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The HTSI holiday gift guide 2024

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Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Get ready: Republican election disruption is coming

Whichever presidential candidate is leading on that night, and however many ballots still need to be counted, Donald Trump will claim victory and dare the world to dispute him.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Heavy rain brings widespread travel disruption

River levels are rising and properties are expected to flood in several parts of Wales.

Disruption possible amid yellow wind warning for Sunday

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind from 03:00 BST on Sunday until noon on Monday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Trains and buses cancelled amid further disruption

Translink also issued warnings to commuters on Thursday evening as a result of heavy traffic.

Passengers stuck on planes and homes without power

Northern Ireland Electricity restored power to more than 10,000 customers over the course of Sunday.

Animal rights protesters disrupt Pharrell Williams film premiere

A biopic of the singer, titled Piece by Piece, was delayed at the London Film Festival on Sunday.

Maersk Profit Rises as Red Sea Disruptions Continue

Maersk’s third-quarter net profit jumped after continued disruptions in the Red Sea shipping lanes pushed freight rates higher.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

When to book your holiday travel and what to expect

As another potential record-breaking holiday season is on the way, you may want to book those flight tickets early. Airfare tracking site Hopper says to expect prices to start climbing as soon as ...

USPS releases holiday mailing deadlines, key dates

USPS has released its holiday mailing deadlines. Send by Dec. 18 for ground and first-class mail, Dec. 19 for priority mail and Dec. 21 for priority express to the lower 48 states.

Holiday Sales Growth Expected to Normalize to Prepandemic Levels

Despite shoppers’ election-year concerns and worries about the economy, retail executives predict sales to increase as much as 3.5 percent over last year’s holiday season.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

What Is Sukkot? All About Celebrating the Jewish Holiday

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Tim Dowling’s tips for a successful multigenerational holiday

If you want your family to behave, make sure you invite friends, too – and five other ways to ensure your group holiday doesn’t feel like you’re herding cats. A multigenerational holiday has its ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Halloween’s Mutation: From Humble Holiday to Retail Monstrosity

Americans once made their own costumes and candy. Now, the holiday has rapidly commercialized, transforming into an economic juggernaut.

Business - The New York Times - October 19

Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists

The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.

'Holiday home dream left us crippled with debt'

Families who lost tens of thousands of pounds buying holiday caravans want the industry to change.

Mattel, Hasbro lower guidance ahead of holiday season

Toy giants Mattel and Hasbro decreased 2024 guidance prior to the holiday season as toy sales continue to fall during the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 24

How Amazon Sellers Can Boost Their Holiday Sales

Cyber Week should be brands’ top priority this holiday season. These strategies can help.

Business - Inc. - October 28

At your service: the holiday homes with a significant difference

Second residences with the perks and services of a hotel and members’ club is thriving sector — with buyers paying a premium for ‘lifestyle per square foot’

World - Financial Times - October 30

Apple cautious on holiday outlook as it starts AI rollout

Shares fall despite solid earnings as analysts weigh impact of new ‘Apple Intelligence’ features

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Retailers Stock Supersize TVs Ahead of Holiday Season

In Q4, giant TV sales see a marked holiday boom.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Center Parcs plans first Scottish holiday village

The project, near Hawick, promises an investment of £350m and could create 1,200 jobs.

These Budget-Friendly Arcade Cabinets Are Perfect Holiday Gifts

Everybody loves arcade cabinets, but many people simply don’t have space in their home--or cash in their wallet--to dedicate to a full-size machine. If that’s the case, it’s worth checking out the ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

Man escorted off plane in Turkey later found dead

Ben Crook fought with his partner on their journey to Turkey before going missing, an inquest hears.

Bolt drivers win right to holiday and minimum wage

Thousands of drivers on ride-hailing and food delivery app Bolt have won a legal claim to be classed as workers.

Innovators to watch: Brands aiming to disrupt their industries with new approaches

CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Change is inevitable; instead of resisting it, some companies are embracing it by stepping up with fresh ideas that make a real difference in our everyday lives. These ...

Tech - VentureBeat - October 14

The Future of Real Estate: 5 Disruptive Tech Innovations to Watch

How technology is transforming the way we tour, analyze, valuate, decide, and purchase real estate.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Putin disrupting food aid for Gaza by attacking Ukraine ports, says Starmer

Russian president ‘willing to gamble on food security’ by stepping up strikes on grain ships, says UK prime minister. Keir Starmer has accused Vladimir Putin of disrupting food supplies to Gaza ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

An Air New Zealand flight to Auckland diverts to Melbourne because of disruptive passenger

An Air New Zealand flight bound for Auckland, New Zealand, from Perth, Australia, has been forced to divert after a passenger became disruptive

World - ABC News - October 22

Peru bus drivers strike disrupts Lima amid rising crime concerns

World - Yahoo News - October 23

‘Take Back the States’: The Far-Right Sheriffs Ready to Disrupt the Election

Constitutional Sheriffs are duly elected lawmen who believe they answer only to God. They’ve spent the last six months preparing to stop a “stolen” election—by any means necessary.

Tech - Wired - October 24

Airline Rule Requiring Automatic Refunds for Significant Flight Disruptions Goes Into Effect

The Transportation Department’s new rule also sets the definition for what constitutes a “significant” delay in air travel.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

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