Thanksgiving 2023: A Celebration of History, Traditions, Events, and Retail Sales Around The Web

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Details: Written by Robin Casey; Category: Global World Topics; Published: 15 November 2023; Created: 15 November 2023; Last Updated: 15 November 2023

Thanksgiving 2023

Thanksgiving is one of the most beloved holidays in the United States. It is a time to gather with family and friends, enjoy a delicious feast, express gratitude and celebrate the rich history and culture of the nation. But how much do you know about the origins, traditions, events, recipes, and retail sales of Thanksgiving? In this article post, we will explore some of the fascinating facts and stories behind this American holiday.

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1. The Origins of Thanksgiving

The first Thanksgiving is often traced back to 1621 when the Pilgrims who founded the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts shared a three-day harvest feast with the Wampanoag, a local Native American tribe. However, this was not the first time that Europeans and Native Americans celebrated together. In fact, there were many similar occasions of cross-cultural exchange and cooperation in the early colonial period.

For example, in 1619, a group of English settlers in Virginia held a religious ceremony of thanksgiving to mark their arrival at Berkeley Hundred. In 1620, another group of English settlers in Maine celebrated their safe landing at Popham Colony with a meal of fish and bread. And in 1637, the Massachusetts Bay Colony governor John Winthrop declared a day of Thanksgiving after the colonists defeated the Pequot tribe in a bloody war.

However, these events were not annual or national holidays. They were sporadic and local celebrations that varied in their purpose and meaning. It was not until 1863, during the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day is to be held each November. He hoped to unify the country and foster a sense of gratitude for God's blessings.

But the holiday is not without controversy. Many Americans—including people of Native American ancestry—believe Thanksgiving celebrations mask the true history of oppression and bloodshed that underlies the relationship between European settlers and Native Americans. They point out that the Pilgrims and other colonists exploited, enslaved, and massacred many Native American tribes over the years. They also argue that Thanksgiving perpetuates a myth of peaceful coexistence that ignores the realities of colonialism and genocide.

2. The Traditions of Thanksgiving

Despite its complex and contested history, Thanksgiving has become a cherished tradition for many Americans. Over the years, various customs and rituals have developed around the holiday. Some of them are:

The Turkey: The turkey is the most iconic symbol of Thanksgiving. It is believed that the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag ate wild turkey at their feast in 1621, along with other foods such as corn, venison, fish, shellfish, berries, and nuts. However, turkey was not always the main dish on Thanksgiving tables. In fact, some early colonists preferred goose, duck, chicken, or even swan. Turkey became more popular in the 19th century, especially after Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol featured a turkey as a festive meal for Scrooge's poor clerk Bob Cratchit. Today, Americans consume about 46 million turkeys on Thanksgiving Day.

The Sides: The side dishes that accompany the turkey vary by region and preference. Some of the most common ones are stuffing (or dressing), mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, cornbread, sweet potatoes (or yams), macaroni and cheese, and pumpkin pie. Many of these dishes reflect the influence of Native American cuisine on colonial cooking. For example, cornbread was made from cornmeal that Native Americans taught the colonists how to grind. Cranberry sauce was inspired by a Native American condiment called pemmican, which was made from dried meat, fat, and berries.

The Parade: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the most famous events associated with Thanksgiving. It started in 1924 as a way for Macy's employees to celebrate their immigrant heritage and culture. The parade featured floats and bands.

3. The Amazing Thanksgiving Retail Sales

If you're looking for the best deals on the web this Thanksgiving weekend, you've come to the right place. In this blog post, we'll share with you some of the most amazing offers and discounts from your favorite online retailers. Whether you're shopping for yourself or for your loved ones, you'll find something to suit your budget and taste.

According to Adobe Analytics, online spending during the holiday season is on track to top $200 billion for the first time, but Thanksgiving day sales were on the low end of projections, ringing in at $5.1 billion. However, this doesn't mean that shoppers are holding back their wallets. On the contrary, many are taking advantage of the heavy discounting on toys and electronics that merchants are offering. In fact, American consumers spent a record $5.3 billion online on Thanksgiving day, up 3% over last year.

