The 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to dazzle with five new giant balloons, each representing beloved characters from movies, games, and TV shows. This year's parade will kick off at 8:30 a. m. with performances from a mix of country, pop, and Broadway stars, including Cynthia Erivo, Lainey Wilson, and HUNTR/X from the hit Netflix musical "KPop Demon Hunte...
Black Friday is almost here, but deals are popping up all over, and Costco is no exception. Shoppers can snag some great bargains right now, not just on Thanksgiving weekend. From kitchen gadgets to holiday treats, there's something for everyone. First up, chocolate lovers will adore the Godiva Goldmark Assorted Chocolate Gift Box. It's a steal at $69. 99, down from...
Guinea-Bissau finds itself in another political storm. This time, the military has taken control, stopping the count of votes from a recent presidential election. The opposition is not happy. They want the results out. They believe the military should not interfere with democracy. The military calls itself "The High Military Command for the Restoration of Order. " T...
In a recent phone call, former U. S. President Donald Trump advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to ease tensions with China. This conversation came after a heated exchange between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where Xi emphasized China's stance on Taiwan. Takaichi had previously stirred the pot by suggesting that Japan might intervene militarily ...
New York City is at a crossroads. The outgoing city comptroller, Brad Lander, is pushing for a major shift in how the city's pension funds are managed. He wants to move away from BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, due to concerns about climate change. This is a big deal because BlackRock manages a huge chunk of the city's retirement money, about $42. 3 bil...
Northwest Indiana is buzzing with holiday cheer as the symphony, theaters, and stages come alive with festive performances. The Northwest Indiana Symphony is back for its second year of holiday concerts, this time at the Hard Rock Casino in Gary. This isn't just any concert; it's a homecoming for the symphony, which started as the Gary Symphony in 1941. Imagine the n...
In the small town of Lyons, wild turkeys are not just a Thanksgiving dish; they're part of the community. These birds have become local stars, strolling through streets, perching on rooftops, and even making appearances outside shops. Their presence is so common that residents have started to see them as neighbors rather than just wildlife. One resident, Sylvia Hodg...
In the heart of Baltimore, a routine morning commute took a tragic turn. Around 7 a. m. , a grey Chevy collided with a Johns Hopkins shuttle bus at the intersection of Ensor and East Monument Streets. What seemed like a typical car accident quickly escalated into a serious crime scene. Officers arrived to find not just a crash, but a grim discovery inside the Chevy....
Chicago is buzzing with holiday excitement, but recent violence has people worried. The city's tree lighting event last Friday night was a hit, but just a few blocks away, a shooting happened at a teen gathering on State Street. This incident kicked off a violent night, making folks question how safe the city really is during the busy holiday season. The mayor and p...
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is back for its 99th year, and it's bigger than ever! This year, you can expect to see 34 balloons, 28 floats, and a whole bunch of other fun stuff. The parade kicks off at 8:30 a. m. ET on Thanksgiving Day, so mark your calendars! This year, there are five new balloons joining the lineup, including favorites like Buzz Lightyear an...