Vice President JD Vance and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Thursday that Americans could face a travel “disaster” as Thanksgiving approaches next month without an end in sight to the government shutdown. Their comments came after Vance hosted a roundtable of aviation, travel and union leaders at the White House, during which they aired their concerns with the current …
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Universal‘s highly anticipated Wicked: For Good is tracking to open to a victorious $115 million-plus at the Thanksgiving box office, according to prerelease tracking. That would set yet another new record for a musical adaptation of a Broadway musical. The second title in Jon M. Chu‘s ambitious big-screen adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical about the witches of Oz opens in North …
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Topline Millions of Americans will not receive food stamp benefits Saturday as a result of the government shutdown, the Trump administration warns, as impacts threaten to soon hit many more Americans and potentially ramp up pressure on lawmakers to reach a deal to end the standoff. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks during a press conference at the US …
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Nintendo of America and Macy’s Announce New Mario Balloon to be Featured in the Iconic Holiday Kick-Off Get ready to say “Wahoo!” this Thanksgiving! Today, Nintendo of America and Macy’s announced that a new Mario featured character balloon will make its debut in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 27. Mario will take flight over the streets …
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Turkeys aren’t known for flying but their prices are soaring ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. A September outlook report from the United States Agriculture Department estimates that wholesale prices for frozen turkeys will be $1.32 per pound this year, a 40% increase from 2024’s average of $0.94 per pound. The wholesale price is what retailers pay to buy items in bulk. …
Read More »This government shutdown could be the longest ever — maybe running until Thanksgiving. What might the economic damage be? MarketWatch When could the shutdown end? Five key dates to watch The Hill Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time Federal News Network With some shutdown pain points delayed for now, talks in Congress are ‘nowhere’ NPR US …
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Minnesota is seeing a resurgence in bird flu cases this fall. The virus has infected thousands of turkeys and chickens in eight counties over just the last few weeks. “We are trying to figure it out, for sure. I tell you, it’s so disheartening,” said Jake Vlaminck, president of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association. Vlaminck owns and operates Fahlun Farms near …
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Read More »Another year, another family affair — and this time, Ariana Grande will be joining the mix. On Monday morning, Universal Pictures confirmed on Instagram that Focker In-Law, the fourth installment of the Meet the Parents film franchise, will hit theaters on Thanksgiving 2026. The family comedy comes 25 years after the release of the first film, which famously starred Robert …
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