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11/28/2025

Are you braving the malls on Black Friday to secure those holiday season shopping deals?🛍️

If not, what are you doing instead? Comment below!

11/28/2025

82 million people were expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday this year, with around 8 million people flying in a new record for holiday travel.

AAA notes that due to flight cancellations from the government shutdown, some Americans chose to drive instead of facing airport challenges.

Thanksgiving is the busiest travel holiday of the year, and this year is no different.

11/28/2025

Contrary to popular belief, it's not best to skip breakfast on Thanksgiving to save room for dinner. Eating a light breakfast can help regulate blood sugar.

Other tips we found on how to keep those Thanksgiving leftovers heart-healthy❤️ ⬇️

Struggle with making your food heart-healthy? That task may be even more difficult on Thanksgiving.

11/28/2025

How much did your Thanksgiving turkey cost this year?

We compiled a list of the average turkey price in all 50 states👇

Americans should expect to pay around $34.65 for a 15-pound turkey, 11% higher than last year, according to FinanceBuzz.

11/28/2025

Allianz Partners has ranked the top Thanksgiving travel destinations for 2025, both within the United States and internationally.

The survey shows that 82% of Americans are traveling within the U.S., with 18% traveling internationally.

WHICH LOCATIONS TOPPED THE LIST?✈️ 👇

With more than 82 million Americans traveling for Thanksgiving this year, what are the top destinations to travel to for the holiday?

11/28/2025

What kind of weather are you seeing on Thanksgiving?

In a social media post, NWS said that the central and northern United States will experience cooler-than-normal temperatures.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has shared what Americans can expect weather-wise for Thanksgiving week.

11/28/2025

Wholesale turkey prices are averaging $1.32 per pound. That is a 40% increase from last year, when prices were $.94 a pound according to the American Farm Bureau.

Many grocery stores offered promotions that make the meal more affordable.

According to Wells Fargo’s food report, the cost of your Thanksgiving meal has fallen 2 to 3% this year. However, turkey prices are 5% higher than last year.

11/28/2025

President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter who questioned the president's recent blaming of former President Joe Biden for allowing Afghanis to seek asylum in the United States, after it was revealed the gunman in the shooting of two National Guards was from Afghanistan.

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11/28/2025

A Thanksgiving dinner isn't complete without...

If you said side dishes instead of turkey, well, a lot of Americans seem to agree.

FIND YOUR STATE'S FAVORITE SIDE DISH😋 👇

A Thanksgiving dinner isn't complete without...If you said side dishes instead of turkey, well, a lot of Americans seem to agree.

11/28/2025

Did you hit the road this Thanksgiving?

According to GasBuddy, about 60% of Americans plan to travel this Thanksgiving. That's down from 72% a year ago.

Fewer Americans are expected to hit the road this season, despite the lowest gas prices since the pandemic.

11/28/2025

President Trump, during a Thanksgiving Day speech Thursday evening, said West Virginia National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom has died from her injuries roughly a day after she was shot near the White House.

“I’m absolutely devastated to learn that Sarah Beckstrom passed away today after suffering a mortal wound in yesterday’s terrorist attack in Washington, DC. Cathy and I are heartbroken beyond words. Our prayers are with her family, friends, and fellow guardsmen during an incredibly difficult Thanksgiving Day. We are also lifting up Andrew Wolfe in prayer as he continues his journey to recovery. West Virginians always show up for one another, and today it's our turn to show up for our service members as they mourn this terrible loss,” said West Virginia Senator Jim Justice.

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11/28/2025

President Donald Trump participates in a call with Service Members.

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