized ticket platforms, can lead to a fine of up to EUR15,000. Masse said work should be done with provinces to determine a standard number, but he would prefer to see those reselling tickets limited to no more than five per cent above the original price. Global News reached out to Champagne’s office for comment on the letter as well as if the federal government is planning actions on ticket price gouging, but did not hear back by publication. It’s not just at the federal level, either. Ontario NDP MPP Krystyn Wong-Tam has introduced a motion calling on the provincial government to consult with stakeholders and investigate to create a system to end price gouging. “Fans are paying the price for Ontario government inaction on ticket resale racket,” Wong-Tam said. Ontario tried to put in place a resale price cap of no more than 50 per cent above face value in 2017, however it was paused after Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives came to power. The federal government in its 2024 Budget said it would work with provinces and territories and encourage the adoption of best practice requirements for ticket sales, including transparency around unexpected charges and cracking down on “reseller practices which unfairly drive up prices,” such as through bot technology. Tsai says more needs to be done, suggesting the Competition Bureau of Canada should order a breakup of LiveNation Ticketmaster to allow for competition in the market. Asked if it was considering a probe into companies like Ticketmaster, or if price gouging and control over prices constitutes anti-competitive behaviour, the Competition Bureau of Canada said it enforces the Competition Act, including provisions around price-fixing and abuse of dominant positions. “The Competition Bureau is not a price regulator, and companies are generally free to set the price level at which they sell their products,” a spokesperson wrote in an email. “Only the provinces and territories have rules related to price-gouging in Canada.” Earlier this year, the U.S. took action against Ticketmaster and LiveNation, suing both and accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events and asking a court to break up the system. — with files from The Associated Press

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Nearly 13 months after his beloved wife Rosalynn died in November 2023, former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100, the Carter Center confirmed on Sunday. The former president made a rare public appearance at her memorial service. He sat in a wheelchair with a blanket that had a picture of him and Rosalynn together. He would also make a rare public appearance on October 1 as his hometown celebrated his 100th birthday. “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” President Carter said after his wife passed away. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.” The couple was married for 77 years. They met as children, both growing up in Plains, Georgia. Their storied romance started when Jimmy was 17 years old. After their first date, he reportedly told his mom, “She’s the girl I want to marry.” The pair would marry not long after — in 1946. The couple moved to Norfolk, Virginia, where Jimmy was stationed after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy. Like many military families, the Carters moved from city to city. Their three sons were born in three different states: Virginia, Hawaii and Connecticut. Their only daughter was born in their home state of Georgia. Jimmy left the military in 1953 and began a career in politics about 10 years later. RELATED STORY | Former President Jimmy Carter dies at age 100 Rosalynn was reportedly an important member of Jimmy’s campaign team when he ran for governor of Georgia, a race he won in 1970. After serving four years as governor, Jimmy decided to run for president. During the campaign, Rosalynn traveled the country independently, proving to be a strong advocate for her husband’s vision for the country. Jimmy Carter would go on to defeat President Gerald Ford and become the 39th president of the United States. Rosalynn was an active first lady. She attended cabinet meetings and frequently represented her husband at ceremonial events. Rosalynn shared in her husband’s efforts to work to make the U.S. government more “competent and compassionate,” the White House said. After leaving the White House in 1981, the couple returned to Georgia. They would go on to become some of the most notable philanthropists in the world. They founded The Carter Center, which is committed to protecting human rights around the world.Qatar's Largest Inflatable Experience Extended Until Jan 5 At 900 ParkEarlier in December, a company presenting itself as the energy company Enron announced its return with a new website and public presence, including billboards in the Houston area. The company also announced its new CEO, 28-year-old Connor Gaydos, known for co-creating the satirical 'Birds Aren't Real' conspiracy theory. Joining him in leadership are Magan Redino as president and COO, Daniel Wong as chief technology officer, and Rich Sybert as general counsel. In a video posted on Monday, Gaydos acknowledged Enron’s controversial past while hinting at "ground-breaking" plans for the future. The relaunch, however, comes with an unconventional twist. A review of Enron’s website reveals a disclaimer in the terms and conditions stating it is "First Amendment protected parody" and serves as "performance art" meant for entertainment purposes. This aligns with Gaydos’ history of satire, as he also co-owns 'The College Company,' the Arkansas-based entity holding the Enron logo’s trademark rights. Also read: 'Enron CEO' Hit With A Pie In The Face In New York | VIDEO Who Is Connor Gaydos? Gaydos became popular as one of the co-founders of the 'Birds Aren't Real' movement, a satirical conspiracy that humorously claims birds are government surveillance drones. The movement, created to mock misinformation and conspiracy theories, has grown into a cultural phenomenon with official college chapters and an engaged online community. Gaydos and collaborator Peter McIndoe fabricated evidence, documents and a fake history to support their parody claims, using social media and creative cosplay. In 2020, 'The College Company' purchased the Enron name for $275. Since the Enron 'relaunch,' social media accounts under the name 'Enron' have surfaced, promoting the relaunch. Notably, the company has retained the original Enron logo and featured it in a full-page ad in the Houston Chronicle with the tagline, "We're back. Can we talk? (TM)." Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News, World and around the world.

