6 h. ago Parts of the US could see ‘extreme’ cold as Earth’s most frigid temperatures could arrive during the holiday season

Some Americans may see snow this week as they brace for a freezing December

Politics

38 h. ago Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond

The holiday season is a popular time for volunteering, but experts say giving back is beneficial year-round

Politics

59 h. ago Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty

Despite wider economic uncertainty hovering above this year’s holiday season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday — spending billions of dollars both in stores and online

Economics

61 h. ago Seven essential passport checks every traveller should do this December

Brits travelling this December are being urged to check their passports now to avoid airport delays during the busy holiday season

Politics

3 d. ago American Airlines expecting delays amid holiday travel after major software issue grounds hundreds of planes

The software issue comes as 6 million U.S. travelers take to the skies over the Thanksgiving holiday

Events

3 d. ago Photos capture enduring enthusiasm for Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year

Black Friday kicked off the holiday shopping season with enthusiasm, despite consumer confidence in the U.S. economy falling this month in the aftermath of the federal government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation.

Economics

3 d. ago O come out ye faithful: a joyful roundup of UK culture this Christmas

Beauty and the Beast or Wolf Alice? Queen Marie Antoinette or Count Arthur Strong? Come and behold: the holiday season offers stage, film, music and art that’s worth singing aboutThe 12 Beans of ChristmasTouring to 19 December Last year, character comedians Adam Riches and John Kearns joined forces for an archly silly tribute to crooners Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. Now Riches is back with another leftfield celebrity riff as he gives his Game of Thrones-era Sean Bean impression (as seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and his Edinburgh show Dungeons’n’Bastards) a yuletide twist. Rachel Aroesti Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago After a teddy bear talked about kink, AI watchdogs are warning parents against smart toys

Advocates are fighting against the $16.7bn global smart-toy market, decrying surveillance and a lack of regulationAs the holiday season looms into view with Black Friday, one category on people’s gift lists is causing increasing concern: products with artificial intelligence.The development has raised new concerns about the dangers smart toys could pose to children, as consumer advocacy groups say AI could harm kids’ safety and development. The trend has prompted calls for increased testing of such products and governmental oversight. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Photos show new balloons joining the usual suspects in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The holiday season kicked off Thursday with massive helium balloons floating through New York on Thanksgiving Day. Parade-goers who braved chilly temperatures were treated to new balloons depicting Buzz Lightyear, Nintendo’s Mario and Pac-Man.

Culture

5 d. ago Cases of infectious norovirus are rising across the US this holiday season

The nasty viral infection can be deadly, with 900 related deaths in the U.S. each year

Science

5 d. ago Returns in this economy?! How retailers are cracking down on their free return policies ahead of Black Friday

Consumers have gotten used to ‘ordering first and asking questions later’ shopping with so many retailers offering free returns but that trend may be coming to an end as merchants clamp down

Events

5 d. ago Sellers in other countries struggle to maintain US customers as holiday shopping season starts

Small businesses are struggling to adapt since the U.S. ended the "de minimis" exemption on Aug. 29, which allowed imports under $800 to be tariff-free

Economics

6 d. ago Friendly fraud expected to spike 25% between Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Retailers are bracing for a significant surge in "friendly fraud" this holiday season, with an expected 25% increase between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. This type of fraud, where legitimate customers dispute transactions after a purchase, is projected to cost businesses a staggering $103 billion in 2024 alone, according to an analysis by global payments technology innovator ACI Worldwide.

Politics

6 d. ago Holiday travelers beware: Flight cancellation texts cost customers thousands

Scammers try to make victims panic with urgent messages

Economics

6 d. ago Martha Stewart becomes latest face of American Eagle after Sydney Sweeney jeans controversy

Stewart partner with the jeans brand in honor of the holiday season

Events

6 d. ago Can you guess the most dangerous Thanksgiving dish? Here’s a hint: gobble gobble

The holiday season comes with a whole host of hazards

Politics

6 d. ago The grocery stores offering Thanksgiving meal deals this holiday season

Grocery stores across the U.S. are selling Thanksgiving meal kits at discounted prices

Economics

6 d. ago Here’s how to avoid a ‘situationship’ with your ex this holiday season

New tips to avoid slipping back into old patterns

Politics

6 d. ago A lighter Santa’s sleigh: Two out of five Americans plan to spend less this holiday season amid economic uncertainty

Around a third of Americans think the US economy will get worse in 2026

Economics

6 d. ago Trump to pardon two turkeys in annual Thanksgiving tradition that starts holiday season: Live updates

Gobble and Waddle are set to be pardoned as part of the annual holiday tradition

Politics