Christmas facts: 10 pieces of trivia about the holiday and its traditions
Here are 10 fun, numerical facts about Christmas and popular holiday traditions including Christmas trees, cookie consumption, candy canes and more.
DC winery and concert venue closing due to crime: 'Too unsafe for our staff'
A popular winery and live entertainment venue in Washington, D.C., is being forced to close due to rising crime that has made it 'unsafe' for its staff and customers.
Starbucks workers at 100 stores begin three-day strike in campaign to unionize
Starbucks workers are "doubling down" with another three-day strike as employees seek to unionize and negotiate.
French court says companies can't fire employees for not being 'fun,' skipping social gatherings
Cubik Partners allegedly fired an employee for not embracing the company's culture of "fun," but the courts ruled that this violated a fundamental freedom of expression.
US debt explosion funded by Americans, not foreign countries, posing risks to economic growth
The rapid growth in U.S. government debt is being financed by domestic U.S. entities, not foreign governments, and that shift poses risks to economic growth.
Tom Hanks announces coffee line with 100% of profits going to veterans: 'Proudly serving those who serve'
Tom Hanks's new coffee line Hanx for Our Troops plans to donate all profits to veterans and their families. The brand has three flavors, which are available for shipping this month.
Dairy Queen debuts Frosted Sugar Cookie Blizzard and brings back a minty favorite
Dairy Queen announced it is releasing two holiday-inspired treats, the Frosted Sugar Cookie Blizzard and the Candy Cane Chill Blizzard, for the month of December.
Williams Sonoma celebrates second annual National Peppermint Bark Day
Williams Sonoma stores across the country will be celebrating National Peppermint Bark Day 2022 with taste testing and a peppermint bark board bake off.
Amazon says it had its biggest Thanksgiving shopping weekend
Over the Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend, which includes Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Amazon's e-commerce website had record online retail sales.
HelloFresh releases Buddy the Elf-inspired spaghetti box for Christmas
HelloFresh and Warner Bros. partnered up to make a meal kit inspired by the hit 2003 movie "Elf." The kit contains ingredients to make a candy spaghetti dish.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2022 to debut new floats and many celebrity appearances
The lineup for the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been announced. This year's parade will debut new floats and welcome many celebrities to the parade route.
Average Texas gas prices fall below $3 for the first time since January, cheapest in country
The Texas gas price average fell below $3 for the first time since mid-January, according to AAA Texas gas price data.
Thanksgiving might bring changes in holiday-travel habits
Some travel experts say the COVID-19 pandemic and the ability of many people to work remotely has blurred the lines between business and leisure trips.
Grocery inflation pushes Americans to restaurants on Thanksgiving
High grocery prices are pushing more Americans out of their homes and into restaurants this Thanksgiving. Inflation is causing Americans to be more price-conscious.
Thanksgiving meals will go to military families and the elderly this season
An organization is giving meals to military families and the elderly this Thanksgiving holiday. Feed the Fridge works to provide food for the hungry in the Washington, D.C., area.
Thanksgiving, Black Friday, retail earnings, and FTX's fallout top week ahead
Investors are setting up for a short but busy Thanksgiving week monitoring ripples from FTX's collapse, retail action with holiday sales underway and minutes from the Federal Reserve's last meeting.
Sonic the Hedgehog creator arrested on insider trading charges
Sonic the Hedgehog creator Yuji Naka has been arrested by Japanese authorities on insider trading charges over purchases of an online gaming company in 2020.
Thanksgiving turkey prices will hit a record this year, NYC grocery chain CEO warns
Gristedes Foods CEO John Catsimatidis says American should prepare to pay "the highest price ever for your Thanksgiving dinner" with turkey costs expected to rise by 23%.
Martinelli's launches apple cider and cranberry jam ice cream in time for Thanksgiving
Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider partnered with McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams on a new apple cider and cranberry jam ice cream flavor, which is available for purchase in time for Thanksgiving.
Wendy's Peppermint Frosty is launching in November as new holiday treat: 'Even sweeter'
Wendy's is launching a new Peppermint Frosty for the holiday season, set to debut in November. Here's what customers can expect from the minty frozen dessert.