Sneak peek of the new floats for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Tuesday, Eyewitness News got a first look at some of the floats that will roll down the streets of Manhattan for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Cheaper turkeys help bring down Thanksgiving dinner costs this year
Thanksgiving dinner will cost less this year than last but will still be 19% higher than before the pandemic, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Thanksgiving survey out Wednesday.
President Joe Biden pardons the National Thanksgiving turkeys Liberty and Bell during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in November 2023, in Washington. Biden is gearing up to utilize hi
With just two months until he leaves office, President Joe Biden is gearing up to utilize his presidential pardon power for fowl reasons.
Target sounds the alarm bell on holiday shopping
Target is expecting a surprisingly weak holiday shopping season, a potential warning sign for the retail industry.
Florence Pugh shares why she froze her eggs at 27
Hollywood star Florence Pugh has revealed that a surprise diagnosis led her to have her eggs frozen aged 27.
Bird flu virus isolated from hospitalized Canadian teen shows signs of human adaptation
The avian flu virus isolated from a hospitalized teenager in Vancouver has mutations in key areas that could help the virus spread more easily in humans, scientists say.
A Super Bowl hangover and a head coach brothers’ clash: Five things to look out for in Week 12 of the NFL season
Fantasy football players are going to have to dig deep in Week 12 of the NFL season as six teams are on a bye – the most we’ve had in a single week so far this season – with the Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints and New York Jets all off.
MLB to test robot umpires as part of challenge system at next Spring training, plans use in 2026 regular season
Major League Baseball (MLB) will test the use of robot umpires as part of a challenge system during Spring training next year, with the aim of implementing the system in the 2026 regular season.
Megan Moroney gets sentimental while accepting new artist award at the CMAs
Megan Moroney was awarded the new artist of the year trophy at the CMA Awards Wednesday night, and the country singer was doing her best to hold back the tears.
Viral banana artwork has sold again — this time for $6.24 million
When a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $120,000 in 2019, social media uproar and an age-old debate about the meaning of art ensued.
More than half of non-retired US adults expect to rely on Social Security in retirement
Social Security is by far one of the mos
Lady Gaga, Post Malone and Green Day set to headline the 2025 Coachella fest
Lady Gaga is returning to the desert to mark her second appearance as the headliner for Southern California’s signature Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
UConn’s Geno Auriemma sets all-time college basketball wins record
Geno Auriemma sits alone at the top. The longtime Connecticut Huskies head women’s basketball coach notched career win No. 1,217 after No. 2 UConn’s dominant 85-41 home victory against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Wednesday.
Woman in coma after trying to save golfer Brian Harman’s six-year-old son from drowning
American golfer Brian Harman said on Tuesday that a woman is in a coma after trying to save his son from drowning in October.
Iceland volcano erupts for the seventh time in a year
A volcano near Iceland’s capital erupted on Wednesday night, becoming the seventh such event in the area since December.
The Western tourists going to Iraq for vacation
As Tommy Driskill, a YouTuber from Hawaii who’s better known by his moniker, ‘Dude Abroad’, sat down for a traditional Iraqi breakfast of kahi and geymar (pastries and clotted cream) outside a hole-in-the-wall cafe in downtown Baghdad, he couldn’t help but think it was a surreal experience.
LeBron James says he will have a break from social media after citing ‘negative takes’
LeBron James announced on Wednesday that he’s taking a break from social media. The Los Angeles Lakers star made the announcement on his X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram accounts, writing: “Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care.”
They thought they’d found Amelia Earhart’s plane. Instead, the search continues
The disappearance of pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart more than 87 years ago has remained one of the most captivating mysteries in history, with a handful of explorers devoted to scouring the seas for any clue to her final whereabouts.
A Night to Remember: Astros Foundation’s Diamond Dreams Gala 2024 Rocks Minute Maid Park
The Diamond Dreams Gala returned for its ninth year on Saturday, November 16, and it was nothing short of spectacular. Hosted by the Astros Foundation and presented by Chevron, this star-studded farewell event illuminated Minute Maid Park for the final time under its iconic name, blending music, philanthropy, and a shared mission to combat homelessness in Houston.
Rice University Expands Global Horizons with the Launch of Rice Global India
A Strategic Leap into India’s Thriving Education and Innovation Landscape
Houston’s own Rice University, a beacon of academic excellence and innovation, has officially spread its wings to the bustling tech hub of Bengaluru, India. With the launch of Rice Global India, the university is making a bold and strategic move to deepen its international footprint while embracing the immense opportunities in India’s rapidly evolving education and technology sectors.
