Will travel bans stop 'highly transmissible' omicron variant?
A coronavirus variant recently identified in South Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease.
Omicron variant: What to know about the new COVID-19 strain
South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province.
South African health minister calls travel restrictions 'knee-jerk reaction' to variant
Dr. Joe Phaahla, the Health Minister of South Africa took issue with countries who've enacted travel bans on South Africa after they identified a new COVID-19 variant.
6 holiday cocktail recipes (chilled and hot) that don't contain pumpkin spice
The holiday season shouldn't be so stressful. So here are half a dozen recipes for cocktails that are creative, fun, and flavorful. Just don't bother reaching for that pumpkin spice shaker.
New book 'Aspire Higher' presents opportunities on how to help everyone around you amid these troubling times
FOX 26's Melissa Wilson caught up with the Founder of "Positive Life Choice Psychology" about his life's mission.
Meet the author of a new book hoping to inspire positivity, change
FOX 26's Melissa Wilson caught up with the Founder of "Positive Life Choice Psychology" about his life's mission through a new book.
Biden Thanksgiving menu released by White House
The meal comes after President Joe Biden traveled to a Coast Guard Station to visit service members stationed there.
Thanksgiving casserole preferences vary state-by-state
America’s varying casserole cravings have people searching for potato, veggie and leftover recipes.
Placing your heart and gratitude back on the Thanksgiving table
Instead of talking about politics, the pandemic, or vaccines, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini says talk about blessings and what we’re grateful for at the Thanksgiving table.
Friends and family thrilled to be off Zoom for Thanksgiving
Most say the COVID vaccines have boosted their confidence in attending gatherings.
Rapper Kodak Black hands out 5,000 turkeys to South Florida families while serving rehab stint
The rapper, who is currently completing a 90-day rehab stint, paid nearly $15,000 for the frozen turkeys.
‘Well-fed’ squirrel freed by rescuers after getting stuck in bird feeder
According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in England, a squirrel who may have had a few too many nuts found itself trapped in a bird feeder and had to be freed by an RSPCA rescue officer.
How to handle the holidays with an 'annoying' relative
While many are thankful this holiday season, some might be dreading dinner with at least one relative. We've all got one so FOX 26 spoke with a psychologist for advice on how to get through the dinner and avoid any awkwardness.
US mandating vaccines for all border crossers in January
President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.
Thanksgiving travel expected to rival pre-pandemic levels
Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic.
Houston Airports say travel up 160% compared to 2020
The TSA is asking flyers to be prepared for busier airports this holiday season. They tell FOX 26, right now on a daily basis, over two million people are flying across the county.
50-year-old North Carolina woman gives birth to 1st child
“When I say a really blessed pregnancy, it really was,” Susie Troxler, 50, said.
NHTSA ramps up anti-DUI campaign ahead of busy holiday travel
In December 2019, 837 people lost their lives in crashes involving a drunk driver, data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed.
FOX Family Feast: Melissa's Hasselback Potatoes
For the FOX Family Feast, Anchor Melissa Wilson prepares an alternate for mashed potates: Hasselback Potatoes!
FOX Family Feast: Sally's Pumpkin Crunch Cake
For the FOX Family Feast, Anchor Sally MacDonald and her two daughters prepare a different take on the pumpkin pie: Pumpkin Crunch Cake!