Holiday Tourist Season

How Scammers Are Using AI This Holiday Season to Steal Your Money

Fake licenses and passports are being generated to fraudulently verify identities—among other techniques.

The Wall Street Journal - 1h

3 ways to lower stress this holiday season: 'Sometimes less celebration means more joy,' happiness expert says

The holidays can be anxiety-inducing. Try having micro moments of connection with family and friends, says happiness expert Jessica Weiss.

CNBC - 20h

Grab A Free Game From Steam This Holiday Season

It's the season of giving, and Steam has a free gift up for grabs to keep you entertained over the holidays. Distant Space 2 is a 2D arcade shooter set in--you guessed it--distant space, and is ...

GameSpot - 1d

Some families cut relatives off over LGBTQ politics this holiday season

The holidays can be a difficult time for those in the LGBTQ community as anti-LGBTQ sentiment grows nationwide.

ABC News - 1d

For Christmas Tree Decor, Maximalism Reins This Holiday Season

Minimalism is on the naughty list this Christmas as people decorate their trees with bows, garland, tinsel, ornaments and, well, anything else that will fit on a branch.

The New York Times - 2d

One Gift That Each N.H.L. Team Needs to Receive This Holiday Season

The classic desire for health in the new year isn’t the only priority around the league.

The New York Times - 17h

After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina's holiday tourist season grinds to a halt

Typically, the winter months draw millions of visitors to the Blue Ridge Mountains, inviting hiking trails and live music venues. But all that is over for now.

NBC News - 23h

How to introduce your new partner to the family this holiday season

Matchmaker Maria Avgitidis shares expert tips on making those family introductions go smoothly, helping you avoid awkward moments during the holiday season.

CBS News - 1d

5 moves to make if you've racked up credit card debt this holiday season

Making these simple moves could help you pay off holiday credit card debt, experts say.

CBS News - 1d

Consumer spending — the main engine of the economy — is humming during holiday season

Consumer spending rose fast enough in November to suggest a pretty good start to the holiday shopping season, but not enough to signal an acceleration in already fast U.S. economic growth.

MarketWatch - 1d

Amazon workers strike across seven facilities at peak of holiday shopping season

Amazon workers at seven facilities in New York, Georgia, California and Illinois went on strike Thursday.

CNBC - 2d

Amazon workers on strike at peak of holiday shopping season

Amazon workers in several cities are striking to protest wages in the U.S. Jason Miller, a supply chain management professor at Michigan State University, joins CBS News with more on the demands.

CBS News - 2d

General Mills’ refrigerated-dough sales disappoint as holiday baking season starts

General Mills’ stock was falling Wednesday after a cut to the company’s full-year profit outlook overshadowed a big quarterly earnings beat.

MarketWatch - 3d

Retail sales jump on strong auto and internet buying. Economy in good shape for holiday season.

There’s no quit in American shoppers. Retail sales rose faster than expected at the start of the holiday shopping season in November and pointed to steady growth in the U.S. economy.

MarketWatch - 4d

Threat of Amazon workers’ strike spreads during peak holiday season

Threats started in New York and spread to Chicago and Atlanta after company failed to meet negotiation deadline. Thousands of workers at Amazon are threatening to strike at the company after ...

The Guardian - 5d

Edinburgh Airport shut down by IT issue just as holiday travel season gets under way

Edinburgh Airport has been shut down by an unspecified information technology issue, causing headaches for passengers at the start of the busy holiday travel season

ABC News - 6d

Australian tourists in hospital in Fiji with suspected alcohol poisoning

Foreign affairs department updates travel advice for Fiji to include warning about risk of methanol poisoning and drink spiking. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ...

The Guardian - Dec. 15

Stay sober and have a jolly holiday season with these expert tips

If you're planning to stay sober during this holiday season, experts suggest following some practical tips

ABC News - Dec. 14

The best ways to plan for travel during the holiday season

AAA says they are expecting 3 million more people to travel through the holidays this year than last year. "The Points Guy" editor at large Nicky Kelvin joins CBS News to discuss how to make the ...

CBS News - Dec. 13

A behind-the-scenes look at how shippers handle the holiday season

Nancy Chen went behind-the-scenes with one of the largest shipping companies in the U.S. for a look at how they tackle the busy holiday season.

CBS News - Dec. 12

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

Jonestown Massacre site to reopen as tourist destination in Guyana

A South American tour group is turning Jonestown into a travel destination, over four decades after it was the scene of the most notorious mass suicide and murder in modern history.

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

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 season

ABC News - 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

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

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 children

ABC 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

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

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

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

Where You Should Donate This Holiday Season

The return of Times Opinion’s annual giving guide.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

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