Fun facts about turkeys, including flight speed of 55 mph
While the birds might not look so quick on the Thanksgiving dinner platter, turkeys can reach 25 mph running full speed on the ground. Flying, they can move through the air at up to 55 mph.
The Thanksgiving feasts of the Conquistadors
Thanksgiving usually brings to mind images of Puritan pilgrims feasting with American Indians, but Catholic Conquistadors actually preceded them in celebrating Thanksgiving feasts on American soil.
‘The Squad’ is mired in campaign finance scandals
The three most prolific members of the so-called squad of freshman Democratic congresswoman face allegations of violating campaign finance laws and House ethics rules for their personal or political benefit 10 months into their terms.
Democrats nervous about anti-impeachment ads coming Thanksgiving weekend
Groups supporting the GOP purchased almost $8 million in television ads targeting pivotal districts, Politico reported. Most of these ads will focus on criticizing Democrats about impeachment.
Inside the media conspiracy to hype Greta Thunberg and the 2019 UN climate conference
More than 200 media outlets and journalists partnered together with activists to coordinate and hype climate change news before the 2019 U.N. climate summit. The project raises questions about whether journalists should work side-by-side with activists to hype climate change.
Report: 32 state governments provide excellent transparency to public on fiscal health
The 10 least transparent states are Connecticut ranking last, followed by North Carolina, Vermont, Nebraska, New Mexico, Alaska, Missouri, New Jersey, Illinois, California and Michigan.
Study: Reducing licensing rules could save Maine $27 million a year
A new report by the Pioneer Institute says Maine could raise state revenues by nearly $27 million by reforming its professional licensing regulations. To work in certain fields, workers are required to obtain a professional license from the state.
New Hampshire continues to show strong job growth, employment
Numbers in the latest jobs report from New Hampshire Employment Security showed that from September to October, the state’s labor force increased by 1,730, to an all-time high of 774,540. The total number of employed residents also went up – to 754,600.
New Hampshire Dems block accepting $46 million federal grant for charter schools
“Democratic leadership should be ashamed of themselves for turning their backs on New Hampshire’s students,” Gov. Chris Sununu said in a news release. “This game-changing grant would have cost New Hampshire taxpayers nothing.
New Hampshire grocers fear plastic bag fee would harm lower-income shoppers
Opponents of new state legislation that would charge for plastic shopping bags in New Hampshire contend it will be a burden on consumers and retailers.
More than two-thirds of Americans support state safeguards on abortions, poll shows
Seventy percent of respondents said abortion clinics should be held to the same standards that general hospitals are held to. Seventy-four percent of respondents believe states should have the ability to pass laws ensuring abortion facilities comply with “basic medical practices and sanitation.”
New federal rules will help patients shop for healthcare services like buying a car or airplane ticket
Under the new price transparency rule, hospitals will soon be required to publish the price of everything from individual medical supplies to the total cost of common procedures.