The best ways to plan for travel during the holiday season

AAA says they are expecting 3 million more people to travel through the holidays this year than last year. "The Points Guy" editor at large Nicky Kelvin joins CBS News to discuss how to make the ...

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49ers Plan to Part Ways With De’Vondre Campbell After He Refused to Play

The linebacker left the field in the third quarter of Thursday’s game. Coach Kyle Shanahan said he did not provide a reason.

The New York Times - 7h

4 Ways Readers Fought the Travel Industry and Won After a Travel Problem

You don’t always need professional help to make things right after a travel snafu. Here are four ways readers got refunds and resolutions on their own.

The New York Times - 1d

A behind-the-scenes look at how shippers handle the holiday season

Nancy Chen went behind-the-scenes with one of the largest shipping companies in the U.S. for a look at how they tackle the busy holiday season.

CBS News - 1d

Raise a glass: A lot of top-shelf booze is more affordable this holiday season

Beer prices are rising, but some spirits — including many tequilas and whiskeys — are seeing price drops that make even top-shelf bottles a bit more affordable.

NBC News - 1d

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 - 1d

Only 16% of holiday shoppers plan to spend more this season because of inflation, CNBC survey shows

Participants in the CNBC All-America Economic Survey say that prices for holiday gifts are higher this year than last. That may be affecting spending patterns.

CNBC - 1d

The 50 Best Players in College Football This Season

Players from 35 different schools are represented on The Athletic’s All-America teams.

The New York Times - 2d

Holiday travel expected to break records again

The end-of-the-year holiday travel rush begins next week and AAA is expecting more than 119 million travelers. Most, 107 million, will drive, with gas prices nearly $.15 cheaper than a year ago.

CBS News - 2d

How consumers can protect themselves against porch pirates this holiday season

A new consumer survey shows package thieves have stolen from 14 million Americans in just the last three months. National consumer correspondent Usher Quraishi shows how to protect yourself from ...

CBS News - 2d

Science Says This Is the Best (Practical) Way to Improve Your Memory, Recall, and Retention

Think all memory-improvement tools are created equal? Science says think again.

Inc. - 2d

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. - 3d

Alaska Air is latest airline to boost guidance on strong holiday travel demand

Alaska Airlines Inc.’s stock was up 1.6% early Tuesday, after the regional carrier joined rivals in raising its fourth-quarter guidance as revenue rose more than expected and costs came down.

MarketWatch - 3d

How to make root beer ham this holiday season

New York Times Cooking is celebrating the season with a simple recipe for root beer ham. Preparation work takes less than 20 minutes and the rest is done in the oven.

CBS News - 3d

Tips for tipping this holiday season

A new survey from Bankrate found that the majority of people who have housekeepers, childcare providers and teachers are planning to give them a tip for the holidays. And at least a quarter of U.S. ...

CBS News - 3d

Call Of Duty: Warzone Best Weapon Loadouts For BO6 Season 1 Reloaded

Season 1 Reloaded is live in Warzone , bringing holiday-themed events and game modes. The midseason update also includes a powerful new weapon attachment and some gun balancing changes , so ...

GameSpot - 4d

The best Christmas travel gifts: 38 presents for explorers and armchair travellers

From maps and kit to travel-themed treats and accessories, here are fun present ideas for the wanderlusters in your life. Not sure what to get friends and family for Christmas? Fear not, we have ...

The Guardian - 4d

'The best way to effect change is through music'

Rap artist Smack Jay brought a message of human rights and respect to primary school pupils in Belfast.

BBC News - 5d

NFL international expansion: League set to return to Germany during 2025 season with first-ever game in Berlin

The Berlin game is expected to be the only one played in Germany next season

CBS Sports - 6d

The stock market is about to gift investors with two holiday season rallies

December brings both the ‘Santa Claus Rally’ and the ‘January Effect.’

MarketWatch - 6d

Parols, Filipino Holiday Stars, Are Perhaps Best Bought

This year, I found a new way to celebrate my heritage through parols, colorful star-shaped lanterns.

The New York Times - 6d

7 reasons to consolidate your credit card debt this holiday season

If you're trying to get rid of high-rate credit card debt, consolidation could be a smart move right now.

CBS News - Dec. 6

5 expensive credit card mistakes to avoid during the holidays

It's easy for credit card debt to become problematic during the holidays, but avoiding these big mistakes may help.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Whoopi Goldberg plays the baddie onstage in 'Annie' this holiday season in New York

Whoopi Goldberg is about to break two ironclad rules of show business — never work with animals or children

ABC News - Dec. 6

Donate This Holiday Season: Haitian Immigrants Need Our Help

Organizations supporting vulnerable Haitian immigrants are under tremendous strain.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

United, Delta’s shares are soaring. How record holiday travel is lifting airline stocks to new heights.

People in the U.S. can’t seem to get enough of air travel, and will forgo other expenses in order to do so.

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

Donate This Holiday Season: Ex-Convicts Need Your Help

New Jersey Re-entry Corporation helps people stay out of prison after they’ve been in.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

End-of-season Bottom 10: Stacking up the best of the worst

From winless Kent State to woeful Ryan Day, the final votes are in for the list no one wants to make.

ESPN - Dec. 5

10 Best Travel Adapters 2024: Top Picks to Keep Devices Charged

When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keeping your gadgets charged. These are our favorites.

Wired - Dec. 5

Best of 2024: Eleven bright spots in classical music during a dark, complicated year

Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Phil's 'Das Rheingold.' The Industry's 'Comet/Poppea.' Pacific Opera Project's 'Don Bucefalo.' The year 2024 delivered great moments for classical music.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5

Where To Buy Disney And Pixar Lego Sets This Holiday Season

The holidays are almost here, and if you’re shopping for a Disney fan, consider checking out the many Lego Disney sets available for purchase. These cover iconic films like The Lion King, Snow ...

GameSpot - Dec. 5

'Best game of season' - Newcastle give Liverpool rivals hope

Liverpool's 3-3 draw at Newcastle is described as "one of the best games of the season" - and gives their rivals hope in the battle for the Premier League title.

BBC News - Dec. 4

How to avoid ticket scams during concert and holiday show season

Americans lost over $2.3 million to online ticket scams this year, according to the FBI. Lucas Gutterman from U.S. Public Interest Research Group shares tips to protect yourself.

CBS News - Dec. 4

How to keep your credit card debt low during the holidays

Swiping that plastic can be tempting when shopping over the holidays. Here's how to avoid it.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Here's 1 thing you probably won't see from Steelers during 'Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North' series

Mike Tomlin is most likely keeping one thing hidden from public consumption

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

The top books and experiences for the wealthy this holiday season

J.P. Morgan Private Bank's "NextList2025" includes four museums, two wineries, four Broadway shows and 10 books.

CNBC - Dec. 3

CoD: Black Ops 6 And Warzone Season 1 Reloaded Includes Holiday Events, Snowball Fights, And New Zombies Map

Season 1 Reloaded arrives in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone on December 5, bringing plenty of midseason content. This includes the brand-new Citadelle des Morts Zombies map, Warzone ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3

Travel Tuesday deals are here — 5 tips for booking the best flights, cruises and other discounts

What to know about Cyber Week’s latest sales event, which is supposed to be the Black Friday or Cyber Monday of travel deals.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

13 Best Travel Tuesday Deals (2024)

Welcome to Travel Tuesday. We’ve got deals on suitcases, bags, and noise-canceling headphones ahead of your next flight.

Wired - Dec. 3

Where You Should Donate This Holiday Season

The return of Times Opinion’s annual giving guide.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

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