DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Several staple Thanksgiving dinner items are expected to cost slightly less than last year, marking the third straight year of price declines, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 40th annual survey released Wednesday. The average cost of a classic Thanksgiving feast for 10 people will cost an estimated $55.18, or about $5.52 per person, this year, according to AFBF’s latest survey. This notably marks a 5% decrease from the average costs in 2024, AFBF reported. “It’s encouraging to see some relief in the price of turkeys, as it is typically the most expensive part of the meal,” AFBF Economist Faith Parum said in a statement. “Farmers are still working to rebuild turkey flocks that were devastated by avian influenza, but overall demand has also fallen. The combination will help ensure turkey will remain an affordable option for families celebrating Thanksgiving.” The average price for a 16-pound frozen turkey this year is $21.50, or $1.34 per pound, which marks a significant decrease of over 16% from 2024, the survey shows.  AFBF’s report shows that 14-ounces of cubed stuffing mix is expected to cost $3.71 total this year, while 2 frozen pie crusts will cost $3.37, and a half pint of whipping cream is projected to cost $1.87. Meanwhile, one dozen dinner rolls will cost American households $3.56, a 30-ounce can of pumpkin pie mix will cost $4.16, a gallon of whole milk will cost $3.73, three pounds of sweet potatoes will be $4.00 and a 12-ounce bag of fresh cranberries will be $2.28, the survey found. “We are blessed to live in a country that is capable of producing such an abundant food supply, and for that we should be thankful,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a statement. “Despite modest declines in the cost of a Thanksgiving meal, I know food prices are a real concern for many families, including in rural America. We lost 15,000 farms last year because of factors including historically low crop prices, high supply costs and trade uncertainty, which continue to squeeze farmers and ranchers. Every farm lost is another step toward consolidation and reliance on other countries for our food.” “We urge Congress to address the challenging economic conditions facing farmers to ensure farm families can continue growing the food we all rely on, not just on Thanksgiving, but every day of the year,” Duvall continued. “The prices of turkeys, butter, cranberries, and other household essentials going down is another example why Americans are thankful that they resoundingly threw Joe Biden and Democrats out of office just one year ago. Fixing Joe Biden’s inflation crisis has been a Day One priority for President [Donald] Trump, and the Administration will continue to implement a robust economic agenda to deliver economic relief for the American people,” White House spokesman Kush Desai told the Daily Caller News Foundation in a statement. The average cost of a Thanksgiving meal reached a record-high of $64.05 total in 2022, when former President Joe Biden was still in office, according to AFBF. The national average price of gas is expected to be $3.02 per gallon on Thanksgiving Day, marking one of the cheapest holiday averages since 2021, GasBuddy reported on Tuesday. Moreover, Americans are projected to spend a collective $242 billion on holiday gift shopping and almost $311 billion on flights and hotels this holiday season, according to an analysis from NerdWallet released on Oct. 14. Originally published by The Daily Caller News Foundation. The post Thanksgiving Dinner Will Gobble Up Slightly Less of Americans’ Paychecks This Year, Survey Says appeared first on The Daily Signal.

They returned to the backyard for a missing kitten after rescuing a cat family. As it turned out, the little guy had a heart of gold. BuckyLittleWanderersNYCLast month, a mother cat was found living with her kittens in a backyard scheduled for construction later that Saturday.The conditions were unsafe, and while the mother was understandably protective, she still allowed people to approach. Volunteers from Little Wanderers NYC rushed over and brought the mom and four kittens to safety.In their foster home, the little family huddled close. Though frightened, they were finally out of harm's way. They were found living in a backyardLittleWanderersNYCAfter a few days in a quiet, cozy space, the mother, named Shadow, and her kittens embraced the comforts of indoor life. They received much-needed medical attention and enjoyed more food than they had ever known.But the rescue wasn't over. Volunteers returned to the backyard to search for any remaining kittens. Two days later, they found him. They were shy at first, huddled in a corner, but soon they started to learn to trustLittleWanderersNYCOnce the kitten, Bucky, was secured, volunteers noticed a wound on his neck that would require extra care. "We can't imagine what he's been through alone out there, separated from his mom and siblings, struggling to survive on the streets," Little Wanderers NYC shared.Finally safe indoors, Bucky relaxed into his warm blankets and even switched on his tiny purr engine. Volunteers returned to the backyard and found one more kittenLittleWanderersNYCBucky didn't mind being in his carrier and was a perfect gentleman at the vet, as if he knew he was in good hands.With proper treatment and plenty of TLC, he healed beautifully and took to indoor life with enthusiasm. Once he realized he would never again go hungry or face the dangers of the outdoors, his big, vibrant personality began to shine. Bucky quickly warmed up to indoor lifeLittleWanderersNYC"He is an absolutely precious little kitten with the biggest personality and heart."The moment Bucky experienced human affection, he couldn't get enough. He blossomed into a fearless, spirited social butterfly, following his people everywhere and insisting on being involved in everything they did. He started asking for pets and attention from his peopleLittleWanderersNYC"He's happiest when he's playing, snuggling, or following his humans around for attention. For such a young guy, just three months old, he's incredibly gentle, never a bite or scratch, even during wild kitten playtime."After every play session, he curls up on his humans and melts blissfully into their arms. He became a cuddle bugLittleWanderersNYCBucky's love for food is unmatched. He's still learning not to dive face-first into the bowl at mealtime. "He's a silly, happy, affectionate kitten who truly loves people, but he's obsessed with other cats."He even discovered his own reflection and climbed onto his foster mom's shoulder to greet the "other kitten" in the mirror. Bucky greeted his own reflection in the mirrorLittleWanderersNYCMama Shadow has also blossomed indoors. She now spends her days lounging by the window, watching neighbors and critters while basking in warm sunlight.With her kittens happy and independent, her mothering days are behind her. She's ready to enjoy the rest of her life in a calm, loving home where she'll be cherished endlessly. Mama Shadow is thriving in foster careLittleWanderersNYCBucky continues to be a little ray of sunshine, brightening every day with his playful antics and showering everyone around him with boundless affection. LittleWanderersNYCShare this story with your friends. If you'd like to foster or adopt, message Little Wanderers NYC on Instagram @littlewanderersnyc, Facebook or email adopt.littlewanderersnyc@gmail.comRelated story: They Give Two Kittens Home But Then Realize There's One More and Return to Complete the Trio

