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Shopping and shipping for the holidays are in full swing
The Christmas rush is on as retailers rejoice over what could be record holiday sales. Elise Preston reports.CBS News - 11h -
I Used AI to Do All of My Holiday Shopping
Chatbots aren't very good at picking gifts, but that didn't stop me from burning the planet in a quest for the perfect baking equipment.Wired - 1d -
Report: Former Sabres Forward Being Shopped
This former Sabres forward is reportedly available for trade.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Amazon workers strike across seven facilities at peak of holiday shopping season
Amazon workers at seven facilities in New York, Georgia, California and Illinois went on strike Thursday.CNBC - 2d -
Will Amazon strikes impact holiday shipping?
Amazon workers backed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters went on strike Thursday morning at seven facilities, the Teamsters say. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.CBS News - 2d -
Amazon workers on strike at peak of holiday shopping season
Amazon workers in several cities are striking to protest wages in the U.S. Jason Miller, a supply chain management professor at Michigan State University, joins CBS News with more on the demands.CBS News - 2d -
Holiday shipping deadlines loom as Christmas and Hanukkah approach
Today marks the last chance for guaranteed delivery with USPS Priority Mail, while FedEx and UPS two-day shipping cutoffs are Friday. Next-day shipping remains an option until Monday. Kris Van ...CBS News - 2d -
Holiday shipping at risk as thousands of Amazon workers walk off the job
Thousands of Amazon employees have launched a strike for improved pay and working conditions, potentially impacting deliveries during the peak holiday season.CBS News - 2d -
Death on cruise ship prompts FBI probe
The FBI is investigating an incident aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship allegedly involving an unruly passenger.ABC News - 3d -
This company is giving workers a full month of holiday PTO: ‘Everyone is going to be coming back with a clear mind’
The roughly 30 full- and part-time workers at Cakes Body, an online retailer, will be offline from Dec. 15 to Jan. 15 while receiving their normal pay.CNBC - 4d -
Donald Trump makes Christmas shopping easy!
Christmas is our favorite holiday, full of good times and good cheer. But we all know the weeks before Christmas can also be a royal pain in the butt: figuring out what to buy for whom, and then ...The Hill - 4d -
The gig economy is coming to a shop near you
Apps that let retailers hire freelance staff by the shift are increasing in popularityFinancial Times - 5d -
How China is setting up shop in America’s backyard
An increasingly close trade relationship is putting Mexico in the spotlightFinancial Times - 6d -
Full interview | Cindy McCain
Watch the full interview Margaret Brennan's interview with U.N. World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain, a portion of which aired on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 on "Face the Nation with ...CBS News - 6d -
Important holiday shipping deadlines to know for timely gift arrivals
Americans are expected to spend a record amount this holiday season, but the deadline for those presents to reach their destination is quickly approaching. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has ...CBS News - Dec. 13 -
Iran has new drone ship in Persian Gulf
Iran has a new ship with the capability of launching drones, according to satellite images reviewed by Maxar Technologies that were shared with The Hill. The new drone ship, called Shahid Bagheri, ...The Hill - Dec. 13 -
An inside look at UPS as holiday shipping deadlines near
CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen tagged along at a UPS training facility with a driver amid the holiday season rush.CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Behind the scenes look with UPS as holiday shipping deadlines near
The clock is ticking to meet the deadlines to send holiday packages in time. An estimated 2.2 billion packages will be shipped this holiday season. CBS News' Nancy Chen has a behind the scenes look ...CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Consumers feeling inflation pinch this holiday shopping season
The Labor Department reported Wednesday that consumer prices rose 2.7% year-over-year in November. The news comes as consumers do their holiday shopping and the Federal Reserve weighs its final ...CBS News - Dec. 12 -
China Comes Out Swinging as Trump Trade War Looms
Beijing is brandishing an expanded arsenal of countermeasures as President-elect Donald Trump threatens across-the-board tariffs on Chinese-made goods.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 12 -
Apple's latest iPhones get the gift of more AI as holiday shopping season heats up
Apple is pumping more artificial intelligence into the latest iPhones during the holiday shopping seasonABC News - Dec. 11 -
Devils Should Swing Trade For Ducks All-Star
The Devils should consider making a push for this Ducks forward if he becomes available.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
NFL playoff picture: Bills-Lions, Steelers-Eagles outcomes create big seeding, Super Bowl projection swings
The SportsLine Projection Model's updated projections say the results of the Buffalo-Detroit and Pittsburgh-Philadelphia Week 15 matchups could have huge consequencesCBS Sports - Dec. 11 -
America's swing to the right in 2024 was wide, if not always deep
Trump gained ground in every state and most counties in the 2024 election compared to 2020.ABC News - Dec. 10 -
Small Businesses Handling Shorter Holiday Shopping Season With Earlier Events and Promotions
A quirk of the calendar means there are only 27 shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, forcing business owners to hustle for shoppers’ business.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
Best Buy Apple Shopping Event deals
Now until December 12th, Best Buy is offering discounts on popular Apple products like MacBooks, iPads and more.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Museum Gift Shops Elevate Their Watch Lines
Recent designs include a collaboration with an award-winning architect and an elaborate pocket watch.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
41+ last-minute holiday gifts that ship fast
The best last-minute gifts from brands like Brooklinen, Theragun and Lego.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
FULL EPISODE: The Overlook
Kristene Chapa and Mollie Olgin are attacked, shot and left for dead in Portland, Texas.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Spending on TikTok Shop Rises as App Faces Ban
TikTok Shop sales had reached $100 million on Black Friday.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
13 of the best and most beautiful shops in Paris
Chocolatier, fromagerie, parfumerie … Parisian shops sound as gorgeous as they look. We choose stores with a history of exquisite craftsmanship. There are multiple locations of much-loved ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
21+ best Lego gifts to shop this year
For the best Lego gifts this year, we looked to Lego Duplo, Lego Creator and Lego Ideas.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Fancy Pajamas Worth the Price of Shipping
Pajama sets from small European labels have for some become stylish souvenirs that signal their discerning taste.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
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One in five shop purchases now made in cash
Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
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Democrat Adam Gray flips California swing seat blue
Republican Rep. John Duarte was narrowly ousted from his seat in a rematch against a Democratic rival.Politico - Dec. 3 -
Sabres Should Swing Trade For Surging Blackhawks Forward
With the Sabres needing more offense, they should consider making a push for this Blackhawks forward.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Hoka Coupon Code: Free Shipping in December 2024
Enjoy free expedited shipping with a Hoka discount code and save with the latest deals and coupons this December.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Everything our readers are shopping for on Cyber Monday
Discover Cyber Monday 2024 bestsellers on items from Apple, Amazon, Anker and Cerave.NBC News - Dec. 2
