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Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but Ronald McDonald marches on
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Fox News, National

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but Ronald McDonald marches on

By Stephen Sorace  | Fox News Anti-Israel protesters with "Free Palestine" signs and banners descended on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday, with police removing those who attempted to block the parade route. One group of protesters held Palestinian flags and unfurled a banner that read, "Don’t celebrate genocide!" in the middle of the street as the parade led by the Ronald McDonald balloon was coming down W. 55th Street and Sixth Avenue. Photos show NYPD officers breaking up the demonstration and detaining multiple protesters so that the parade could continue unobstructed. Some protesters were seen walking away while others who refused to move were pulled away or taken down to the ground and handcuffed. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX NEWS...
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How the White House Thanksgiving turkey pardon came to be
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National, Washington Examiner

How the White House Thanksgiving turkey pardon came to be

By Emily Hallas | Washington Examiner U.S. presidents have for decades dutifully trotted out before Thanksgiving to hold an obligatory turkey pardoning ceremony on the White House grounds.  The presidential practice of granting clemency to a choice selection of lucky turkeys just before millions of citizens feast is now an established American tradition.  But then how did it all begin? Here’s a look from the Washington Examiner into how the ceremony came into existence.  READ THE FULL STORY AT THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
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Traveling for Thanksgiving? Here’s a look at the airports with the most delays
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KOAA News, Local

Traveling for Thanksgiving? Here’s a look at the airports with the most delays

By Lauren Brand | KOAA-TV NBC 5 The week of Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of the year to travel. Many get stuck dealing with delayed flights and cancellations. With this incoming winter storm, flights will likely be impacted. Flights are usually delayed due to snow, strong winds, fog, and thunderstorms. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 26% of delayed flights from September of 2023 to August of 2024 were due to weather. They also explain that there were 371,553 flights were delayed due to weather. That's equivalent to 28 million minutes in delays. READ THE FULL STORY AT KOAA-TV NBC 5
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In Colorado Springs, organizations are gearing up for free Thanksgiving meals
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gazette.com, Local

In Colorado Springs, organizations are gearing up for free Thanksgiving meals

By Debbie Kelley | The Gazette In preparation for next week’s free Thanksgiving meals for Colorado Springs residents in need, turkey talk is happening this week. Philanthropic drives are underway, encouraging community support to help feed the masses to celebrate the American holiday of giving thanks. Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado, the region’s primary supplier of emergency food distributed at 289 area pantries, soup kitchens and other charitable centers, is holding its annual “Take a Turkey to Work Day” on Friday, Nov. 22. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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