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Kristen Arnett on Holiday Gifts
The author keeps a list on her phone of gift ideas. “During the year, if someone close to me mentioned something that they really like or really want, I put a note in right then.”The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
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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 seasonCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Teamsters union calls for Amazon to set bargaining dates after Thanksgiving strike
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters urged Amazon to agree to set bargaining dates for a union contract by Dec. 15. “The Teamsters are done asking nicely for Amazon to stop breaking the law. ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
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 - Dec. 7 -
Woolworths workers vote to return to work, ending two week strike action
More than 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers in two states went on strike from 21 November, seeking better pay and safety on the jobYahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
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 childrenABC 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 -
It’s Not Too Late to Rein In Holiday Spending
Research suggests that you’ll spend less than you otherwise would by setting a strict budget — even if you go over the budget.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Three climbers missing on New Zealand’s highest peak believed to have died, police say
Search teams suspect two Americans and one Canadian fell while trying to climb 3,724m-high Aoraki. Three mountain climbers – two from the US and one from Canada – missing for five days on Aoraki, ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
3 climbers from the US and Canada are believed to have died in a fall on New Zealand's highest peak
Three mountain climbers — two from the U.S. and one from Canada — missing on Aoraki, New Zealand’s tallest peak, are believed to have died in a fallABC News - Dec. 6 -
3 climbers from U.S., Canada believed dead in fall from New Zealand's highest peak
The men's bodies have not been found. But based on footprints glimpsed in the snow, and items believed to belong to them retrieved from the slopes, the search for them has ended, officials said.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
To increase government efficiency, align government workers’ incentives
President-elect Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) promises to cut government spending, and the government should give bonuses to departments that spend less than budgeted and ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
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 -
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 -
Britain forecast to reach peak gasoline this year in landmark moment for electric vehicles
Britain is forecast to hit "peak petrol" in 2024, according to a new report, with EVs on track to assume a much bigger share of the country's car market.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Weather hampers a search for 3 American and Canadian climbers missing on New Zealand's highest peak
New Zealand authorities have "grave concerns" for three mountain climbers from the U.S. and Canada who are missing after a planned ascent of the country's highest peak, AorakiABC News - Dec. 4 -
'A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown'
Julie Trafford says she feels "dirty and angry" after the video was shared in an online group.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
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 -
Baseball Hall of Fame: CC Sabathia combined a stellar peak with a workhorse's longevity for an easy case
Sabathia makes his first Cooperstown ballot appearance this yearCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Brazil film portraying notorious crime during dictatorship strikes chord: ‘It hasn’t been overcome’
Abduction and murder of Rubens Paiva under the 1964-85 regime is retold in new box office hit I’m Still Here. They came for Rubens Paiva one Wednesday lunchtime in January 1971, barging into his ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
US proposes to end subminimum wage for disabled workers
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday that it has plans to phase out certificates that allow employers to give disabled workers subminimum wages. Under the current rule, certain employers ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
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 consumptionCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
U.S. looks to end subminimum wage for workers with disabilities
A Biden administration proposal would phase out a program that lets employers pay some workers less than $7.25 an hour.CBS News - 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 -
Job openings bounced in October on need for IT workers
The number of job openings and people quitting their jobs ticked upward in October while layoffs edged down, signaling a modest improvement in hiring conditions amid a broader tightening in the ...The Hill - 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 -
Wisconsin judge strikes down law stripping government workers of collective bargaining rights
A Wisconsin judge overturned a state law that prevented public employees from collective bargaining on Monday. The legislation, known as Act 10 and passed in 2011 under former Gov. Scott Walker ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Agricultural Giant Cargill to Lay Off Thousands of Workers
The company faces pressure on the beef industry and weak grain prices.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Striking Volkswagen Workers Numbered 'Nearly 100,000' on Monday
Employees staged warning strikes in protest against the German carmaker’s plans for potential factory closures and sweeping cuts to jobs and pay.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Missing U.S. climbers' gear found on New Zealand's highest peak
Silverton Avalanche School in Colorado said it had been notified that the climbers "appear to have taken a fatal fall from high upon the peak."CBS News - Dec. 3 -
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Three climbers from the U.S. and Canada are missing on New Zealand’s tallest peak
Three mountain climbers from the U.S. and Canada are missing after they did not return from their planned summit of New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Aoraki.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Three climbers from the US and Canada are missing on New Zealand's highest peak
Three mountain climbers from the U.S. and Canada are missing after they failed to return from a planned ascent of New Zealand’s highest peak, AorakiABC News - Dec. 3 -
Where You Should Donate This Holiday Season
The return of Times Opinion’s annual giving guide.The New York Times - Dec. 3
