Are you up on your Thanksgiving trivia?

Posted on 23/11/2025 by admin

When was the first Thanksgiving? The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621. Although there are several accounts as to where the first celebration took place, the most well-known version describes the inaugural Thanksgiving as a three-day pilgrim celebration that took place in 1621 at the Plymouth Colony (now Plymouth, Massachusetts). Most traditional historians recognize this as the first American Thanksgiving feast. Over 200 years later, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation declaring the last Thursday in November as a day to give thanks. It wasn’t until 1941 that congress made Thanksgiving an official national holiday. Why is there a presidential pardoning for a turkey? Every year since 1947, a ceremony known as “The National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation” has been conducted at The White House a few days before Thanksgiving. During the ceremony, the current president is presented with a live turkey. The commander-in-chief does not eat the turkey; instead, he “pardons” the bird and spares it from being slaughtered. After being pardoned, the turkey gets to live out its days on a farm. History of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Macy’s has put on a parade every Thanksgiving since 1924. The tradition of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924 in New York City. The parade was originally known as Macy’s Christmas Parade and was created to help spur the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was put together by Macy’s employees and featured animals from the Central Park zoo. These days, giant floating balloons are the parade’s primary feature. In the modern era, it is estimated that about 3 million people attend the parade in person each year and that 44 million more watch it on TV. Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year. Thanksgiving day is the busiest travel day of the year. The American Automobile Association (AAA) has estimated that over 42 million Americans travel 50 miles or more by car over the holiday weekend. Another 4 million people fly to visit their loved ones for the holiday. Thanksgiving then and now. Thanksgiving dinner hasn’t changed much over the years. The food eaten at the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 was not too different from our modern standard. The pilgrims’ meal consisted of turkey, venison, waterfowl, lobster, fish, clams, pumpkin, squash, berries, and fruit. Aside from the seafood, most of these foods are still staples of our present-day Thanksgiving dinners. Why do Americans eat a lot of turkey? While there is no official reason why turkey is the quintessential main dish used in Thanksgiving dinners, it was likely the most plentiful type of meat in Plymouth Colony in 1621. We’ve carried on the tradition of eating Turkey for Thanksgiving dinner ever since. According to the National Turkey Federation, over 95% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving. Around 280 million turkeys are sold during the weeks leading up to the holiday. Why cranberries? Cranberries are more than just a side dish. They are one of only three fruits considered to be native to North America. Indigenous Americans were the first to reap the many benefits of cranberries. In addition to eating them, the red juice from cranberries was used as a dye for clothing, rugs, and blankets. They also included cranberries in medicine to treat arrow wounds and other ailments. Native Americans believed in the medicinal use of cranberries long before scientists discovered their health benefits. Nowadays, cranberries are an essential side dish in our Thanksgiving feasts. The official thanksgiving postage stamp. In 2001, the U. S. Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday. The stamp was designed by artist Margaret Cusack to resemble traditional folk-art needlework. The intention behind the stamp’s creation was to commemorate the tradition of being thankful for the abundance of goods we enjoy in America. What is the wishbone tradition? Turkeys’ wishbones are commonly used in a good-luck tradition on Thanksgiving. Usually, the practice consists of two people tugging on either end of the brittle bone while silently making a wish until it breaks. It is said that whoever wins the larger piece will have their wish granted.
https://signalscv.com/2025/11/are-you-up-on-your-thanksgiving-trivia/

Dalton City Council passes 2026 budget: Fire and police account for majority of spending

