Will travel bans stop 'highly transmissible' omicron variant?

A coronavirus variant recently identified in South Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease.

Omicron variant: What to know about the new COVID-19 strain

South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province.

South African health minister calls travel restrictions 'knee-jerk reaction' to variant

Dr. Joe Phaahla, the Health Minister of South Africa took issue with countries who've enacted travel bans on South Africa after they identified a new COVID-19 variant.

6 holiday cocktail recipes (chilled and hot) that don't contain pumpkin spice

The holiday season shouldn't be so stressful. So here are half a dozen recipes for cocktails that are creative, fun, and flavorful. Just don't bother reaching for that pumpkin spice shaker.

OIA parking lots hit capacity as holiday travel soars on Thanksgiving Day

Navigating around Orlando International Airport can be a bit of a headache. On this Thanksgiving Day, each of OIA’s terminal and economy parking lots hit full capacity.

Biden Thanksgiving menu released by White House

The meal comes after President Joe Biden traveled to a Coast Guard Station to visit service members stationed there.

Thanksgiving casserole preferences vary state-by-state

America’s varying casserole cravings have people searching for potato, veggie and leftover recipes.

‘Well-fed’ squirrel freed by rescuers after getting stuck in bird feeder

According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in England, a squirrel who may have had a few too many nuts found itself trapped in a bird feeder and had to be freed by an RSPCA rescue officer.

Stores busy with last-minute Thanksgiving shopping

It was a busy day at grocery stores around the Orlando metropolitan area, as people shopped for last-minute Thanksgiving items.

DOJ prioritizes prosecuting unruly airline passenger

The FAA said earlier this month that it had launched 950 investigations into passenger behavior on flights this year.

Taste of TNF recipe: Leftover pumpkin and pecan pie parfait

Instead of serving up turkey sandwiches, Dr. BBQ shows us how to make your post-Thanksgiving meal into a festival of food. Even the desserts can get transformed into something new.

Taste of TNF recipe: Turkey dressing bacon bombs

Instead of serving up turkey sandwiches, Dr. BBQ shows us how to make your post-Thanksgiving meal into a festival of food. You can't go wrong adding bacon to the mix.

Taste of TNF recipe: Turkey pot pie

Instead of serving up turkey sandwiches, Dr. BBQ shows us how to make your post-Thanksgiving meal into a festival of food. His turkey pot pie is one way to mix things up.

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.