National Day of Mourning: What is it, and how will it impact you?

(NEXSTAR) — You can skip your trip to the mailbox and your check-in on the stock market on Thursday: Various services nationwide will be paused in honor of the National Day of Mourning established for President Jimmy Carter.Carter, 100, died "peacefully" at his Georgia home on Dec. 29.To pay tribute to the longest-living American president, and in accordance with federal law, President Joe Biden previously declared Jan. 9, 2025, as a National Day of Mourning.How long will flags fly at half