'Kind of lonely': America marks COVID-altered Thanksgiving
Americans marked a muted Thanksgiving Day holiday on Thursday, sometimes seeing family only by video after political leaders discouraged travel or large gatherings.
Fri Nov 27 2020
Thanksgiving: Food and feuding
Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, although harvest festivals were already traditional.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Thanksgiving: Many families unwilling to give up gatherings despite COVID-19 risks
Some parents may prioritize continuing Thanksgiving Day traditions with their children over reducing transmission risks.
Tue Nov 24 2020
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade 2015
Performers stand in front of balloons at the start of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday Nov. 26, 2015, in New York.
Thu Nov 26 2015
Thanksgiving parade expected to draw huge crowd despite security jitters
Record crowds were expected to swarm Manhattan sidewalks and rooftops on Thursday to glimpse the marching bands, floats and massive balloons of Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Thu Nov 26 2015
Thanksgiving Day: Here are some facts you should know
Here are some facts you should know about Thankgiving Day.
Thu Nov 26 2015
Sandy victims cheered by NYC's Thanksgiving parade
Victims of Superstorm Sandy in NY were comforted Thursday by kinder weather and free holiday meals.
Thu Nov 22 2012
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024