The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s longtime Santa Claus has died unexpectedly. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news that Robert Weidle passed away late last night,” the zoo wrote in a private Facebook group Thursday. Weidle, who was 62, died several hours after completing his shift as Santa at the…
Much of the state woke up to a chilly morning today, Dec. 12, and the constant east-northeast wind will keep the temperatures cool throughout the day, according to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service. A cold front sweeping through the interior and Southwest Florida today is expected to bring a temporary blast of…
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United States stock markets will be closing early on Friday, Nov. 29 after being closed altogether on Thursday, Nov. 28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange are both closed on Thanksgiving and will re-open on Nov. 29, but shut down early at 1 p.m. ET. The U.S. bond market will also be…
Celebrities are taking to social media to celebrate Thanksgiving with loved ones, thanks and lots of food. Martha Stewart had pies aplenty for her Thanksgiving celebration. “Total pies baked 35 – Chocolate pecan, brown butter maple rum pecan , pumpkin phyllo , apple crumb , and cranberry,” Stewart shared Wednesday on Instagram with photos of…
A 24-year-old California man was electrocuted and died while hanging Christmas lights on Thursday, according to officials. Antonio Pascual was hanging Christmas lights the morning of Nov. 21 on a roof in Escondido, the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office said in a news release. He was hanging the lights near a high voltage powerline…
Winter storms may be dumping snow in the frigid northern Plains, but South Florida has its own dusting of white with the fall proliferation of the pusley plant. The delicate flower dotting lawns and swales thrives during autumn’s drier months and can take over large swaths of grass stressed by insects, improper mowing, disease or…
Kohl’s is the latest in a spate of retailers announcing their early Black Friday deals ahead of the holiday season. The Wisconsin-based retailer announced its upcoming deals Friday and unveiled a preview of the company’s Black Friday flyer. The company said its stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and will open for the holiday…