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Shutdown threatens ‘chaos’ for Trump’s transition and inauguration
Transition “landing teams” were already delayed and may now lose access to the staffers briefing them.Politico - 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 -
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 - 11h -
Winter storm threatens Midwest holiday travel
As record holiday travel gets underway, a winter storm is barreling across the Midwest. NBC News meteorologist Angie Lassman has the details of 8 million Americans impacted by winter weather alerts.NBC News - 17h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Holiday Movies Quiz
Find out if you deserve the expert’s Santa hat or a big old lump of coal.The New York Times - 3d -
Chrystia Freeland Resigns, Threatening Trudeau’s Hold on Power
Chrystia Freeland, the deputy prime minister and finance minister, had been helping lead Canada’s response to the incoming Trump administration.The New York Times - 3d -
Economic unfairness threatens to undermine democracy in South Korea
Three decades of market liberalisation have not delivered sustained growth or greater social mobilityFinancial Times - 4d -
Putin threatens to lift missile restraints in warning to west
Russian president says Moscow is being pushed to ‘a red line we can’t step back from’Financial Times - 4d -
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 - 5d -
Tornado hits northern California town as ice storm chills Midwest
A twister touched down in Scotts Valley as one person was killed during ice storms in Nebraska.BBC News - 5d -
Snow and ice storms forecast across West Coast, Midwest
Winter storm warnings are in place for the Sierra Nevada until 10 p.m. Saturday, where 6 to 24 inches of snow are possible.ABC News - 5d -
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 -
Cold snap brings freezing temperatures to Midwest and Northeast
Millions are bundling up across the country with temperatures plunging from the Midwest to New England and the wind chill dipping far below zero in some areas. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and ...NBC News - 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 -
Trump’s Tariff and Immigration Plans Threaten Your Guacamole
Trump’s immigration and tariff plans will strain American farming and raise the prices you see at the store.The New York Times - 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 -
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 -
Panic at Pepperdine University in Malibu as Wildfires Threaten City
No structures were damaged and no one was injured, but students spent a frantic night sheltering in place as thousands of nearby residents evacuated.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Monarch butterflies to be added to threatened species list in the US
US Fish and Wildlife Service extends protections to ‘iconic’ insects, who experts say may not survive climate crisis. The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced a decision on Tuesday to extend ...The Guardian - 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 -
US aim to lead on AI threatened by land shortage
Power-hungry high-tech industries are driving demand for sites with ready access to the power gridFinancial 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 -
The Dish: Midwest restaurants
We make ourselves at home in the Midwest and meet chefs marrying classic comfort food with contemporary flair. We meet an Algerian-born chef based in Detroit, Michigan, who weaves the flavors of ...CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Retreat of Syrian Forces Threatens 'Saigon Moment' for Russia
Moscow’s support for the Assad regime has helped it project power throughout the region.The Wall Street Journal - 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 -
Secret court hearing threatens the First Amendment and more
President-elect Trump has been urged to reconsider his opposition to the PRESS Act, a bipartisan bill to protect journalists' sources, as journalist Catherine Herridge's case threatens to undermine ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Inflation threatens Fed rate-cut expectations once again. Here’s why.
With investors looking toward Friday’s November nonfarm-payrolls report, market participants see the potential that it could be overshadowed by an entirely different set of data: next Wednesday’s ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
More snow, bitter cold to slam Northeast and Midwest in fast-moving clipper storm
A clipper system will blanket the Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast in snow on Wednesday, with 19 million under winter alerts as thousands are already reeling from multiple feet of snow and ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump appears to threaten Hamas with 'all hell to pay' over hostages
The US president-elect vows a response if captives in Gaza are not released by the time he returns to the White House.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire threatened after barrage of attacks
Israel and Hezbollah traded new attacks Monday, stoking concerns their fragile cease-fire could unravel less than one week after going into effect, but the Biden administration insists the deal is ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Biden’s pardon of son Hunter threatens to tarnish legacy
President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter in his final full month in the White House is threatening to erode his legacy as he prepares to leave office. Biden is set to conclude his one ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?
The long-running civil war has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlightBBC News - Dec. 3 -
‘It’s nonstop’: how noise pollution threatens the return of Norway’s whales
Recordings by biologist Heike Vester reveal how oil and gas exploration as well as cruises, fishing boats and even whale-watchers are adding to the din underwater. From the moment that the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Renewed fighting threatens fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Despite the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, the back-and-forth violence doesn't appear to be going away. Both sides say the other is violating the deal. Matthew Levitt, a Middle ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS nations over effort to replace dollar
President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations unless they commit to not developing a new currency. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to explain ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Middle East latest: Israel and Hezbollah trade fire, threatening Lebanon ceasefire
The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has fired into a disputed border zone held by IsraelABC News - Dec. 2 -
Why is Trump threatening a 100% tariff on the BRICS nations?
Donald Trump said the U.S. would hit Brazil, Russia and six other countries with a crushing tariff if they sought to challenge the dollar.CBS News - Dec. 2