Holiday heist diverts $1M in toys on 3 different trucks in new type of scam
A high-tech toy company has been the victim of an elaborate robbery that robbed them of more than $1 million worth of holiday merchandise, three truckloads of goods. This is the latest example of a new type of fraud that threatens to plague businesses across the country, the Post reported. In mid-October, London-based Flycatcher was […]
Biden boasts US global leadership at DNC holiday reception
President Biden reflected on his time in office and his international influence in an address to Democratic lawmakers at a holiday reception Sunday night. “We passed historic legislation, legislation that literally builds the strongest economy in the world,” Biden told an audience gathered at a Washington, D.C., hotel. “There's not a single world leader that […]
Patrick Mahomes, wife Brittany get ‘very merry’ in new holiday pics
Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany are in a festive mood. On Saturday, the soon-to-be mother of three posted three photos on Instagram from the Chiefs' holiday party, showing the longtime couple hugging by the Christmas tree. Captioning the snap, “Very Mary,” Brittany, 29, wore a bright red dress as she snuggled up to Mahomes, also […]
Google Flights reveals top holiday travel destinations for 2024
Google has revealed the most popular destinations for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve to help travelers get an idea of what will be popular for holiday travel in 2024. “If you're traveling within the U.S. for Thanksgiving, our aggregated data shows that the cheapest fares are typically available in early October,” said James Byers, […]
Liz Weston: Thinking of gifting cash this holiday? You can give up to $18,000 without notifying IRS – OregonLive
dear liz: I am a 95-year-old widow. This year, I would like to give $5,000 to each of my three children who are in their 60s. What is tax? Who pays it? answer: Gifts are not taxable to the recipient, and the only givers who have to pay taxes are those who give away millions […]
How to write a holiday rom-com for TV, according to the experts
Have you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime, or any of the many other networks and streamers that currently air them, and thought, “I could write that?'' It's more difficult than the previous one, but just as fun. A regular writer for Hallmark Channel, Great American Family, and Lifetime's Christmas shows […]
Black Friday in December: 12 Amazon Black Friday sales back for the holiday season
Great discounts on a variety of Amazon products. (image) Did you miss this year's Black Friday sales? Well, here's some good news. Select sales will resume until December 16th. Many brands you can find on Amazon are back with their Black Friday sales, so you have time to stock up on Christmas gifts and gifts […]
Dana Perino’s No. 1 rule when attending office holiday parties
It's that time of year to share the joy of Christmas and attend office parties. Many employees welcome the opportunity to socialize with co-workers, enjoy food, drinks, and downtime in social settings, but there are challenges that can arise with these events and how things can quickly deteriorate if people don't work together. You may […]
New Hampshire capital includes Satanic symbol as part of their holiday display ‘to avoid litigation’
New Hampshire's capital city has announced it will allow the Satanic Temple (TST) to become part of a holiday display in the city's town square to “avoid litigation.” Concord, New Hampshire; said In a Facebook post Saturday, TST said it had received permission to display a holiday memorial near the city's Nativity scene outside the […]
How to keep your holiday shopping a secret on Amazon
With the holiday season in full swing, the joy of gift-giving has increased. If you're looking to shop on Amazon this December, you may be wondering how you'll keep your purchases secret until the big announcement. Whether you're surprising a loved one or treating a friend, maintaining the element of surprise can be difficult in […]