Mobile shopping is also driving online sales, accounting for 55% of online transactions on Thanksgiving day, an 8.3% year-over-year increase. This shows that shoppers are comfortable browsing and buying from their smartphones and tablets, especially when they can use convenient features like buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS), or curbside pickup.

But the shopping frenzy is not over yet. Black Friday and Cyber Monday is expected to be even bigger and better than ever, with online sales reaching $10.2 billion and $12.7 billion respectively. That's why we've compiled a list of some of the hottest deals from various categories that you can snag right now. Don't miss this opportunity to save big and get what you want before it sells out!

Here are some of the best deals on the web this Thanksgiving weekend:

- Fashion: Get up to 70% off on clothing, shoes, and accessories from the top brands like Nike, Adidas, Levi's, Calvin Klein and more at Macy's.

- Beauty: Save up to 50% on select beauty products from Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom and more. Plus, get free gifts with purchase and free shipping on orders over $35.

- Electronics: Score up to 60% off on laptops, tablets, smartphones, TVs, headphones, cameras and more from Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon and more. Plus, get free delivery or same-day pickup on eligible items.

- Toys: Save up to 50% on toys and games from Lego, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, and more at Target.

- Home: Get up to 80% off on furniture, bedding, kitchenware, decor and more from Wayfair, Kohl's, Bed Bath & Beyond, and more. Plus, get free shipping on orders over $49.

- Books: Get up to 80% off on best-selling books, ebooks, and audiobooks from Barnes & Noble, Kindle, Audible, and more. Plus, get free shipping on orders over $25 or free curbside pickup.

These are just some of the amazing deals that you can find online this Thanksgiving weekend. But hurry, because they won't last long. Shop now and enjoy the savings!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy the rest of the holiday season.

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United Nations Video: UN Chief: "We need an international financial system that meets the needs of LLDCs" | COP28

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Remarks by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the Opening of the High-level meeting of the Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC) | COP28, UN Climate Change Conference. You Excellency Mr. President Excellencies, friends, It is a privilege to participate in this high-level meeting of landlocked developing countries. Let me begin by thanking the President of Botswana for your strong leadership. I’ve been for many years a great admirer of your country. Landlocked, but a middle-income country with exemplary congruence with social cohesion and sustainable development. Now the specific challenges and vulnerabilities of Landlocked Developing Countries are well-documented. But they do not receive nearly enough global attention. LLDCs are on the frontlines of the climate chaos – confronting a range of dramatic impacts: desertification and prolonged droughts, catastrophic biodiversity loss and rapidly melting glaciers. However, you are also in pole position to reap the rewards of the renewables revolution. You can be champions of an energy transition that is sustainable, just, inclusive, and equitable. But to do all of this, you need much, much more support. The Global Stocktake to be approved in this COP is critical. It must mark a turning point towards a surge of global climate ambition in 2025 and beyond. And that demands action across three priority areas. First, action on finance. And it’s good to have a minister of finance together with us. We need to see a boosting of contributions to the new Loss and Damage Fund. It started well, but with very little money. It must be a much bigger fund than what it looks like at the present moment. And we need developed countries to make good on their financial commitments – by clarifying how they deliver or are delivering the $100 billion a year and setting out a clear plan to double adaptation finance. But we must go further still. We must reform the deeply unfair global financial architecture so that it better represents developing countries and better responds to their needs. We need an international financial system that meets the needs of LLDCs with an effective debt-relief mechanism that supports payment suspensions, longer lending terms, and lower rates. We need international financial institutions to fully align with the Paris Agreement. And we need to increase the capital base and change the business models of Multilateral Development Banks so that they leverage far more private finance at reasonable costs to developing countries and in particular LLDCs. Second, action on reducing emissions. We must preserve the limit of 1.5-degrees of heating, as set out in the Paris Agreement, to avert the worst of climate chaos. The Global Stocktake must set clear expectations that countries’ 2025 Nationally Determined Contributions will align with the 1.5-degree limit. And it must advance a just, fair and equitable transition from fossil fuels to renewables: By committing countries to triple renewables capacity, double energy efficiency, and bringing clean energy to all, by 2030. And by committing to phase out fossil fuels on a clear timeframe that aligns with the 1.5-degree limit. Countries must also take action in line with my Climate Solidary Pact and Acceleration Agenda: hitting fast forward on their net zero timelines so that they get there as soon as possible to 2040 in developed countries and 2050 in emerging economies. There is this, I would say, very unfair situation. There are no LLDCs that are big emitters, but LLDCs are on the frontline of the negative devastating impacts of climate change. So I think you have a moral authority to tell big emitters, namely the G20 countries that represent 80 per cent of the emissions, it’s time to seriously reduce emissions in order for LLDCs to have a chance not to be so dramatically impacted by the acceleration of the climate chaos consequences. We need to work together with a new level of international cooperation – governments, countries, and companies – to support the global transition to net zero by 2050. This includes: Putting a fair price on carbon. Protecting everyone, everywhere with early warning systems. And aligning all critical emitting sectors with 1.5 degrees. Excellencies, dear friends, In these priorities and more, the United Nations stands with you, with the Landlocked Developing Countries. Together, we can lay the foundation for a more resilient and sustainable future for over 500 million people of landlocked developing countries, leaving no one behind as it is our key message of the Sustainable Development Goals. And we can build on this progress at the Third United Nations Conference on LLDCs next June... Full remarks: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2023-12-02/un-secretary-generals-remarks-high-level-meeting-of-the-landlocked-developing-countries-delivered

