Southwest Airlines flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at a higher altitude to reduce the risk of turbulence injuries. Source

Thanksgiving leftovers are tasty, but much of it ends up in trash cans. According to one estimate, Americans tossed out 316 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving. That waste will release thousands of metric tons of methane – enough to power 26,000 homes for a year. But composting the leftover food may offer a solution. Source

NORAD has tracked Santa Claus’ Christmas Eve journey around the world since 1955. Source

Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld were first linked in the spring of 2023 when they were photographed dining together in New York City. Source

Meanwhile, an Israeli strike in Gaza hit a car, killing five people, Palestinian health officials said. Source

The Israeli military said Saturday it had launched a “strike on military infrastructure” at the Syria-Lebanon border. The nation is also warning displaced Lebanese residents from returning south just three days into a ceasefire agreement with the nation. Meanwhile, an Israeli drone attack on the Gaza Strip killed at least 20 people, including several aid workers. Source

The holiday shopping season is upon us, with Americans estimated to have spent $8 billion on Black Friday. The National Retail Federation expects a record 183 million Americans shopping online or in stores between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Sales are expected to grow but it may not be a huge uptick from 2023. Source

As a record number of Americans travel this Thanksgiving weekend, some may notice how some airports are branding themselves as sustainable and environmentally-friendly. But that’s not always the full story. Here’s what to know about airport “greenwashing.” Source

As a young adult, Clarice Lam traveled the world as a model, delighting in the local snacks in each new country she visited. While in culinary school, she decided to become a pastry chef, drawing inspiration from her heritage and her travels. Her wanderlust and in self-discovery resulted in a playful new cookbook, “Breaking Bao,” full of innovative recipes. Source

New England Patriots defensive back Marcus Jones is probably best known for his versatility on the field: He’s one of the few players in the NFL who factors into offense, defense and special teams. Now in his third year in the NFL, Dana Jacobson takes a look at the moves he’s making on and off the field. Source