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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 …
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.
Rice University Expands Global Horizons with the Launch of Rice Global India
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 …
Houston Mayor John Whitmire Appoints Randy Macchi as New Houston Public Works Director
Houston, we have a new leader! Mayor John Whitmire has named Randy Macchi as the new Director of Houston Public Works, putting the city’s largest accredited public works agency in the capable hands of a seasoned executive, attorney, and leadership …
Behind the Curtains: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Showcases Apprenticeship Program at the Wortham Center
From the dazzling lights of the Wortham Theater’s grand stage to the backstage magic of The Nutcracker, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently pulled back the curtain on a groundbreaking initiative designed to create career opportunities for Houstonians. In celebration …
Breaking Barriers: How Millions of Texans Can Access Affordable Health Coverage During Open Enrollment
It’s open enrollment season, Texas! This time of year brings not just the holidays but also an opportunity to secure something truly invaluable—health insurance. With nearly 5 million Texans living without coverage, the stakes have never been higher, but the …
