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The last to know: ‘Big Brother’ contestants react to news of election
NASHVILLE, TENN. (MEDIA GENERAL) — Shortly after 2:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning, Donald Trump took to the New York Hilton stage to formally accept the presidency of the United States. Essentially split...
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10 Thanksgiving foods dangerous for pets
(WAVY) — Pet owners beware! There are several foods you should not give to your animals this Thanksgiving. 1. Turkey bones Turkey bones can cause pets to choke and if they swallow them, the bones can...
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Food safety tips to avoid getting sick this Thanksgiving
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – With Thanksgiving just days away, many of you are getting ready to spend lots of time in the kitchen preparing your feast. But if you don’t follow proper food safety...
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Social media creates memes of Biden getting the last laugh
(WISH) — Memes of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden have been flooding the internet since Donald Trump was announced president-elect. Biden and Obama are known for their close...
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FBI report: Hate crimes increase against Muslims
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) — Hate crimes against Muslims in the United States increased by 67 percent from 2014 to 2015, according to a report released Monday by the FBI. The statistics come from the...
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Media giants, politicians mourn passing of Gwen Ifill
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) — The death of legendary journalist Gwen Ifill drew heartfelt condolences and fond memories from fellow giants in the field of journalism shortly after her passing on Monday....
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A look at the surprisingly tumultuous history of the Thanksgiving holiday
(MEDIA GENERAL) – There’s more to the history of Thanksgiving than the hand-traced turkeys and makeshift pilgrim hats we all made in the second grade. It’s a holiday with a surprisingly tumultuous...
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Why is Thanksgiving a Thursday in November?
(MEDIA GENERAL) – Holidays land on different days for different reasons. But for floating holidays, it’s always fair to wonder why those days were chosen. So why is Thanksgiving Day a random Thursday...
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Some stores opening on Thanksgiving; Many others staying closed
(MEDIA GENERAL) — Best Buy, Macy’s, Kohl’s and J.C. Penney are among the stores that will open to anxious holiday shoppers on Thanksgiving Day. TheBlackFriday.com has a list of about 30 stores planning...
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US Capitol dome restoration finished ahead of Trump inauguration
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) — Workers removed the last bit of scaffolding to unveil a freshly painted and restored U.S. Capitol dome nearly two months before President-elect Donald Trump will use the...
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Watch: Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan go for motivational head butt, instantly...
(MEDIA GENERAL) — Look, it is Wednesday. We always strive to bring you the most important news for your day, but sometimes you just need to take time out of your day for a silly video. Enter Los...
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A not-so-objective ranking of Thanksgiving dishes
(MEDIA GENERAL) – Full disclosure, Thanksgiving might be my favorite holiday. Christmas has its flashy charms and summer holidays allow me to show off my semi-professional grilling techniques, but...
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Hatchimals top list of hard-to-find toys for 2016 holiday season
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hatchimals are the break out toy of the season, literally. Manufactured by Spin Master, the interactive birdlike toy busts out of its egg and “ages” as kids take care of it,...
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Who needs a press secretary? President-elect doubles down on Twitter
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) — A week after becoming president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump continues to depend on social media to reach out to critics, his allies and the world. During the...
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Government spies on 95 percent of holiday credit card purchases, senator warns
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) — Holiday shopping season is a spending free-for-all and the government is monitoring every credit card swipe without Americans’ knowledge or consent, warn congressional...
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Why is turkey synonymous with Thanksgiving?
(MEDIA GENERAL) — So many American Thanksgiving traditions stem – or at least are inspired by – the “First Thanksgiving.” Thanksgiving, in essence then and now, is a day set aside to reflect on the...
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Sick of the same ol’ pumpkin pie? Try these pumpkin desserts instead
(MEDIA GENERAL) — Thanksgiving is a holiday steeped in tradition. From turkey and stuffing to football and friends, every family does it differently — but mostly the same. Pumpkin pie is a Thanksgiving...
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Survey: Most Americans plan to skip Thanksgiving Day sales
(WBAY) — Black Friday has lost some of its luster, with sales starting on Thanksgiving Thursday, and stores are already promoting “pre-Black Friday” sales. But this shopping tradition isn’t broken yet....
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Black Friday sales: 2016 deals look a lot like 2015
(WBAY) — WalletHub and BestBlackFriday.com reviewed the Black Friday circulars for the biggest U.S. retailers and a lot of it looks familiar. BestBlackFriday.com found 96 percent of the top 25...
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Slow down with fast food: McDonald’s now offering table service
NEW YORK (AP/MEDIA GENERAL) — McDonald’s wants to makes its fast-food outlets feel more like restaurants, with plans to eventually expand table service across its U.S. locations. The world’s biggest...
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