Authorities say they plan to file terrorism and assault with intent to murder charges against the suspect in a weekend knife attack at a Walmart store in Michigan.

Tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton caught many Floridians by surprise as they prepared for heavy wind, rain, and storm surges.

That certainly not the advice being given by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which released new recommendations on how to celebrate Thanksgiving while reducing the risk of spreading COVID-19. For those that plan on hosting or attending a gathering, the CDC encouraged people to stay 6 feet apart and avoid hugs and handshakes, wear masks, and wash hands frequently. The CDC said smaller, outdoor gatherings are more low risk and if you are indoors, open the windows for extra ventilation. “Keep windows open and make sure you are wearing a mask.”If you plan on traveling for the holidays, Brown said to plan ahead and be prepared. “Make sure you have your flu shot, so you are up to date on your vaccines,” she said.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. At Memorial Hospitals pediatric emergency room on Thursday, nurses screened visitors and patients at the entrance. We are taking unprecedented measures to make sure that this place is safe, said Dr. Megan Brown, Pediatric Emergency Department Director. When people enter the hospital, nurses are asking a few health questions, taking temperatures and providing a mandatory mask. But, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Brown said visits to the pediatric ER are down 50% to 70%. Its worrisome because you figure people who really need to come here are afraid to so theyre not, explained Brown.

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