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The NFL is exploring adding a Wednesday night game the week of Thanksgiving to the 2026 schedule. Meetings at the end of March will discuss the idea, and if approved the league would pursue selling broadcasting rights for a standalone game as part of an expanded Thanksgiving slate.
Army coach Jeff Monken says moving the Army–Navy game to Thanksgiving weekend could free the CFP to start earlier and help both teams pursue a playoff berth, potentially reshaping the postseason while preserving the rivalry.
The Thanksgiving Day NFL game between the Packers and Lions set a new regular-season viewership record with 47.7 million viewers, surpassing previous records and peaking at nearly 58 million, highlighting the game's popularity and raising expectations for future matchups in 2026.
Last Thursday's NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys set a new record for the most-watched regular-season game in NFL history, with an average of 57.2 million viewers, surpassing the previous record by 36%, highlighting the teams' popularity and the game's significance.
The NFL on CBS set a new record for the most-watched regular-season game in NFL history with over 57 million viewers for the Chiefs-Cowboys Thanksgiving game, peaking at over 61 million, and Paramount+ also achieved its highest streaming numbers for an NFL game, marking a historic season across platforms.
Chris Pratt and Anna Faris, divorced for eight years, were seen reuniting over Thanksgiving, indicating they remain on good terms and are successfully co-parenting their son Jack, despite past hardships and public controversies.
Sydney Sweeney wowed fans with her red dragon-inspired bodysuit during her Thanksgiving celebration, sharing photos on Instagram that sparked admiration and praise from followers.
Meghan Markle faced criticism from fans and Reddit users for her unhygienic Thanksgiving cooking video, where she was accused of poor kitchen practices and handling raw turkey improperly, despite her efforts to host and volunteer during the holiday.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, divorced but on friendly terms, spent Thanksgiving together with their children, highlighting their supportive relationship and focus on family.
Adam Schefter doubts Joe Burrow will be ready to play against the Ravens on Thanksgiving, suggesting a more realistic return might be the following week, depending on the Bengals' division race status.
The US government shutdown has led to ongoing flight capacity reductions and staffing issues in air travel, which are expected to persist for months, potentially disrupting holiday travel plans, even after the shutdown ends, due to staffing shortages and ongoing cancellations.
For the first time since the shutdown began, daily airline cancellations have exceeded 2,000, with air traffic disruptions worsening due to unpaid controllers, leading to significant delays and potential travel chaos during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
The ongoing government shutdown is severely impacting air travel in the U.S., with reduced flight capacities and cancellations expected to worsen, potentially making air travel impossible for many during Thanksgiving, prompting travelers to seek alternative transportation options.
Due to a prolonged US government shutdown causing staffing shortages among air traffic controllers, US flights are expected to decrease significantly, especially in the two weeks before Thanksgiving, potentially impacting economic growth and holiday travel plans.
President Trump highlighted Walmart's cheaper Thanksgiving meal as evidence of his economic success, but the meal has fewer items and smaller portions than previous years, and the broader context includes rising energy prices and ongoing disputes over SNAP benefits for needy families.