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'Slow shopping' can save you money this holiday season. Here’s how it works
The trend toward making more mindful buying decisions can help you avoid impulse purchases and debt over the peak shopping season.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Halloween to holidays: How Disney turns over its parks between its two most important seasons
October and December are two of the most popular travel months for the Disney parks, according to Gavin Doyle, founder of MickeyVisit.com.Business - CNBC - November 2 -
Workplace flexibility is helping Americans take longer trips this holiday season, report finds
More travelers plan to work remotely at least once during their holiday vacations this year, a survey found.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Workplace flexibility is helping Americans take longer trips this holiday season, report finds
Americans are determined to travel this holiday season — and certain workarounds are helping them take those trips.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
A Holiday Season Reminder From Science: People Don’t Actually Mind When You Say No to Invitations
Often overwhelmed with holiday invitations? New science suggests you really shouldn’t feel bad about turning down more of them.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
What to watch this holiday season: 'Dear Santa,' musical variety shows and a cute little owl
Santa is an evergreen staple this holiday season, and expect a plethora of variety specials from the likes of Sabrina Carpenter, Nate Bargatze, Jimmy Fallon and Motown legends.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday -
Braves veteran Chris Sale wins first Cy Young Award in 15th MLB season
This is Chris Sale's first Cy Young award.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
Time is a flat circle — active vs passive edition
Nothing ever really changesWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Democrats' election abortion strategy falls flat
Democrats’ strategy of tying former President Trump and Republicans to abortion bans across the country appeared to fall flat with voters on Tuesday. Democrats saw major victories on the issue in ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Flat caps galore at Tommy Shelby lookalike contest
More than a dozen lined up to take part in the contest in Birmingham on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - 15 hours ago -
See the newest inductees into the National Toy Hall of Fame
The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, is inducting three new toys into The National Toy Hall of Fame. See which three of the 12 finalists made the cut!Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
‘Adults buying kids' toys to escape global turmoil’
Retailers are increasingly targeting the "kidult" market as family finances are squeezed.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Pokemon Gets Denied Entry To Toy Hall Of Fame
Nearly three decades ago, Pokemon debuted in Japan and spawned a best-selling video game franchise that continues to this day. The Pokemania phenomenon has since grown to include multiple anime ...Tech - GameSpot - November 13 -
NWSL playoffs scenarios, schedule: Three teams for two spots ahead of final day of NWSL regular season
Portland Thorns and Bay FC could clinch spots this weekendSports - CBS Sports - November 1 -
Blake Snell opts out of Giants contract, becomes free agent ahead of 2025 season
The 31-year-old Snell started 20 games for the Giants in 2024, one year after winning the NL Cy Young AwardSports - CBS Sports - November 1 -
SEC maintains 85-scholarship limit for 2025 season ahead of transformative House v. NCAA settlement
The SEC has provided some guidelines for 2025 rosters as college football programs await the final terms of the historic court settlementSports - CBS Sports - November 8 -
Bronny James is assigned to the Lakers' G League affiliate ahead of its season opener
Bronny James has been assigned to the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League affiliateSports - ABC News - November 7 -
Overlooked No More: Margaret E. Knight, Innovator of the Flat-Bottomed Paper Bag
She came up with a method of automation so that workers would not have to make the bags by hand. Then she fought for credit for her work.Business - The New York Times - October 26 -
Why the racist jokes at Trump's rally fell so flat, according to comedians
Fellow comics were among the most vocal critics of Tony Hinchcliffe, whose recent jokes at at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday bombed.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Alexander Isak’s header for Newcastle deals flat Arsenal another title blow
Declan Rice headed down the tunnel shaking his head and muttering to himself. Arsenal had just forfeited precious ground in the title race, Mikel Arteta looked incapable of smiling again and Rice ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
New Super7 Godzilla Minus One Collectible Toy Roars To Life
It's the 70th anniversary of Godzilla this week, and to celebrate, Super7 has revealed its new Godzilla Minus One collectible figure. This highly detailed and articulated figure is designed to be ...Tech - GameSpot - November 1 -
My Little Pony, Transformers, Phase 10, inducted into Toy Hall of Fame
The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, has enshrined a new class of honorees.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Toy Hall of Fame Welcomes My Little Pony, Transformers and Other Icons
Bronies can rejoice after years of failed bids. The list of inductees also includes Apples to Apples, ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ gamebooks, Hess Toy Trucks, and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
How the SUP went from novelty beach toy to adventurers’ best friend
Taking part in a Scottish paddleboard marathon, Simon Usborne reflects on the sport’s unlikely evolutionWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Mattel 'deeply regrets' porn site misprint on Wicked dolls
Recently-released dolls tied to the new Wicked movie inadvertently carry the address of an adult website.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Mattel’s ‘Wicked’ movie dolls mistakenly list pornography site on packaging
Something wicked this way comes on the packaging of Mattel‘s “Wicked” dolls.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
'Wicked' dolls' packaging includes link to a porn site. Mattel apologizes
Mattel apologizes and pulls its line of 'Wicked'-themed dolls from stores after misprinting its website link, sending consumers to an adult film site.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 11 -
Mattel Mistakenly Lists Porn Site on Packaging for ‘Wicked’ Dolls
The site has a similar address to one that promotes a film adaptation of the hit musical. The toymaker apologized for the “unfortunate error.”Business - The New York Times - November 11 -
Mattel faults print error for porn site listed on "Wicked" doll box
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Mattel’s New ‘Wicked’ Doll Line Sent Customers to a Porn Site
It’s just the latest in a long series of marketing flubs from big brands.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
Mattel apologizes for link to porn site on 'Wicked' movie doll boxes
Mattel has apologized after the boxes for its new "Wicked" movie dolls included a link to a pornographic website.Top stories - ABC News - November 11 -
Mattel releases doll honoring EGOT winner Rita Moreno
Toy maker Mattel is releasing a doll honoring Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony (EGOT) winner Rita Moreno, a prominent Latina actor. “Rita Moreno has long been a star on-stage, and a heroine in real ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Bracing for Trump's tariffs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Businesses brace for new Trump tariffs Companies are preparing for a spate of new ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
It’s Election Week. Brace Yourselves
The United States will choose between two drastically different futures in the coming days. Here’s what you can expect from WIRED.Tech - Wired - November 4