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United Nations Video: UN Chief: "The mountains are issuing a distress call. COP28 must respond with a rescue plan"

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Remarks by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the Opening of the event "Call of the Mountains: who saves us from the climate crisis?" | COP28, UN Climate Change Conference. Dear Prime Minister, Excellencies, friends, It is a pleasure to join you today. And I thank the Prime Minister for organising this important event. Just weeks ago, I was standing in the mighty Himalayas – on an unforgettable visit to beautiful Nepal enjoying the most wonderful hospitality that I could ever imagine and I’m very grateful to the government and the people of Nepal for their warm welcome and for the opportunity that they provided to me. It is deeply shocking to learn how fast the Himalayan glaciers are melting. And deeply distressing to hear first-hand from local communities about the terrible impact on their lives. Nepal, and other vulnerable mountain countries, are being pounded by a crisis that is not of their making. The country has lost close to a third of its ice in just over thirty years – a direct result of the greenhouse [gas] pollution heating our planet. That means swollen lakes and rivers flooding, sweeping away entire communities. It means rising seas threatening communities around the world. And melting is accelerating. Unless we change course, we will unleash catastrophe: The glaciers could disappear altogether. That means massively reduced flows for major Himalayan rivers like the Indus, the Ganges and Brahmaputra. Deltas decimated by saltwater. Low-lying communities wiped out, millions of people forced from their homes, and floods and droughts accelerating around the world. Nepal’s mountains are crying out for help and COP28 must respond. The Global Stocktake must look forward and create the conditions for a surge in global climate action in 2025 and beyond. Critically, we need this COP to deliver in three areas: First, finance and climate justice. There can be no climate action without the money to pay for it. I am calling for developed countries to clarify the delivery of the $100 billion, and to produce a clear plan to double adaptation finance to $40 billion a year by 2025 – as a first step to devoting half of climate finance to adaptation. But those sums are dwarfed by the scale of what’s needed. So, we need the outcome of this COP to call for reform of the International Financial Institutions so that they reflect today’s world and are far more responsive to the needs of developing countries. And for reform of the business models of the Multilateral Development Banks so that they can leverage far more private finance at reasonable cost to developing countries like Nepal. Responding to the climate disaster shouldn’t create a financial disaster. So, we also need the outcome of the COP to support an increase in the proportion of climate finance delivered as grants and concessional finance. And I am calling for countries to boost support for the Loss and Damage Fund. It was an extremely important decision to move forward with it, but we must serious money into it. Second, this COP needs to set the world up for emissions to plummet. The door is closing on 1.5 degrees. But a sliver of light remains. This COP outcome must set a clear expectation that countries’ 2025 Nationally Determined Contributions will align with the 1.5-degree limit, cover the whole economy, and be delivered on time. And it must chart a course for a fair, just, and equitable transition from fossil fuels to renewables. The science is clear: ultimately fossil fuels must go. We need a clear commitment to double energy efficiency, and bring clean energy to all, by 2030. And to phase out fossil fuels on a timeframe compatible with achieving the 1.5 degree goal of the Paris Agreement. Finally, the Global Stocktake must strengthen international cooperation. The goals of the Paris Agreement depend on it. We need collaboration between government, and between countries and companies, to drive down emissions, and to protect everyone on earth with an effective early warning system by 2027 and Nepal is an essential candidate to have an effective early warning system. Excellencies, friends, The mountains are issuing a distress call. COP28 must respond with a rescue plan and let’s give our all to making that that reality emerges from the COP. Thank you very much.

