6 d. ago Pope Leo visits a wounded Lebanon in his first trip to the Middle East

Pope Leo XIV is on his first visit to Lebanon. He arrives at a pivotal time for the country, buffeted by conflict with Israel and a devastating economic crisis.

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6 d. ago San Francisco Outshines San Diego, Los Angeles, New York, Boston and Other US Cities as Most Expensive Place to Celebrate Christmas Holiday, The Truth Behind the Rising Cost in America is Here

San Francisco Outshines San Diego, Los Angeles, New York, Boston and Other US Cities as Most Expensive Place to Celebrate Christmas Holiday, The Truth Behind the Rising Cost in America is Here  Travel And Tour World

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9 d. ago Are toys more expensive? A look at prices this holiday season after tariff warnings

Earlier this year, toy makers said tariffs would put Christmas "at risk." NPR's A Martinez gets an update on the price of toys from Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun.

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1 week ago Mom's $100 'Thriftmas' budget for four kids goes viral on TikTok with creative thrift store finds

Mom goes viral on TikTok for her $100 Christmas budget for four kids, sharing thrift store finds and money-saving tips during expensive holiday season.

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1 week ago Researchers develop model to accurately predict vessel turnaround time at ports

In the 21st century, as global trade expands and cargo volumes surge, ports face mounting pressure to operate efficiently. A key challenge lies in accurately predicting vessel turnaround time (VTT)—the period between a ship's arrival and departure—which directly influences scheduling, congestion management, and energy use.

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1 week ago Amtrak president urges travelers to book holiday trains 'as soon as' they can

Thanksgiving travelers are packing Amtrak trains as the company hits all-time ridership highs. Officials urge early booking and arriving on time amid busy holiday schedules.

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3 w. ago Presents to arrive in time for the holidays, but may be more expensive

Presents to arrive in time for the holidays, but may be more expensive  The Seattle Times

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