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Hotels October 13, 2021

Haunted US hotels you can stay at this Halloween

If you’re looking for somewhere to visit this Halloween, check out one of these haunted hotels.

EDUCATION October 13, 2021

Seattle school cancels Halloween parade because it 'marginalizes students of color'

Benjamin Franklin Day Elementary School in Seattle canceled its annual Halloween "Pumpkin Parade" this year, with the school district saying it "marginalizes students of color who do not celebrate the holiday." The decision to cancel the Pumpkin Parade, where students dress up in Halloween costumes if they want to, came from the Racial Equity Team at Benjamin Franklin Day Elementary School after five years of discussion, the school district said.

Holiday October 12, 2021

Halloween face paint tips to help protect your child’s sensitive skin

Halloween season is a time when young trick-or-treaters like to don face paint as they go out as their favorite animal, superhero, ghoul or princess.

Media October 11, 2021

Internet reacts to Fauci giving blessing to celebrate Halloween: 'No one asked him'

Critics mocked Dr. Anthony Fauci Sunday for giving his stamp of approval for families to allow children to go trick-or-treating outdoors on Halloween.

OPINION October 11, 2021

Newt & Callista Gingrich: Remembering the courage of Christopher Columbus

While Columbus never sailed to what is now the United States of America – or directly participated in England’s colonization of North America – his courage and willingness to risk everything to pursue a better life charted a course which many of our ancestors followed.

Holiday October 10, 2021

Colleges nationwide celebrate ‘Indigenous Peoples Day’ on Columbus Day

Across the country, many colleges are holding events to celebrate “Indigenous Peoples Day," refocusing what has for years been a federal holiday celebrating Christopher Columbus toward an appreciation of Native peoples.

US October 10, 2021

Court ruling allows plywood box to remain over Christopher Columbus statue in Philadelphia

A state court ruling will allow a plywood box to remain — for the moment — over a statue of Christopher Columbus that the city has been trying to remove from a south Philadelphia park since the explorer became a focus amid protests last year.

Technology October 9, 2021

Black Friday shortages are real: Amazon shopping tips to get what you want and still save money

The holiday shopping season arrives earlier every year. In 2021, it’s not only a retailer’s strategy to get you to spend more money. Supply chain disruptions and chip shortages mean buying specific items will be more challenging and more expensive. 

Holiday October 8, 2021

Biden is first president to mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day

President Joe Biden issued the first-ever presidential proclamation of Indigenous People's Day, redirecting Columbus Day towards an appreciation of Native people

Holiday October 6, 2021

Squid Game Halloween costumes are going to be big this year

Fans of a certain TV show don’t have to worry about their Halloween costumes this year.