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Holiday crowds at airports and on highways are expected to be even bigger than last year
SUMMARY: The AAA predicts that 115.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between December 23 and January 1. This is a 2.2% increase from last year. Despite concerns about the economy and inflation, Americans are eager to travel over the holidays. Airlines are expecting a record number of travelers, and while more people are expected to fly, most travelers will drive. Gas prices are slightly lower than last year, and traffic is expected to be busiest on December 23 and 28. Even though many people will be working during the holidays, travel is expected to be a peak.
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Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes
SUMMARY: The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to Scouting America as part of a significant shift towards inclusion and to increase membership numbers. The organization has made seismic changes in recent years, including allowing gay youth, welcoming girls, and accepting them into its flagship program. The move to accept girls strained the organization's relationship with the Girl Scouts of the USA but they reached a settlement. The Boy Scouts emerged from bankruptcy last year, compensating victims of sexual abuse. The organization aims to provide structured activities for children and teach important life skills, with the official name change set for 2025.
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SUMMARY: Sanjuana Valtierra-Pettaway and Jennifer Canaan, senior social work students at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), have participated in the IMPACT Community Work Study Program, giving back to the community through organizations like Women of Wisdom and the Gulf Coast Center for Non-Violence. Canaan received the Volunteer of the Year award for her dedication, while Valtierra-Pettaway has gained valuable skills working with Women of Wisdom. The program allows students to connect with local communities, improve their career readiness, and make a positive impact. It also creates beneficial partnerships between USM Gulf Park Campus and local nonprofits. Learn more about the program and experiential learning opportunities.
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SUMMARY: Industry experts at the Aerospace and Defense Alliance of Mississippi Symposium emphasized the importance of investing in infrastructure, policy, and research to support the growth of the aerospace and defense industry in the United States and Mississippi. Governor Tate Reeves highlighted the role of this industry in the economic rebirth of Mississippi. The symposium brought together industry leaders to collaborate on developing the state's aerospace and defense sector, which includes companies involved in space exploration, satellite technology, and commercial space activities. Protecting the commercial industry in space was also emphasized, along with the need for a skilled workforce to support this growing sector.
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