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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 - 14h -
Last meteor shower of the year peaks a few days before Christmas
The last meteor shower of the year peaks a few days before ChristmasABC News - 1d -
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 - 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 - 19h -
Twin Peaks: From Z To A Collection Is Getting A Reprint, Preorders Available Now
Twin Peaks: From Z to A Blu-ray (Repackage) $70 | Releases February 3, ...GameSpot - 1d -
Coal use to reach new peak – and remain at near-record levels for years
Spike in fossil fuel use a result of global gas crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The world’s coal use is expected to reach a fresh high of 8.7bn tonnes this year, and remain at ...The Guardian - 2d -
Donald Trump makes Christmas shopping easy!
Christmas is our favorite holiday, full of good times and good cheer. But we all know the weeks before Christmas can also be a royal pain in the butt: figuring out what to buy for whom, and then ...The Hill - 2d -
Holiday Movies Quiz
Find out if you deserve the expert’s Santa hat or a big old lump of coal.The New York Times - 2d -
The gig economy is coming to a shop near you
Apps that let retailers hire freelance staff by the shift are increasing in popularityFinancial Times - 3d -
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 - 3d -
How China is setting up shop in America’s backyard
An increasingly close trade relationship is putting Mexico in the spotlightFinancial Times - 4d -
The Geminids Meteor Shower: When and How to Watch Its Peak
The shower forms from the debris of an asteroid and peaks this weekend. But a nearly full moon could interfere with viewing.The New York Times - 6d -
Here's when, where the Geminid meteor shower will be visible during peak
One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can catch the Geminids.CBS News - Dec. 13 -
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 -
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 -
Geminids meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to watch
People across the globe could see up to 120 meteors per hour during the peak of the Geminids meteor shower this week.The Hill - 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 -
Best Buy Apple Shopping Event deals
Now until December 12th, Best Buy is offering discounts on popular Apple products like MacBooks, iPads and more.NBC 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 -
Museum Gift Shops Elevate Their Watch Lines
Recent designs include a collaboration with an award-winning architect and an elaborate pocket watch.The New York Times - 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 -
Spending on TikTok Shop Rises as App Faces Ban
TikTok Shop sales had reached $100 million on Black Friday.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
13 of the best and most beautiful shops in Paris
Chocolatier, fromagerie, parfumerie … Parisian shops sound as gorgeous as they look. We choose stores with a history of exquisite craftsmanship. There are multiple locations of much-loved ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
21+ best Lego gifts to shop this year
For the best Lego gifts this year, we looked to Lego Duplo, Lego Creator and Lego Ideas.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
The best Christmas bottle shops? Head to Mayfair and St James’s
Berry Bros & Rudd, Justerini & Brooks and Hedonism have all had makeoversFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
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One in five shop purchases now made in cash
Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Britain forecast to reach peak gasoline this year in landmark moment for electric vehicles
Britain is forecast to hit "peak petrol" in 2024, according to a new report, with EVs on track to assume a much bigger share of the country's car market.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Encore’s AI-Powered Site Helps You Shop for Vintage and Secondhand Items
Using a blend of GPT-4 and its own computer model, Encore’s natural language search tool can recognize numerous brands, styles, and aesthetics across the web’s many vintage resale sites.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Exceeds Industry Estimates
An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, the National Retail Federation said, fewer than last year but surpassing the group’s expectations.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Missing U.S. climbers' gear found on New Zealand's highest peak
Silverton Avalanche School in Colorado said it had been notified that the climbers "appear to have taken a fatal fall from high upon the peak."CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Three climbers from the U.S. and Canada are missing on New Zealand’s tallest peak
Three mountain climbers from the U.S. and Canada are missing after they did not return from their planned summit of New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Aoraki.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Three climbers from the US and Canada are missing on New Zealand's highest peak
Three mountain climbers from the U.S. and Canada are missing after they failed to return from a planned ascent of New Zealand’s highest peak, AorakiABC News - Dec. 3 -
Live: The 247+ best Cyber Monday deals to shop before they're gone
Cyber Monday is in full swing, and retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target and Costco are offering alluring discounts on major brands we know and love.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Everything our readers are shopping for on Cyber Monday
Discover Cyber Monday 2024 bestsellers on items from Apple, Amazon, Anker and Cerave.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
The 211+ best Cyber Monday deals to shop before they're over
Cyber Monday deals are here and we hand-picked every single discount on this list to find worthwhile deals from Amazon, PlayStation, Xbox, Peacock, Apple and more.NBC News - Dec. 2