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United Nations Video: UN News in Brief (1 December 2023) | United Nations

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United Nations Video: Gaza, Somalia, COP28 & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (1 Dec 2023) | United Nations

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Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: - COP28 - Climate - Gaza - UNRWA - Lebanon - Syria - Guinea-Bissau - South Sudan - Somalia - International Days GAZA In a tweet issued this morning, the Secretary-General said he regretted the resumption of hostilities in Gaza and Israel. He urges all concerned parties to swiftly find a way to resume the pause in the fighting and facilitate the release of more hostages. We appeal to the parties not to resort to further military action that can only make the already catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza worse and to spare civilians from more suffering. The Secretary-General reaffirms his call for a true humanitarian ceasefire. Just wanted to give you a bit more granularity on what we have been able to achieve and what our colleagues on the ground have been able to achieve since the the start of the pause. The humanitarian pause, which lasted for seven days, had allowed us a major increase in the delivery of basic supplies into and across Gaza, primarily through the Egyptian and Palestinian Red Crescent Societies and, of course, with the support of UN agencies. However, as the Secretary-General told Security Council members this week, the level of aid remained completely inadequate to meet the growing needs. Between 24 and 29 November, 630 metric tonnes of flour were distributed to about 224,000 people in the south. We also distributed 63,000 blankets and mattresses. Cooking gas had been entering daily from Egypt during this period and has been available, or at least had been available, at one distribution centre in the south, in not enough quantities unfortunately to meet the demand. Since the start of the pause until the 29th [November], approximately 4,850 metric tonnes of food, primarily rice, flour, and canned food; 1,700 metric tonnes of other supplies; as well as 1,110 metric tonnes of bottled water; also 148 metric tonnes of medical supplies and 29,500 litres of fuel were delivered to UNRWA shelters, hospitals and warehouses in northern Gaza. Any continuation in the uptick the delivery of basic supplies into and across Gaza is now, of course, uncertain because of the resumed hostilities, which obviously makes the distribution of humanitarian goods that much more difficult, not only for the humanitarian workers but also for those for whom the aid is intended. COP28  This morning in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, the Secretary-General spoke at the opening ceremony of the World Climate Action Summit at COP28. He told the gathered world leaders they can still prevent a planetary crash and burn, but that they will need cooperation and political will. The Secretary-General said the success of COP28 depends on three areas: drastically cutting emissions, accelerating a just and equitable transition to renewables and delivering climate justice for developing countries.  The Secretary-General underscored that we must listen to the science, which says that the 1.5-degree limit is only possible if we ultimately stop burning all fossil fuels. Not reduce, not abate, but phase out all fossil fuels with a clear timeframe aligned with 1.5 degrees celsius. Mr. Guterres also had a message for fossil fuel company leaders: Do not double down on an obsolete business model. Lead the transition to renewables. And he urged governments to help the fossil fuel industry make the right choices – by regulating, by legislating, by putting a fair price on carbon, by ending fossil fuel subsidies, and by adopting a windfall tax on profits of these companies. The Secretary-General also spoke at the Local Climate Action Summit, where he urged local leaders to develop plans for a net-zero future, demand a seat at the table to draft climate national policies and to invest in renewables. SOMALIA In Somalia, the Humanitarian Coordinator there, George Conway - together with the Government and the Somali NGO consortium - have jointly warned that the country is in the midst of a disaster as devastating rains and floods continue to spread. Since October, and we have been reporting this to you, some 2 million people have been impacted by torrential rains, flash floods and riverine floods. More than 750,000 people are displaced from their homes and nearly 100 people have been killed, throughout different parts of the country. The continuing heavy rains and floods are expected to swamp at least 1.5 million hectares of farmland through December. With one month to go until the end of the year and despite massive needs, the 2023 Humanitarian Response Plan for Somalia– which seeks more than $2.6 billion to meet the needs of 7.6 million people – is only 42 per cent funded at $1 billion. Aid organizations cannot meet current and new needs without additional resources. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=01%20December%202023