Following news Friday that former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz does not intend to return to Congress after he withdrew from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general, it appears his seat will be vacant for months -- presenting a challenge for House Republicans who already maintain a slim majority in the incoming Congress. On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis set the FL-01 special election primary for Jan. 28 and the general election for April 1. That means Gaetz's seat will be unfilled for at least 12 weeks in the 119th Congress. "At Gov. Ron DeSantis' direction, this special election is being conducted as quickly as statutorily possible," said Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd on Friday. "We are committed to ensuring this election is held as soon as we are allowed to hold it by state law." MORE: Tracking Trump's picks to serve in his Cabinet, administration Such a vacancy would cut into the narrow majority House Republicans are projected to have in the next Congress, which will only continue to shrink if GOP Reps. Elise Stefanik and Michael Waltz are confirmed to be in Trump's Cabinet. ABC News projects that Republicans have won 219 seats and Democrats 213 in the House. The numbers do not take into account any departures for jobs in the Trump administration or Gaetz's resignation. There are also three outstanding House races that still haven't been called, which will determine the ultimate size of the GOP's majority. The special election schedule is at the Florida governor's discretion. For instance, the dates set by DeSantis in 2022 to fill the vacancy of the late Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings left the seat open for nine months, despite Democrats' pushing for a speedier process. At least half a dozen Florida Republicans have already expressed willingness to run for Gaetz's seat. 538 rates Florida's 1st Congressional District, which Gaetz represented for eight years, as "solid Republican." MORE: Matt Gaetz says he 'does not intend' to return to Congress after dropping bid to be attorney general Gaetz on Friday sat for his first interview with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk since withdrawing as Trump's attorney general pick. During the interview, the conservative firebrand announced then that he would not return to Congress, despite having won reelection in November by 32 points. "I'm going to be fighting for President Trump. I'm going to be doing whatever he asks of me, as I always have," Gaetz said. "But I think that eight years is probably enough time in the United States Congress." ABC News' Jay O'Brien contributed to this report.Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 1 South Carolina cruises past Coppin St.

Drones for commercial and recreational use have grown rapidly in popularity, despite restrictions on who can operate them and where they can be flown. No-fly zones are enforced around airports, military installations, nuclear plants, certain landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, and sports stadiums during games. Not everybody follows the rules. Sightings at airports have shut down flights in a few instances. Reported sightings of what appear to be drones flying over New Jersey at night in recent weeks have created anxiety among some residents, in part because it is not clear who is operating them or why. Some state and local officials have called for stricter rules to govern drones. After receiving reports of drone activity last month near Morris County, New Jersey, the Federal Aviation Administration issued temporary bans on drone flights over a golf course in Bedminster , New Jersey, that is owned by President-elect Donald Trump, and over Picatinny Arsenal Military Base . The FAA says the bans are in response to requests from “federal security partners.” The FAA is responsible for the regulations governing their use , and Congress has written some requirements into law. With a 2018 law, the Preventing Emerging Threats Act, Congress gave certain agencies in the Homeland Security and Justice departments authority to counter threats from unmanned aircraft to protect the safety of certain facilities. New drones must be outfitted with equipment allowing law enforcement to identify the operator, and Congress gave the agencies the power to detect and take down unmanned aircraft that they consider dangerous. The law spells out where the counter-drone measures can be used, including “national special security