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Election Day bomb threats disrupt voting in multiple states
The U.S. saw a rash of discredited bomb threats called in at polling places in multiple states on Election Day, in some cases spurring the need for extended voting hours. Faulty bomb threats were ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Deepfakes didn’t disrupt the election, but they're changing our relationship with reality
Deepfakes tap into a fundamental human tendency: our need for clear narratives.Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Can This Peer-to-Peer Therapy Startup Disrupt the Telehealth Business?
The cost of mental health care is too high and there is a dearth of practitioners. Some companies are touting the potential of peer therapists.Business - Inc. - 6 days ago -
Ferry disruption: Islanders face a difficult winter, warns minister
Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop says she is pushing ferry operator CalMac to consider "all options" to maintain services.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Europe’s winter gas supplies at risk from market disruptions
Region replaced Russian pipeline imports with globally traded LNG, which is more susceptible to price risesWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
South Korea accuses North of disrupting plane, vessel GPS signals
South Korean military officials said flight GPS signals were disrupted by North Korea for the second day in a row, according to the Associated Press. Kim Jung Un, the neighboring country’s ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Big Sneaker Brands Promised a 3D-Printed Revolution. These Are the Disrupters Making It Happen
3D printing is injecting much-needed innovation into sneaker design, but it’s small brands that are leading where big names are struggling—or hesitant—to keep up.Tech - Wired - Yesterday -
Fed Official Sees Big Disruptions to Some Industries With Mass Deportations
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari adds his voice to the chorus of economic experts on the potential effects of Trump’s central campaign theme.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Retailers Are Tossing Out Traditional Holiday Calendars. Here’s Why
Holiday shoppers have driven retailers to change their seasonal strategies.Business - Inc. - October 13 -
National Retail Federation predicts record 2024 holiday sales
Holiday sales are poised to set a new record in 2024 and could increase by as much as 3.5 percent from 2023, the National Retail Federation (NRF) announced Tuesday. The NRF forecasts holiday retail ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Retailers Can Expect Another Record-Breaking Holiday Season
The National Retail Federation anticipates up to $990 billion in holiday sales despite inflation-wary consumers.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Holiday shoppers plan to spend more while taking on debt this season
Leaning on credit cards, or even buy now, pay later, to purchase holiday gifts will come at a high cost if there are missed or late payments.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Tapas not tantrums: we put food at the centre of our Barcelona family holiday
On a rail trip to Spain from the UK via Paris, our writer discovers a great way of travelling happily with children …. Street lights strobed through the window, sending shadows sweeping across our ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
How marketers should advertise to mobile gamers during the holidays | Unity
Unity is unveiling its playbook for mobile game advertisers to increase revenues in the holidays through ads.Tech - VentureBeat - October 21 -
Jennifer Hudson talks first-ever holiday album, return of talk show
Jennifer Hudson speaks with "CBS Mornings" about her first-ever holiday album and the return of "The Jennifer Hudson Show" for its third season. Hudson's tour "The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
What’s actually worth buying from Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Haul event
Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Haul event runs for 2 weeks, during which you can save on skin care, hair tools, hair care and more from brands like Cosrx and Sunday Riley.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Target cutting prices on 2,000 items for cash-strapped shoppers ahead of the holidays
Target is lowering prices on more than 2,000 items across an array of categories in a bid to offer more discounts to cash-strapped customers as the holiday season approaches.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Target, Walmart and other retailers announce price cuts ahead of holidays
Target says more than 2,000 items are having their prices marked down ahead of holiday season, joining other retailers like Walmart and Aldi who have also announced plans for cheaper costs before ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
4 Ways to Incorporate Your Brand Identity Into Your Holiday Gifts
Shaping your customer’s perception of your company is simple through visual branding elements.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Retailers Adjust Holiday Sales Plans to Handle Rising Consumer Stress Levels
Shoppers’ worries about the presidential election and its economic consequences threaten holiday season spending. Retailers are scrambling to limit pullbacks.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Here's how much Americans plan to spend on the holidays this year
Numerous estimates show Americans are expected to spend more on the holidays this year as wages rise and inflation cools.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
How to Attract Holiday Shoppers? Target and Walmart Say: Price Cuts and Throwbacks
Big-box retailers are rolling out discounts ahead of the winter shopping season.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Mattel Braces for Flat Toy Sales Ahead of Holiday Season
Mattel, the company behind Barbie doesn’t anticipate a high holiday sales season this year.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list
Nike and Kohl's are expecting sales to fall this year, but they remain a top choice among consumers, indicating they must move quickly to not fall out of favor.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list
Nike and Kohl’s may not be winning on Wall Street, but a wide set of consumers still consider them to be the best in their categories, according to a consumer sentiment survey released Thursday.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
The stoicism secret: how Ryan Holiday became a Silicon Valley guru
He has sold 5m books about this ancient Greek approach to life – and been feted by sports teams and CEOs. What makes this former PR man so popular?. What is it that made the former PR man turned ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Passengers injured after land train tips over
Ten people are thought to have been injured after a land train with passengers on board tipped over.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Walmart Holiday Shopping Plans Are Laid Months Before Black Friday
To prepare for ever-longer shopping season, thousands of employees were assembled for a retail jamboree in Florida’s August heat.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Holiday spending tips to avoid impulse buys and stay on budget
A recent study reveals Gen Z and Millennials are most likely to make impulse buys during the holidays than Gen X and Baby Boomers. Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with tips to make ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Discounters Like Burlington, T.J. Maxx Expected to Win Holiday-Shopping Wars
Investors can expect a bleak outlook for department stores that have struggled to provide consumers with the value they’re looking for, but discounters such as T.J. Maxx, Ross Dress for Less and ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31