Published: 1st Dec 2023 07:01:15 By: United Nations

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BBC News Video: Israel’s renewed bombardment of Gaza continues into second day | BBC News

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Israel's renewed bombardment of Gaza is continuing into its second day, as the IDF warns civilians in some areas to evacuate. Fighting resumed on Friday after a seven-day truce expired; Israel and Hamas have blamed each other for failing to agree an extension. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Israel #Gaza #BBCNews

Published: 2nd Dec 2023 11:22:09 By: BBC News

BBC News Video: Earthshot Prize winner aims to tackle food waste in India - BBC News

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BBC News Video: George Santos expelled from Congress in historic vote| BBC News

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George Santos, the US Congressman accused of money laundering, lying about his past, and stealing campaign funds, to pay for everything from luxury holidays to Botox treatment, has been expelled by the House of Representatives. An ethics report had found that Congressman George Santos exploited “every aspect” of his role for personal financial profit. Mr Santos is facing 21 criminal charges. Jane Hill presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Gary O'Donohue reports from Washington. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews

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BBC News Video: Rosa Parks: The 'no' that sparked the civil rights movement | BBC News

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On 1 December 1955 Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give her bus seat to a white passenger. The repercussions were swift. The arrest was not an isolated event but a consequence of the Jim Crow laws, legislation designed to codify racism and marginalise black Americans. In these exclusive BBC clips, discover how her courageous act of defiance set in motion a chain of events that ended segregation in the US, but at a personal cost to Parks herself. This video is from 'In History,' which uses the BBC's archive to explore historical events. For more like this, visit: https://bbc.in/3T33Quf Please subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #US #History #BBCNews

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The US House of Representatives has voted to expel Congressman George Santos. The New York Republican is only the sixth lawmaker in history to be expelled from the lower chamber of Congress, and the first since 2002. Mr Santos is facing more than 20 federal charges including fraud, money laundering and stealing public funds. He has said he's being bullied from office. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews

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The planned transfer of the first 13 Israeli hostages out of Gaza is set to take place at the Egyptian border. Egyptian authorities are preparing the Rafah crossing to receive the detainees released by Hamas. From there they are expected to be transferred to southern Israel. 39 Palestinian women and teenage boys held in Israeli prisons were released earlier today. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 2nd Dec 2023 09:00:12 By: On Demand News

ODN Video: Dog Meat Farmers Protest Against Ban in South Korea

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These South Korean dog meat farmers are protesting against recent government moves to ban rearing dogs for meat. The Korean Dog Meat Association says it wants dog meat farming to be treated like any other livestock farming and that a ban would infringe on the rights of farmers and consumers. There is a long history of eating dog meat in Korea, but recent surveys show that the majority of South Koreans are against the practice. South Korea’s sizeable Buddhist population also largely opposes all forms of meat farming, which includes dog meat farming. Animal rights charity director Borami Seo believes South Koreans are becoming increasingly conscious of animal welfare. Farming dogs for meat is already heavily restricted in South Korea. Although not explicitly banned, dogs are not specified as livestock in Korean law, unlike most other animals reared for meat. In recent years several local governments have further restricted the practice, and have shut down dog slaughterhouses. But, with impassioned supporters on both sides, it's not yet clear if the government’s attempt to ban the practice will succeed. #korea #dogs #food Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ondemandnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 1st Dec 2023 05:00:42 By: On Demand News

ODN Video: Gaza Bombing Begins Again as Ceasefire Ends

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After seven days of ceasefire, the war in Gaza started again this morning. Just 30 minutes after the ceasefire ended Israel announced it had hit Hamas targets with airstrikes. Israel also accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire by firing rockets into its territory. The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry says 32 were killed in the first three hours after the end of the ceasefire. The renewed violence marks the end of a seven-day ceasefire that saw Israel and Hamas exchange hostages and prisoners. A four-day ceasefire began on 24 November but was extended to seven days, with help from Egypt and Qatar acting as mediators. More than 100 hostages were returned by Hamas in exchange for Israel releasing 240 prisoners. Many had hoped the ceasefire might be extended indefinitely, but Israel has reiterated it will not stop the war until all the hostages are returned, and Hamas is destroyed. #israel #gaza #palestine Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ondemandnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 1st Dec 2023 12:35:20 By: On Demand News

