a wave of thanksgiving day threats. six democratic lawmakers targeted with bomb threats just days after similar ncidences against donald trump's cabinet picks. the latest from the investigation. australia rolling out the not for you page from tiktok for instagram. where the country is pulling the plug on social media for teens 16 and younger, and how it would even work. if you are waking up to brave the stores for black friday get ready to bundle up. meteorologist michelle grossman is tracking an icy blast hitting much of the country. plus new details on that stowaway mystery from new york, to paris. a thanksgiving tradition that started with an accidental text message turns into a lifelong friendship. we will check in on the unlikely pair behind the viral sensation nine years after their first dinner together. and the packers feast on the dolphins to cap off an action-packed day of

thanksgiving football. we had the highlights as we kickoff black friday. early today starts right now. good morning and things for joining us. i am jessica layton. we begin on this friday morning in connecticut, where five democratic lawmakers received bomb threats on thanksgiving. no explosive devices were found by police, who are now treating this as a hoax. among those targeted were senator chris murphy, his office calling this a coordinated effort. as our kelly o'donnell reports this comes days after president- elect donald trump's cabinet picks were targeted. >> reporter: >> from connecticut this time democrats including senator chris murphy's hartford home. his office said this appears to be part of a coordinated effort involving multiple members of congress and public figures. congresswoman johana hayes said

the police informed her a pipe down bomb was placed in her mailbox. authorities are investigating. turning to the coming presidential transfer of power president biden stopped at a fire house on nantucket where he was asked about president- elect trump office plans to impose tariffs on mexico and canada. >> i think it's a counterproductive thing to do. the last thing we need to do is begin to screw up those relationships. expect the president-elect posted about his phone conversation with mexico's new president, claudio sheinbaum , making a claim she has agreed to stop migration through mexico effectively closing our southern border. but the mexican president, who described their call as pleasant, disputed mr. trump office broad assertion by writing mexico's position is

not to close borders but to build bridges. notably she said in wednesday's call they did not discuss tariffs. >> our thanks to kelly o'donnell for that report. israel and hezbollah are accusing the other of violating the cease-fire in lebanon two days after it went into effect. israel bombed what they say is a hezbollah rocket facility but hezbollah accuses israel of shooting civilians trying to return home to their villages. those who return home find a lot devastation. the fragile truce has many feeling hesitant about returning to their border towns. around 70,000 israelis were displaced from the north after hezbollah started firing rockets in support of hamas after the october 7th attack last year. meanwhile a massive attack on ukraine's power grid left hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power across that country. russian president vladimir

putin said the strikes were retaliation for ukraine attacking inside russia. ukraine recently struck russian targets using tactical ballistic missiles made by the u.s. the power grid was attacked just as winter is setting in. temperatures there are already freezing. it is a tactic kyiv says is deliberate on russia's part. president biden condemned the actions as "horrific." in australia taking an unprecedented step becoming the first country in the world to ban the use of social media apps for anyone under the age of 16. >> that is pretty huge.

>> the landmark law which overwhelmingly passed with bipartisan support drying reaction on tiktok, facebook, instagram, snapchat, and x.we agree this is good and bad at the same time? >> tech companies would be required to take steps to prohibit those under 16 from creating accounts or else face millions of dollars in fines. >> we have heard the cries of families who are suffering. expect the controversial measure meant to help young people from the effects of social media. the american psychological association has warned about the addictive nature of these apps and the negative impact it can have on a child's mental and physical health. >> and one that says this is not a good idea has not lived through my life. >> but the law is facing fierce opposition including from the

big tank tech companies, including elon musk's and others including some teens are questioning how a lot like this will be enforced. >> it will only create a generation of young people who will be more technologically literate in bypassing these laws. >> our thanks to liz kreutz for that report. amazon workers in multiple countries are planning to protest or go on strike between black friday and cyber monday. the make amazon pay demonstrations aim to "hold amazon accountable for labor abuses, environmental degradation, and threats to democracy," according to organizers. a spokeswoman says the company is always looking to improve but says they remain proud of their competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and

say for experience. a thanksgiving storm dumped snow and ran across the east coast causing some major problems for those still traveling. airports remain crowded while drivers had to deal with less than ideal conditions on the roads. also stowaway was caught on a flight that took off from new york to paris. erin mclaughlin has the details. >> with the hectic holiday travel season under way new questions as to how stowaway made it onto a flight without a ticket. the flight left jfk airport for paris. tsa says the stowaway completed screening but past two identity verification and boarding status stations. passengers said she had been hiding in the airplane's bathroom. >> she as spending a long time and one lavatory. >> the passenger was detained by law enforcement. delta says it is investigating adding nothing is of greater importance than matters of safety and security.

