‘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.

Annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots collection underway, how to make a donation

The annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway with the Marine Corps Reserve collecting toys, books, and games to distribute to less fortunate children at Christmas. 

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.

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.

Thanksgiving 2025: Restaurants that will be open for the holiday

For those who don't plan to cook, there's plenty of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, and will even offer a special holiday menu.

Thanksgiving feast 2025: How much will this year’s meal cost?

Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.

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.

McDonald's Grinch Happy Meal: When, where to get it

McDonald’s is getting into the holiday spirit with a meal inspired by the mean one, himself: The Grinch.

Here are the best stores to shop for Black Friday deals, based on sale data

Black Friday can bring big savings, but it can also bring big headaches. WalletHub analyzed more than 3,100 Black Friday deals to see which stores offer the best discounts.

Target Q3 profits slide as holiday season approaches

Target’s third-quarter profits fell sharply as the Minnesota-based company is struggling to bring in shoppers ahead of the holiday season.

Walgreens eliminates 6 paid holidays for hourly store employees

Walgreens will no longer offer many of its hourly store workers paid vacation time for major holidays amid ongoing changes with its business.

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.

Thanksgiving 2025: These cities rank as the best places to go for the holiday

If you’re considering taking a trip this Thanksgiving, a new report highlights some cities to have on your radar to enjoy some much-needed time off.