Thanksgiving (United States) News & Breaking Stories

Banks and post offices will be closed on Saturday for Veterans Day, while stock markets will operate normally. FedEx and UPS open.

Banks and businesses close for Veterans Day. Check if your bank is open. Many restaurants offer free meals to veterans.

Walmart's Black Friday 2023 sale is already underway, offering great deals on everything from AirPods to handbags. Don't miss out!

Social Security offices will be closed on Veterans Day, Nov. 10, but you can still access services online.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will not play against the Green Bay Packers due to a sprained thumb.

Starbucks is bringing back its holiday menu and festive cups on November 2, featuring new and returning seasonal drinks and food items. The lineup includes the iced gingerbread oat milk chai and the Oleato gingerbread oat milk latte. Additionally, Starbucks is releasing a range of festive cold cups and tumblers. Competitor Dunkin' also announced its holiday menu, including Cookie Butter Cold Brew and Spiced Cookie Coffee.

The Texas Rangers celebrate their playoff win and hope for an all-Texas American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros.

Buffalo Bills suffer multiple injuries in Week 5 game against Jacksonville Jaguars in London, including All-Pro linebacker Matt Milano.

Penn State football's impressive streak of no turnovers finally ended in a game against Northwestern.

Super Bowl advertisers achieved significant gains in engagement and effectiveness, according to research by EDO. Advertisers spent $3.7bn on ads during the NFL regular season, which had an engagement rate 20% higher than the broadcast primetime average. During the playoffs, advertisers spent $632m, achieving an engagement rate 19% higher than the primetime average. Super Bowl LVII saw advertisers spend $757m, with an engagement rate 221% higher than the primetime average. The NFL had five of the top ten programs for TV advertising effectiveness, with Thanksgiving Day and Thursday Night Football games proving particularly impactful.

Tulane football team's FBS-record turnaround from 2021 to 2022 has translated to a 116% increase in tickets sold.

Zach Bryan, the blue-collar songsmith and Navy vet, announced his biggest tour to date, including Tacoma Dome shows in 2024.