Posted on 23/11/2025 by admin

The Dalton City Council voted 4-0 Monday to approve a $49. 82 million 2026 general fund budget. The general fund pays for most of the city’s day-to-day operations. That is an increase of 9% from what was budgeted for 2025. Final numbers for 2025 have not come in yet. Mayor Annalee Sams typically votes only when there is a tie. The city’s fiscal year runs for Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. The budget projects revenue of $49. 82 million. That includes $802,000 taken from the city’s fund balance, a reserve the city keeps to cover emergency spending and to cover expenditures in December and January as property tax revenues begin to come in. The projected fund balance at the end of 2025 is expected to be $27,584,473. Sams said that the city may not have to take as much money out of the fund balance as the budget projects. “We are always conservative with our revenue estimates,” she said. “We always project flat sales tax revenue. But it typically increases. And if it does next year, we won’t have to rely on our fund balance as much.” The budget projects $25. 73 million in tax revenues, including $9. 1 million in property taxes and $16. 63 million in “other taxes,” which is predominately its share of the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST). The property taxes that fund this budget are the ones that will be collected next fall. Officials said they do not anticipate having to raise property tax rates next year to fund spending. The budget projects $18. 38 million in “transfers in.” That includes a $15. 55 million transfer from Dalton Utilities. The city requires the utility to transfer to it each year the larger of $10 million or 5% of its total revenue. It also includes a $2 million transfer from the Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority, which the city co-owns with Whitfield County. Personnel costs account for almost three-quarters of spending, which officials said is typical. The 2026 budget includes $37. 51 million for salaries and benefits, up from $34. 21 million in 2025. Personnel costs increased $3. 5 million from 2025. Of that, $2. 1 million is for increased wages due to implementing step and grade pay scale for the fire department and adding six full-time positions. Health insurance increased 35%, which is equivalent to $1. 3 million. Sams said the increase in health insurance costs were initially higher, but the city increased deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses and for the first time offered employees the option of a high-deductible account with health savings account, which will let employees set aside money tax free to cover healthcare costs. “Those actions helped us keep a large increase in healthcare costs from being even larger,” she said. Together, the police and fire departments account for 53% of spending. Those two, plus public works, account for 72% of spending in the 2026 budget. In the budget, the Dalton Police Department will get $13. 16 million, a 4. 7% increase from the 2025 budget. That will provide for full staffing of the police department at 90 sworn officers. The department has been approved for 90 officers for many years, but in recent years, due to retirements and other departures, it has rarely been fully staffed. It also funds three additional school resource officers for Dalton Public Schools. Together, the two budget items would bring the total number of sworn officers in the department to 93, according to officials. The budget provides $13. 18 million for the fire department, up 13. 57% from 2025. The Public Works Department will get $9. 41 million for 2026, up about 5% from the prior year. In addition, the budget will use $703,000 in Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds for paving projects. The Parks and Recreation Department will get $5. 48 million, up 17% from 2025.
https://daltoncitizen.com/2025/11/23/dalton-city-council-passes-2026-budget-fire-and-police-account-for-majority-of-spending/

“Why didn’t he just rock an Oliver Moore jersey?”: NFL fans react to DJ Moore’s Blackhawks-inspired pregame outfit for Bears vs Steelers

Posted on 23/11/2025 by admin

DJ Moore hasn’t had the season many expected, but the Chicago Bears receiver has done everything he can to win the favor of local fans.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-nfl-fans-react-dj-moore-blackhawks-inspired-pregame-outfit-bears-vs-steelers

