Nov 18 On Thanksgiving gatherings, public health officials say ‘don’t do it’ By Courtney Vinopal, Isabella Isaacs-Thomas An overwhelming surge of the coronavirus is afflicting the United States at the very moment that extended families are considering if, and how, they can gather for the holidays. Public health experts have three words for you: “don’t do it.”… Continue reading
Nov 13 Fauci recommends masks at Thanksgiving gatherings if COVID-19 status unknown By Associated Press The U.S. set a single-day record of more than 160,000 coronavirus cases on Thursday. Continue reading
Oct 30 Scaled-back Thanksgiving plans leave turkey farmers in limbo By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Millions of Americans are expected to have scaled-down celebrations amid the pandemic, heeding official warnings against travel and large indoor gatherings. That leaves an anxious turkey farmers and grocers scrambling to predict what people will want on their holiday tables. Continue reading
Sep 14 Macy’s plans smaller but camera-ready Thanksgiving parade By Karen Matthews, Associated Press A Macy's Thanksgiving parade reimagined for the coronavirus pandemic will feature floats, performers and giant balloons along a one-block stretch of 34th Street in front of the retailer's flagship Manhattan store, Macy's officials announced Monday. Continue reading
Nov 30 Merry Clickmas: Black Friday online sales hit record $7.4B By Anne D'Innocenzio, Alexandra Olson, Associated Press This year’s Black Friday was the biggest ever for online sales, and Adobe Analytics says carts filled on phones, computers and tablets rang up $7.4 billion in transactions. Continue reading
Nov 28 Watch 4:44 News Wrap: Dozens more protesters killed in Iraqi violence In our news wrap Thursday, violence surged higher in Iraq, with security forces killing at least 40 people in a day. Crowds joined funeral processions as protesters denounced government corruption and economic mismanagement. Also, fires are still burning at a… Continue watching
Nov 28 PHOTOS: Balloons fly at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade despite winds By Sabrina Caserta, Associated Press Wind had threatened to ground the giant inflated characters. But officials announced less than an hour before Thursday’s start time that the balloons could fly, if in a down-to-Earth way. Continue reading
Nov 28 Why it seems like your friends have more to be thankful for, according to math By Kristina Lerman, The Conversation Rest assured, it’s an illusion, one that’s rooted in a property of social networks known as the friendship paradox. Continue reading
Nov 27 Unsure what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Look to the French By Samantha Presnal, The Conversation Over the years "leftovers" have made the leap from insipid plates for the lower classes to inspired dishes perfected by culinary artists. Continue reading
Nov 27 Wind could ground big balloons in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade By Michael Sisak, Associated Press New York City’s big Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place Thursday amid strong winds that could potentially ground the giant character balloons, which have caused mishaps and injuries in the past when gusts have blown them off course. Continue reading