Halloween’s Mutation: From Humble Holiday to Retail Monstrosity
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World - The Guardian
‘The bully of the bird table’: how the humble starling conquered the world
Some celebrate them, others despise them. Yet this mimicking, competitive and acrobatic songbird still exerts a powerful fascination. A stream of people heads steadily down the path, towards the ...4 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Japan "zombie" train spooks passengers ahead of Halloween
A chartered bullet train filled with thrill-seekers descended into a zombie apocalypse just in time for Halloween.4 hours ago - Japan -
Business - The New York Times
Halloween’s Mutation: From Humble Holiday to Retail Monstrosity
Americans once made their own costumes and candy. Now, the holiday has rapidly commercialized, transforming into an economic juggernaut.9 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Tim Dowling’s tips for a successful multigenerational holiday
If you want your family to behave, make sure you invite friends, too – and five other ways to ensure your group holiday doesn’t feel like you’re herding cats. A multigenerational holiday has its ...13 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Hizbollah warns of escalation in Israel conflict after Yahya Sinwar killing
Threat from Lebanese militant group follows death of Hamas leader in firefight in GazaYesterday - Israel -
Business - MarketWatch
Halloween chocolate lovers are about to get some good news
The price of cocoa has nearly doubled this year. Here’s why chocolate lovers aren’t likely to see a huge price hike this Halloween.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
British retail sales beat forecasts to rise for third straight month
Tech purchases fuel unexpected growth of 0.3%Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Pakistan spinners humble England for first win in seven Tests to level series
Pakistan 366 and 221; England 291 and 144 Stokes and Carse go down swinging in 152-run defeat England’s already remote chance of turning the second Test their way evaporated on a steamy Friday ...Yesterday - Pakistan -
Business - CNBC
China reports better-than-expected retail sales and industrial production data
The data comes after a flurry of recent announcements from authorities as Beijing seeks to boost consumption and support its flagging real estate sector.Yesterday - China -
Business - MarketWatch
30-year Treasury yield ends at highest since July after retail-sales, jobless data point to strong economy
U.S. government debt sold off on Thursday, sending Treasury yields up from their lowest levels in almost two weeks, after data on retail sales and jobless claims pointed to ongoing strength in the ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Women’s T20 World Cup: holders Australia humbled by South Africa
South Africa, 135-2, beat Australia, 134-5, by eight wickets Champions stunned in semi as Bosch hits unbeaten 74 Anneke Bosch smashed a superb unbeaten 74 as South Africa powered past the ...2 days ago - Australia -
Tech - GameSpot
Phasmophobia Coming To Haunt Consoles Just In Time For Halloween
If your Halloween plans included firing up some scary video games, you might need to make room for one more. Today, during the Xbox Partner Preview event, Kinetic Games revealed that ...2 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Retail Sales Surpass Expectations, Sign of Solid US Economy
A new report showing a rise in retail sales in September indicates that consumer spending, a key engine of economic growth, remains robust.2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Iran foreign minister visits Egypt as leaders try to contain regional war
Middle East officials step up diplomatic effort as Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in strike on Gaza2 days ago - Iran -
Business - Financial Times
IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth
Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challenge2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Retail sales post solid gain in September, showing a continued strong economy
Retail sales increased 0.4% in September, with strength in a broad range of categories that overcame weak gas and auto spending, the U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday.2 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Former Seoul Police Chief Acquitted in Halloween Crowd Crush Case
Kim Kwang-ho, the former head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, was the most senior official to face criminal charges over the 2022 disaster that killed 159 people.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Holiday shoppers plan to spend more while taking on debt this season
Leaning on credit cards, or even buy now, pay later, to purchase holiday gifts will come at a high cost if there are missed or late payments.2 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Rocket League Celebrates Halloween With Spider-Man And Venom DLC, And Ghosts
