‘Tis the season for porch pirates: Location, home design may elevate your theft risk, surveys suggest

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, Americans are set to spend billions of dollars online, bringing the porch pirates out of the shadows. These are the factors that may up your theft risk, according to two recent surveys.

Comedian hosts Thanksgiving feast on the L train

Subway riders ate a Thanksgiving meal on the L train. A comedian named Jodell "Joe Show" Lewis staged the surefire viral event.

How to simplify your Thanksgiving meal prep

The editor of NY Times Cooking wants to take the pressure off Thanksgiving hosts everywhere this year.

How to score fashion deals on Black Friday

Electronics often get the attention on Black Friday, but it doesn’t have to be that way if you are a smart shopper with the right tools in your virtual cart.

Here's a list of the best 2019 Black Friday tech deals

TVs, laptops, smartphones, oh my! Here's a list of the best 2019 Black Friday tech deals and tips on how to find the best bang for your buck.

Gobble, gobble: Here’s why Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November

Have you ever wondered why families share turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce on the fourth Thursday in November each year? Here's how the holiday date came to be in the U.S.

How to get through the holidays when you're grieving

The holidays aren't always joyous. For many people who are grieving, getting through the festivities is really hard.

Passengers on New York subway have Thanksgiving feast complete with turkey and sides

Passengers on a New York Subway held a Thanksgiving feast on the subway complete with a table full of turkey, sides, non-alcoholic bubbly, and electric candles.

Thanksgiving safety tips for using a turkey fryer

If you’re thinking of deep-frying your turkey this thanksgiving, you’ll want to make sure to take some safety precautions.

Thanksgiving safety tips for frying a turkey
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A fire department in Florida demonstrates just how dangerous trying to deep fry a turkey can be if you do not take the proper precautions.

Record throngs of travelers expected to jam into airports over Thanksgiving

The Transportation Security Administration said last week that it expects to screen more than 26.8 million passengers and airline crew members between Nov. 22 and Dec. 2. That would be a 4% increase over last year.