Evening briefing in Buffalo: May 24

Good evening, Buffalo. We end the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather forecast.

Your weather planner

Warm temperatures will persist through the weekend.

On Saturday, the weather will be dry, then showers and thunderstorms will set in in the afternoon.

Sunday looks set to be the best day of the weekend as it will be dry and sunny.

Thunderstorms and cooler temperatures will return for Memorial Day.

Tomorrow’s forecast

Peaks : 70s The lowest: Mid 50s Thunderstorms

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The big stories of the day

1. Memorial Day travelers endure higher prices when they’re in a hurry to start summer fun

Widespread flight delays across the United States tested the patience of travelers trying to get a head start on Memorial Day weekend, but the relatively small number of canceled flights raised hopes that airlines would be able to handle the larger crowds expected on Friday.

2. Consumer confidence fell 10% in May, UMich survey shows

Americans have less confidence in the economy. Confidence fell 10% in May, according to new consumer surveys from the University of Michigan.

3. Russia destroys railway tracks in Ukrainian border region where children are evacuated

A Russian nighttime attack destroyed railway tracks and rolling stock in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, officials said Friday, and authorities organized the evacuation of children from the struck area by Kremlin forces as part of a powerful new offensive.

4. The bodies of three other hostages recovered in Gaza by the Israeli army

The bodies of three other hostages killed on October 7 were found overnight in Gaza, the Israeli military said Friday, as the United Nations’ highest court prepares to rule on whether Israel should suspend its military operations and withdraw from the enclave.

5. Buffalo’s Stop the Violence Coalition works with students to change their path

Ending youth violence must start with young people, something the Stop the Violence Coalition of Buffalo knows well.

6. Ongoing efforts to preserve the 2024 eclipse in history

The total solar eclipse came one after the other, bringing with it different experiences for the residents of New York. It was a truly unique event, but the question now is how will it be remembered?

Your weekend notes

• SATURDAY: Donald Trump delivers speech at the 2024 Libertarian National Convention
• President Biden Delivers West Point Commencement Address
• 4th anniversary of George Floyd’s death
• National Missing Children’s Day
  
• Sunday: Indy500
• Start of Roland-Garros
• 35th National PBS Memorial Day Concert