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Health officials say stay safe while keeping warm this winter

November 29, 2023 11:01 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Health officials want people to know about potential hazards while keeping their homes warm this winter.

US airports on track for ‘busiest ever’ Thanksgiving season

November 27, 2023 11:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Gregory Wallace and Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — US airports are on the verge of setting more travel records as huge numbers of travelers have been taking to the skies over the Thanksgiving holiday. The Transportation Security Administration said Monday it’s nearing its anticipated 30 million passengers total over the holiday period. The agency

Family turns on magnificent 50,000-light display for Christmas

November 27, 2023 10:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Bryanna Gallagher Click here for updates on this story PENNSAUKEN, New Jersey (WPVI) — A family in Camden County is spreading holiday cheer with over 50,000 lights. They call it the ‘Lights on Bryn Mawr’. It’s been a tradition for six years now. Family, friends, and neighbors all came together in Pennsauken, New Jersey

Family celebrates ‘Swiftmas’ with Taylor Swift-inspired decorations

November 27, 2023 8:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Rob Hughes and WLS Digital Team Click here for updates on this story NAPERVILLE, Illinois (WLS) — Maybe you’ve heard of her. Taylor Swift is kind of a big deal. She’s everywhere, including, right now, in our news, thanks to a Naperville family who put its own spin on the holiday season. Are you

Record-breaking online shopping predicted for Cyber Monday

November 26, 2023 6:51 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Black Friday is over, but families can still take advantage of offers and discounts for holiday shopping thorugh Cyber Monday. This year, 182 million consumers are projected to take advantage of the season’s lowest in-store and online prices, with 71.1 million online shoppers, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you Black Friday shopping this year?

November 24, 2023 4:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

Millions of Americans will head out to stores on Friday in search of deals.

Columbia organization continues Thanksgiving meal honoring Almeta Crayton

November 23, 2023 10:56 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

For 26 years now, people in Columbia have come together every Thanksgiving for a meal known as “Everybody Eats.”

Experts share safety advice for Thanksgiving cooking

November 23, 2023 3:38 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As some are preparing, or continuing to prepare for Thanksgiving dinner, local and national officials are providing safety tips when cooking in the kitchen. According to the US Fire Administration, cooking causes nearly 75% of all Thanksgiving day fires. Over half happening between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. FEMA

Columbia Regional Airport flight delayed to start busy Thanksgiving travel day

November 22, 2023 11:42 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Columbia Regional Airport saw a flight delayed Wednesday morning as the busy Thanksgiving travel period kicked into high gear.

Hy-Vee turkey gravy recalled after being mislabeled

November 22, 2023 12:48 PM Matthew Sanders

Hy-Vee’s turkey gravy is actually beef gravy, so the manufacturer is recalling it.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you cooking for Thanksgiving?

November 22, 2023 9:26 AM ABC 17 News Team

Thanksgiving is traditionally a holiday where family and friends gather around a home-cooked meal.

Health officials promote ‘two-hour rule’ for food safety this Thanksgiving

November 21, 2023 5:18 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

Health officials are hoping Americans will remember the “two-hour rule” when they stuff their stomachs on Thursday.

Cost of food and gas both down this Thanksgiving compared to 2022

November 21, 2023 11:47 AM Morgan Buresh

The average cost for a Thanksgiving dinner is still considered high, but the American Farm Bureau reports prices are down slightly from last year.

Holiday shopping: Month-long sale season may dilute the impact of Black Friday

November 21, 2023 12:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Parija Kavilanz, CNN New York (CNN) — Black Friday, for plenty of people, will mark a day of relaxation after family and friends gather around a traditional turkey dinner the night before. For serious deal hunters, however, there will be no rest. The day after Thanksgiving historically has marked the start of the holiday

Why Small Business Saturday is a hit with holiday shoppers

November 21, 2023 11:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — While retail giants like Amazon and Walmart hope for big profits from Black Friday, the less-heralded Small Business Saturday is looking to continue its winning streak for the nearly 32 million small businesses riding a wave of enthusiastic consumer spending and robust government investment. According to a

The idea of going home for the holidays can sometimes create unwanted nerves and may even cause people to fall back on old behaviors.

Why you ‘regress’ when you go home for the holidays — and how to avoid it

November 21, 2023 9:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — When Gloria Chavez was planning on going home for the holidays for the first time since moving out as an 18-year-old, she found herself anxious at the thought of sitting in her childhood home’s living room, surrounded by family members she hadn’t seen in a while. Once there, Chavez,

Lowe’s, Best Buy and Kohl’s predict a weak holiday

November 21, 2023 8:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Shoppers will be splurging less this holiday than in past years, major retailers say. Best Buy, Lowe’s and Kohl’s all reported sales declines during their most recent quarter Tuesday and are forecasting holiday sales to drop from a year ago. “Consumer demand has been even more uneven

Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving

November 21, 2023 7:15 AM Associated Press

By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving break. The busiest days to fly will be Tuesday and Wednesday as well as the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The Transportation Security

Disruptive Thanksgiving-week storm affecting much of the East as holiday travel rush begins

November 21, 2023 1:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Wolfe, Sara Tonks and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A storm system pushing across the eastern US ahead of Thanksgiving is delivering widespread impacts on Tuesday, threatening to disrupt holiday travel with severe thunderstorms, drenching rain and snow. Live Updates: See the latest on delays and disruptions as Thanksgiving travel gets underway At

White House eager to promote dropping prices this Thanksgiving season amid campaign headwinds

November 20, 2023 12:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Arlette Saenz, CNN Washington (CNN) — The White House – and President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign – are eager to promote dropping prices on everything from gas to the cost of turkey this Thanksgiving as they look to convince skeptical Americans that the president’s policies are paying off for their pocketbooks. White House chief