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Music with Darren Criss: "Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season"
Darren Criss (the beloved star of television's "Glee," and the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending") and the Young People's Chorus of New York City help "Sunday Morning" celebrate Christmas with a ...CBS News - 30m -
Jenny Lewis Holiday Gifts
The Rilo Kiley and Postal Service singer says that her “philosophy in life is ‘one up from the cheapest.’”The New York Times - 10h -
4 ways I treat myself during the holidays—they all cost $0
I'm a big fan of treating myself — but I need to do it on a budget around the holidays. Here's how I'm continuing my self-indulgence without spending a dime.CNBC - 1d -
I Used AI to Do All of My Holiday Shopping
Chatbots aren't very good at picking gifts, but that didn't stop me from burning the planet in a quest for the perfect baking equipment.Wired - 1d -
Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar in NYC Is All These Fans Want for Christmas
A New York City lounge devoted to the singer plays her 1994 holiday hit every 15 minutes.The New York Times - 2d -
Shopping and shipping for the holidays are in full swing
The Christmas rush is on as retailers rejoice over what could be record holiday sales. Elise Preston reports.CBS News - 13h -
Holiday travel expected to break records
America's airports and highways will be jam-packed over the next two weeks, with the holiday travel season expected to set records. AAA is predicting more than a 119 million Americans will travel ...CBS News - 1d -
Self-made billionaire: 3 holiday gifts I'm giving loved ones this year—2 of them cost only $13 each
Virgin Group co-founder Richard Branson offers three gift recommendations from his own holiday shopping list, including one Virgin-branded item.CNBC - 1d -
A unique spin on the classic holiday eggnog
It's the time of year when we indulge in some favorite holiday treats and drinks like eggnog. Chef JJ Johnson, the founder of fast-casual restaurant Field Trip NYC, joins CBS News to showcase ...CBS News - 1d -
AAA predicting record holiday travel
There’s no place like home for the holidays, and a record number of people are expected to travel this year. The auto club AAA expects 119.3 million people to travel 50 miles or more between Dec. ...The Hill - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
No, All Black Founders Are Not the Same
Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson was just sentenced to nearly 10 years for attempting to defraud investors. Counter to his claims, it doesn’t spell a downfall for all Black founders.Inc. - 3d -
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 - 4d -
Holiday Movies Quiz
Find out if you deserve the expert’s Santa hat or a big old lump of coal.The New York Times - 5d -
What to know about the rising cost of holiday baking
Americans use butter more this time of year than any other time. Last year, the cost of butter was up 16% in November and December, and this year the cost of butter and other baking ingredients ...CBS News - 6d -
Turkey and sprouts drive down cost of Christmas dinner
The BBC digs into which bits of the festive feast have gone up and down in price.BBC News - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - Dec. 13 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
We must educate sporting leaders to look beyond toxic win-at-all-costs approaches | Cath Bishop
Danny Care’s whistleblowing suggests there remains too much of a grey area between tough training, bullying and abuse. Danny Care’s stories about the England rugby environment under Eddie Jones ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Quarry developer asks council to pay appeal costs
A firm is hoping to claim money from the local council ahead of a planning decision on an airfield.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Counting the cost of bowling alone
Malign neglect of social capital sowed the seeds of many of our largest problemsFinancial Times - 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 -
The Growing Cost of Making C.E.O.s Safe
The tragic killing of UnitedHealthCare’s Brian Thompson has spurred companies to ratchet up security for their most senior executives.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
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Childcare bosses fear for future amid rising costs
Costs at one nursery are up 40% in recent years, and it faces an annual shortfall of over £30,000.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Some bargain gifts on Temu come at the cost of quality
When NBC News tried out six products from the low-cost retailer that resembled name-brand counterparts, only half performed as expected.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Chipotle Raises U.S. Prices by 2% to Offset Inflation Costs
The chain aims to balance higher costs for avocados, queso and sour cream while maintaining its appeal to inflation-weary consumers.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
AWS now allows prompt caching with 90% cost reduction
AWS added Intelligent Prompt Routing and Prompt Caching to Bedrock in hopes of getting model usage prices down.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
Amazon HyperPod Task Governance keeps GPUs running, cutting costs 40%
HyperPod Task Governance can increase GPU utilization, helping enterprises to optimize AI costs and producing potentially significant savings.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
US trails developed democracies in healthcare costs for older adults
Report comparing 10 peer countries shows how holes in Medicare coverage lead to Americans skipping care. Older Americans spend more on healthcare than peers in 10 other developed democracies, a new ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World
Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
World Bank Warns of Record Debt Costs for Developing Countries
The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
How Stellantis CEO's Cost-Cutting Mantra Cost Him His Job
Carlos Tavares’s abrupt exit from the Jeep maker came amid concerns over his renewed efficiency drive.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 2
