Travelers are making their final Thanksgiving push, with police on high alert because of heightened terror concerns. Also, fighting in Gaza goes on, after a deal to free 50 hostages held by Hamas was delayed. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source
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Bodycam video released in police tasing death of Atlanta deacon
Body camera footage of an officer-involved tasing incident that resulted in the death of an Atlanta church deacon was released Wednesday. The Fulton County district attorney’s office released the video of the August incident, where the now-former officer tasered Johnny Hollman multiple times at the scene of a car accident. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Deadly car crash at U.S.-Canada border was not terrorism, authorities say
Authorities say the deadly car crash at a U.S.-Canada bridge border crossing in New York was not terrorism. Nicole Sganga reports. Source
Drought at Panama Canal threatens 40% of worldwide cargo ship traffic
Each ship transiting the Panama Canal uses tens of millions of gallons of fresh water. A historic drought in Panama is limiting the number of ships allowed to pass and the amount of cargo they can carry. Senior national environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports. Source
Israel says Hamas hostages will not be released before Friday
A temporary cease-fire expected to take effect on Thursday to facilitate the release of 50 Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners detained by Israel has been delayed, leaving the families of those expected to be released in limbo. Holly Williams has more from Tel Aviv, Israel. Source
U.S. talks to India about possible link to murder plot against Sikh leader
Biden administration says India voiced “surprise and concern” over allegations of a possible link to a murder plot against Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Source
How NYPD is stepping up security for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
New York City and state officials both emphasized that there are no credible threats to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Source
How algorithms determine what we’re buying for the holidays — and beyond
Retailers are turning to what’s called “algorithmic commerce,” which tracks your searches and preferences and uses them to recommend items for you. Source
Andy Rooney on the Thanksgiving holiday | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2008, Andy Rooney commented that he believed Thanksgiving wasn’t getting enough respect: “I object to the way it’s being squeezed out by Christmas.” Source
Do the Green Bay Packers play NFL football today on Thanksgiving?
Wondering if the Green Bay Packers will playing an NFL game this Thanksgiving? Here’s everything you need to know. Source