Friday was one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season, the Transportation Security Administration says. The agency is preparing for a busy Monday, but the weather is complicating the travel crush for millions of flyers. Source

Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open after filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year. Source

Israel’s military called the hospital director a suspected Hamas operative while providing no evidence. Source

Bad weather complicates holiday travel; How beauty became the bedrock of a world-renowned chef’s newest restaurant. Source

The Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday announced the names of the 15 modern-era finalists who advanced from a group of 25 to the final stage of voting. Source

Maggie Rose got an early start in the music world, performing in a Bruce Springsteen tribute band at 16. Three years later, she left college and moved to Nashville to pursue a music career. Since then, she’s played at the Grand Ole Opry more than a hundred times, recorded four studio albums and shared the stage with stars like Kelly Clarkson. Her latest album, “No One Gets Out Alive,” is nominated for Best Americana Album at the upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards. Now, from that album, here is Maggie Rose with “No One Gets Out Alive.” Source

Weight-loss medications surged in popularity this year. A survey from Kaiser Family Foundation found one in eight adults have taken drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. Demand for the drugs has also skyrocketed among younger people. As childhood and adolescent obesity cases skyrocket, the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends weight loss drugs for some younger patients. Source

Top chess player Magnus Carlsen was told he could change and continue competing, but he declined to do so. Source

Whether it was giving viewers a first look at NCAA brackets, calling the action on NFL fields, or hosting the Olympic Games, Greg Gumbel was synonymous with CBS Sports, covering athletics for over 50 years. He died Friday at 78 years old. Source

Americans who are making New Year’s resolutions may struggle to keep them as early as next week. Many have said they want to focus on health and well-being, but sticking to a new exercise regime can be a challenge. A new workout technology aims to keep users involved by making exercise fun. Source