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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 - Dec. 12 -
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 - Dec. 12 -
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 - Dec. 12 -
A Beloved Toy Store Is Closing This Holiday Season. Are Shifting Social Media Algorithms to Blame?
Keewa Nurullah’s Kido boutique in Chicago’s South Loop found its stride online. Now, Instagram may be the Grinch.Inc. - Dec. 12 -
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 -
Apple's latest iPhones get the gift of more AI as holiday shopping season heats up
Apple is pumping more artificial intelligence into the latest iPhones during the holiday shopping seasonABC News - Dec. 11 -
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 -
NYPD: Unclear if family recognized Mangione, turned him in
New York Police Department (NYPD) officials say its unclear if shooting suspect Luigi Mangione’s family recognized him in the photos released days before his arrest. NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell ...The Hill - 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 -
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 - Dec. 11 -
The Prominent Maryland Family of the Suspect in the C.E.O. Killing
Until the arrest this week of Luigi Mangione, the family was best known for building a business that has made them a force in local politics and charity.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
New guidance on 'parental alienation' in family court battles
Family Courts should give more weight to allegations of domestic abuse than to claims of so called "parental alienation", it saysBBC News - Dec. 11 -
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. - Dec. 10 -
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 - 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 -
An Entrepreneur Plans to Revive a French Family Watch Brand
Eberjax, which made chronographs, stopped production in 1983. But Christophe Hoppé intends to start it again.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Rupert Murdoch Fails in Bid to Change Family Trust
A Nevada commissioner ruled resoundingly against Mr. Murdoch, who was trying to give full control of his empire to his son Lachlan and lock in Fox News’s right-wing editorial slant.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Rupert Murdoch loses bid to change family trust
Billionaire business mogul Rupert Murdoch lost a bid this week to change a family trust to consolidate control of his media company around his eldest son Lachlan. A Nevada commissioner ruled ...The Hill - 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 -
The Assad Family’s Legacy Is One of Savage Oppression
A dynasty bombed and detained thousands of opponents, building fearsome internal security agencies to quash unrest.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
How the Assad family built an empire of fear in Syria
Hafez and his son Bashar killed countless people over five decades and oversaw the country’s descent into kleptocracyFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Nottingham attacks families welcome homicide review
Families of the victims have been campaigning for changes to be made to the justice system.BBC News - 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 -
Meet the Rees-Moggs: a bluffer’s guide to the family’s weirdness
Just in case you can’t bear to watch the former Tory MP’s new reality show, we equip you for it coming up in conversation . Jacob Rees-Mogg’s new reality show may sound as appealing as flushing ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Eurotrash — unearthing a family’s collaboration and complacency
A mother-and-son road trip is propelled by guilt and unease in Christian Kracht’s hilariously unsettling novelFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Labour MP's family transferred farm before Budget
Questions are being raised about whether Henry Tufnell knew about farming inheritance tax changes.BBC News - 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 -
Immigration worksite raids are as disastrous as family separation
While these raids were overshadowed by Trump’s policy of family separation at the border, they are devastating in their own right, and the public should understand them for the humanitarian ...The Hill - 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 -
Flames honor Gaudreau, host family in Calgary
With the Gaudreau family watching from the stands on an emotional night at the Scotiabank Saddledome, the Calgary Flames played host to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, in a game between the ...ESPN - Dec. 4 -
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 -
Designer Cortney Novogratz shares festive DIY holiday card ideas for families
Designer and mom of seven Cortney Novogratz offers creative, easy-to-make holiday greeting card projects perfect for kids or family photo ideas to share with loved ones this season.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Hotel lift death turns 'dream holiday into a nightmare'
Tyler Kerry's body was found partially clothed at the bottom of a lift shaft at a hotel in Turkey on FridayBBC 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