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The challenge of holiday package delivery in Alaska
During the holiday season, there are 33 delivery planes a day which fly in and out of Anchorage, Alaska, carrying about 80,000 packages. Kris Van Cleave traveled as far north as the Alaskan city of ...CBS News - 10h -
Teamsters announce strike against Amazon at the height of holiday delivery rush
The Teamsters union announced a strike against Amazon on Thursday morning, with workers joining picket lines in four states in what they claim is the largest strike against the delivery giant in ...NBC News - 10h -
Amazon Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush
Thousands of workers are striking, as picket lines formed outside seven Amazon distribution centers from New York to California Thursday morning.Wired - 18h -
Putin Signals No Rush to End Ukraine War in Marathon TV Appearance
The Russian president appeared in no hurry to seek an end to the war despite President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to secure a speedy resolution.The Wall Street Journal - 21h -
Thousands of Amazon Workers Strike During Pre-Christmas Rush
The action comes over contract negotiations and the company’s refusal to recognize the Teamsters labor union.The Wall Street Journal - 21h -
Roz Chast Holiday Gifts
The award-winning cartoonist, who admits to having a “very fraught” relationship with gift-giving, still loves handmade gifts from her children.The New York Times - 2d -
Year-end holiday travel rush kicks off
The TSA expects to screen about 40 million travelers at airports across the country between Thursday and January 2, a 6.2% increase from last year. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez ...CBS News - 14h -
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 - 16h -
Capybaras are the "it" animal inspiration for toys this holiday
The large semi-aquatic South American relative of the guinea pig is having a big moment.CBS News - 17h -
After a decade in Turkey, a Syrian refugee rushes to return home, but reality hits
After more than a decade as a refugee in Turkey, Ahmed al-Kassem decided to bring his family back home to Syria only days after the fall of Bashar AssadABC News - 1d -
France Rushes Aid to Mayotte, ‘Devastated’ by Cyclone
Hundreds are feared dead after the storm razed entire neighborhoods in Mayotte, a series of islands off the eastern coast of Africa, before unleashing its destructive force on Mozambique.The New York Times - 1d -
Authorities impose overnight curfew in cyclone-ravaged Mayotte, France rushes in aid
An overnight curfew goes into force Tuesday evening as Mayotte struggles to recover from Cyclone Chido, the strongest storm to hit the French Indian Ocean archipelago in 90 yearsABC News - 2d -
Holiday Movies Quiz
Find out if you deserve the expert’s Santa hat or a big old lump of coal.The New York Times - 2d -
UNC's Hampton, 2nd in nation in rushing, to draft
UNC running back Omarion Hampton, who finished second in the country in rushing behind Ashton Jeanty, declared for the NFL draft on Sunday.ESPN - 4d -
Holiday travel expected to break records
The end of 2024 is expected to be the busiest holiday travel period on record, as experts predict it will narrowly beat the record set in 2019. Kris Van Cleave has more on the nation's travel plans.CBS News - 4d -
Saquon Barkley opens up on chasing Eric Dickerson's NFL rushing record
Saquon Barkley is embracing a fearless mindset while closing in on Eric Dickerson's NFL rushing record.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Cooper Rush throws three touchdown passes
CeeDee Lamb followed up a 28-yard grab with a 14-yard touchdown against the Panthers.ESPN - 4d -
An Easy Holiday Manicure With a Secret Ingredient
The nail artist Mei Kawajiri shares a festive nail design you can recreate at home in just five steps, using products you probably already own.The New York Times - 6d -
Doing Less for the Holidays
Some people respond to the stress of the season by adopting a Marie Kondo approach: relinquishing the rituals that no longer bring them joy.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
The Gold Rush at the Heart of a Civil War
Famine and ethnic cleansing stalk Sudan. Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Making Danish Holiday Crafts
In the land of hygge, handmade paper decorations have long brought holiday cheer — and a chance to share the simple joys of crafting.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Is making a holiday wishlist practical or tacky?
Nearly 5bn lb of gift returns end up in landfills every year and yet there is a certain taboo around compiling a gift list. The first Christmas that I was with my boyfriend, his family asked for my ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
After Ousting Assad, Syrian Rebels Rush to Impose Order in Damascus
Rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani has moved to form a transitional government, get the buses running and turn the power back on.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11 -
Barcelona rush to clear cap space for Dani Olmo
Barcelona are working against the clock to make space within their spending cap to prolong Dani Olmo's registration with LaLiga before it expires on Dec. 31, multiple sources have told ESPN.ESPN - Dec. 11 -
Kawhi practices, but Clippers not rushing a return
Kawhi Leonard practiced for the first time this season on Tuesday, with sources telling ESPN's Dave McMenamin that Leonard could make his season debut within the next two weeks, barring any ...ESPN - Dec. 10 -
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 - Dec. 10 -
Displaced Syrians Rush to Return Home
The 13-year conflict in Syria caused one of the “largest displacement crises in the world,” according to the United Nations. Now, an untold number of people are trying to go back.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Tuesday Briefing: Syrian Rebels Rush to Establish Order
Plus, a lawsuit for trans rights in China.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
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 -
Can Saquon Barkley break the NFL's single-season rushing record?
Saquon Barkley has 1,623 rushing yards through 13 games.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Saquon Barkley sets Eagles season rushing record and has Dickerson's NFL mark in his sights
Saquon Barkley has broken LeSean McCoy's Eagles franchise record for rushing yards in a seasonABC News - Dec. 8 -
Cowboys' color rush, Buccaneers' red leads NFL's Week 14 uniforms
The Cowboys will bring out their all-white uniforms, while the Buccaneers are donning red.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Eagles observations from narrow win over Panthers: Saquon Barkley sets franchise rushing record in Week 14
Observations from the Eagles' 22-16 win over the PanthersCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Barkley sets Eagles' single-season rushing mark
Saquon Barkley set the Eagles' single-season rushing record on Sunday.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Britons rush to book winter sun holidays in cheaper destinations
Rise in demand for travel comes as customers increasingly pay for trips in instalmentsFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
Blind date: ‘My rushing to make the tube doors felt rather shabby, definitely not chic’
Tom, 49, a boatbuilder, meets Francoise, 46, an operating department practitioner. What were you hoping for? The unexpected. Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
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 -
Saquon Barkley aware he's closing in on NFL rushing record: 'You want to leave a legacy on a franchise'
Barkley won't get caught up in a pursuit of the recordCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Grab 8 Games Including Bomb Rush Cyberfunk And Atlas Fallen For Just $12 At Humble This Month
Humble has revealed its December lineup of games, and this month, there's a great selection of intriguing sci-fi, sandy action, and cyberpunk fun to pick up. In case you haven't used it before, ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
Trump threat and mounting dangers in Mexico drive migrant rush towards US
People waiting in Tapachula by Guatemala border fear Trump’s election could worsen crisis and spur northward flight. Outside the migration office, Tito subtly pointed out the watchful human ...The Guardian - Dec. 3