The 30k ‘Range Rover dupe’ you can quickly defrost from the comfort of your bed

Posted on 23/11/2025 by admin

Hailed the ‘Temu Range Rover’, the Jaecoo 7 has quickly become one of the fastest selling new cars in the UK this year boasting many luxury features There’s a brand new car on the roads which only hit the UK this year but has quickly become a very common sight outside the school gates in 2025 and for good reason. As if school run mornings aren’t hectic enough for many parents, defrosting the car is another added time-consuming task which needs to be done now that winter is officially upon us. However, for those who own a Jaecoo 7 car, it has literally never been easier to get the car ready to go in the winter as the vehicle comes with a mobile app that allows motorists to demist their vehicle without even having to go outside. The app includes a pre-conditioning feature that allows you to remotely activate the defogging and heating functions which starts the car’s car’s climate control and defogging system, warming the car up and clearing the windshield. That is just one luxury feature of the £30, 000 Jaecoo 7 cars, which are a Chinese-made family SUV that only hit the UK earlier this year. The motor may have an unfamiliar foreign badge on it but looks like a swanky and expensive dupe of a Range Rover car for just a fraction of the price. Hailed the ‘Temu Range Rover’, the Jaecoo 7 has become very popular in the UK, particularly among young mothers who want the Range Rover mum look for half the price. The Jaecoo 7 went on sale in the UK in January of this year as the debut model from the sub-brand of China’s largest car exporter, Chery. The name Jaecoo is a mix of the German word ‘jäger’, meaning hunter, and ‘cool’ and it seems they are living up to the latter as they have already been named in a list of the UK’s 10 best-selling new cars in the last three months. By the start of November, the new brand had sold over 20, 000 Jaecoo 7s in Britain, which is more than any other model from a Chinese manufacturer, according to the company. Social media has been rife with positive reviews from customers, mainly female in their late 20s and early 30s, who claim to have ditched their aspirations of a Range Rover and turned to this cheap Chinese newcomer ride instead. And we can completely understand why as the Jaecoo 7 boasts countless luxury features including a large central touchscreen, advanced driver assistance systems, and comfort features like heated and ventilated seats. The Daily Mail and This is Money spoke to a TikTok and Instagram influencer, who goes by the name of Diaries of a Business Mum, about why she made the switch from a Range Rover Sport Autobiography to the Jaecoo 7. After four years of owning a Range Rover, the influencer whose name is Chantel, explained that she and her husband were looking to save some money after having a child and renovating their home. Comparing the two, Chantel says the Jaecoo tech is ‘just as good, if not better’ than the Range Rover, although she admits the British product ‘feels like you’re driving a proper car’ whereas the Jaecoo ‘feels very lightweight’. However, Chantel adds that it’s worth it due to the cheaper petrol bills: “The Jaecoo only costs £60 to fill up and lasts forever, versus about £100 for the Range Rover. She told This is Money: “Once I looked into the features it had and saw one in person, I was sold. I love the look of a Range Rover, but it’s not realistically in my budget, especially with mum life and everything else. With the Jaecoo, I felt like I was getting a premium car for a fraction of the cost.” She added that the plug-in hybrid 7 SHS [Super Hybrid System] is ‘honestly the perfect car’ for mums. I always wanted something cheaper to run but without going fully electric. A plug-in hybrid feels like the perfect middle ground.”.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/motoring/30k-range-rover-dupe-you-36293021

