SUMMARY: Houthi rebels fired a missile at Israel on Friday, hours after Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s main airport, killing three people and wounding dozens, including a U.N. crew member. The missile was intercepted before entering Israeli territory. The Houthis have also targeted shipping in the Red Sea in solidarity with Palestinians. Meanwhile, Israeli warplanes struck Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah-related infrastructure. In Israel, violence escalated with a stabbing attack on an 83-year-old woman. In Syria, 730,000 displaced people face harsh winter conditions, with flooding damaging tents and ongoing risks from explosive ordnance. In the Golan Heights, Israeli forces wounded six civilians.

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SUMMARY: Millions of people are expected to travel by plane or car for the holiday season, with road congestion increasing by 30%, particularly during the New Year’s weekend. Around 6.4 million people in Florida are expected to travel more than 50 miles. AAA advises avoiding the busy afternoon and evening hours, with some travelers suggesting leaving early to avoid rush-hour traffic. Florida Highway Patrol warns of increased crashes and deaths, urging patience on the roads and caution against aggressive driving. FHP also highlighted the dangers of driving under the influence, with AAA offering free rides and tows through January 2.

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SUMMARY: In November, Florida’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.4%, still below the national rate of 4.2%. With a labor force exceeding 11 million, 376,000 residents were jobless, and the workforce participation rate dipped to 57.7%. Florida added 61,500 non-farm jobs in November and 163,900 over the year, marking a 1.7% increase. Key sectors like education and healthcare, leisure and hospitality, and construction saw notable job gains. Monroe County had the lowest unemployment rate at 2.3%, while Citrus County had the highest at 5.5%. All 24 metro areas experienced job growth, with Miami leading.

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