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Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) is already exploring a run for president, and apparently one way to get Democrat primary voters excited is by suggesting military personnel should rebel against President Trump and refuse to accept his orders. On Tuesday, Slotkin posted a video featuring five other congressional Democrats urging the military to resist Trump "to stand up for our laws and our Constitution." Now imagine if congressional Republicans put out a video in 2021 advising the military to disobey President Biden. The word "insurrection" would come out of the elitist media in no time. The spirit of January 6! But you won't find any TV coverage from the major networks on this one. Fox News, Newsmax, and News Nation covered the controversy. Featured in the ad alongside Slotkin (formerly CIA) is Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona (Navy), as well as House members Jason Crow of Colorado (Army Ranger), Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania (Navy), Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania (Air Force) and Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire (Intelligence officer and wife of Biden national security adviser Jake Sullivan).  Let's guess these are the kind of military and intelligence personnel that anonymously leak like sieves to the leftist media to "patriotically" undermine Republican presidents. We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community. The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution. Don’t give up the ship. pic.twitter.com/N8lW0EpQ7r — Sen. Elissa Slotkin (@SenatorSlotkin) November 18, 2025 This is the script, which rotates between the six Democrats: We want to speak directly to members of the military and the intelligence community who take risks each day to keep Americans safe. We know you are under enormous stress and pressure right now. Americans trust their military. But that trust is at risk. This administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens. Like us, you all swore an oath to protect and defend this Constitution. Right now, the threats to our Constitution aren’t just coming from abroad, but from right here at home. Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders. (Repeated twice.) You must refuse illegal orders. No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our Constitution. We know this is hard. And it’s a difficult time to be a public servant. But whether you’re serving in the CIA, the Army, our Navy, the Air Force, your vigilance is critical. And know that we have your back. Because now, more than ever, the American people need you. We need you to stand up for our laws, our Constitution, and who we are as Americans. Don’t give up. (Repeated twice.) Don’t give up the ship. In an interview about the ad with The New York Times, Sen. Slotkin raised the issue of attacking drug boats in Venezuela. This notion of disobeying Trump orders was also promoted by PBS News Hour recently.  “There’s a real issue there of morale and a feeling like they don’t have a lot of senior leaders who are protecting them,” Ms. Slotkin said. “There’s a lot of folks in the rank and file who feel very alone.”.... “I feel I’ve been a one-note song on these issues from the moment I entered the Senate, and they do not respond,” Ms. Slotkin said. Slotkin also professed concern about sending in the military to American cities, which the Democrats can't stand. At least the Times mentioned Republican criticism of the ad. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) slammed the Dems in a post that read, “At the end of the day, they’re mad the American people chose Trump and now they’re calling on the Military and Intelligence Community to intervene. Sounds a little ‘subversive to democracy-ish.'” [Hat tip: Legal Insurrection]