events” such as presidential inaugurations and other large gatherings of people. To get a “remote pilot certificate,” you must be at least 16 years old, be proficient in English, pass an aeronautics exam, and not suffer from a ”mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of a small unmanned aircraft system.” Yes, but the FAA imposes restrictions on nighttime operations. Most drones are not allowed to fly at night unless they are equipped with anti-collision lights that are visible for at least 3 miles (4.8 kilometers). Over the past decade, pilots have reported hundreds of close calls between drones and airplanes including airline jets. In some cases, airplane pilots have had to take evasive action to avoid collisions. Drones buzzing over a runway caused flights to be stopped at London’s Gatwick Airport during the Christmas travel rush in 2018 and again in May 2023 . Police dismissed the idea of shooting down the drones, fearing that stray bullets could kill someone. Advances in drone technology have made it harder for law enforcement to find rogue drone operators — bigger drones in particular have more range and power. Some state and local officials in New Jersey are calling for stronger restrictions because of the recent sightings, and that has the drone industry worried. Scott Shtofman, director of government affairs at the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, said putting more limits on drones could have a “chilling effect” on “a growing economic engine for the United States.” “We would definitely oppose anything that is blindly pushing for new regulation of what are right now legal drone operations,” he said. AirSight, a company that sells software against “drone threats,” says more than 20 states have enacted laws against privacy invasion by drones, including Peeping Toms. Will Austin, president of Warren County Community College in New Jersey, and founder of its drone program, says it's up to users to reduce public concern about the machines. He said operators must explain why they are flying when confronted by people worried about privacy or safety. “It's a brand new technology that's not really understood real well, so it will raise fear and anxiety in a lot of people,” Austin said. “We want to be good professional aviators and alleviate that.” Associated Press reporter Rebecca Santana in Washington, D.C., contributed.

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Arsenal moves up to second in the Premier League with a 1-0 win over IpswichEarlier in December, a company presenting itself as the energy company Enron announced its return with a new website and public presence, including billboards in the Houston area. The company also announced its new CEO, 28-year-old Connor Gaydos, known for co-creating the satirical 'Birds Aren't Real' conspiracy theory. Joining him in leadership are Magan Redino as president and COO, Daniel Wong as chief technology officer, and Rich Sybert as general counsel. In a video posted on Monday, Gaydos acknowledged Enron’s controversial past while hinting at "ground-breaking" plans for the future. The relaunch, however, comes with an unconventional twist. A review of Enron’s website reveals a disclaimer in the terms and conditions stating it is "First Amendment protected parody" and serves as "performance art" meant for entertainment purposes. This aligns with Gaydos’ history of satire, as he also co-owns 'The College Company,' the Arkansas-based entity holding the Enron logo’s trademark rights. Also read: 'Enron CEO' Hit With A Pie In The Face In New York | VIDEO Who Is Connor Gaydos? Gaydos became popular as one of the co-founders of the 'Birds Aren't Real' movement, a satirical conspiracy that humorously claims birds are government surveillance drones. The movement, created to mock misinformation and conspiracy theories, has grown into a cultural phenomenon with official college chapters and an engaged online community. Gaydos and collaborator Peter McIndoe fabricated evidence, documents and a fake history to support their parody claims, using social media and creative cosplay. In 2020, 'The College Company' purchased the Enron name for $275. Since the Enron 'relaunch,' social media accounts under the name 'Enron' have surfaced, promoting the relaunch. Notably, the company has retained the original Enron logo and featured it in a full-page ad in the Houston Chronicle with the tagline, "We're back. Can we talk? (TM)." Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News, World and around the world.

