Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025: Route, balloons, floats and performances
Final preparations are underway for the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC. Here's what you need to know, including the route, this year's floats, performances and more.
2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, holiday week weather forecast
Early forecasts suggest NYC may see calmer weather for the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but a couple of storm systems could complicate travel plans for Americans ahead of the holiday.
Fire tears through Santiago’s Beer Garden in Harlem
The fire intensified rapidly, prompting a second alarm at 6:10 p.m., a third at 6:17 p.m., and a fourth at 6:52 p.m. officials said.
Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files: What's next
President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Child care costs more than rent in these US cities; here’s where it’s the worst
The average monthly cost of child care for two children was 31.5% higher than rent, according to the data.
Las Vegas police seek suspect who pulled ‘AR-style’ rifle on casino staff
Police in Las Vegas are searching for a suspect who pulled an “AR-style" rifle on casino employees during a robbery.
Alaska city won't see the sun for the next 64 days
Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis, the Sun will not rise above the horizon in Utqiagvik for the next 64 days.
NASA 3I/ATLAS comet update: ‘It’s a window into another solar system’
NASA is providing more images and information about the interstellar object that's passing through our solar system right now, known as 3I/ATLAS.
Liquor store employee robbed while suffering cardiac arrest, later dies
Authorities are investigating a robbery at a Portland liquor store where an employee suffered a medical emergency and later died.
YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast
California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.
Gustav Klimt painting with Nazi survival story becomes most expensive modern artwork
A Gustav Klimt painting that helped save the life of its Jewish subject during the Holocaust sold Tuesday to become the second most expensive painting in history.
These are the worst days to drive in NYC during the holidays
Wednesday is the first of 15 days between now and the new year where traffic is expected to be at its worst.
Colorado authorities find 1.7M counterfeit fentanyl pills in auctioned-off storage unit: ‘Shocking discovery’
Body camera video shows Denver-area deputies reacting to a massive drug discovery inside a storage unit.
Anna Kepner's stepbrother, 16, a 'suspect' in Florida teen's death aboard cruise ship: Court filing
The 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, the Florida teenager who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship, is being investigated as a possible suspect in the teen's death, according to a new court filing in an unrelated family case.
What is that smell in the Grand Central subway passageway?
The familiar subway smell beneath Grand Central has been swapped for a woodsy, eucalyptus-tinged fragrance this month, part of Bath & Body Works’ “Grand Scentral" holiday campaign.
More SNAP recipients face work requirements: What to know
The Trump administration waived the new work requirements from his big spending bill for SNAP recipients in November, but they kick in for more adults in December. Here’s what to know.
Tisch to remain NYPD commissioner under mayor-elect Mamdani: 'Ready to serve with honor'
Jessica Tisch will remain NYPD commissioner under NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Brooklyn influencer sentenced to up to 9 years for crash that killed mother and 2 daughters
Under the plea agreement, Yarimi will serve between three and nine years in prison, less than the 15-year maximum sought by prosecutors.
Erewhon dupe? Inside NYC’s new upscale grocery store, Meadow Lane
Meadow Lane in Tribeca is NYC’s newest luxury grocery, offering gourmet prepared foods, local produce, and $65 olive oil that has shoppers lining up for a taste of upscale everyday dining.
Newark gathers to remember 10-year-old Jordan Garcia, killed in weekend mass shooting
At Monday’s vigil, residents stood together in silence as balloons were released into the air. Many said they gathered to support the victims’ families and to demand accountability.