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A turkey’s thousand safe feedings end the week before Thanksgiving—and Taleb says finance and forecasting still make that same mistake.
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Nicole Hardy
Taleb's point about the turkey hits hard because markets keep treating past stability as proof nothing can go wrong.
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generat
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“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard
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Police activity reported across multiple communities
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Police maintained active scenes in Erie, Swanley and Thunder Bay, including a reported fatal shooting and standoff in Erie, an unconfirmed possible shooting in Swanley, and an ongoing investigation at a demolition site in Thunder Bay. Separately, Ontario police planned increased traffic enforcement over Thanksgiving, targeting speeding, impaired and distracted driving, and seat-belt violations.
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EPA Shelves Biden’s Chemical Spill Rule Until 2030 And Strips Its Climate Mandates
Simon August · 6 min · 11h
FaithTap post shares psalm on thanksgiving and God's enduring love
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— Sep 30, 2026
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Communities Plan Fall Festivals, Turkey Trots
Lifestyle
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Thanksgiving Turkey Trot events are gearing up in Merrimack, Charlotte, Tuscarawas County and Redmond, with races supporting local causes including children’s programs, holiday gifts and community services. Redmond is also marking its 10th race anniversary with an October Turkey Hunt giveaway.
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Restaurants Highlight Fall Menus, Historic Dining, Holiday Events
Lifestyle
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Restaurant and food features spotlight seasonal fall and holiday dining, from The Apple Barn’s autumn treats and Wild Blue’s Thanksgiving and New Year’s offerings to Lancaster’s winter pie-and-pea social. They also celebrate enduring regional favorites, including Birmingham’s Niki’s West cafeteria and a Bucks County tavern known for snapper soup.
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Holiday Airfares Expected to Hit Decade High
Travel
— Oct 2, 2026
U.S. holiday airfares are at decade highs, with Thanksgiving round trips averaging $402 and Christmas $452 as higher fuel costs, strong demand and reduced flight schedules push prices up; returning from Thanksgiving on Monday or Tuesday instead of Sunday could save about $250. India is also seeing steep festive-season fare increases on some domestic routes, as strong demand, higher fuel costs and fewer flight options put pressure on prices.
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US Airfares May Stay High Despite Falling Fuel
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— Sep 28, 2026
Average domestic fares rose to $436 in April-June 2026 even after jet fuel fell from $4.88 to $2.70 a gallon; Thanksgiving round-trips average $402, up 31%.
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Nicole Hardy
Thanksgiving trips costing 31 percent more shows carriers are not competing hard enough on price.
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Panama 7.6 Quake Triggers Tsunami Alerts
USGS revised Panama quake from 7.7–8.0 to 7.6; tsunami alerts for nine countries; cathedral collapsed in Penonomé; no fatalities reported.
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Joe Cool Snoopy Balloon Set for 100th Parade
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— Sep 15, 2026
Macy's unveiled a new Joe Cool and Woodstock balloon to celebrate the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, highlighting Snoopy’s enduring Peanuts legacy. Coverage across outlets includes previews and video of the debut across New York.
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Children’s Series Follows Cuban Girl’s First U.S. School and Snow
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— Sep 11, 2026
Author Lourdes Fasani releases the Luli children's book series inspired by a young Cuban immigrant navigating life in America, exploring family, cultural identity, belonging, and resilience for young readers. The stories trace Luli’s experiences—adjusting to a new school, Thanksgiving, a first snowfall, and other milestones—emphasizing compassion and cultural appreciation.
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Sam Okafor
I remember my first snowfall too and this series captures that excitement well for young readers.
Madonna vs Lady Gaga
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The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Five Enduring Songs Span Generations
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— Sep 13, 2026
Across five profiles, the stories behind enduring songs reveal how personal upheaval and real-life episodes fuel iconic music: Dancing in the Moonlight grew from a violent St. Croix assault that inspired Sherman Kelly to write a hopeful anthem; Wasted Days and Wasted Nights emerged after Freddy Fender’s legal troubles delayed its release; These Days, Browne’s youthful ballad, has endured as a powerful reflection on youth and regret; Moonlight Feels Right became Starbuck’s breakthrough with its distinctive marimba-driven sound; and Alice’s Restaurant Massacred was born from Guthrie’s Thanksgiving littering arrest, a satire that shaped his anti-war-era classic.
