Doctor hugs elderly coronavirus patient on Thanksgiving in viral photo
New estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.
Woman invites those ‘feeling lonely’ to virtual Thanksgiving dinner by drawing them at her table
“I wanted to find a way to use Twitter to draw people together and help us all feel less isolated during this time, while still staying safe," Jessica Kantrowitz told FOX TV Stations.
Real Christmas trees provide holiday comfort for many amid COVID-19 pandemic
Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this season.
Black Friday crowds thin amid surging COVID-19 pandemic as retailers push online sales
In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.
Small Business Saturday more critical this holiday season amid coronavirus pandemic
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.
TSA on Wednesday screened the highest number of travelers in one day since the pandemic began
While the overall number of travelers is still down, the TSA still reported a massive spike in the number of people passing through airports.
How Black Friday and holiday shopping have changed for 2020
In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.
Santa's mailbag gives a peek into children's pandemic worries
Letters pouring by the tens of thousands into Santa's mailbox offer a glimpse into the worries and hopes of children awaiting a pandemic-hit Christmas.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes flight in virus times
The balloons were in the sky and the marching bands took to the streets for the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.
Free holiday drone light show coming to Walmarts in select cities across US
Walmart is bringing a free holiday-themed drone light show to select cities in the U.S. and will also be livestreaming the event.
SantaCon NYC canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
The 2020 edition of SantaCon has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Don't wait more than 2 hours to put away Thanksgiving leftovers, USDA says
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.
Empty seats, delivered feasts as virus changes Thanksgiving
Americans are marking the Thanksgiving holiday amid an unrelenting pandemic that has upended traditions at dinner tables all around the country.
'Jeopardy!' shares inspiring Thanksgiving message from Alex Trebek taped before his death: 'Keep the faith'
Alex Trebek is spreading kindness and positivity to all — even after his death.
Pentagon switches troops' Thanksgiving meals to 'grab-and-go' takeout, halts dining hall feasts amid pandemic
U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.
Couple sends cardboard cut-out of themselves to grandkids for holidays
Missy and Barry Buchanan created life-sized cardboard cut-outs of themselves and sent them to their grandchildren in Texas and California ahead of the holidays.
Denver mayor encouraged virtual Thanksgiving before flying to Mississippi for holiday
Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.
Christmas trees in demand earlier than ever as holiday season begins
With 'Christmas Creep' getting worse and worse each year, with the coronavirus pandemic it seems like people can't wait to start the Christmas season this year.
How COVID-19 is changing Thanksgiving traditions this year
From rising coronavirus cases to the weather, many people across our area are now scrambling to adjust their Thanksgiving plan.
NYC food pantries stepping up to feed hungry New Yorkers for the holidays
A new report shows a surging number of New Yorkers are facing food insecurity. But one city food bank is giving back.