Thanksgiving 2025 is shaping up to be one of the busiest travel weeks in years, with packed airports, crowded roads, and millions moving at once. Air travel leads the surge, backed by record TSA volumes and an intense flight schedule. With early planning, smart tools, and a flexible backup plan, travellers can still navigate the rush and reach home smoothly.
A former Miss Colorado USA finalist, Lindsey Halligan, now faces intense scrutiny as an interim US attorney appointed by Donald Trump. Her rapid rise and handling of the James Comey case have sparked controversy, including a public clash with the overseeing judge over alleged "puppet" remarks, raising questions about political motives and prosecutorial judgment.
Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% increase in their monthly payments starting January 2026. This adjustment will benefit over 75 million Americans, including retirees and disabled workers. While welcome, the rise may not fully cover escalating living costs, especially healthcare. Higher earnings limits for those working while receiving benefits are also set for 2026.
Pei Chung, the Brooklyn woman accused of dining and dashing through some of New York’s priciest restaurants, is now facing eviction from her Williamsburg apartment owned by former governor Eliot Spitzer. Court papers detail months of unpaid rent, neighbour complaints and repeated police visits, colliding with a pattern of alleged dine-and-dash incidents that has turned her curated online persona into a growing legal crisis.
Former Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz advocates for banning smartphones in Jewish schools until senior year. She argues that constant exposure to graphic Gaza images traumatizes children and hinders efforts to explain Israel's position. Hurwitz believes this measure would protect students' mental health and allow educators to discuss the conflict without overwhelming, algorithm-driven content.
John F. Kennedy's granddaughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, revealed her terminal cancer diagnosis in a personal essay. The 35-year-old journalist has acute myeloid leukemia and was told she has less than a year to live. She detailed her treatment journey and the immense support from her family.
A five-minute cigarette invitation from a Brooklyn pensioner known as “Breaking Bob” unexpectedly became New York’s latest viral flash-mob. After clips of him handing out flyers in Washington Square Park spread online, roughly 2,500 people showed up for his “cigarette with me” meet-up. Bob used the moment to warn the crowd against smoking before leading a surreal, citywide smoke break.Thanksgiving 2025 is shaping up to be one of the busiest travel weeks in years, with packed airports, crowded roads, and millions moving at ...