ODN Video: Palestinian Activist Ahed Tamimi Freed in Israel-Hamas Hostage Exchange

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Activist Ahed Tamimi was among those that were released as part of a now extended truce deal Israel has with Hamas. The 22-year-old was re-arrested in November for alleged incitement of violence in a now deleted Instagram post. Meanwhile in Jerusalem, two gunmen opened fire at a crowded bus station. At least three people have been killed and several others injured. #ahedtamimi #israel #hamas Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ondemandnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 30th Nov 2023 01:30:22 By: On Demand News

ODN Video: The Pogues Frontman Shane MacGowan Dies Aged 65

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Irish musician Shane MacGowan, best known as the frontman of The Pogues, has died at the age of 65. His hits include 1988's Fairytale of New York and A Pair of Brown Eyes. MacGowan had been unwell for some time and had well-documented problems with drugs and alcohol. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ondemandnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

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CBC Video: Manitoba commits funds to help combat rising HIV rates

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The Manitoba government announced new supports for HIV care on Friday, coinciding with World AIDS Day — including the creation of an Indigenous-led mobile service for homeless Manitobans and a research grant in memory of a doctor who treated HIV/AIDS patients at the height of the crisis. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H For breaking news on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1WjDyks Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 2nd Dec 2023 11:01:00 By: CBC News

CBC Video: December reading picks from a BookTok creator

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Edmonton-based BookTok creator Moly Milosovic shares her reading picks for her Trending Titles series. This month's reads: fantasy duology One Dark Window and the sci-fi novella All Systems Red. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H For breaking news on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1WjDyks Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 2nd Dec 2023 10:58:24 By: CBC News

CBC Video: Ottawa to create Red Dress Alert for missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people

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The federal government has started consultations on the creation of a public alert system for missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. Lorelei Williams, a vocal advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, shares what the Red Dress Alert will mean to her community. Support is available for anyone affected by these reports and the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous people. Immediate emotional assistance and crisis support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week through a national hotline at 1-844-413-6649. You can also access, through the government of Canada, health support services such as mental health counselling, community-based support and cultural services, and some travel costs to see elders and traditional healers. Family members seeking information about a missing or murdered loved one can access Family Information Liaison Units. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H For breaking news on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1WjDyks Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 2nd Dec 2023 01:11:47 By: CBC News

CBC Video: The People vs. Ticketmaster: Do Live Nation's practices impact prices?

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Ticketmaster has recently been in the hot seat over its handling of ticket sales to some of the world’s biggest concerts, including Drake and Taylor Swift. Tough questions are being asked about the company’s practices. Fans say they’re fed up with the high cost of tickets, while the former CEO says they should stop complaining. Plus, a reseller gives us the inside scoop on how he scores tickets and sells them for a profit. #Ticketmaster #LiveNation #Investigation »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H For breaking news on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1WjDyks Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians. THE PEOPLE VS THE TICKET GIANT reporter ASHA TOMLINSON associate producer MICHELLE MCCANN editor AARON TAYLOR field producer STEPHANIE MATTEIS camera NORM ARNOLD DAVID MACINTOSH JOHN LESAVAGE additional footage TIKTOK POND5 YOUTUBE art director DAVID ABRAHAMS media management ASTORIA LUZZI social media producer AMARA MCLAUGHLIN colour correction KYLE J. SMITH sound mix DANY TREMBLAY project manager VICTOR KERR resource coordinators MARC CORMIER SAM NAR news rollout producer JENNY COWLEY packaging editor BENNY KOSHY packaging producer LINDA SIBONY promo producer GREG SADLER senior producer TIFFANY FOXCROFT executive producer NELISHA VELLANI FIRST BROADCAST December 1, 2023

Published: 2nd Dec 2023 01:00:01 By: CBC News

CBC Video: Political Pulse panel: Are Trudeau's India claims bolstered by U.S. indictment allegation?

