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  • Veterans Day Is Today: What Is Open and Closed

    Veterans Day Is Today: What Is Open and Closed

    Today is Veterans Day. It is Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The day honors people who served in the United States military. Many people are searching for what is open and what is closed today. Here is a simple guide to the day.

    What Happened

    Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States. A federal holiday is a day when most government offices are closed. The day is marked every year on November 11. It began as Armistice Day, and it marked the end of World War I. The name changed to Veterans Day later, and it now honors all Americans who served in the military. It was first marked across the country in 1919, and Congress made it a federal holiday in 1926.

    Why People Are Talking About It

    People want to know if they can get mail today, and they want to know if banks and stores are open. The post office is closed today, so there is no mail delivery. Most banks are closed too, and Bank of America, Chase, and TD Bank are all closed. But you can still use an ATM, and you can also use your bank app or website. The stock market is open, and the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are both open for trading. The stock market is a place where people buy and sell small pieces of companies, and each small piece is called a stock.

    Most stores are open today. Walmart and Target are open at normal hours, and Costco is open too. Many food stores are open as well, and most drug stores are open. Some stores also offer free meals to veterans today. Applebee’s, Chili’s, IHOP, and Starbucks are some of the places with free food or drinks for veterans. Check with your local store first, because hours can change by place.

    What Happens Next

    Life goes back to normal on Thursday. The post office will open again, and banks will open again. Mail will be delivered as usual. If you need a bank today, use the app or an ATM. If you need to send a package, check the store hours first. Cold air is also in the news this week, because the polar vortex just made a historic reversal. You can read our story about the polar vortex and the cold air it may bring.

    Final Thoughts

    Veterans Day is a day to say thank you. It honors the people who served the country. It is also a day when many offices are closed, so plan your day with that in mind. If you see a veteran today, a simple thank you can mean a lot.

    Sources: CBS News; USA Today

  • Baked by Melissa Brings Its Tiny Cupcakes to Target Stores

    Baked by Melissa Brings Its Tiny Cupcakes to Target Stores

    Baked by Melissa is coming to a big store near you. The small cupcake company is now selling at-home baking kits at Target. The kits let you bake its famous tiny cupcakes at home. They are only at Target, just in time for the holidays.

    What Happened

    As of Sunday, Target is selling Baked by Melissa cupcake kits, liners and a cupcake pan. All of them are in the company’s signature bite-size portions. That means the cupcakes are small, like a few bites each. The line includes three flavors: Christmas Tie-Dye, Marshmallow Hot Cocoa and Red Velvet.

    This is Baked by Melissa’s first step into retail. Retail means selling in big stores, not just in its own shops. Before this, you could buy its tiny cupcakes at its own stores or have them shipped to you. Now you can bake them yourself at home.

    Why It Happened

    Melissa Ben-Ishay started Baked by Melissa in 2008. The company has nine permanent stores in the New York area. It also ships its tiny cupcakes across the country. It became famous on social media too. Its TikTok account has more than 2.8 million followers.

    The idea for Target came a year ago. Ben-Ishay was shopping at Target with her two kids. She walked through the baking aisle. She thought her company’s products should be there too. Twelve months later, the products arrived on store shelves.

    Retail moves slower than a small shop. Baked by Melissa once made special cupcakes for the New York Knicks in just a few days. For retail, it needed new partners, approvals and waiting. That is normal when a small brand joins a big store.

    Why It Matters

    This move matters for small food brands. A spot on a big store’s shelf helps more people find them. People can try the food without a trip to New York. They can also try it at a lower cost than a special order.

    Other food brands have done this too. Chick-fil-A and Dutch Bros have moved into grocery products more recently. California Pizza Kitchen and TGI Fridays have sold frozen foods for decades. Baked by Melissa is joining that trend at a busy time.

    It also matters for Target. The next two months are very important for Target. It wants to win back shoppers after a weak holiday season last year. New, fun holiday products can help bring people into its stores.

    What Happens Next

    People will watch how the kits sell during the holidays. If they sell well, Baked by Melissa could grow its retail line. If they sell slowly, the company will learn what shoppers want. Either way, the holiday season is a big test.

    Target will also watch its holiday sales. It hopes new products like these help it do better than last year. You can also read our other business story from today in Ferrari Raised Its 2026 Plan After a Small Earnings Beat.

    Final Thoughts

    Baked by Melissa went from nine New York stores to Target shelves across the country. It took a year of work. The timing is perfect for the holidays. Now home bakers can make tiny cupcakes in their own kitchens.

    Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

    Sources: CNBC: Baked by Melissa enters Target with first at-home cupcake mix and Modern Retail: Baked by Melissa launches at-home baking kits at Target.