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JOHN STOSSEL: This Thanksgiving Let’s Be Thankful For Capitalism And Abundance
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— Nov 28, 2024
As we gather this Thanksgiving, it’s easy to take abundance for granted. Leftovers are practically guaranteed. It wasn’t always this way. For most of history, there were no Thanksgiving feasts. Hunger, if not…
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Trump and the First Lady Reveal Where They Will Be Spending Thanksgiving
Reporting
— Nov 18, 2020
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will be celebrating Thanksgiving at the White House this year instead of traveling to Florida. “Holiday Scheduling Update: The and will be celebrating the Thanksgiving…
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America’s War On Cartels Gets A War On Terror Makeover
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 12h
Kamala Harris Slammed Over Photo of Gas Stove on Thanksgiving
Reporting
— Nov 27, 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris was criticized after she shared a photo on Thanksgiving that included a gas stove in the background. “From our family to yours, happy Thanksgiving,” Harris wrote in a post on X, formerly…
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What were you actually built to do?
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Not the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.
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How 2024 Presidential Candidates Celebrated Thanksgiving
Reporting
— Nov 24, 2023
As the Iowa Caucuses are less than 60 days away and fast approaching, many 2024 presidential candidates used the Thanksgiving holiday as a time to energize voters. With Thanksgiving is a time for families to come…
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LEIF LARSON: Thanksgiving A Time To Thank Struggling American Farmers
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— Nov 25, 2025
As we head to the local grocery store to prepare that Thanksgiving meal, take a moment to reflect on how all the items we will enjoy made it to the shelves. Every Thanksgiving feast starts with the hard work of…
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Grandma Who Accidentally Texted Stranger for Thanksgiving to Spend 8th Holiday With Him
Reporting
— Nov 21, 2023
In 2016, a Grandmother named Wanda Dench mistakenly texted a stranger about Thanksgiving plans. That led to a new Thanksgiving tradition that has lasted for eight years so far. Dench had originally meant to text her…
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Sacramento Loaves & Fishes Serves Thanksgiving Meals to Those in Need for 40th Year
Reporting
— Nov 22, 2023
The Sacramento Loaves & Fishes charity is giving the needy a happy Thanksgiving this year, marking its 40th anniversary of providing free Thanksgiving meals. According to KCRA 3 , the charity has been feeding hundreds…
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With Isaias, Nature Renders Policymaker Efforts To Impact Gas Prices Futile
For U.S. drivers, it’s a case of the old adage, “when it rains, it pours.” After one of the quietest hurricane seasons on record, Hurricane Isaias comes along late in the season to disrupt a big swath of production in the Gulf of America and potentially force several Gulf Coast refineries to temporarily suspend operations. The net result will be renewed upwards pressure on gasoline and diesel pric
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While Many Americans Skip Thanksgiving Due to Inflation, Look Where Biden Will Be Spending the Holiday
Opinion
— Nov 23, 2022
I’d write “Happy Thanksgiving,” but for many of us, it’ll be anything but that. A recent survey by Personal Capital revealed that too many Americans doubt they’ll have enough money for Thanksgiving this year, while…
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NYT Report Says 2021 Thanksgiving Meal Could Be ‘The Most Expensive’ in the ‘History of the Holiday’
Reporting
— Oct 26, 2021
A new report suggests that Americans should expect to pay more for every aspect of their Thanksgiving meal this year. According to The New York Times , “Thanksgiving 2021 could be the most expensive meal in the history…
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Report Reveals How Much the Average Cost of a Thanksgiving Meal Increased Over the Last Year
Reporting
— Nov 16, 2022
The average cost of a Thanksgiving meal has gone up over the last year, according to a report. According to the Farm Bureau , the average cost of a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people has reached roughly $64.00. The Bureau…
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As Americans Struggled to Get By, Biden Spent Thanksgiving Living Like a King
Opinion
— Nov 24, 2023
As more Americans struggled to pay their monthly bills this Thanksgiving, President Joe Biden spent the holiday living like a king. Fleeing D.C. on yet another vacation trip, Biden spent Thanksgiving at a lavish home…
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Cuomo on Americans Traveling Amid Pandemic: ‘To Act Like It’s a Normal Thanksgiving Is to Deny Reality’
Reporting
— Nov 25, 2020
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is telling Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving to slow the spread of COVID-19. During a press briefing Wednesday, Cuomo reminded Americans this Thanksgiving is not like any other…
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Anthropic’s AI Sent Police A False Report Of A Homicide
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 13h
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