World is starving for peace, Pope Francis says in Christmas message
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis called for an end to the war in Ukraine and other conflicts in his Christmas message …
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Hong Kong announces planned border re-opening with China as Omicron surges at Christmas
By Josh Horwitz SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China, grappling with a new wave of COVID-19 infections, took another step towards loosening its pandemic-related restrictions on Saturday when …
STEPHEN MOORE: Even Republicans Are Starry-Eyed Over Washington’s Massive Spending Spree
STEPHEN MOORE: Even Republicans Are Starry-Eyed Over Washington’s Massive Spending Spree Stephen Moore on December 22, 2022 The federal government is running annual $1 trillion …
Apple’s Australian workers go on Christmas strike demanding better wages, work terms
(Reuters) – Apple Inc’s workers in Australia initiated a strike Friday afternoon, demanding better working conditions and wages, a workers’ union said, a move that …
Biden warns Americans: ‘Leave now’ if you plan Christmas travel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States faces “dangerous and threatening” storms in the days before Christmas, President Joe Biden warned Thursday from the White House, and …
New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania School Districts Mandating Masks For Christmas
Reagan Reese on December 21, 2022 As a result of the “tripledemic,” several blue state schools are implementing mask mandates before the holiday break. As …
Remember Ukraine’s smileless children this Christmas, pope says
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Wednesday called on people to remember Ukrainian children suffering in the cold this Christmas. “Let us think of …
There’s One Thing Picking Americans’ Pockets This Christmas — Biden’s Inflation
EJ ANTONI: There’s One Thing Picking Americans’ Pockets This Christmas — Biden’s Inflation E.J. Antoni on December 19, 2022 At least the Grinch had the …
Last-minute Christmas shopping gift ideas for 10 different types of people
Christmas is coming to the Garden State in less than a week and if you haven’t done so yet, it’s not too late to do …
Five Christmas daycation destinations at the Jersey Shore
ASBURY PARK, NJ – You would never think about spending Christmas at the Jersey Shore, but a holiday staycation is a great one-day getaway from …
German union warns Amazon of rolling pre-Christmas strikes
BERLIN (Reuters) -German union Verdi on Sunday urged workers at Amazon warehouses across the country to support rolling strikes in coming days in a protest …
In the holy land, a Christmas spirit is reborn
By Henriette Chacar BEIT JALA, West Bank (Reuters) – In a small distillery just outside Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a clear liquid drips …
Britain’s Christmas shopping hurt by rail strikes and snow
LONDON (Reuters) – British retailers have been hurt by a sharp dip in shopper numbers this week, a crucial Christmas trading period, as snowy weather …
Spend less on Christmas, send difference to Ukrainians, pope urges
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Wednesday urged people to spend less on Christmas celebrations and gifts this year and send …
CARRIE LUKAS: Biden’s Labor Department Is Even Putting Santa In The Crosshairs With Its Newly Proposed Rules
CARRIE LUKAS: Biden’s Labor Department Is Even Putting Santa In The Crosshairs With Its Newly Proposed Rules Carrie Lukas on December 13, 2022 The Department …
This Monmouth County neighborhood delivers one of the best Christmas light drive-throughs in New Jersey
FREEHOLD, NJ – If you’re looking for a great Christmas light drive-through that won’t cost you anything, this Freehold Township neighborhood needs to be on …
Australian firms turn pessimistic even as business remain brisk
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian businesses turned in a pessimistic outlook for the first time this year in November as they worried about inflation and higher …
UK card spending shows pre-Christmas pick-up: ONS
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -British consumer spending picked up in early December, in line with usual seasonal trends as people spent more in the …
Analysis-East Europeans count their pennies for Christmas as food costs soar
By Krisztina Than TISZAESZLAR, Hungary (Reuters) – Consumers in Eastern Europe are saving up to put their favourite carp and pork dishes on the table …
Swiss Christmas decorations store booms as shoppers flock back
BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) – Christmas can never come too soon for Johann Wanner, the world’s biggest purveyor of hand-made festive decorations whose shop in the …
CBP Announces Measures to Facilitate Upcoming Christmas/Paisano Holiday Traffic at the Laredo Port of Entry
LAREDO, Texas– As the southbound Paisano traffic starts to build and Los Dos Laredos prepare for Christmas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of …
Palisades Park city worker injured in crash on way to Christmas tree lighting
PALISADES PARK, NJ – An city worker en route to the annual Palisades Park Christmas tree lighting was stuck while driving by a woman who …
Exclusive-Credit Suisse looks to speed up cuts as revenue outlook worsens
By Oliver Hirt, Selena Li, Sumeet Chatterjee and Noele Illien ZURICH (Reuters) -Credit Suisse is accelerating cost cuts announced just weeks ago, Chairman Axel Lehmann …
U.S. Congress averts railroad ‘Christmas catastrophe,’ Biden says
By David Shepardson and Moira Warburton WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Congress gave final approval to a bill blocking a national U.S. railroad strike that could have devastated …
Santa to assist in Toms River’s annual Christmas tree lighting Friday
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Township of Toms River will host its annual Christmas Tree lighting outside town hall on Friday. Live entertainment will greet …