>> one of the busiest travel days of the year. how serious is this? >> tsa takes this very seriously. we always look at ways to tighten our screening processes. >> calls for more electronic gates while on the roads in the northeast travelers brave soggy conditions, even snow. with all this rain are you being extra careful? >> being careful, following the speed limit, not driving fast at all. >> harsh weather from coast to coast. there are hundreds of delays at airports across the country. still so far travel has remained relatively manageable. >> we did not know how crazy the airport would be, but it was pretty nice. >> how was your flight? >> it was pretty good. >> rain couldn't dampen spirits for the macy's thanksgiving parade. >> our thanks to aaron for that report.

if you are headed out to look for those friday deals michelle grossman is tracking the cold. i'm going to stay inside with my snuggie all day. >> everyone in news needs a snuggie. and you'll need one in some spots. we have an arctic blast coming down from canada traveling about 5000 miles bringing really cold temperatures. the jet stream has dipped so far to the south, that is opening the doors to cold air. 20 degrees below normal this time of year. and look how far south, little rock, nashville, 53 in charlotte. we'll do it once again tomorrow with temperatures in the 30s and 40s, 27 in sioux falls. by monday 41 degrees in new york city. 39 on tuesday.

now this cold air will set the stage for snow it will be cool, oklahoma city, 50 degrees with lots of sunshine. 55 in dallas, 55 in shreveport. all right, that's her friday forecast. >> all right, michelle, thanks. it was dog eat dog but only one pug had the mug to emerge the winner. vito the nearly 2000 other dogs representing 200 breeds. this is the latest jewel in vito's collar, claiming best in show and best of breed at the akc national show last year.

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look in grand rapids, michigan. >> this thanksgiving holiday it's shelves like these in grand rapids, michigan, where a growing number of americans are turning to put food on the table. >> it's a struggle. >> dominique flemings has seen her pay rise in recent years to $20 an hour working 12 hour shifts at a manufacturing plant. still, she says it isn't enough to feed her children. >> as my pay goes up cost of living is going up, crossed of, gas, water, everything's going up. i cannot get ahead. >> are using demand go up? >> we are seen demand go down. the money people make isn't able to cover even a survival

budget. >> it's a struggle being seen across the country. 65% of food banks say they saw an increase inemand. near dallas thousands showed up last week for a few bags of food to make a thanksgiving meal. kenneth runs feeding america west michigan which has given out nearly 22 million pounds of food this year. >> jacob never seen the demand as high as today. >> lori was among those who came for a few boxes of food ahead of the holiday after being laid off from her manufacturing job. this is what you guys will have to eat this week? >> yeah pretty much. >> for dominique flemings she is not sure what she would do without the help >> a lot of people are embarrassed to go places like this. they don't want people to know they are struggling, and that's not something you should even think about. >> a message for the growing number of those in need this holiday season. shannon pettypiece, grand want to get the most out of one sheet?, michig shannon pettypiece, grand rapids

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an accidental thanksgiving day tradition lives on thanks to face time. jamal hinton and wanda dench had to snd their ninth straight turkey day virtually, because of wanda's cancer diagnosis. we got to catch up with them. >> chances are you heard what happened in 2016 hen wanda dench accidentally included a total stranger on a text telling her grandson what time to shop for thanksgiving dinner. 17-year-old jamal hinton answerin you are not my grandma, can i still get a plate though? >> we went over, we've been over every single year, and here we are today. >> for eight years? >> yes. >> i feel like since the first year we were family. expect a text, talk, and get together, lean on each other. >> she is someone i can call, someone i can go to with my problems, she would help me sort them out. someone i can go to with like my happiness, and my good things we have going on in

life. she is amazing. >> they have been through highs and lows, wanda lost her husband during the pandemic and earlier this year, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. >> it's been an awakening. i see things that are more important. you had better believe it. jamal taught me so much about friendship . >> jamal and his girlfriend, michaela, have supported wanda through her treatment. >> i was uplifted every day. text messages said what are you doing what's up what can we do for you today? >> a special message about her diagnosis more than 8 million people saw it. >> i thought that was something we could do, just everyone send support and love. >> wanda is feeling better, but this year hosting thanksgiving would be a bit too much, a holiday all about gratitude. >> jamal will always be part of

me, part of my family. once in a while when i talked to him i try to give him advice on something he's going through, and yet he gives me even more wise advice than i give him. so, i am very, very grateful that he is in my life. >> i feel like if i never met her i would have a piece of me i would have never known that piece, but i feel like that piece of me is filled. i am just happy we got to meet, and that we share this bond that we have now. >> best story of the day, and our best wishes to wanda. our thankso ka t

wicked weather continues to snarl holiday travel on the roads, and in the skies. and in

all this chaos a stowaway boards a flight from new york to france. how officials are saying it happened. a thanksgiving scare as new threats target lawmakers, this time it's democrats from connecticut. what those lawmakers and the authorities are saying this morning. a landmark than in australia. children under 16 no longer allowed to use social media. the reaction from supporters and opponents of the new law. did all that turkey put you to sleep during football? don't worry, we have the thanksgiving nfl highlights coming up. and we'll tell you how a small-town shoe store gained global footing over four generations with no online footprint. we are stepping into friday, november 29th. "early today" starts right now. ♪ good morning, i am jessica layton. we begin this friday morning with the holiday travel trouble. a fantastic storm