Hearts are heavy these days in the world of lighter-than-air helium balloons. A helium shortage is making balloon prices rise faster than a helium balloon itself after a kid lets it go. "I don't want ...

UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) -- The day before Thanksgiving calls for two holiday traditions: the inflating of the parade balloons, and the children of Eyewitness News reporters covering all the ...

For spectators who want to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons without the same crowds (and rain) that are likely on Thursday, the balloon inflation on Wednesday afternoon is always a ...

SARASOTA | A global shortage of helium is taking the air out of party balloon sales, but it could have more far-reaching ramifications. Helium also is used in MRI machines, by researchers and in ...