Across America|News|
Flu, COVID And RSV Rates Near You: Thanksgiving 2026 Health Guide
Thanksgiving gatherings where people are in close contact are a perfect breeding ground for the flu, RSV, COVID-19 and the common cold.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Detroit, MI|News|
Detroit Investigating After 2 Horses Seen Boarding Public Bus: Report
The bizarre incident was captured in a viral video.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
The Growing Price Of Thanksgiving, And Traditions Worth Every Penny [Survey]
Thanksgiving is a feast of traditions, but keeping them isn’t cheap. What's worth the expense, and what can you live without?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Across America|News|
Beloved Clothing Store Files For Bankruptcy; Some Stores Are Closing
The 60-year-old chain, which operates more than 500 stores in 44 states, is seeking a buyer, but said some store closures are unavoidable.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Congress Returns To A Changed Washington After GOP's Election Wipeout
Newly elected lawmakers arrived on Capitol Hill, creating a jumble of split-screen moments reflective of the new political landscape.
Across America|News|
FDA Adds Rare Vision-Loss Warning To This Popular Drug
Side effects include blurred vision, blind spots, distorted colors and other visual disturbances, according to the FDA.
Across America|News|
Trump Torpedoes His Own Party -- "The Sunday Political Brunch" - November 8, 2026
My weekly analysis of the top political stories.
Mark Curtis, Patch Contributing Writer
Across America|News|
Movement To Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Is Getting Noisier: Block Talk
More places are cracking down on noisy, polluting lawn equipment, but costs, enforcement and property rights are complicating the cleanup.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Sewer-Dwelling Man Chases Kids, Mom Confronts Him: Weird News & Oddities
A runaway emu cops a ’tude with animal control, a Halloween costume goes bang, and a condo owner gets a $144,000 lesson in fine print.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Babysitting Or Child Neglect? Readers Weigh In On Mom’s Arrest [The Question]
A Florida mom’s arrest sparks debate over childhood independence, the limits of parental responsibility and the crushing cost of child care.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Across America|News|
Polar Vortex About To Go 'Haywire': What That Means For Temps Where You Live
The last time the polar vortex fell apart this early in the season was on Nov. 28, 1968. Meteorologists aren’t sure how cold it will get,
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|Neighbor News|
N.Y.C. Minority Chamber of Commerce Host Multi-Cultural Event In The Heart of Times Square
NYCMSBCC is expanding its mission to strengthen minority entrepreneurship across New York City's five boroughs.
Across America|News|
Professional Pet Tracker Finds Runaway Dogs, Unlikely Reunions And Surprises
From scent-tracking dogs to thermal drones, Carmen Brothers searches for missing pets, sometimes finding more than anyone expected.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
How Trump And Republicans Lost The 2026 Midterm Elections, According To The AP Voter Poll
Trump's failure to tame inflation, which has worsened instead, clearly weighed on Republican voters as their faith in him to help sagged.
Across America|News|
Which Senate, House And Governors Races Still Haven’t Been Called
The narrow margins come as Democrats flipped seats in places Republicans comfortably won two years ago.
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Meet The 4 Schools Competing For A $1 Million Football Field Upgrade
From a brand partner: T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights finalists have been revealed! Vote daily through Nov. 8 to help pick the winner.
Across America|News|
Takeaways: Voters Punish Trump, And The GOP Pays Across The Country
Voters were in the mood for change, according to an AP Voter Poll, which found that roughly 75% of voters feel "angry" or "dissatisfied."
Across America|News|
Voters Fear The America They’ve Known Is Slipping Away; On That, The Left And Right Agree
In interviews, the angst was palpable in early voters, most sharply from those who oppose Trump but also from many who support him.
Across America|News|
1st Human Bird Flu Death Of 2026 Recorded After Exposure To Infected Cattle
More than 70 human infections have been reported in the U.S. since the beginning of 2024, according to the CDC.
Across America|News|
Quote On Mirror In Caitlin Clark’s Childhood Home Inspires Her New Children’s Book
Indiana Fever WNBA sar Caitlin Clark answers the riddle of the difference between ordinary and extraordinary in a new children’s book .
Across America|Neighbor News|
The Tapestry of Life" Book Inspires Men and Women to Embrace Personal Growth and Self-Discovery in Life
Every life is a tapestry woven together by experiences, relationships, challenges, victories and lessons learned along the way!
