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BREAKING: Netherlands is preparing for a major emergency scenario known as "phase black", with supermarkets being turned into emergency supply centres in case of war, a massive cyberattack or a nationwide power outage. Supermarkets would be fitted with backup generators and stocked with essential food so people can still buy supplies if normal services collapse. The plan aims to ensure that every resident in the country is within a 15-minute drive of an emergency supermarket. The preparations are being discussed with the Agriculture ministry after a cyberattack on supermarket giant Albert Heijn exposed how vulnerable food supplies can be during a crisis.

Giblet gravy is the only acceptable gravy for Thanksgiving. I said what I said.

Tonight at 7:30 PM ET, join us LIVE as we tell the story of the Christmas Eve candle, the Irish tradition of lighting the window for the Holy Family, who found no room at the inn. 🕯️ youtube.com/watch?v=vyZ7zEdG… #Advent #Lumen

All five young Upper West Side barn owls gathered together at the base of a nearby water tower (not the one where they were born). I witnessed several feedings, and the owls seem to be doing quite well. Photo taken nine days ago. 🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉😍 #birdcpp, #NYC, #barnowls, #UWS

REPORT: President Trump has scaled back his public appearances and senior U.S. officials have been moved to secure facilities following intelligence of an Iranian drone plot against White House leadership. The Mossad passed the CIA specific information on the plan after U.S. intelligence agencies asked it to verify the threat, senior Israeli and American officials told Israel Hayom. Special security measures have also been put in place.

In the chaos of the ground stop I want to highlight this man - Capt for AA2676. He personally thanked every passenger when we deplaned after 2+hrs on the tarmac. Then he got a wheelchair for a passenger in need bc there was no other staff available. That’s leadership @AmericanAir

So far it's not improving much. 60-70% of flights are delayed or cancelled as each hour passes. UA is possibly getting ahead of it. WN tends to preemptively delay the entire day like that. The others will "cascade" onward. Hoping for improvements in afternoon block.

I want to recognize Amber Dorsey with @AmericanAir at Miami International Airport. My 89-year-old mom was traveling alone from Bolivia today when the nationwide FAA ground stop threw everything into chaos. In the middle of an incredibly difficult situation, Amber personally stepped in to look after my mom. She arranged wheelchair assistance, helped with meals, worked to secure a hotel after her flight was cancelled, and kept me informed and reassured throughout. Her professionalism, courtesy, compassion, and genuine attention to my mom's well-being were exceptional. As an American Airlines Executive Platinum, I already choose American for most of my travel. Experiences like this reinforce exactly why I remain loyal to them. When things go wrong, it's the people who make the difference. Amber didn't just handle a disrupted passenger. She treated my mom like someone who mattered, and that means more to me than any loyalty benefit. Thank you, Amber. American Airlines is fortunate to have you, and our family is incredibly grateful.