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Nesting Parties Ditch the Gifts, Bring in the Support
As pressure builds to make baby showers extra flashy, some are opting instead for low-key nesting parties, which center on household tasks.The New York Times - 5h -
Severe storms snarl post-holiday travel rush to cap busiest year ever for flyers
Millions of Americans are hitting the roads and passing through airports as they head back home ahead of the New Year. And with just a few days left in 2024, this has been America's busiest year ...CBS News - 8h -
Biden’s gift to Trump: a golden opportunity to supercharge the economy
Dismantling Biden’s industrial policies would greatly harm U.S. economic growth.MarketWatch - 14h -
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A sultry scene shifts in 'The Brutalist'
The ambitious film follows László Toth (Adrien Brody) chasing his American Dream, only to be upended by a tycoon.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Wales 'culturally behind' with women's football - Wilkinson
Wales women's boss Rhian Wilkinson hopes qualifying for a first major tournament can adjust the football landscape in Wales as the country is "culturally behind".BBC News - 13h -
What to know about returning unwanted holiday gifts
The National Retail Federation expects about 17% of sales to be returned this year.CBS News - 15h -
A Vanguard of Cool, Back on the Scene Again
David Bowie loved its couscous. Norman Reedus hung out there. It put avocado toast on the map. Thirty years later, and with a new book honoring it, Cafe Gitane is drawing a fresh crowd.The New York Times - 15h -
Weather impact on holiday travelers returning home
Across the country, some major airports face weather delays as Christmas travelers head home. With storms sweeping the South, Texas is expected to be hit the hardest. CBS News correspondent Skyler ...CBS News - 19h -
Cannabis sector limps into 2025 because ‘the gold rush is over’
Investors owning cannabis stocks will no doubt hope for a reversal of fortunes in 2025 after a year of bruising losses in equity prices tied to the business of legalized marijuana in the U.S.MarketWatch - 19h -
Macau’s big money days are behind it
Gambling crimes bill would be highly effective in enforcing Beijing’s crackdown on illicit capital outflows from ChinaFinancial Times - 1d -
Biden rushes to issue cleantech loans in bid to secure legacy
Industry fears Republican administration could undo $43bn of commitments made by Biden White HouseFinancial Times - 1d -
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A behind-the-scenes look at how shippers handle the rush of holiday gift returns
At a FedEx shipping hub in Anchorage, Alaska, employees can sort up to 80,000 packages a day during the holidays. And as they're dealing with a last wave of Christmas gifts getting ready to ship ...CBS News - 1d -
A Look at Presidential Christmas Messages After Trump’s Holiday Post
Past U.S. presidents have used their holiday messages to inspire the nation to face hard times by coming together. President-elect Donald J. Trump had his own idea.The New York Times - 1d -
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'Unreal': Lamar breaks Vick's QB rushing record
Ravens star Lamar Jackson overtook Michael Vick for the most rushing yards by a quarterback in NFL history.ESPN - 1d -
What to know about this year's post-holiday sales as retailers brace for returns
Millions of Americans are expected to do online shopping during their off time between Christmas and New Year's Day and in stores, several clearance products will be hitting shelves. Jordyn Holman, ...CBS News - 1d -
How Bath & Body Works Comes Up With Its Holiday Scents
Every year, Bath & Body Works introduces a scent that it hopes will break through during the shopping season. It doesn’t have to smell like gingerbread.The New York Times - 1d -
Severe weather coast-to-coast threatens return for holiday travelers
Airports nationwide are facing significant delays due to heavy snow and rain, with more severe storms expected in the coming days. NBC’s Marissa Parra reports and TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer tracks the ...NBC News - 1d -
The photographs that defined 2024 – and the stories behind them
As conflict dragged on in Gaza and Ukraine, violence dogged the US election; floods and fires raged, but bravery and humanity shone through. Photographers recall the moments when they took these ...The Guardian - 2d -
How the holidays are being celebrated around the globe
Jericka Duncan takes a look at how Christmas and Hanukkah are being marked around the world and even aboard the International Space Station.CBS News - 2d -
Watch: Helen Worth's final scene as Gail after 50 years
Coronation Street's longstanding character bid farewell to Weatherfield's famous cobbles.BBC News - 2d -
Save those holiday-gift lottery tickets: Mega Millions jackpot surpasses $1bn
Odds of winning jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, compared with 1 in 24 for any Mega Millions prize, and tickets cost $2. The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1bn after no ticket matched all six ...The Guardian - 2d -
LOOK: Steelers QB Russell Wilson goes all out with Christmas gifts for his O-linemen
Wilson was in the Christmas spiritCBS Sports - 2d -
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The Gift of an Expectation-Free Christmas
Sometimes the most unconventional holidays are the most memorable.The New York Times - 3d -
Berlin cries Kulturkrise as cuts hit arts scene
One of Europe’s most vibrant cultural capitals is reeling over plans to slash subsidiesFinancial Times - 3d -
DJ Alfredo, icon of Ibiza’s dance music scene, dies aged 71
DJ whose anything-goes spirit had a huge influence on British club culture had suffered a stroke in 2021. DJ Alfredo, who had a significant influence on Ibiza becoming a global centre for dance ...The Guardian - 3d -
Eagles will see a different Cooper Rush in critical Cowboys rematch
While they have been eliminated from postseason contention, it's Cooper Rush and the Cowboys who are standing between the Eagles and their 11th division title in the last 24 years.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
'Stressed' Amazon driver abandons 80 packages in Mass. woods during holiday shipping rush
Dozens of Amazon packages were discovered abandoned in the woods of a Massachusetts town mere days before Christmas, but it wasn't the Grinch stealing presents — it was a delivery driver who said ...NBC News - 3d -
The polite way to gift cash this holiday season, according to etiquette pros—you can even use Venmo
Giving and asking for cash for the holidays can feel gauche. But it's within the bounds of good manners when done correctly, etiquette pros say.CNBC - 3d -
The NFL’s rushing renaissance: how running backs reclaimed the narrative
The NFL is said to be a passing league with running backs are no longer critical to success. The metrics are telling a different story in 2024 – and not just in Philly and Baltimore. If you’re ...The Guardian - 4d -
An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Gavin & Stacey finale
BBC News goes behind the scenes during the filming of final episode and speaks to the whole cast.BBC News - 4d -
Last-minute holiday gift ideas
The days are winding down for you to get those holiday gifts. Jordyn Holman, business reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with some options you have in these final few days.CBS News - 4d -
From Amazon warehouse to port strikes, shippers and the DOT are preparing for an unpredictable 2025
Amazon worker labor action amid the holidays, and the threat of a ports strike in January, has shippers preparing for a chaotic start to 2025.CNBC - 4d -
Research Finds Vaccines Are Not Behind the Rise in Autism. So What Is?
There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities.The New York Times - 4d -
2024 NFL Christmas wish list: Here's the perfect gift for all 32 teams this holiday season
What does your favorite franchise need most for the holidays? Here's an ideaCBS Sports - 4d -
Meet the man behind Bergdorf Goodman's iconic holiday windows
This year's holiday displays at Bergdorf Goodman honor Fifth Avenue's bicentennial and will be on display through Jan. 6.CBS News - 4d -
Jenny Lewis Holiday Gifts
The Rilo Kiley and Postal Service singer says that her “philosophy in life is ‘one up from the cheapest.’”The New York Times - 6d