The Afghanistan embassy has announced its permanent closure in New Delhi. Releasing an official statement on the closure of its diplomatic mission in New Delhi, the Afghan embassy said, “Effective …
Afghanistan Embassy announces its permanent closure in New Delhi
Afghanistan’s Embassy in India on Friday announced its permanent closure. This comes after the Afghanistan Embassy had announced on 30 September that it is ceasing its operations from 1 October.
Myanmar Says Drone Attack by Ethnic Groups Destroyed 120 Trucks
Zaw Min Tun said about 120 of 258 trucks, which were parked near the Kyin-San-Kyawt Border Gate, were destroyed in the fire, which he blamed on the alliance. He said the fire was put out after about …
Paul Kengor: The turkey — Ben Franklin’s bird, my bird
Visitors to our property marveled at them … “Ben Franklin wanted the turkey to be America’s national bird.” I had heard that. I looked it up. It turns out that whether Franklin desired this is a …
Turkey Bowl draws crowd to Buffalo Township neighborhood
Nothing says Thanksgiving like family, chilly weather and football. On Thursday morning, all three of those elements came together in an empty Buffalo Township lot where, for over a …
Fried turkey a Thanksgiving fire hazard, officials warn
Frying turkey has been gaining in popularity, but with Thanksgiving only a few days away, officials are once again warning of the fire hazard this trending method can bring. Known for its roots in …
A Turkey by any other name
As Thanksgiving arrives in a geopolitically complicated world, former Senior CIA Officer Ted Singer reflects on things we all share …
Funny PSA highlights real dangers of deep-frying a turkey the wrong way
Newsweek reported last year that “deep-fried turkeys cause an average of five deaths, 60 injuries and over $15 million in property damage every year, according to the New York City Fire Department.
How to safely fry turkey, other fire safety measures to follow
Raise and lower the turkey slowly to prevent oil splatter, burns, and fire. Keep children and pets away from the fryer to prevent tipping, even after the turkey is done. The oil is dangerously hot for …
Have you thawed your turkey yet? A procrastinators guide to safe defrosting, per the USDA
If you’re the type who buys the biggest turkey you can find for Thanksgiving, then the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends you also be the type to start thawing that bird as soon as possible.