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Wisconsin hopeful Francesca Hong: Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday despite past posts
politics23 days ago

Wisconsin hopeful Francesca Hong: Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday despite past posts

Wisconsin Democratic Socialist candidate Francesca Hong says Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday and she does not want to cancel it, pushing back against years-old posts that suggested otherwise and noting the holiday's importance to her family and community. She says views can evolve, while critics argue her past rhetoric signals anti-tradition sentiment; Hong's camp reiterates she would not cancel Thanksgiving while highlighting her chef background and emphasis on bringing people together.

No is the Strategy: Hong’s Wisconsin bid tests the left’s playbook
politics24 days ago

No is the Strategy: Hong’s Wisconsin bid tests the left’s playbook

Slate analyzes Francesca Hong, a DSA-backed candidate for Wisconsin governor and state assembly, as a popular progressive with Medicare for All, universal childcare, ICE abolition, cannabis legalization, free school meals, and expanded unions; despite a resurfaced 2020 Thanksgiving tweet, the piece argues the best move is simply to say 'no' to old positions and stay focused on kitchen-table issues to win swing voters.

Hong clarifies Thanksgiving stance amid resurfaced post in CNN interview
politics24 days ago

Hong clarifies Thanksgiving stance amid resurfaced post in CNN interview

Wisconsin Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong, a leading candidate in the Democratic primary for governor, faced questions about a resurfaced 2020 post calling to ‘Cancel Thanksgiving’ during a CNN interview. She said she does not want to cancel the holiday, noting Thanksgiving can be painful for many, and framed her hospitality background as a strength in governance, while the campaign stressed her current position. Conservatives mocked the remarks as scrutiny grows ahead of the primary.

Wisconsin Candidate Defends Evolving Take on Thanksgiving
politics24 days ago

Wisconsin Candidate Defends Evolving Take on Thanksgiving

Francesca Hong, a leading Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate, gave a rambling 46-second answer to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins about whether she still supports canceling Thanksgiving, saying the holiday can be painful for many and that views can evolve while stressing her chef background and ability to bring people to the table; the piece notes her history of criticizing other holidays in past posts.

IMAX Poised to Fill Thanksgiving 2026 Slot with a New Exclusive
entertainment3 months ago

IMAX Poised to Fill Thanksgiving 2026 Slot with a New Exclusive

IMAX is close to naming a replacement exclusive Thanksgiving 2026 release to fill the gap after Greta Gerwig’s Narnia moved to Feb. 12, 2027 on Netflix; CEO Rich Gelfond said he’s not ready to reveal the title but indicated the exclusive Thanksgiving model will continue, with mentions of Disney’s Infinity Vision branding and a three‑week run for Dune 3 in the holiday lineup.

2026 NFL Bye Weeks Unveiled: When Each Team Gets a Rest
sports3 months ago

2026 NFL Bye Weeks Unveiled: When Each Team Gets a Rest

NFL’s 2026 bye weeks run from Week 5 to Week 14 (Week 12 is skipped for Thanksgiving); Week 11 features six teams on a bye—the most of the season—with the Packers and Rams also off in Week 11 due to the Thanksgiving Eve game. The remaining byes are four-team buys scattered across Weeks 5–10, 11 (the six-team Week 11), 13, and 14: Week 5 Panthers/Chiefs; Week 6 Bengals/Lions/Dolphins/Vikings; Week 7 Bills/Jaguars/Chargers/Commanders; Week 8 Texans/Saints/Giants/49ers; Week 9 Steelers/Titans; Week 10 Bears/Broncos/Eagles/Buccaneers; Week 11 Falcons/Browns/Packers/Rams/Patriots/Seahawks; Week 13 Ravens/Colts/Raiders/Jets; Week 14 Cardinals/Cowboys.

Chiefs' 2026 schedule leans into primetime, capped by Thanksgiving Bills showdown
sports3 months ago

Chiefs' 2026 schedule leans into primetime, capped by Thanksgiving Bills showdown

KC's 2026 regular-season slate features six primetime games, a Week 5 bye, and a late-season stretch that includes a Thanksgiving night road showdown with the Bills (NBC, 7:20 PM). The opener is a Week 1 Monday Night Football home game vs. the Broncos, with several marquee tests and an overall strength of schedule projected as fifth-highest based on 2025 results.

