Thanksgiving festivity turns chaotic with grounded parade balloons
Macy's parade in New York grounded by 40 mph winds injure several as Big Bird and other balloons topple. Plymouth protest clashes erupt as 25 Native activists detained during National Day of Mourning events. American Indians cite genocide narrative while planners in Philadelphia and Iowa report weather impacts and hopeful family gatherings persist across the nation.
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Cowboys-McEntire stage charity halftime show in Irving
In Irving Texas the Cowboys hosted a ben efit event with Reba McEntire singing What If for The Salvation Army. The performance kicked off the charity drive with celebrities supporting the kettle campaign as kettles began at Texas Stadium on Thanksgiving Day. More than 20 000 kettles were planned nationwide. The event also highlighted film and TV industry notes, including Steven Soderbergh directing and Get Shorty adaptation details.
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