Nov 22 Thanksgiving travel kicks off with snowy weather looming over Northeast By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press About 2.7 million people were expected to board flights on Wednesday, and Sunday is expected to set an all-time record of 2.9 million. Continue reading
Nov 21 How gratitude became key to human social bonds By Maddie Burakoff, Associated Press Researchers believe gratitude probably helped early humans work together and survive as social animals. Continue reading
Nov 21 3 things food banks really want By Laura Santhanam Even as inflation has eased and unemployment remains at historic lows, experts say many households are still struggling to afford food. Here's how to help food banks keep more families afloat. Continue reading
Nov 20 Watch 3:02 Tracing the origins and significance of the presidential turkey pardon By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz One thing Americans can be thankful for this year is the price of Thanksgiving turkeys. Turkey prices are down 5.6 percent since last year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. But two special turkeys will be spared from the… Continue watching
Nov 20 WATCH: Biden hosts national turkey pardon, 2023 White House Christmas tree arrives By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden is spending part of his 81st birthday observing the White House tradition of pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys. Continue reading
Nov 19 How science can help hack tasty side dishes for your next holiday meal By Julie Pollock, The Conversation Vegetable side dishes are packed with nutrients — depending on how you prepare them, they can help keep you energized this holiday season. Continue reading
Nov 18 The botany behind why cranberries became a Thanksgiving staple By Serina DeSalvio, The Conversation Cranberries add color and acidity to Thanksgiving menus, but they also have many interesting botanical and genetic features. Continue reading
Nov 25 Inflation weighs on Black Friday shoppers By Anne D'Innocenzio, Haleluya Hadero, Alexandra Olson, Associated Press Shoppers eager to start holiday shopping but weighed down by inflation are hunting for the best deals at stores and online this Black Friday. Continue reading
Nov 24 Watch 7:09 Inflation casts a shadow over Thanksgiving as food banks struggle to meet demand By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas This Thanksgiving, as many sit down with friends and family at tables overstuffed with food, there are millions of Americans who aren’t as fortunate. The holiday is a reminder of the stark reality of what’s called food insecurity. It’s widespread… Continue watching
Nov 24 Biden delivers Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket firefighters By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden has delivered pies to Massachusetts firefighters for Thanksgiving. Continue reading