Football: Badgers knock off No. 21 Fighting Illini in 27-10 victory

Posted on 23/11/2025 by admin

The University of Wisconsin Badgers (4-7, 2-6 Big Ten) wrapped up the final home game of the 2025 season with a matchup against the No. 21 Illinois Fighting Illini (7-4, 4-4). Following some early back-and-forth, the Badgers eventually ran away with it, winning 27-10 and recording their second ranked win of the season.. As the final home game of the season, Saturday night honored the 31 seniors on the roster, including leading receivers Lance Mason and Vinny Anthony II, starting kicker Nathanial Vakos, offensive linemen Joe Brunner and Riley Mahlman, cornerback Ricardo Hallman, linebackers Mason Reiger and Darryl Peterson III and a host more stars. “There’s nothing better than sending our seniors out the right way,” head coach Luke Fickell said postgame. Freshman quarterback Carter Smith started his third-straight game under center, as sophomore quarterback Danny O’Neil and senior Billy Edwards Jr. continued to sit out through injury. Smith continued to develop under center, completing nine of his 11 pass attempts for 75 yards. Another position that has been decimated by injuries, running back, saw another rotation on Saturday evening. Sophomore Darrion Dupree led the backfield, finishing with a career-high 131 yards on 17 carries, tacking on two touchdowns. The Fighting Illini came flying out of the gate on the opening drive, completing back-to-back passes for a combined 32 yards. But, the Badgers’ secondary got wise to the offensive tendencies, as safety Matt Jung appeared to intercept an overshot pass. After a quick booth review, the referees ruled that the ball bounced off of the ground before Jung secured it. The defense made up for it on the very next play, blowing by the offensive line and securing a sack and fumble, which the offense was able to recover. The hit knocked the Fighting Illini out of field goal range, and allowed the offense to take the field for the first time of the night. Smith and the Badgers wasted no time to find a rhythm, and despite taking a seven yard sack on the second play of offense, Smith found freshman Eugene Hilton Jr., redshirt junior Tyrell Henry and Mason to go four-for-four passing on the drive. Dupree and Smith then went to work on the ground, and Wisconsin capped the drive off with a creative end-around rush to Anthony II for a six-yard touchdown. The Fighting Illini moved the ball down the field well, completing five plays for over 10 yards. At the end of the drive, Illinois set up for a 37-yard field goal, but the kick flew wide to the left, keeping the Badger lead at 7-0. Following a three-and-out by the Badger offense, the Fighting Illini returned to the field, completing a 24-yard bomb. After a few short rushes, Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer kept the ball for himself for a 12-yard touchdown rush, tying the score at seven apiece. With under a minute remaining in the first half, the Badger offense knew they had one opportunity to put points on the board and take the lead heading into halftime. Redshirt senior Hunter Simmons took the field for the final time of his collegiate career, completing two quick passes to put the Badgers within field goal range. Vakos lined up for the 47-yard bomb, and took Wisconsin into halftime with a 10-7 lead on a perfect kick. “Vakos did a great job tonight,” Fickell said. “Those field goals are really big, you miss one of those and it’s a different ballgame.” Both teams traded punts on their opening drives of the second half, but Wisconsin knew that they needed a big play to take the top off the matchup. Dupree took the handoff from Smith, and thanks to the parting of the cardinal red sea, found a hole into the secondary. Throwing a stiff arm, Dupree continued flying into Fighting Illini territory, turning on the jets and taking the rush 84 yards to the house. “I love my [offensive] line, I appreciate them,,” Dupree said. “I might have to get them something, they gave me the opportunity to go score.” The rush marks the longest play by a Badgers this season, and the longest touchdown play since Chez Mellusi ran 89 yards for a touchdown against Buffalo in Week 1 of 2023. The play gave the Badgers the confidence they needed to continue pushing the Fighting Illini, and two drives later, it was the defense’s turn to step up. After Altmyer completed a 36-yard pass to the right sideline, the Fighting Illini found themselves on the Badgers’ six-yard line and in prime scoring position. But great pass defense, combined with a stuffed rush attempt, held Illinois to a chip shot field goal, keeping the Badgers’ lead at 17-10. The only group yet to make a high-impact play was the special teams unit, and they decided to come up big with a 14-yard sack on a busted punt attempt, starting the Badgers’ next drive on Illinois’ 14-yard line. Wisconsin could not squander the scoring opportunity, and Dupree ran his second touchdown in from four yards out, extending the lead to 24-10 and all but securing the win for Wisconsin. Vakos tacked on another field goal from 32 yards to end the game at 27-10. The Badgers have one more opportunity to add a tally to the ‘win’ column this season, with arguably the most important matchup. Wisconsin will travel to Minneapolis Nov. 29 to take on the Minnesota Gophers in the Battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe, or the Border Battle rivalry.
https://badgerherald.com/sports/football/2025/11/23/football-badgers-knock-off-no-21-fighting-illini-in-27-10-victory/

3 major mistakes Tony Khan made at AEW Full Gear

Posted on 23/11/2025 by admin

AEW Full Gear took place this weekend at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Tony Khan booked a stacked card of matches for the show. For the most part, Full Gear lived up to the hype.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/3-major-mistakes-tony-khan-made-aew-full-gear

