AAA program offering free towing for impaired drivers returns for Thanksgiving

AAA has brought back its “Tow to Go” program as a last defense to keep impaired drivers off the road during the holidays. The free service is offered to non-members too.

US mandating vaccines for all border crossers in January

President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.

Thanksgiving travel expected to rival pre-pandemic levels

Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic.

Grandmothers may hold deeper bond with grandchildren than own children, study suggests

“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccine will be required for all US land border crossers

The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.

FAA proposes $160k in fines after 8 passenger incidents involving alcohol

The biggest single proposed fine, topping $40,000, involves a passenger who brought alcohol on the plane and drank it, smoked marijuana in the lavatory, and sexually assaulted a flight attendant.

More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds

The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.

NHTSA ramps up anti-DUI campaign ahead of busy holiday travel

In December 2019, 837 people lost their lives in crashes involving a drunk driver, data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed.

Thanksgiving dinner: The origins of our traditional foods

The modern Thanksgiving meal took many centuries to develop. Here’s a look at where those menu items came from:

How long do Thanksgiving leftovers last? USDA says 3 to 4 days

The USDA says your plans for your Thanksgiving leftovers should involve throwing them out after three or four days.

Don't wash your turkey this Thanksgiving, CDC says

Federal food safety experts are back with their annual reminder not to wash raw turkey this Thanksgiving, or any meats for that matter.

Unruly airline passengers must be placed on no-fly list, union says

The Transport Workers Union is calling on Congress to place unruly airline passengers on a no-fly list in order to quell the surge of violent incidents taking place on U.S. airlines.