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The details in a murder-for-hire plot allegedly orchestrated by an official in the Indian government may explain Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to publicly accuse India of playing a role in the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. The Political Pulse panel weigh in. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H For breaking news on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1WjDyks Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 2nd Dec 2023 12:45:28 By: CBC News

Global Video: Future of wildfires: What will happen to Canada's scorched forests as fires worsen?

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After a record-breaking wildfire season in 2023, land double the size of Portugal has been burnt in Canada throughout the year, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC). At 18.5 million hectares (46 million acres), that’s about five per cent of the country’s entire forests. As the wildfire season slowly winds down with cooling temperatures, what happens to all the land and forests after the fires have been extinguished and nearby evacuated communities returned, especially with such a large swath of area affected? In the past, fires didn’t come around an area more often than every 30 years, with the lack of trees from recent burns helping regulate the frequency of the fires and resetting the local ecosystem. But now, experts warn that climate change may be breaking that natural cycle. “Unfortunately, what we're seeing now when we have these extremely intense fires is that, in some places, things burn so hot that they actually incinerate the seeds that are released,” warns ‘Dark Days at Noon: The Future of Fire’ author Edward Struzik. “The southern end of our boreal forest is going to disappear.” For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #Canada #Wildfires

Published: 8th Oct 2023 01:22:16 By: Global News

Global Video: How rocks from an asteroid could teach us about our planet

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On Sunday, rocks plucked from the asteroid 101955 Bennu will land on our planet, ready to be studied by scientists who hope this sample can shine a light on our planet – and how it came to be. The sample comes to us seven years after NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla. on a mission to study a near-Earth asteroid and three years after it successfully touched down on Bennu to collect a sample of an asteroid for the first time in the space agency’s history. Bennu is described as a celestial “rubbish pile” that is made up of material dating back billions of years to when the solar system was forming. And as Alyssa Julie reports, scientists believe its rocks could hold a record of that time period. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #Bennu #space #nasa #csa

Published: 23rd Sep 2023 02:00:19 By: Global News

Global Video: Maui wildfires: Wind, drought and invasive grass created perfect storm for devastating fires

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Punishing winds, a severe drought and invasive grass created the perfect conditions for the devastating fires on Maui that have so far killed at least 67 people, experts say. The exact cause of the fires is yet to be determined but the National Weather Service had issued warnings for high winds and dry weather as Hurricane Dora brushed south of Hawaii. Craig Clements, a meteorology professor at San Jose State University, said Maui had already been in a severe drought, putting it at risk for fires. He said the steep mountains overlooking the hard-hit town of Lahain also exacerbated the high wind conditions, sending them into populated areas at high speed. Alyssa Julie has more on how conditions fanned the flames of the fires. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/9890277/maui-wildfires-update-aug-11/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #maui #mauiwildfires

Published: 11th Aug 2023 10:37:06 By: Global News

Global Video: CO2: How an essential greenhouse gas is heating up the planet

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a naturally occurring greenhouse gas and is essential for life on Earth to function normally. However, humans are emitting it on an industrial scale, like through the burning of fossil fuels, which is contributing to global warming. Kamyar Razavi explains how the exponential increase of CO2 release is causing the planet to heat up. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #ClimateChange #globalwarming #co2

Published: 28th Jun 2023 06:30:21 By: Global News

Global Video: King Charles coronation: Crown jewels, centuries-old traditions and what it all means

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The coronation of King Charles III will be the first time a King of England has his coronation televised and only the second-ever British monarch to do so after Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. It’s a ceremony full of pomp and circumstance, cloaked in mystery and steeped in centuries-old traditions…that comes from a healthy dose of historical pettiness and happenstance. During the ceremony, the monarch will be presented with the crown jewels, almost all of which were destroyed, altered, or lost to time over the often-tumultuous centuries of British history. While the crown is the centrepiece of the regalia – what do sceptres, swords and a Scottish stone have to do with being anointed to the British throne? Global News explains. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/9658725/justin-trudeau-coronation-king-charles-may-6/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #kingcharlescoronation #kingcharles #monarchy

Published: 2nd May 2023 03:00:10 By: Global News