Vietnam smartphone exports fall ahead of Christmas as Samsung cuts output
By Khanh Vu and Phuong Nguyen HANOI (Reuters) -Vietnam’s smartphone production and exports fell in November in the run up to Christmas sales season, according …
RBNZ set to deliver biggest rate hike ever as it eyes three month break
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand’s central bank is expected to deliver its biggest ever rate point hike this week as it continues …
Jackson Police Department to host annual fill-a-truck Christmas toy drive
JACKSON, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department is once again loading up a truck and delivering toys to children in need this holiday season. …
Out-Of-Control Truck At Christmas Parade Leaves Little Girl Dead, 20-Year-Old In Handcuffs
Out-Of-Control Truck At Christmas Parade Leaves Little Girl Dead, 20-Year-Old In Handcuffs Trevor Schakohl on November 21, 2022 A 20-year-old man was charged after the …
Christmas shopping comes early for Britons in grip of cost crunch
By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – More Britons began their Christmas shopping early this year as they navigate a worsening cost-of-living squeeze by budgeting their …
Analysis-Europe’s retailers brace for cutback Christmas
By James Davey and Rachel More LONDON/BERLIN (Reuters) -European retailers fear this Christmas could be the worst in at least a decade as shoppers cut …
These two New Jersey towns are among the top 25 best towns in America for Christmas
CAPE MAY – When it comes to Christmas, few states do it like New Jersey. In most towns across the state, streets are filled with …
Analysis-European retailers are on investors’ naughty lists this Christmas
By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) -As the cost-of-living crisis squeezes consumers and shrinks disposable incomes, this year’s Christmas shopping period is unlikely to bring relief …
Hertz revenue jumps 12% on car rental demand
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Hertz Global Holdings Inc on Thursday reported a 12% jump in quarterly revenue, as demand for rental cars stayed strong amid surging leisure …
German consumer sentiment sees small, and fleeting, reprieve -GfK
BERLIN (Reuters) – German consumer morale is expected to recover slightly in November, a small reprieve after four consecutive months of record lows, though talk …
Darrell Brooks convicted in deadly Wisconsin Christmas parade attack
By Brendan O’Brien (Reuters) – Darrell Brooks, a Wisconsin man who killed six people and injured dozens of others when he drove his SUV into …
Half of Britons to spend less this Christmas – Kantar
LONDON (Reuters) – Half of Britons plan to spend less on Christmas this year as a cost of living crisis, amid surging food and energy …
Newk’s Eatery Partners with Coca-Cola for A Very Newk’s Christmas Giveaway
Popular fast-casual restaurant to give away PlayStation® 5, FREE Newk’s for a year, Coca-Cola® Beats and more through Dec. 17 Jackson, MS (-) Newk’s Eatery …
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Keeps Holiday Style Fresh with Limited Edition Ugly Christmas Sweater
The signature lee’s famous recipe® chicken ugly christmas sweater is available to 50 lucky “homestyle for the holidays” competition winners. Shalimar, FL (-) Lee’s Famous …
Analysis-World Cup could be nightmare before Christmas for Britain’s supermarkets
By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – The winter World Cup has added a new level of uncertainty to the Christmas trading outlook of Britain’s supermarkets: …
Ralphie is returning for A Christmas Story Christmas sequel
A Christmas Story is coming back for a sequel on November 17th featuring original cast members Peter Billingsley, Ian Petrell, and Zack Ward. The HBO …
Amazon’s Prime Day-like event kick-starts holiday discount frenzy amid high inflation
By Aishwarya Venugopal and Ananya Mariam Rajesh (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc fired up the holiday shopping season with its second major sales event of the …
British pub operator Marston’s annual sales rise above pre-pandemic levels
(Reuters) – British pub operator Marston’s said on Tuesday its annual retail sales rose above pre-pandemic levels, as people splurged on drinks more than food …
Trial starts for man charged with deadly Wisconsin Christmas parade attack
(Reuters) – The trial of the man accused of killing six people by driving his car into a Christmas parade near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last year …
France’s Macron wants pension reform bill ready by Christmas
PARIS (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron will press ahead with reforming the country’s unwieldy pension system and his government will draft legislation by Christmas, Labour …
Global cargo market sags as softer economy points to gloomy Christmas
By Jamie Freed and Casey Hall SYDNEY/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Global trade bellwethers like FedEx and Cathay Pacific Airways have cast a pall over the year-end holiday …
Ryanair ‘hopeful’ of return to pre-COVID profit level this year
(This Aug. 30 story corrects to show bank holiday in Ireland (not Britain) in paragraph 9) By Muvija M and Conor Humphries LONDON (Reuters) – …
Ryanair ‘hopeful’ of return to pre-COVID profit level this year
(Corrects AUG 30 story to show bank holiday in Ireland (not Britain), paragraph 9) By Muvija M and Conor Humphries LONDON (Reuters) -Ryanair is hopeful …
Last-minute Christmas shopping may be back in vogue this year, says Best Buy
By Uday Sampath Kumar (Reuters) – Americans may leave their end-of-year holiday gift buying as late as possible, Best Buy Co Inc executives said on …
It’s Christmas in July at Laurita Winery Today
MILLSTONE, NJ – Join the folks at Laurita Winery on Sunday for the annual Christmas in July Food Truck Festival. The event runs from 11 …