The crossover that no one asked for came together on Tuesday as CBS’s host of The Late Show, Stephen Colbert, joined The New Yorker editor and NPR host David Remnick for a New York Public Radio fundraiser for an exercise in mutual back patting in the aftermath of Colbert’s cancellation and public media’s defunding. Deadline’s Jill Goldsmith reports that early on in their relationship, Colbert and his wife Evelyn previously fretted over which one of them would have to give up their precious public radio outlet, with Colbert claiming he “defended WBEZ Chicago to the best of my ability. A very reputable station. It was actually a source of some tension.” As it turned out, Evelyn eventually prevailed, and the Colberts moved to New York, which meant WNYC won out, which didn’t seem to bother Colbert in the long run, “WNYC got you going in the morning with all the information and all the culture and all the things you needed to know about New York and our country … And, at the end of a long day, WQXR was there like a frosty mug of Xanax to calm you down.” Evelyn also praised the network, claiming they “actually scheduled our days around WNYC. Stephen even taped a printout of the WNYC schedule to the back of our kitchen cabinet. And when we went to move our Honda Accord for alternate side of the street parking, we desperately tried to fit it between Morning Edition and Brian Lehrer, which was really stressful.” Back in October, The Hollywood Reporter’s Alex Weprin reported the fundraiser marked the debut of a new WNYC tagline, “You can’t defund the truth.” The partnership between liberal comedians and liberal public broadcasting was made more clear when it was Remnick’s turn to speak. Goldsmith quotes him as saying: ‘We live in a dark time, a threatening time,’ Remnick said. When Vladimir Putin came to office in Russia, ‘they came after the comedians.’ ‘They shut down a show called Kukly, a funny, political satirical show, and Putin first revealed his face by showing that he could not laugh at himself. This must sound quite familiar. It was not long after that, radio stations, television stations, newspapers and eventually, internet outlets began feeling not only the pressure, but were shut down,’ he said. ‘We cannot kid ourselves about the era that we are living in. This is a test.’ Somehow, things got even dumber from there. New York Public Radio Executive Chair LaFontaine Oliver huffed: Make no mistake, the elimination of federal funding was absolutely meant to bring about an ending. The end of unbiased journalism without fear or favor. The end of independent voices who raise a mirror so that we can see ourselves more clearly. And the end of mission driven institutions and individuals who work to protect and advance human dignity. But if you’ve been listening to the radio lately, you know what how we feel about that. You can defund public media, you can cancel grants, you can zero out the line item. You can shut down CPB. But you can’t defund the truth. Colbert’s attempt to help fundraise on behalf of public media comes only two days after fellow comedy host John Oliver announced an auction to help fund such outlets. However, if New York Public Radio can enlist Colbert to help raise money and Oliver can sell a $10,000 three-year-old cabbage, then maybe conservatives were right that liberal public media does not need taxpayer money.

Democrats swept the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races this year, but Republicans still hold a powerful advantage heading into 2026 — if they act on it. A neglected issue offers the clearest path to victory: Alzheimer’s.New polling from President Trump’s pollster, Tony Fabrizio, shows Republican candidates can flip a three-point deficit into a 19-point lead in battleground districts by making Alzheimer’s prevention a core campaign priority. Voters across the political spectrum want leadership on this issue, and they want it now.The GOP could deliver real hope to millions of Americans living under the shadow of this devastating disease.This month’s special election in Texas underscored the opening. Nearly 70% of voters backed the creation of a $3 billion state dementia institute aimed at fighting Alzheimer’s and related diseases.More than 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s today. Without major intervention, that number could approach 13 million by 2050. According to Fabrizio’s polling, roughly 40% of swing voters have a friend or family member touched by the disease. They watch loved ones lose memory, judgment, and recognition. They want answers.The Trump administration began delivering those answers by advancing prevention strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles, and approving a slate of new treatments. But Biden-era bureaucracy still blocks patients from accessing key interventions. To win the war on Alzheimer’s — and win the midterms — Republicans must focus on prevention, early detection, and clearing bureaucratic roadblocks that keep families from getting care.Prevention firstLifestyle interventions already show strong promise in delaying cognitive decline. A recent clinical trial linked physical activity and nutritional improvements with measurable cognitive gains in older adults. A study released this week found that patients in the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s who walked 3,000 to 5,000 steps each day delayed decline by roughly three years. Those who reached 5,000 to 7,000 steps delayed it by an average of seven.Nutrition matters as well. The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay diet continues to show potential for reducing Alzheimer’s risk and improving long-term brain health.Early detection mattersIn May, the Food and Drug Administration approved the nation’s first blood test capable of detecting Alzheimer’s with more than 90% accuracy. Families can now identify the disease years before symptoms appear. Americans want that chance: Nearly four in five say they would want to know early if they carried the disease.President Trump can take a decisive step by ordering Medicare to cover diagnostic testing for roughly 70 million Americans. That move would align regulation with scientific innovation and expand access to tools families desperately need. Voters support it overwhelmingly. Roughly 80% believe early detection and prevention would save taxpayers billions, and nearly 90% support requiring Medicare coverage for diagnostic blood tests.RELATED: America can’t call itself great if it forgets its caregivers PeopleImages via iStock/Getty ImagesPatients need accessTwo FDA-approved breakthrough therapies slow Alzheimer’s progression by removing toxic proteins from the brain. The Biden administration undermined the FDA’s scientific judgment by imposing extra paperwork and restrictions that make the treatments harder to prescribe. Smaller medical practices often lack the staff to navigate the added burdens. Family caregivers, often juggling work and children, fare no better. Paperwork doesn’t protect patients. It blocks them from life-changing care.Republicans should demand that Medicare remove these barriers. Voters already agree. Fabrizio’s polling shows 92% support updating Medicare rules to make FDA-approved treatments easier to access.Alzheimer’s stands as a national crisis demanding moral clarity, compassion, and decisive policy leadership. Republicans can offer that leadership. If they do, the 2026 midterms could deliver more than a red wave. They could deliver real hope to millions of Americans living under the shadow of this devastating disease.

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