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
Nov 22 Watch 5:40 How to cook Thanksgiving dinner on a budget with the high prices on staple foods By Stephanie Sy, Layla Quran Many Americans are preparing for Thanksgiving dinner, but food prices are high on everything from turkey to staples like butter and flour. Stephanie Sy recently spent a day in the San Diego area following one food blogger making her holiday… Continue watching
Nov 22 How to navigate tough conversations at the holidays By Casey Kuhn, Nicole Ellis Food, family … and friction. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 4:32 The history of the presidential turkey pardon Americans are expected to gobble up more than 40 million turkeys between now and the end of the year. But two massive birds will escape the holiday season thanks to presidential intervention. Stephanie Sy has a look at the history… Continue watching
Nov 21 WATCH: Biden pardons the national Thanksgiving turkey in White House tradition By Associated Press The White House on Monday plunged into the holiday season with the annual pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey, the arrival of the official Christmas tree and serving up a Thanksgiving-style dinner on a military base. Continue reading
Nov 16 Rising food costs eating up Thanksgiving dinner funds By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples. Continue reading
Nov 25 Native American tribes arrive in Plymouth to mourn on Thanksgiving By William J. Kole, Associated Press Thursday's solemn National Day of Mourning observance in downtown Plymouth, Massachusetts, will recall the disease and oppression that European settlers brought to North America. Continue reading
Nov 25 Why do frozen turkeys explode when deep-fried? By Kristine Nolin, The Conversation Deep-fried turkeys are delicious, but making one can be dangerous. The scientific reason for fiery Thanksgiving mishaps? A difference in the densities of ice, water and oil. Continue reading
Nov 24 Watch 4:07 A history of how lucky turkeys came to earn presidential pardons By Lisa Desjardins, Tess Conciatori In between muscling the Build Back Better Act through the U.S. House of Representatives and departing for the holiday, President Joe Biden made time for another executive duty: The pardoning of two turkeys. Lisa Desjardins is back with this report… Continue watching