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Thanksgiving just knocking on the door, the United States is likely to witness more than 55 million travelers and the travel sector making a good business, a forecast by AAA reveals. According to Senior Vice President of AAA Travel, Paula Twidale, they are expecting a large number of travelers who would be gathering to meet their close families and loved ones and every year, travel has been becoming stronger. Paula Twidale said that compared to last year (2022), this year they are expecting the airports, roads, and sea ports to be busy with heavy footfall. However, AAA predicts that this year, most of the travelers will take the road and travel by car which is good news as they hope that the prices will be less compared to last year. According to AAA's forecast, November 21 and 22 will be the busiest and travelers will have to spend more if they are taking a flight. However, after the Thanksgiving holiday on November 26 or 27, people will be returning and so a large crowd is again expected at the airports.

sports bodies want urgent talks with the IOC about the risk of cuts in their revenue shares and medal events at the 2028 Los Angeles Games because cricket and other newcomers were added to the program. The International Olympic Committee last month approved cricket, baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse and squash for 2028 and kept boxing, modern pentathlon and weightlifting — three sports whose status had been in doubt. The umbrella group of current Summer Games sports, known by the acronym ASOIF, said Monday the decision to increase to a record 36 sports «has raised several questions» among its members, who collectively shared $540 million of IOC-allocated money at each of the past two Olympics. Most Olympic sports got between $13 million and $17.3 million from the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games in 2021. For some, that was about half their total income over four years. Adding four team sports in 2028 also is set to break the IOC's preferred limit of 10,500 athletes at a Summer Games and likely will put pressure on the core Olympic sports to cut their quotas of athletes or even medal events.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, at around 1:46 a.m., it received a report of a massive fire incident at a large storage yard near 14th and Alameda streets. It said that more than 150 firefighters were engaged to douse the raging fire which was spreading to nearby areas. The Fire Department said that taking into consideration the severity of the incident, the closure may last at least 24 hours. According to David Ortiz, LAFD Public Information Officer the fire had engulfed both the sides of 14th Street underneath the 10 freeway. The heat was so intense that it melted some of the roadway’s steel guardrails. According to the Fire Department, after the fire incident, the blaze from the first one spread to the nearby warehouse yard between Lawrence and Elwood streets. The massive fire also damaged several cars and a fire engine. But before it could spread, the firefighters were able to control the fire from spreading to three commercial buildings. Officials said that some homeless people who were residing underneath the overpass had a miraculous escape with no injuries. The fire Department said that the crews were assessing the damage and inspecting the structural safety of the freeway. According to LADF, the Freeway will remain closed for traffic until Caltrans gives a green signal that the highway is safe. The Los Angeles Fire Department has issued an advisory for drivers taking the route. The advisory reads: «Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes and follow CHP». There was a mile-long backlog of traffic on both the directions. Eastbound traffic at Alameda Street and westbound traffic at Santa Fe Avenue were being rerouted by the CHP.

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Ian Somerhalder has revealed the reasons that led him to bid farewell to Hollywood glamour. The actor provides a glimpse into his current idyllic life on a farm with wife Nikki Reed, two kids, and an assorted collection of eighteen pets. The decision to leave their beachside Los Angeles home wasn't merely a change of scenery for Somerhalder and Reed; it was a conscious choice to immerse themselves in the serenity of farm life.

Selena Gomez has made her return to social media following a recent break. The 31-year-old artist, who had stepped away from social platforms, shared new snapshots on her Instagram Story, providing a glimpse into her life. In the latest IG story, the «Single So on» singer, shared photos from the heart of Moo's Craft Barbecue, a Texas-inspired eatery located in Los Angeles.

Beyonce released the trailer of her film 'RENAISSANCE: A Film by Beyonce' on Thursday, November 9. It promises to capture the eye-popping global tour of the same name in all its silver-streaked glory. Directed by Beyonce, the movie will hit theaters around the world on December 1 after its Los Angeles premiere on November 25 and a London premiere on November 30. The tickets are available to purchase now. The RENAISSANCE film will air on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with multiple showtimes on each day.

Voters have approved a tax on mansions to pay for affordable housing initiatives in the state capital city of Santa Fe

Hollywood's actors union has reached a tentative deal with studios to end its strike

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — The SAG-AFTRA actors' union reached a tentative agreement with Hollywood studios to resolve the second of two strikes that rocked the entertainment industry as workers demanded higher pay in the streaming TV era, the union said on Wednesday.

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Netflix's much-anticipated sci-fi epic, 'Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire,' is set for a streaming release, marking a significant moment for filmmaker Zack Snyder and fans. However, it has now been revealed that this space-faring adventure will also grace the big screen in a special format. The streaming giant has decided to treat fans to a short theatrical run of 70mm screenings in select locations. 'Rebel Moon' will captivate audiences in four cities during a one-week limited engagement, just before its Netflix debut.