Del Mar consensus picks for Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

Posted on 23/11/2025 by admin

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready. The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe Sign up for Ponies Express newsletter and get the latest news and tips on wagers for weekend Horse Racing at Santa Anita and other Southern California tracks in your inbox. Subscribe here. RevContent Feed.
https://www.sgvtribune.com/2025/11/23/del-mar-consensus-picks-for-sunday-nov-23-2025/

Best Crypto to Buy: New Cryptocurrency at $0.035 Set to be a Bigger Millionaire-Maker Than Shiba Inu (SHIB) in 2026

Posted on 23/11/2025 by admin

While investors continue to hunt for the new crypto to invest in, many have begun to move past traditional meme coins and instead seek new opportunities among projects offering stronger fundamentals and earlier-entry timeline potential. While it may have sparked its own generation of millionaires during its momentous period on the market, SHIB may now have reached its explosive growth cycle and is thus now being pushed to the side by investors searching for the new crypto to facilitate the next big boom. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is already accelerating quickly at only $0. 035 in its blazing hot Phase 6 presale and over 95% of its current phase is already sold out. This positions MUTM as the best crypto to buy for early adopters seeking high-upside DeFi potential. Shiba Inu Weakens Further as Breakdown Validates Bearish Continuation Shiba Inu (SHIB) continues to move deeper inside its falling structure after breaking below the bottom of its triangular pattern, which further added to its bearish sentiment on the whole market. There is also very weak momentum here since each attempt to move higher is followed by an even faster decline to below its last peak, emphasizing strong selling pressure at all stages. SHIB is now inside its falling channel after breaking below its triangular bottom boundary level of 0. 0000085, which is being widely eyed as its new target point for further decline. At this point, most investors have started to shift their focus to Mutuum Finance after SHIB’s lack of strength to move higher, marking it as the best crypto to buy before 2026. MUTM Presale: Final Call for Potential Gains Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is quickly making its presence felt as one of the most highly anticipated DeFi initiatives of 2025. The project has been able to raise over $18. 9 million from 18, 140 participants in its presale. Phase 6 is being recognized as a crucial period for early investors. With 95% of tokens already being sold at $0. 035, this is among the final stages to join before entering Phase 7, where the token will jump by 20% to $0. 04. This phase is among the final stages for investors to join before getting into a highly profitable DeFi crypto project like MUTM, the new crypto capturing widespread attention. Dynamic Price Discovery: Maintaining Stability in Volatile Markets A price discovery system is also implemented by Mutuum Finance to ensure that all tokens have fair prices in cases where prices fluctuate constantly in the crypto market. This is very significant for DeFi because markets can experience rapid price changes at any time. By relating market information to LTV ratios and liquidation policies directly, this platform ensures that lenders and borrowers can conduct their transactions confidently. This protocol also combines dynamic collateral assessment, which adjusts collateral values based on market information. This helps to facilitate automatic recalibration of risk factors during flash declines to avoid possible losses for the platform and its users while sustaining stability for the entire ecosystem. The strong infrastructure developed by Mutuum Finance makes MUTM a reliable and growth-oriented DeFi token capable of retaining investor trust even during market volatility and confirms why it is the best crypto to buy now. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Poised to Break SHIB Records Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is also expected to be the new crypto that surpasses SHIB, having already reached 95% sales for Phase 6 of its presale, exceeding $18. 9 million from an impressive 18, 140+ investors. Token prices now stand at $0. 035, but Phase 7 is expected to raise it to $0. 04, providing a fleeting opportunity for investors to take advantage of this remarkable project offering actual utility coupled with accelerated growth as it already boasts its own fully-functional lending/borrowing system and robust collateral management features while already having solid momentum among its support base. This level of adoption and innovation makes MUTM the best crypto to buy for traders looking for early-stage DeFi exposure. Get your tokens while it’s still possible to reap potentially life-changing profits heading into 2026 as this new crypto continues to capture investor attention. For more information about Mutuum Finance (MUTM) visit the links below: Website: Linktree:.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/crypto/best-crypto-to-buy-new-cryptocurrency-at-0-035-set-to-be-a-bigger-millionaire-maker-than-shiba-inu-shib-in-2026/

