Protests at LAX will persist as Thanksgiving travel increases
Travel Disruptions at LAX Due to Protests Travelers heading out of Los Angeles International Airport are in for another challenging day as protests by airline employees continue to disrupt operations. On Tuesday evening, hundreds of workers from the Unite Here Local 11, a significant hospitality union covering hotel, food service, and airport workers in Southern […]
FAA anticipates the largest Thanksgiving travel season in 15 years, featuring record number of flights
Thanksgiving Travel Predictions The United States is gearing up for a particularly busy Thanksgiving travel season this year, with millions of families set to either drive or fly to reunite with loved ones. In fact, AAA estimates that around 81.8 million Americans will travel at least 80 miles during the holidays, and a significant 73 […]
The Top Thanksgiving Films on Netflix
Thanksgiving Movies to Stream on Netflix Thanksgiving doesn’t often get the love it deserves in Hollywood. It’s kind of sad, really. Sure, there are a few movies that pop up around the holiday, but most of them? Not so much. However, Netflix has a selection of films that, although not directly related to Thanksgiving, fit […]
Thanksgiving Is Declining, One Dinner Without Turkey At A Time
Thanksgiving and Turkey: A Tradition Worth Keeping Turkeys can be rather imposing creatures. With their sharp, beady eyes, they’re known to peck at humans and, unfortunately, many end up overcooked and tasteless once they come out of the oven. But that doesn’t mean it’s okay to swap out turkey for ribeye on Thanksgiving—or, well, strip […]
Neglected Thanksgiving foods that once adorned American holiday gatherings
Thanksgiving might be all about the turkey, but for many, the real heroes of the feast are the side dishes. While mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and mac and cheese dominate today’s tables, Thanksgiving spreads were quite different a few decades back. Dishes like stuffed oysters and gravy that utilized every part of the turkey […]
Mary Tyler Moore wed a physician 17 years her junior the night before Thanksgiving in 1983
Mary Tyler Moore’s Intimate Wedding in 1983 In 1983, Mary Tyler Moore surprised everyone by tying the knot with her younger partner. On November 23, just before Thanksgiving, the 46-year-old actress married Dr. S. Robert Levine, who was 29, at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. The event was intimate, featuring only close friends […]
Teachers aim to reform Thanksgiving lessons in schools throughout the US
Shifting Perspectives on Thanksgiving in Education As families across the United States come together for Thanksgiving, a holiday often regarded with fondness, some educators and schools are taking a different approach. They’re reflecting on the day’s “colonial” origins and seeking to weave in concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). At the University of California, […]
Weight loss medications are ruining Thanksgiving by eliminating sugar and butter too
Thanksgiving Shifts as Families Adapt to Health Trends Thanksgiving is shaping up to be quite different this year for many families, especially those dealing with nutrition and health changes. For new moms, like Jennifer Stojkovic, whose son Roman was born in September, the holiday presents both a craving for comfort food and a challenge. With […]
Thanksgiving gratitude reflects Christian backing for Israel in the face of increasing hate
On Thanksgiving Day, I’m really reflecting on all that I’m thankful for—my family, my freedom, and the privileges that come with living in this amazing country. Like many other Christians who hold the Bible close, I’m also grateful for God’s eternal promises, the remarkable existence of modern Israel, and the deep connection we share with […]
Administration points to Democrat-led states for holding down the national average of gas prices, which have stayed the same since last Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, gas prices are largely in line with last year’s figures, remaining at their lowest holiday levels since the onset of the pandemic. The White House attributes the stagnation of the national average to Democratic-led states. On Wednesday, the average cost for a gallon of regular gasoline was reported at $3.055, a slight […]