Tips Writing Christmas

The Uplift: Christmas love

A veteran decorates his Indianola, Iowa, neighborhood for Christmas. It's a labor of love he does for his wife of 53 years, who has Alzheimer's. Plus, more heartwarming stories.

CBS News - 2h

Giving is good for everyone . . . and not just at Christmas

Charitable donations have declined in recent years

Financial Times - 13h

The race to make the greatest Christmas ad

How British retailers became obsessed with winning the nation’s hearts

Financial Times - 13h

Tips to writing a Christmas TV movie, including no villains and keeping it Christmas-y

Writing a Christmas made-for-TV movie may seem formulaic, but there’s no real checklist to follow

ABC News - 1d

Holiday Tipping Guide: Whom to Tip, and How Much

Consumers have said they are confused and frustrated with tipping expectations generally. But, one expert says, “people generally want to feel more generous around the holidays.”

The New York Times - 1d

Comedian McCausland tipped to be Strictly's first blind winner

Chris McCausland, JB Gill, Sarah Hadland and Tasha Ghouri are competing for the glitterball trophy.

BBC News - 17h

What are the chances of a white Christmas in the UK?

How likely are we to see a white Christmas in 2024?

BBC News - 1d

3 tips for fantasy football playoff success

As most managers start the fantasy playoffs, Andy Behrens has a few key strategic reminders.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

6 Entrepreneur-Approved Tips to Make M&A More Seamless

Serial entrepreneurs Michelle Cordeiro Grant and Rachel Zilner share their advice for selling—and buying—companies.

Inc. - 3d

Qantas is celebrating Christmas with these special touches

Yahoo News - 3d

Take Two Media Initiative on smartphone use tips for families

With many kids asking for their first phone, the Take Two Media Initiative works with families to promote balanced tech use. Teen ambassadors Zora Penn and Gemma Graham join "CBS Mornings Plus" to ...

CBS News - 3d

Generative AI Is My Research and Writing Partner. Should I Disclose It?

In this installment of WIRED’s AI advice column, “The Prompt,” we answer questions about giving AI tools proper attribution and teaching future generations how to interact with chatbots.

Wired - 3d

Heathrow predicts Christmas travel boom

UK airport forecasts record December as United Airlines expects festive surge

Financial Times - 3d

How writing 'My Old Ass' made me learn to appreciate change

Megan Park got inspired to write 'My Old Ass' when she was a new mom, sleeping in her childhood bedroom. The experience helped her make peace with the passage of time.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Heathrow preparing for busiest Christmas

The airport expects the number of passengers travelling through its terminals on December 25 to be 21% higher than on the same day last year.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

CEO killing latest: Luigi Mangione's writings revealed

Luigi Mangione yelled to the press about "an insult to the intelligence of the American people" as he was physically dragged into a Pennsylvania courthouse.

ABC News - 3d

Tips to find a new job in 2025

There are signs the job market is cooling but there's also hope for those wanting new jobs in 2025. Indeed's Cory Stahle joins CBS News with more on what to expect.

CBS News - 3d

NHL betting tips: Picks for Maple Leafs-Devils and Wild-Utah

Betting tips, picks and home/road trends for Maple Leafs-Devils and Wild-Utah tonight on ESPN+ and Hulu.

ESPN - 3d

Restaurants are making up for your crummy tip

Many servers are relying less on tips and more on rising wages as diners’ gratuities trail inflation — despite all the complaints about "tipflation."

NBC News - 4d

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 - 4d

Who is Friedrich Merz, the pilot politician tipped to be German chancellor?

CDU leader once sidelined by Merkel loves private planes, hates tax bureaucracy, and backs Ukraine. In July 2022, the prevailing political mood in Germany was grim. The economic powerhouse was on ...

The Guardian - 4d

Birmingham to settle equal pay claim that tipped council into bankruptcy

Payout likely to be lower than original top-end estimate of £760mn which has led to steep service cuts and asset sales

Financial Times - 4d

Winter can be a time of culinary abundance. Experts share tips on eating nutritiously

Winter is a great time to experiment with new food preparations and flavors to keep your meals nutritious and interesting

ABC News - 5d

The best books to give as gifts this Christmas

From a radical retelling of Huckleberry Finn to Al Pacino’s autobiography, novelists and nonfiction writers reveal the books they will be giving as gifts – and the volumes they would love to find ...

The Guardian - 6d

Influencers enlisted to help fight fly tipping as problem worsens

Litter pickers say the situation is depressing as the cost of removing dumped rubbish nears £2m.

BBC News - 6d

The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display

A couple in Scotland have turned their home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December.

BBC News - Dec. 7

4 Tips to Keep Your Business and Customers Safe from Phishing

‘Tis the season for joy, but also the season when scammers ramp up phishing attacks on businesses like yours.

Inc. - Dec. 6

Michigan attorney general offers tips to fight porch pirates

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) is offering tips to the state’s residents to fight off “porch pirates,” with an increase in online shopping and package deliveries around the winter ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Civil servants’ union boss writes to Starmer over ‘frankly insulting’ criticism

Exclusive: FDA general secretary urges PM to rethink ‘Trumpian’ language about Whitehall. The head of the senior civil servants’ union has written to Keir Starmer urging him to rethink his “frankly ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

8 Best Sleep Trackers (2024): Expert Tips and Research

If you want to log or analyze your shut-eye, these WIRED-tested sleep trackers are the way to go.

Wired - Dec. 6

Holiday puppy adoption tips from Muddy Paws Rescue

Muddy Paws Rescue spokesperson Mallory Kerley offers advice for adopting a puppy.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Shop online for pre-Christmas delivery

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Infinity Nikki Tips - 16 Things To Know Before You Play

Infinity Nikki is set in the vast world of Miraland, a whimsical and magical realm that all sorts of critters and dreamers have made their home. Accompanied by your trusted cat companion Momo, ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

Guéhi writes 'Jesus' on armband despite warning

Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi wrote "Jesus loves you" on his rainbow-coloured captain's armband on Tuesday despite a reminder from the FA about religious messages.

ESPN - Dec. 4