Drones for commercial and recreational use have grown rapidly in popularity, despite restrictions on who can operate them and where they can be flown. No-fly zones are enforced around airports, military installations, nuclear plants, certain landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, and sports stadiums during games. Not everybody follows the rules. Sightings at airports have shut down flights in a few instances. Reported sightings of what appear to be drones flying over New Jersey at night in recent weeks have created anxiety among some residents, in part because it is not clear who is operating them or why. Some state and local officials have called for stricter rules to govern drones. After receiving reports of drone activity last month near Morris County, New Jersey, the Federal Aviation Administration issued temporary bans on drone flights over a golf course in Bedminster , New Jersey, that is owned by President-elect Donald Trump, and over Picatinny Arsenal Military Base . The FAA says the bans are in response to requests from “federal security partners.” The FAA is responsible for the regulations governing their use , and Congress has written some requirements into law. With a 2018 law, the Preventing Emerging Threats Act, Congress gave certain agencies in the Homeland Security and Justice departments authority to counter threats from unmanned aircraft to protect the safety of certain facilities. New drones must be outfitted with equipment allowing law enforcement to identify the operator, and Congress gave the agencies the power to detect and take down unmanned aircraft that they consider dangerous. The law spells out where the counter-drone measures can be used, including “national special security events” such as presidential inaugurations and other large gatherings of people. To get a “remote pilot certificate,” you must be at least 16 years old, be proficient in English, pass an aeronautics exam, and not suffer from a ”mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of a small unmanned aircraft system.” Yes, but the FAA imposes restrictions on nighttime operations. Most drones are not allowed to fly at night unless they are equipped with anti-collision lights that are visible for at least 3 miles (4.8 kilometers). Over the past decade, pilots have reported hundreds of close calls between drones and airplanes including airline jets. In some cases, airplane pilots have had to take evasive action to avoid collisions. Drones buzzing over a runway caused flights to be stopped at London’s Gatwick Airport during the Christmas travel rush in 2018 and again in May 2023 . Police dismissed the idea of shooting down the drones, fearing that stray bullets could kill someone. Advances in drone technology have made it harder for law enforcement to find rogue drone operators — bigger drones in particular have more range and power. Some state and local officials in New Jersey are calling for stronger restrictions because of the recent sightings, and that has the drone industry worried. Scott Shtofman, director of government affairs at the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, said putting more limits on drones could have a “chilling effect” on “a growing economic engine for the United States.” “We would definitely oppose anything that is blindly pushing for new regulation of what are right now legal drone operations,” he said. AirSight, a company that sells software against “drone threats,” says more than 20 states have enacted laws against privacy invasion by drones, including Peeping Toms. Will Austin, president of Warren County Community College in New Jersey, and founder of its drone program, says it's up to users to reduce public concern about the machines. He said operators must explain why they are flying when confronted by people worried about privacy or safety. “It's a brand new technology that's not really understood real well, so it will raise fear and anxiety in a lot of people,” Austin said. “We want to be good professional aviators and alleviate that.” Associated Press reporter Rebecca Santana in Washington, D.C., contributed.Controversial proposal for Elon Musk's DOGE that would save billions for Americans picks up steam

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Leader, Dimitri Batrouni says that the city centre needs to change (Argus, November 26) which inevitably invites the question, what again? He blames buying on the internet for shops and stores closing when the real reasons are fairly obvious to any locals who shop in Newport and the surrounding areas. Out of town shopping malls with free car parking and free bus services. Ill thought-out semi-pedestrianisation schemes in the main streets making deliveries to shops awkward to almost impossible. Cambrian Road running parallel to the High Street is a good example. Many high street shops had their delivery entrances in Cambrian Road, but not very many now. Newport Market in the city centre. Despite a very expensive revamp; even on Fridays, one of the busiest days of the week for shopping, customer numbers are far below what they should be. If our council leader really wants to instigate better changes for the future I suppose he could always think about rectifying some of the mistakes of his predecessors. It might even make Newport politics more interesting. If you would like to send a letter to the South Wales Argus you can email letters@southwalesargus.co.uk. Your full name and address must accompany letters, including those sent by e-mail. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, anonymity will not be provided. A daytime phone number - home, work or mobile - is also necessary. Your full address will not be published.

