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Thanksgiving Myths Debunked; U.S. to Review Visas from ‘Countries of Concern’; 20-Year-Old National Guard Member Fatally Shot in D.C.
Debunking the most common Thanksgiving myths
Debunking the most common Thanksgiving myths: First, the 1621 gathering wasn’t a Norman Rockwell banquet. Pilgrims and their Wampanoag allies held a three-day harvest feast, eating venison, waterfowl, corn, squash and likely shellfish—sitting on the ground, using hands, and absolutely not slicing pumpkin pie at a big table. Celebratory gunfire even drew Chief Massasoit’s men, who arrived ready for trouble and stayed for dinner. The date wasn’t always the fourth Thursday, either. Washington proclaimed Nov. 26, 1789; Lincoln picked the last Thursday in 1863; the Confederate South did its own thing; Congress finally nailed it down in 1941. The menu myths? Turkey didn’t dominate until the 1800s; ham often headlined because pigs were cheaper. Cranberry sauce wasn’t at the “first Thanksgiving”—it shows up in sources decades later, with a cookbook cameo in 1796. And stuffing vs. dressing isn’t a vibe, it’s a location: inside the bird vs. out, even if people use the words interchangeably. Leftovers can be reheated multiple times—just get them above 165°F and don’t let them loiter on the counter. Microwaves ding quality, not safety, so warm only what you’ll eat. As for the wishbone, that’s Etruscan-to-Roman-to-Briton hand-me-down chic, not uniquely American. Pass the facts with the gravy; the only thing that should be stuffed is the turkey, not the history.
Visa holders from all 'countries of concern' will be reviewed
Visa holders from all "countries of concern" will be reviewed, officials said, as authorities launch checks on foreign nationals from 19 nations following Wednesday’s attack on two National Guard members. The move marks a rapid, broad security sweep—swift enough to reassure, broad enough to raise questions about scope and effectiveness.
20-Year-Old National Guard Member Dies After Being Shot in Washington, D.C.
20-Year-Old National Guard Member Dies After Being Shot in Washington, D.C.: West Virginia Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, 20, has died after being shot Wednesday near the White House. President Donald Trump announced her death Thursday night, calling her a “highly respected” young service member who began duty in June 2023 and was “savagely attacked.” He said a second Guardsman, 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe, is in critical condition and “fighting for his life.” The suspected gunman, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is also in serious condition, according to the president.
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