Warm-up coming; travel nightmares; deaths from winter storm

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – Headlines for Tuesday, Dec. 27:

Start warm-up

Say goodbye to those frigid temperatures. Highs are in the 40s today and will be even warmer in the new year.

travel nightmare

With thousands of flights canceled or delayed across the country, flights continue to be grounded and traveler frustration is mounting.

Things are expected to plummet further on Tuesday as Southwest canceled nearly all flights.

Increased death toll from winter storms

Buffalo residents roamed space heaters Monday, searching for cars buried in snowdrifts and searching for more casualties after 28 people died in one of the worst weather-related disasters in western New York history. I searched for someone

Violent Christmas storms are also raging in many parts of the United States, with at least 20 deaths reported elsewhere.

Villa

From ‘tacky lights’ to classy displays to inflatables and inflatables, this week it’s time to explore Central Virginia holiday homes.

You can find the complete list here.

Increased holiday expenses

According to one measure, holiday sales increased this year as U.S. spending remained resilient during the pivotal shopping season despite skyrocketing prices on everything from food to rent.

US sales from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24 were a key period for retailers, fueled by spending on restaurants and clothing.

Mega Millions jackpot increased

As of late Monday, lottery officials estimated Tuesday’s prize at $565 million. The next draw is Tuesday at 11:00 pm.

Christmas tree recycling

If you dismantled your Christmas tree, check the list of places you can recycle it until January.

final thoughts

“Celebrate the end — because the end precedes a new beginning.” — Jonathan Lockwood Huey, author

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