Like many other games, Psyonix's Rocket League is getting a Halloween update , and this one will also include a range of Spider-Man content focused on the franchise's heroes and villains.. The ...2 days ago -
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Top stories - NBC News
Amazon announces first Kindle ever with color screen, retailing for $279
Amazon on Wednesday announced a new Kindle e-reader, and for the first time ever it has a color display.3 days ago - Amazon -
Business - CNBC
Holiday shopping season: An early look at how retail stores and e-commerce are getting ready for the rush
The supply chain looks stable into holiday shopping season, according to a top DHL executive, but a few big changes are coming to e-commerce delivery schedules.3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
2-year-old loves pretending to be a spooky Halloween animatronic
For the past two months, Enzo has been dragging his parents to Home Depot's Halloween section to mimic the spooky animatronics. The 2-year-old's favorite characters? The Grim Reaper and Ghost Face, ...3 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Amazon announces first Kindle ever with color screen, retailing for $279
The company is refreshing its entire e-reader lineup, launching four new Kindle devices.3 days ago - Amazon -
Top stories - NBC News
Two young boys die in separate Halloween hayride tractor incidents
Two young boys have died in separate tractor accidents at Halloween hayrides in Tennessee and Minnesota, local officials said.3 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Holiday sales growth could slow to pre-pandemic levels, retail group says
U.S. holiday-season spending is likely to hit another record, a major retail-industry group said Tuesday, but it added that sales growth is likely to slow as consumers continue to grapple with ...3 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Beyond to Make Physical Retail Comeback With Investment in The Container Store
Beyond is investing $40 million in The Container Store, providing the struggling retail chain a financial lifeline while returning some Bed Bath & Beyond products back to physical retail locations.3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Retailers Can Expect Another Record-Breaking Holiday Season
The National Retail Federation anticipates up to $990 billion in holiday sales despite inflation-wary consumers.3 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Holiday Sales Growth Expected to Normalize to Prepandemic Levels
Despite shoppers’ election-year concerns and worries about the economy, retail executives predict sales to increase as much as 3.5 percent over last year’s holiday season.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
National Retail Federation predicts record 2024 holiday sales
Holiday sales are poised to set a new record in 2024 and could increase by as much as 3.5 percent from 2023, the National Retail Federation (NRF) announced Tuesday. The NRF forecasts holiday retail ...4 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
USPS releases holiday mailing deadlines, key dates
USPS has released its holiday mailing deadlines. Send by Dec. 18 for ground and first-class mail, Dec. 19 for priority mail and Dec. 21 for priority express to the lower 48 states.4 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
WATCH: She was practicing her Halloween makeup — then the doorbell rang
Makeup artist Nicki Teal was two hours into transforming herself into 'Art the Clown' when she had a visitor.4 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Child dead after being run over by tractor at Halloween haunted hayride
A child has died after accidentally being run over by a tractor while playing near a haunted hayride, police said.4 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
WATCH: Woman shows off incredible 'Beetlejuice'-themed Halloween display
It's showtime! Denise Ruiz went all out decorating her front yard in true "Beetlejuice" style, including several classic characters and scenes.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Why is Halloween suddenly so big in Britain? | Zoe Williams
It used to mean a few kids throwing bedsheets over their heads in exchange for sweets. Nowadays, any gathering between September and Christmas is an excuse for fancy dress. When a fella of 17 ...5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
When to book your holiday travel and what to expect
As another potential record-breaking holiday season is on the way, you may want to book those flight tickets early. Airfare tracking site Hopper says to expect prices to start climbing as soon as ...5 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Jerry Jones’s Cowboys house of horrors arrives just in time for Halloween
Dallas were humiliated at home against the Lions, and the blame should be laid at the feet of the team’s misfiring general manager/owner5 days ago - NFL -
Business - Inc.
Retailers Are Tossing Out Traditional Holiday Calendars. Here’s Why
Holiday shoppers have driven retailers to change their seasonal strategies.5 days ago