Nationwide Holiday Season

Average mortgage rate increases heading into winter holidays

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate appears to be rising as buyers await a good time to enter the market. Maria Avellaneda, an associate broker for Keller Williams NYC, joins CBS News with more.

The Companies Behind the Hottest Holiday Toys of 2024

From an AI teddy bear to a doll inside a magic mirror, these are some of the most sought after toys for the holidays.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Record holiday travel and stormy weather expected

A record number of travelers are expected to hit the road this Thanksgiving week. Storms from coast to coast could disrupt road and air travel, and a shortage of air traffic controllers could also ...

Dick's Sporting Goods posts robust holiday guidance

Dick's Sporting Goods posted cautious guidance earlier this year as it braced for the 2024 election, but it now expects sales to be better than expected.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Inside the coordination behind the holiday travel rush

Airlines expect to fly over 31 million passengers this holiday season. Kris Van Cleave gives a rare look at the coordination it takes to make it happen.

The Best Xbox Gifts You Can Buy This Holiday

This is paid content. It was written and produced in collaboration with the sponsor. The holiday season is fast approaching, and video games and consoles are some of the most sought-after items ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

Yes, It Is Time to Start Planning Your Holiday Cards

A good card takes some work, and there are a few basic rules to follow in order to make the process faster, easier and more efficient.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Consumer Protections Kick In Ahead of Holiday Travel Surge

If things go wrong during as air passenger forecasts hit a record high, new rules will make it easier for fliers to get compensated for major problems.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Latest news on Thanksgiving holiday travel, airline fees

Airports across the country expect a record number of people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports as more news emerges about ...

How to Keep Politics From Ruining Your Holiday

The country has grown increasingly polarized, but families can still find their way back together.

Health - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Large storm could interrupt record holiday travel

The weather threat is growing ahead of record travel expected for the Thanksgiving holiday. Rain and snow could affect travel in much of the country on Wednesday and Thursday, and it's expected to ...

Hundreds of flights delayed as holiday travel rush underway

The TSA planned to screen around 2.9 million flyers Wednesday at airports across the U.S. But snow in Denver delayed hundreds of flights, and air traffic control staffing issues again caused delays ...

Jacaranda season in Sydney – in pictures

Sydney’s jacaranda trees are in full bloom, blanketing the city in purple and attracting crowds of people trying to capture that perfect frame. Australia’s best photos of the month – October ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Canadiens: The Big Surprise This Season

The Montreal Canadiens are already at the quarter mark of the season and one player could be called the biggest surprise of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

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.

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 ...

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

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