Bills Reveal 2026 Schedule: Seven Primetime Games, Christmas in Denver
sports3 months ago

Bills Reveal 2026 Schedule: Seven Primetime Games, Christmas in Denver

Buffalo Bills' 2026 regular-season schedule features 17 games with seven national primetime appearances, including Week 2 TNF vs Lions, a Thanksgiving primetime game vs Chiefs, and a Christmas Day showdown at Denver. The slate includes several challenging early road trips, an early bye, two consecutive road stretches, and six road games in Weeks 13–17. The Bills face NFC North foes in primetime and aim to steer their playoff fate under coach Joe Brady.

Bills 2026 Schedule Highlights: Primetime Clashes, Holiday Games, and West Coast Trips
sports3 months ago

Bills 2026 Schedule Highlights: Primetime Clashes, Holiday Games, and West Coast Trips

Buffalo opens the 2026 slate with a Week 1 road game at Houston and a primetime Week 2 home date with Detroit, then hosts a three-game early homestand against the Lions, Chargers, and Patriots. The Bills have a Thanksgiving showdown with the Chiefs and a Christmas Day game vs the Broncos (Netflix exclusive), followed by a West Coast swing (Rams on MNF and Raiders in Las Vegas) before a Week 7 bye. A pivotal stretch includes a December slate at Lambeau and six national-window games from Weeks 11–16 (Miami, Kansas City, New England, Green Bay, Chicago, Denver), with five of the final nine against AFC East foes, including trips to the Jets and a home game with the Dolphins to close the year. Preseason released: Panthers, Browns, Steelers.

Lions' 2026 schedule features primetime slates, Thanksgiving at Ford Field and a Munich trip
sports3 months ago

Lions' 2026 schedule features primetime slates, Thanksgiving at Ford Field and a Munich trip

The NFL released the Detroit Lions’ 2026 regular-season schedule: Detroit opens at Ford Field against New Orleans and ends Week 18 at Green Bay, with four primetime games (including a Munich, Germany international clash vs New England) and a Thanksgiving matchup vs Chicago. The Lions also have a national TV presence in other slots, face seven playoff teams, and enter a schedule ranked as the sixth-easiest based on last year’s opponent win percentage, following the league’s standard division/conference/non-division structure.

Cowboys' 2026 schedule features Brazil debut and Thanksgiving showdown
sports3 months ago

Cowboys' 2026 schedule features Brazil debut and Thanksgiving showdown

The Cowboys’ 2026 regular season includes a 27,980-mile travel load and a first-ever international game against the Baltimore Ravens in Rio de Janeiro (Week 3), plus a Thanksgiving showdown with the Eagles. The 17-game slate opens Week 1 at the Giants, with trips to Houston, Green Bay, Seattle, and Los Angeles, a Week 14 bye, and six primetime games as Dallas aims to rebound from a 7-9-1 finish in 2025 under Brian Schottenheimer.

Packers’ 2026 Schedule: Road Openers, Netflix Night, and Holiday Clashes
sports3 months ago

Packers’ 2026 Schedule: Road Openers, Netflix Night, and Holiday Clashes

An unofficial look at Green Bay’s 2026 slate suggests the Packers open with back-to-back road games at Minnesota and the Jets, host nine home games, and feature notable dates including a Thanksgiving Eve game at the Rams streamed on Netflix and a Christmas noon kickoff at the Chicago Bears, plus Thursday-night matchups vs the Falcons and Panthers and a rare Wednesday game at the Rams in Week 12. The schedule also flags late-season games against the Bills and Dolphins, and a potential Week 18 finale vs the Lions, with several dates still to be finalized.

Chiefs travel to Bills for Thanksgiving primetime showdown at the new Highmark Stadium
sports3 months ago

Chiefs travel to Bills for Thanksgiving primetime showdown at the new Highmark Stadium

The Kansas City Chiefs will visit the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving night for Week 12 in a NBC-televised primetime matchup at Buffalo’s new Highmark Stadium, continuing a yearly rivalry since 2020 with Buffalo holding a regular-season edge and Kansas City owning playoff success; Mahomes’ ACL recovery is expected to be behind him, though other injuries could affect the lineup.

Lions to Host Bears on Thanksgiving in 2026
sports3 months ago

Lions to Host Bears on Thanksgiving in 2026

A report says the Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving in Detroit for the 2026 slate, continuing a holiday rivalry. Detroit won both meetings with Chicago in 2025, and Bears coach Ben Johnson—formerly Lions offensive coordinator—remains eyeing his first win against his former team. The NFL has also announced Eagles at Dallas on Thanksgiving and Lions at Buffalo in Week 2.