On the Friday before final exams, students at Taylor University in Indiana dress up in costumes and pack into the stands to watch the men’s basketball team. Unlike other games, they watch in complete silence until the home team’s tenth point is scored, a tradition that started more than 25 years ago. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas reports.
Residents in Altadena, California, are moving forward after the Eaton Fire devastated the region earlier this year, with the community bringing back its time-honored holiday tradition, “Christmas Tree Lane,” for the holiday season. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson has the story.
After an outpouring of donations, 88-year-old Ed Bambas was surprised with a life-changing check that will help him retire. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas reports.
88-year-old Army veteran Ed Bambas went viral on social media this week after an influencer shared a video of Bambas opening up about his work in a grocery store to make ends meet. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas reports.
This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree traveled to the heart of midtown from upstate New York. It was donated by a mother and her young son. They say this year’s lighting will be an emotional tribute to someone they loved. NBC News’ Joe Fryer reports.
Olivier Rioux measures seven-foot-nine, playing center for the Florida Gators. It makes him the tallest college basketball player ever. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports.
The Prometheus statue that sits right next to the iconic skating rink at Rockefeller Center was recently regilded with sheets of gold leaf by trained artisans. It’s a facelift that happens every 25 years. NBC News’ Joe Fryer reports.
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton is set to return to the football field on Sunday night after undergoing surgery for testicular cancer. The co-captain, who leads the Broncos in tackles, even played in an NFL game after receiving the diagnosis, before being sidelined for weeks during his treatment. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson has the story.
Nearly six months after it was devastated by this summer’s Texas floods, the town of Ingram is moving forward from tragedy, and motivated by its high school football team, which is now heading to the playoffs. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky has the story.
Schools all over the country are preparing for their own Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in a celebration that opens the door for creative takes and balloons. St. Kevin Catholic Academy in Queens, New York is celebrating its second annual parade. The activity is generating buzz well outside of the Big Apple. Sam Brock has the story.
The Thanksgiving Day parade is only a few days away and with almost 5,000 costumes, the biggest challenge may be dressing hundreds of balloon-holders. Kimberly Montgomery has worked 26 parades and says the team has about 120 staff to help make the effort run smoothly. NBC News’ Joe Fryer got an early look behind-the-scenes.
