Thanksgiving and holiday travel trends in 2024: What you need to know

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. airlines carried 853 million passengers in 2022, which was up from 658 million in 2021. The Sunday after Thanksgiving annually ranks as one the busiest and hectic days to fly in the entire year.

Goodwill helping Halloween shoppers on a budget
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Goodwill is offering some gently worn Halloween costumes and DIY options that are budget friendly. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more.

Halloween cocktail recipes: Five to try this spooky season

Halloween party drinks to try, including bloody mary syringes, Hocus Pocus "life force" punch and more -- including some N/A options!

Arizona's famous 'Thanksgiving Grandma,' Wanda Dench diagnosed with cancer

Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.

Thanksgiving grandma, Wanda Dench battling cancer
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Arizonan Wanda Dench, the woman known for turning a wrong number text message into a friendship with Jamal Hinton, announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara has the story.

Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year

Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Hottest Halloween costumes in your area: Google Frightgeist reveals 2024 trends

If you’re trying to avoid the same Halloween costume as everyone else – or if you’d rather blend in with the crowd – Google’s new Frightgeist page has you covered.

Halloween 2024: Here are the states that give out the most candy

Here is a state-by-state map of which states go all out on Halloween when it comes to handing out candy and decorating. Where did your state rank?

9-year-old Dodgers fan rocks Shohei Ohtani baseball card costume for Halloween

A 9-year-old boy from Covina, California, captured attention this Halloween by dressing as a Shohei Ohtani baseball card, showcasing his creativity and love for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Minnesota pumpkin grower wins World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Minnesota's Travis Gienger won the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California for the second year in a row, with his pumpkin Rudy taking home the grand prize. 

What's open and closed on Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day 2024?

Columbus Day is recognized as a federal holiday on the second Monday in October. While not a federal holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is also recognized in several states and cities.

Visit Scarizona if you want Halloween fun
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It's the season for haunted houses across the Valley! FOX 10?s Lauren Clark got a peek of Scarizona, and she she gives us the sights and sounds of it all.

Checking out Evil Izzy's Haunted Emporium
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There are only 24 days until Halloween, which means plenty of time go out and get a costume. FOX 10's Tom Fergus is at a new costume shop in the west Valley, Evil Izzy's Haunted Emporium, that has the Halloween experience year-round.

Spooky season for kids: Watch these 7 scary movies this week

Our film critic recommends "The Secret of NIMH," "The Boxtrolls" "The NeverEnding Story," "Muppets Haunted Mansion" and more spooky season flicks. Plus, learn where you can watch them all.

Is unpasteurized apple cider safe to drink? Here's what the FDA says

Apple cider is a nice treat for the fall season, but there are some health risks linked to consuming unpasteurized drinks. Here's what you need to know.