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Trump promises to pause migration from 'Third World Countries' after D.C. shooting; Pilot program helps NC businesses grow beyond holiday season; New certificate program aims to transform end-of-life talks in NJ; Turkey hangover? MN DNR recommends a state park visit.

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The Public News Service Friday afternoon update.

I'm Mike Clifford.

President Trump said Thursday night that he would permanently pause migration from some countries and remove many migrants already in the United States.

The latest announcement tightening immigration policy in response to the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, DC.

That for the New York Times.

Thursday night's post also seemed to target migrants who had become citizens.

Trump said he would denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility and remove people from the country who are non-compatible with Western civilization.

Hours before those posts, Trump announced the death of 20-year-old US Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard members who was shot on Wednesday.

As we filed this report, officials said the other victim, identified as 24-year-old Air Force Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, was in critical condition.

Meantime, this weekend features the annual Small Business Saturday, a moment that traditionally encourages people to shop local.

Small Business Saturday takes place after Black Friday, the post-Thanksgiving Day of at many large retail stores.

Cities across North Carolina are participating in Small Business Saturday, including an apex where businesses will have in-store specials, discounts and events.

The economic development manager for the city, Colleen Moraes, says small businesses are vital to communities.

Supporting those businesses, it's not just about shopping local.

It's about investing in our community's future and the place and the people that make your community extremely special.

Moraes notes that Small Business Saturday can make a big impact, sometimes meaning the difference between a business getting out of the red and into the black before the end of the year.

I'm Eric Tegethoff reporting.

Small Business Saturday was created by American Express in 2010.

And as the nation marks National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a New Jersey group says it's time to change the narrative around end-of-life conversations.

Lori Feldstein with the Goals in Care Coalition of New Jersey is helping promote a new affordable online certificate.

Our culture hasn't yet normalized advanced care planning and that's really what a program like this is trying to address is to normalize conversations around end-of-life care.

The program from Goals of Care Coalition and the group Compassion and Choices trains health professionals to lead more effective conversations based on patient values.

In Minnesota's state parks and trails we have a snowy look right now but for those who want take in the winter beauty this Thanksgiving weekend, admission is free today.

Four times a year, the Department of Natural Resources waives the entrance fee at state park and recreation areas, with Black Friday usually part of that schedule.

The DNR's Lauren Peck says attendance has largely maintained the visitor surge that was seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

All those people who came in 2020 that were like, "Oh, I kind of like this.

I'm going to get a yearly perk pass."

You know, now they're just regular park users.

The agency says it's seeing about 11 million visitors to Minnesota State Parks each year with most attendees coming just for the day.

I'm Mike Moen.

This is Public News Service.

Parts of the Midwest Great Lakes region are bracing for a strong storm as an estimated 82 million Americans travel to gather in celebration of Thanksgiving.

That for the Guardian, they report Thursday morning more than 800 flights were delayed.

The National Weather Service says heavy snow is likely to hit parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan between 6 and 10 inches beginning Friday afternoon and going through Saturday evening.

This month caregivers nationwide are lifting the veil on what it really takes to support aging parents and loved ones with serious health needs.

In Georgia Vinetta Williams has spent most of her life taking care of multiple relatives including her mother and stepfather all while balancing a full-time job.

She says many families quietly make these sacrifices every day without the workplace protections or resources they need.

I think it's undervalued because says it's one of those things to where you're supposed to take care of a family member because that's what you do.

As a care fellow with caring across generations, William says many caregivers feel alone in the day to day work of keeping loved ones on track.

After attending care fest where caregivers shared similar struggles, she says it became clear that families everywhere are juggling the same pressures without support systems that would make caregiving more manageable.

Williams says transportation has become one of the most unpredictable parts of caregiving, especially when appointments are far from home.

For Georgia News Connection, I'm Shantia Hudson.

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Finally, New York wildlife could see severe impacts from a proposal to weaken the Endangered Species Act.

The federal government is proposing to revert the law to its 2019-2020 framework to improve regulatory predictability, align federal action with the best interpretation of the law, and strengthen American energy independence.

Jewel Tomasula with the Endangered Species Coalition says this change puts the administration's drill baby drill agenda and economic interests ahead of wildlife protections.

They're pointing at developments that would make money for a few people over the health of nature and our future generations having these wonderful wildlife and biodiversity experiences.

So we find this extremely disappointing, but it is in line with all the decisions that have been made.

The 52 year old law is responsible for populations of New York's piping plover and other grassland birds rebounding among the 1,600 species that have seen similar benefits.

But the Endangered Species Act has already run into barriers, such as funding decreases by Congress, which have only grown as the administration cuts agency budgets.

People have 30 days to provide comments about the proposed rule changes.

Most feedback on the proposal has been negative, with polls showing most Americans favor maintaining current protections.

Thomas Soule says the ramifications of this proposal would harm habitat protections for threatened species, such as bog turtles, in New York.

With habitat being the top driver for species extinction, all species need a safe place to live, feed and breed.

This is Edwin J. Viera for New York News Connection.

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