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☆ Trump called himself 'clairvoyant' and claimed that the US is 'dying from within' in a series of Christmas messages
  + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
Donald Trump said that the "USA is dying from within" in a social media post on Christmas Day. Trump made the comment in reference to high numbers of migrants coming to the US at the southern border. He then claimed that those groups were pushing for "a mentally disabled Democrat over the Brilliant, Clairvoyant, and USA LOVING Donald J. "On this very cold but beautiful Christmas Day, look at our Nation NOW on the Southern Border compared to only a short time ago during the Trump Administration," Trump wrote. Trump followed that message with six more posts on Christmas Day, including one ending with: "TODAY, LIKE NEVER BEFORE, WE ARE A NATION IN DECLINE, A FAILING NATION!"
☆ Airlines cancel 17,000 flights due to severe winter weather but disruptions ease
  + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
Flight cancellations eased further on Monday but disruptions from severe winter weather across the U.S. lingered at the tail end of Christmas weekend. Carriers are likely to detail the costs of the disruptions when they report results next month, if not earlier. Southwest had been canceling many flights proactively in an effort to stabilize its operation, COO Andrew Watterson said. From Wednesday through Saturday, about a quarter of Southwest's flights were canceled, and two-thirds were delayed, according to FlightAware data. Airlines often cancel flights proactively during bad weather to avoid having planes, crews and customers out of place, problems that can make recovery from a storm more difficult.
☆ Ukrainian's 'know what we are fighting for,' Zelenksyy says in defiant Christmas message after Russian strikes
  + stars: | 2022-12-25 | by ( Henry Austin | Henry Austin Is A London-Based Editor For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com   time to read: +3 min
Ukrainians “know what we are fighting for,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a defiant Christmas message Saturday, hours after officials said 10 people were killed by Russian shelling in the southern city of Kherson. And Christmas bells can ring not so loudly and inspiringly through air raid sirens, or even worse — gunshots and explosions,” Zelenskyy said. Zelenskyy’s message came despite the fact that the majority of his compatriots are Orthodox Christians and mark Christmas on Jan. 7, in accordance with the Julian calendar. “This is not sensitive content — it’s the real life of Kherson,” Zelenskyy tweeted alongside images showing cars on fire, bodies on the street and building windows blown out. At least 10 people had been killed and 68 injured by the strikes, Kherson Regional Gov.
☆ A Tesla owner says his car wouldn't charge in freezing temperatures, leaving him stranded on Christmas Eve
  + stars: | 2022-12-25 | by ( Sam Tabahriti | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
A Tesla owner said he was left stranded on Christmas Eve after his car wouldn't charge in the cold. Domenick Nati, 44, said it was 19 degrees when he plugged his Tesla into a supercharger. On the afternoon of Christmas Eve, he decided to drive to another Tesla supercharger. He posted a video on TikTok about the problem that he said left him stranded on Christmas Eve. He also expected the Tesla trouble would stop him joining his son on Christmas morning to see him open his presents.
☆ The Magical Curve for Holiday Lights and Sturdy Domes
  + stars: | 2022-12-24 | by ( Eugenia Cheng | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Mathematician Eugenia Cheng explores the uses of math beyond the classroom. Read more columns here. When we hang strings of Christmas lights or tinsel, we often drape them in curves instead of pulling them taut, to look more festive. In math, the curved shape they take is called a catenary. The word is derived from the Latin for “chain,” as it’s the curve that a chain or rope will make when hanging just by its own weight.
☆ Wild winter storm envelops U.S., snarling Christmas travel
  + stars: | 2022-12-24 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
The Buffalo suburb and surrounding area are expecting wind gusts over 70 miles per hour battering homes and businesses through out the holiday weekend. A wild winter storm continued to envelop much of the United States on Saturday, bringing blinding blizzards, freezing rain, flooding and life-threatening cold that created mayhem for those traveling for the Christmas holiday. The storm that arrived earlier in the week downed power lines, littered highways with piles of cars in deadly accidents and led to mass flight cancellations. The storm was nearly unprecedented in its scope, stretching from the Great Lakes near Canada to the Rio Grande along the border with Mexico. About 60% of the U.S. population faced some sort of winter weather advisory or warning, and temperatures plummeted drastically below normal from east of the Rocky Mountains to the Appalachians, the National Weather Service said.
☆ Airlines cancel 10,000 flights during severe winter storms and scramble to rebook holiday travelers
  + stars: | 2022-12-24 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
U.S. flight cancellations eased on Saturday but federal officials warned that disruptions could continue as severe winter storms snarled air travel across the country ahead of Christmas. U.S.-based airlines have canceled more than 10,000 flights since Wednesday, according to flight tracker FlightAware. Airlines and travelers were hard-pressed to find alternative flights before the holiday because planes were booked so full and schedules dropped sharply during the weekend. That could force airlines to provide cash refunds to travelers who decide to scrap their trips altogether because of the delays. FedEx and UPS warned holiday packages could arrive late due to the storms.
☆ Photos show how Ukrainians are fighting to keep the Christmas spirit alive
  + stars: | 2022-12-24 | by ( Bethany Dawson | Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +1 min
Christmas lights illuminate cities when there is enough electricity to power them. As well as Christmas gifts for themselves, children ask for anti-aircraft defense systems and victory for Ukraine. Although there are frequent blackouts across the country due to Russian bombing, Christmas lights illuminate cities when there is enough electricity to power them. The Ukrainian Christmas spirit has also spread worldwide. In many nations, solidarity with Ukraine has been expressed with dedicated prayers, seasonal aid deliveries, and the dimming of Christmas lights.