Former WWE star was present at AEW Full Gear 2025 – Reports

Posted on 23/11/2025 by admin

A former WWE star was reportedly present at AEW Full Gear 2025. This star was last seen on TV in 2024.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/rumor-former-wwe-star-present-aew-full-gear-2025-reports

Syracuse delivers worst-ever performance against nation’s best back (PFF grades, snap counts)

Posted on 23/11/2025 by admin

Syracuse, N. Y Syracuse football delivered a program-worst performance against Notre Dame’s run game on Saturday, surrendering 13. 7 yards per carry against the Fighting Irish and Heisman Trophy candidate Jeremiyah Love. That’s the most yards per carry surrendered in any single game by Syracuse in its recorded history, topping the 11. 84 surrendered during a 59-3 loss against No. 2 Florida State in 2013. That was SU’s first season in the ACC. With an extra week of rest to prepare for Love and the Notre Dame running game, Syracuse was completely overmatched in a 70-7 loss to the No. 9 team in the country, surrendering 329 rushing yards on 24 carries. The Orange earned a season-low grade from Pro Football Focus for its run defense against the Fighting Irish. It was one of nine failing grades for the Orange across PFF’s 13 major categories. Love covered 171 yards on only eight carries, scoring three touchdowns and striking a Heisman pose as he burnished his campaign to win the most prestigious trophy in college football. “What made it difficult was he’s the best running back in the country,” Brown said. “I think it’s difficult for everyone to tackle him. Probably looked worse with us today.” ESPN’s most recent mock NFL Draft projected Love to be the first running back taken and the No. 13 pick overall. Syracuse was so dominated on its front line that Pro Football Focus credited Notre Dame’s run game with accumulating 114 rushing yards before its runners were even contacted by a Syracuse defender. The Fighting Irish piled up 225 yards after contact. The Orange missed five tackles and Love punished Syracuse for any mistakes. “It’s one gap, he makes a guy miss, and he’s able to take it,” Brown said of Love. “He has that breakaway speed that most people don’t have.” Syracuse’s season-long problems at safety continued with the worst three grades against the run belonging to safeties Duce Chestnut and Berry Buxton III, along with linebacker Jamie Tremble. Chestnut and Tremble were both tagged with a missed tackle. Chestnut, who was on crutches after Syracuse’s previous loss to Miami, played just 13 snaps. Devin Grant, who has been battling a high ankle sprain for much of the season, played just four. The pair was expected to lead the Syracuse defense this season. The Orange passing game also earned its worst grade of the year, with true freshman quarterback Joe Filardi throwing three interceptions, including two that were returned for touchdowns. Filardi earned the lowest grade by a Syracuse quarterback this season. He was tagged by PFF with five plays that were likely to result in turnovers and passed for just 83 yards, completing 14 of 26 passes. According to PFF, Filardi attempted only three passes of more than 10 yards, completing one. He threw all three of his interceptions on short passes. The only major categories where the Orange earned passing grades from PFF were the running of its backs and quarterbacks, its pass rush and its pass coverage. Special teams grades were not available at publication time. One of the few positives for Syracuse was freshman running back Tylik Hill. One of SU’s highest-graded players for the game, Hill performed well both when he carried the ball and on six plays when he was asked to be a pass-blocker. He did not surrender a pressure. That will be important next season as Syracuse will likely to need a third-down back to complement Yasin Willis. Here’s a look at how PFF graded the Orange players individually against the Fighting Irish.
https://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2025/11/syracuse-delivers-worst-ever-performance-against-nations-best-back-pff-grades-snap-counts.html