World News: A first-hand account of the parade tragedy

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Monday, November 22

Police investigate at the scene of a crash involving multiple people at a holiday parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Authorities said late Sunday that at least 20 people were injured in the incident.

A first-hand account of the Waukesha parade incident

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Today we have a mix of columns from over the weekend and from today. Hope you're having a wonderful start to your week.

I marched in the Waukesha Christmas parade, then I saw an SUV speeding

By Angelito Tenorio

We finished the parade route and Austin, my family and I decided to go back to the parade on Main Street to see the rest of the marchers and performers. We wanted to grab some food and enjoy our evening. People were outside with their families; they had strollers, children; some of them had their dogs with them.

The last thing I remember hearing was the band playing music. As we were walking back to Main Street, I saw an SUV speeding down the parade route. I heard the motorist revving the engine. It sounded like the person was putting the pedal to the metal.

Then I heard a loud bang. I heard deafening cries and screams from people in the area. People started leaving the scene, leaving behind their items, their food, their drinks and they started running away. It was truly horrifying. It was very scary.

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Rodney Dangerfield's enduring legacy in the world of comedy

By Randy Maniloff

[Rodney] Dangerfield has always been my favorite stand-up comic. When I decided to try it myself 10 years ago, I borrowed his style of rapid-fire jokes and self-deprecation. Doing a set a few years ago at his New York City club, Dangerfield's, which closed in 2020, was a dream come true.

When I learned that Rodney was turning 100 (posthumously) I wanted to pay tribute to him. Rodney taught me a great life lesson. It's important to take things seriously – but it doesn't always have to be yourself.

COVID and Thanksgiving: How to have a safe and worry-free gathering

By Lucy D'Agostino McGowan and Justin Lessler

With the holiday season upon us, now is a good time to think about how to celebrate with the people you love. In years past, holiday planning revolved around deciding who was going to host, who was going to attend, and who was bringing the turkey.

This year that list should also include making a plan for safe holiday gatherings amid the ongoing pandemic, especially as we see the number of cases rise again.

Last year, a lot of our holiday traditions were disrupted. This year, we have many more tools in our arsenal for ensuring a safe and disease-free holiday.

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