Christmas getaway: How to avoid the queues

Some 14 million drivers are expected to hit the road in the last weekend before Christmas, according to the RAC.

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How TikTok could avoid being banned in the U.S.

The TikTok ban is set to go into effect next month barring a last-minute sale or Supreme Court action.
CBS News - 2d
The Papers: Prince urged to avoid royal Christmas and 'inheritance tax backfires'

Sources have told several papers that pressure is mounting on the prince to avoid Buckingham Palace.
BBC News - 4d
'Christmas lights' galaxy reveals how Universe formed

The galaxy resembling Christmas lights hanging in the cosmos has space scientists feeling festive
BBC News - Dec. 11
How to Avoid Pickpockets and Street Scams When Traveling

Staying aware, keeping your valuables close and employing “layers of security” are among the ways to improve your street savvy.
The New York Times - Dec. 9
How I Aged Into the Bad Christmas Movie

One December morning, a millennial critic awoke to discover that she had been begrudgingly charmed by an onslaught of Hallmark and Netflix holiday films.
The New York Times - Dec. 8
How Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, Is Avoiding Billions in Taxes

The chief executive of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, has taken advantage of popular loopholes in the federal estate and gift taxes, which have quietly been eviscerated.
The New York Times - Dec. 5
How to avoid ticket scams during concert and holiday show season

Americans lost over $2.3 million to online ticket scams this year, according to the FBI. Lucas Gutterman from U.S. Public Interest Research Group shares tips to protect yourself.
CBS News - Dec. 4
How can I avoid paying interest on my credit card?

Interest charges can cause your balance to balloon quickly, but these strategies can reduce those extra costs.
CBS News - Dec. 3
Schumer says bipartisan talks to avoid shutdown before Christmas 'on the right track'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday indicated that bipartisan negotiations to avert the threat of a government shutdown this month are “on the right track,” but he warned ...
The Hill - Dec. 2