‘Dress a little better’: Transportation secretary urges Americans to ditch pajamas, slippers at airport
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.
Fried turkey: Five tips for your Thanksgiving turkey
Deep-fried turkey may taste amazing – but it’s also Thanksgiving’s biggest fire hazard. Here’s how to fry safely and avoid turning dinner into a disaster.
Abandoned ‘dog’ turns out to be toy reindeer: ‘Santa’s reindeer resting after a test flight’
The reindeer got some "stern words" for being caught out and about in the middle of November, police said.
Thanksgiving dinner 2025: How much you can save using store-brand items
Wells Fargo's 2025 Thanksgiving report estimated a dinner for 10 people that consists of an all private-label (store-brand) menu comes in at $80, while an all national name-brand menu totals $95.
Stores that are open and closed on Thanksgiving this year
From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.
First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
Frying a turkey this Thanksgiving? Don’t let your feast turn into a fiasco - follow these safety tips!
Deep-fried turkey may taste amazing – but it’s also Thanksgiving’s biggest fire hazard. Here’s how to fry safely and avoid turning dinner into a disaster.
This year's top Thanksgiving travel destinations
This Thanksgiving travel week is projected to be the busiest ever, with nearly 82 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home.
LIST: Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in 2025
If cooking isn’t in your Thanksgiving plans, plenty of restaurants will be open and offering holiday menu specials.
Tips for what could be the busiest travel season in 15 years
Nearly 82 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, either by plane, car or other forms of transit.
Thanksgiving 2025: What will this year’s feast cost?
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.
Downtown Detroit hosts annual Adoption Day Celebration
It was a special night for many families in the Detroit area who are seeing their crews grow just in time for the holidays after a special adoption ceremony downtown.
36% of Black Friday sales offer no deal at all, experts say
Some of the best products to buy during Black Friday are consumer packaged goods, apparel and accessories and jewelry, according to WalletHub.
CPKC Holiday Train to pass through Detroit this weekend - How to see it
The CPKC Holiday Train will pass through Michigan this weekend, and will be visible when it goes by Michigan Central in Detroit.
Christmas in Metro Detroit: Holiday events kicking off this week
From the lights going on at the Wayne County Lightfest to the Detroit Tree Lighting and beyond, the Christmas season is in full swing around Metro Detroit.
Metro Detroit animal shelter seeks donations to feed pets special Thanksgiving dinners
Michigan Animal Rescue League (MARL) plans to again serve its shelter pets special Thanksgiving meals, but it needs help to make it happen.
Royal Oak Holidays kicks off this week -- What to expect this winter
The expanded Royal Oak Holidays kicks off this week with the Lighting of the Park to get the season started.
America 250 Christmas tree ornament unveiled
A Christmas tree ornament marking America’s 250th birthday next year has been unveiled.
Talk to Santa app lets kids speak directly with Santa in real time
Kids around the world are making their Christmas wish list, and now they can talk to Santa and let him know if they have been naughty or nice.



















