Displaced Lebanese Return Home, Thanksgiving Travel, Holiday Health Tips

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🗓️ 28 November 2024

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Tens of thousands of Lebanese are returning to the country's south, where they're discovering homes destroyed by the fighting with Israel. This Thanksgiving is set to be the busiest ever for air travel and there are new rules aimed at protecting customers. And, the science behind why taking a walk after a big meal is good for your health.

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0:00.0	Hi, it's Rob Schmitz. A quick word this Thanksgiving morning. First off, thank you for spending it with us.
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1:04.1	Okay, on to the show.
1:07.5	As a ceasefire to suspend fighting between Israel and Hezbollah appears to be holding,
1:12.1	thousands of displaced Lebanese are returning home.
1:14.9	But after months of devastating attacks, will they recognize what they find?
1:19.4	I'm Rupp Schmitz, and this is up first from NPR News.
1:25.1	Chances are you've heard this before.
1:27.2	This will be the busiest Thanksgiving ever in terms of air travel.
1:30.8	Between new rules for airlines and long security lines,
1:33.4	we've got you covered with what to keep in mind if you're heading to the airport.
1:36.8	And whether or not you'll be hitting the pavement for a turkey trot,
1:39.5	don't forget to also take a little post-turkey walk.
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