Key premiers dismiss Doug Ford's threat to stop Donald Trump's tariffs by cutting off energy to AmericansAirports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end with another record day for air travel in the United States. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million Americans will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday, most of them by car. However, travelers could be impacted by ongoing weather challenges and those flying to their destinations could be grounded by delays brought on by airline staffing shortages and an airport service workers strike . Here's the latest: U.S. airlines are preparing for a Thanksgiving holiday rush, and so are the U.S. Postal Service, United Parcel Service and FedEx. Shipping companies will deliver about 2.2 billion packages to homes and businesses across the U.S. from Thanksgiving to Dec. 31, said Satish Jindel, a shipping and logistics expert and president of ShipMatrix. That’s down from 2.3 billion packages last year. Because the shopping period is a week shorter than in 2023, consumers are shopping further ahead of Black Friday and more purchases are taking place in physical stores, he said. The number of holiday package shipments grew 27% in 2020 and by more than 3% the following year during the pandemic. The numbers have been falling since then, with a projected decline of about 6% this holiday season. Looking to de-stress while waiting for your flight? Many airports have a fleet of therapy dogs — designated fidos and puppers that are eager to receive pets and snuggles from weary travelers. Rules and schedules vary from airport to airport, but the group AirportTherapyDogs uses online crowdsourcing to share the locations of therapy dogs across its various social media accounts. Today, Gracie, a toy Australian shepherd, and Budge, an English bulldog, wandered the concourses at Denver International Airport, and an American Staffordshire Terrier named Hugo greeted travelers at Punta Gorda Airport in Florida. Some airports even feature other therapy pals. San Francisco International Airport’s fleet of animals includes a Flemish Giant rabbit and a hypoallergenic pig. “We cannot live on the wages that we are being paid,” ABM cabin cleaner Priscilla Hoyle said at a rally earlier Monday. “I can honestly say it’s hard every single day with my children, working a full-time job but having to look my kids in the eyes and sit there and say, ‘I don’t know if we’re going to have a home today.’” Timothy Lowe II, a wheelchair attendant, said he has to figure out where to spend the night because he doesn’t make enough for a deposit on a home. “We just want to be able to have everything that’s a necessity paid for by the job that hired us to do a great job so they can make billions,” he said. ABM said it is “committed to addressing concerns swiftly” and that there are avenues for employees to communicate issues, including a national hotline and a “general open door policy for managers at our worksite.” Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services cast ballots Friday to authorize the work stoppage at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a hub for American Airlines. They described living paycheck to paycheck while performing jobs that keep planes running on schedule. Most of them earn $12.50 to $19 an hour, union officials said. Rev. Glencie Rhedrick of Charlotte Clergy Coalition for Justice said those workers should make $22 to $25 an hour. The strike is expected to last 24 hours. Several hundred workers participated in the work stoppage. Forty-four fights have been canceled today and nearly 1,900 were delayed by midday on the East Coast, according to FlightAware . According to the organization’s cheekily named MiseryMap , San Francisco International Airport is having the most hiccups right now, with 53 delays and three cancellations between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. EST. While that might sound like a lot of delays, they might not be so bad compared to last Friday when the airport suffered 671 delays and 69 cancellations. In an apparent effort to reduce the headaches caused by airport line cutting, American Airlines has rolled out boarding technology that alerts gate agents with an audible sound if a passenger tries to scan a ticket ahead of their assigned group. This new software won’t accept a boarding pass before the group it’s assigned to is called, so customers who get to the gate prematurely will be asked to go back and wait their turn. As of Wednesday, the airline announced, the technology is now being used in more than 100 U.S. airports that American flies out of. The official expansion arrives after successful tests in three of these locations — Albuquerque International Sunport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Tucson International Airport. ▶ Read more about American Airlines’ new boarding technology Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season and it’s clear travelers could use some help calming frazzled nerves. Here are a few ways to make your holiday journey a little less stressful: 1. Make a checklist of what you need to do and what you need to bring 2. Carry your comfort with you — think noise-canceling headphones, cozy clothes, snacks and extra medication 3. Stay hydrated 4. Keep up to date on delays, gate changes and cancellations with your airline’s app ▶ Read more tips about staying grounded during holiday travel Thanksgiving Day takes place late this year, with the fourth Thursday of November falling on Nov. 28. That shortens the traditional shopping season and changes the rhythm of holiday travel. With more time before the holiday , people tend to spread out their outbound travel over more days, but everyone returns at the same time, said Andrew Watterson, the chief operating officer of Southwest Airlines . Story continues below video “A late Thanksgiving leads to a big crush at the end,” Watterson said. “The Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday after Thanksgiving are usually very busy with Thanksgiving this late.” Airlines did a relatively good job of handling holiday crowds last year, when the weather was mild in most of the country. Fewer than 400 U.S. flights were canceled during Thanksgiving week in 2023 — about one out of every 450 flights. So far in 2024, airlines have canceled about 1.3% of all flights. Drivers should know that Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons will be the worst times to travel by car, but it should be smooth sailing on freeways come Thanksgiving Day, according to transportation analytics company INRIX. On the return home, the best travel times for motorists are before 1 p.m. on Sunday, and before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m. on Monday, the company said. In metropolitan areas like Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle and Washington, “traffic is expected to be more than double what it typically is on a normal day,” INRIX transportation analyst Bob Pishue said. Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Mike Whitaker said last week that he expects his agency to use special measures at some facilities to deal with an ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers. In the past, those facilities have included airports in New York City and Florida. “If we are short on staff, we will slow traffic as needed to keep the system safe,” Whitaker said. The FAA has long struggled with a shortage of controllers that airline officials expect will last for years, despite the agency’s lofty hiring goals. 5. Auto club and insurance company AAA predicts that nearly 80 million Americans will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday. Most of them will travel by car. 6. Drivers should get a slight break on gas prices . The nationwide average price for gasoline was $3.06 a gallon on Sunday, down from $3.27 at this time last year. 7. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 18.3 million people at U.S. airports during the same seven-day stretch. That would be 6% more than during the corresponding days last year but fit a pattern set throughout 2024. 8. The TSA predicts that 3 million people will pass through airport security checkpoints on Sunday; more than that could break the record of 3.01 million set on the Sunday after the July Fourth holiday. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be the next busiest air travel days of Thanksgiving week. ▶ Read more about Thanksgiving travel across the U.S. Workers who clean airplanes, remove trash and help with wheelchairs at Charlotte’s airport, one of the nation’s busiest, went on strike Monday to demand higher wages. The Service Employees International Union announced the strike in a statement early Monday, saying the workers would demand “an end to poverty wages and respect on the job during the holiday travel season.” The strike was expected to last 24 hours, said union spokesperson Sean Keady. Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services cast ballots Friday to authorize the work stoppage at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a hub for American Airlines. The two companies contract with American, one of the world’s biggest carriers, to provide services such as cleaning airplane interiors, removing trash and escorting passengers in wheelchairs. ▶ Read more about the Charlotte airport workers’ strike Parts of the Midwest and East Coast can expect to see heavy rain into Thanksgiving, and there’s potential for snow in Northeastern states. A storm last week brought rain to New York and New Jersey, where wildfires have raged in recent weeks, and heavy snow to northeastern Pennsylvania. The precipitation was expected to help ease drought conditions after an exceptionally dry fall. Heavy snow fell in northeastern Pennsylvania, including the Pocono Mountains. Higher elevations reported up to 17 inches (43 centimeters), with lesser accumulations in valley cities including Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Around 35,000 customers in 10 counties were still without power, down from 80,000 a day ago. In the Catskills region of New York, nearly 10,000 people remained without power Sunday morning, two days after a storm dumped heavy snow on parts of the region. Precipitation in West Virginia helped put a dent in the state’s worst drought in at least two decades and boosted ski resorts as they prepare to open in the weeks ahead. ▶ Read more about Thanksgiving week weather forecasts Two people died in the Pacific Northwest after a rapidly intensifying “ bomb cyclone ” hit the West Coast last Tuesday, bringing fierce winds that toppled trees and power lines and damaged homes and cars. Hundreds of thousands lost electricity in Washington state before powerful gusts and record rains moved into Northern California. Forecasters said the risk of flooding and mudslides remained as the region will get more rain starting Sunday. But the latest storm won’t be as intense as last week’s atmospheric river , a long plume of moisture that forms over an ocean and flows over land. “However, there’s still threats, smaller threats, and not as significant in terms of magnitude, that are still going to exist across the West Coast for the next two or three days,” weather service forecaster Rich Otto said. As the rain moves east throughout the week, Otto said, there’s a potential for heavy snowfall at higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada, as well as portions of Utah and Colorado. California’s Mammoth Mountain, which received 2 feet (0.6 meters) of fresh snow in the recent storm, could get another 4 feet (1.2 meters) before the newest system clears out Wednesday, the resort said. Another round of wintry weather could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, according to forecasts across the U.S., while California and Washington state continue to recover from storm damage and power outages. In California, where two people were found dead in floodwaters on Saturday, authorities braced for more rain while grappling with flooding and small landslides from a previous storm . Here’s a look at some of the regional forecasts: 9. Sierra Nevada: The National Weather Service office issued a winter storm warning through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at higher elevations and wind gusts potentially reaching 55 mph (88 kph). Total snowfall of roughly 4 feet (1.2 meters) was forecast, with the heaviest accumulations expected Monday and Tuesday. 10. Midwest and Great Lakes: The Midwest and Great Lakes regions will see rain and snow Monday and the East Coast will be the most impacted on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, forecasters said. 11. East Coast: A low pressure system is forecast to bring rain to the Southeast early Thursday before heading to the Northeast. Areas from Boston to New York could see rain and breezy conditions, with snowfall possible in parts of northern New Hampshire, northern Maine and the Adirondacks. If the system tracks further inland, there could be less snow and more rain in the mountains, forecasters said. ▶ Read more about Thanksgiving week weather forecastsWomen's Top 25 roundup: No. 1 South Carolina cruises past Coppin St.Analysis: After Juan Soto's megadeal, could MLB see a $1 billion contract? Probably not soon