☆ Ukraine will create its own Christmas miracle, Zelenskiy says in defiant message
  + stars: | 2022-12-24 | by ( David Ljunggren | Thomson Reuters | Covers Canadian Political | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
Dec 24 (Reuters) - Ukrainians will create their own miracle this Christmas by showing they remain unbowed despite Russian attacks that have plunged millions into darkness, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a defiant message on Saturday. "We endured at the beginning of the war - we withstood attacks, threats, nuclear blackmail, terror, missile strikes. Zelenskiy made his remarks in a video address to Ukrainians who celebrate Christmas in December. [1/3] A Christmas tree is seen in front of an Orthodox cathedral during a service on the eve of Christmas, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 24, 2022. The clip, which lasted just under nine minutes, was filmed outside at night with just a few white lights and a Christmas tree in the background.
☆ FedEx, UPS warn severe winter storm could delay holiday packages, and airlines cut more flights
  + stars: | 2022-12-23 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: 1 min
FedEx and United Parcel Service warned that packages could be delayed as a massive winter storm brought high winds, bitter cold and snow to large swaths of the U.S. ahead of Christmas weekend. The severe weather was already snarling air travel during what is expected to be a busy week for airlines. "FedEx Express experienced substantial disruptions at our Memphis and Indianapolis hubs last night due to severe winter weather that has been moving across the United States," FedEx said Friday. It said packages set for delivery on Friday and Saturday, which is Christmas Eve, could be delayed across the U.S.UPS said severe weather "across several regions of the U.S. are impacting the UPS Air and Ground network, including UPS hubs in Louisville, Kentucky and Rockford, Illinois. As a result, some delivery and pickup services in these areas will be affected."
☆ In Thailand, Santa delivers presents on elephants
  + stars: | 2022-12-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: 1 min
[1/6] A mahout dressed as Santa Claus gives a gift to an elephant to be handed over to students ahead of Christmas celebrations at a primary school, in Ayutthaya, Thailand, December 23, 2022. REUTERS/Chalinee ThirasupaAYUTTHAYA PROVINCE, Thailand, Dec 23 (Reuters) - A trunk, rather than a red nose, is what Rudolph would need to join a herd of elephants helping Santa Claus deliver presents in Thailand. Mahouts dressed as Santa led the gentle giants to a school in central Thailand to hand out Christmas presents to about 2,000 students this week, part of an annual tradition. Students lined the school courtyard and hall while the elephants approached slowly and unfurled their trunks to give out balloons, toys and dolls. Reporting Napat Wesshasartar; Editing by Kanupriya KapoorOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ FedEx, other shippers warn extreme weather will delay some U.S. holiday gift deliveries
  + stars: | 2022-12-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
Dec 23 (Reuters) - A severe winter storm gripping most of the United States threatens to delay millions of last-minute Christmas gift deliveries due to shutdowns at major shipping hubs. FedEx (FDX.N), United Parcel Service (UPS.N), the U.S. Postal Service and Amazon.com (AMZN.O) alerted customers that severe weather was disrupting key operations in Tennessee, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, the Dakotas and other areas hard-hit by strong winds, bitter cold and blizzards. UPS and FedEx told Reuters they have contingency plans in place if severe weather shuts or idles cargo planes and delivery trucks. As a result, shipping companies have ample capacity to handle this year's holiday delivery surge, Jindel said.
☆ Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as massive winter storm and bitter cold sweep U.S. ahead of Christmas
  + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +1 min
Workers deice an Alaska Airlines plane during a snow storm at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, Washington, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. Airlines canceled hundreds of flights this week as winter storms, bitter cold and high winds snarled U.S. travel ahead of Christmas weekend. That period includes what airlines expected to be the busiest travel times before Christmas, which is Sunday. Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver International Airport and Chicago Midway had the biggest share of cancelled flights on Thursday. Airlines warned that the snow, ice high winds and cold temperatures could affect travel from Seattle to Boston to North Carolina.
☆ Morning Bid: Santa makes a brief stop
  + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
There are others, however, such as Goldman Sachs who expect the dollar to fight back. The risk-on sentiment meant shares in Asia (.MIAPJ0000PUS) tracked Wall Street and rose 1.3%, while the dollar was on the back foot, helping to pull up gold prices . In holiday-curtailed trading, investors will turn their attention to Britain's Q3 GDP data which comes out on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters expect it to rise 2.4% year over year. Key developments that could influence markets on Thursday:Economic events: UK Q3 GDP data, Sweden PPI data for NovemberReporting by Ankur Banerjee; Editing by Anshuman Daga and Edmund KlamannOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ Champagne makers celebrate record sales ahead of Christmas
  + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
REIMS, France, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Champagne sales are expected to reach a new record this year, despite inflation that could have made consumers shun the expensive bubbly, producers said ahead of the start of year-end celebrations around the world. Champagne sales reached an all-time high last year at 5.7 billion euros ($6.05 billion), as the relaxation of pandemic-related curbs fuelled a surge in exports. "We will very likely beat this record again and 2022 will be the new champagne record in terms of turnover," David Chatillon, chairman of the Union of Champagne Houses (UMC), told Reuters in Reims, in eastern France, home to some of the most famous Champagne makers. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier 1 2 3Export sales were also expected to reach record highs. The war in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia had little impact on Champagne sales as bottles were re-dispatched to meet strong demand from other markets, Chatillon said.
☆ Premarket stocks: Japan just delivered a lump of coal to investors across the globe
  + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +7 min
A surprise announcement from the Bank of Japan sent investors spinning and global markets reeling on Tuesday. The country’s central bank signaled that it would reverse two decades of policy precedent and begin to move away from loose monetary policy intended to keep wages and prices high. The Japanese Central Bank loosened the yield on its 10-year government bonds from 0.25% to 0.5%. The central bank said that inflation expectations have risen. Japan’s is the last major central bank to keep rates negative and this signals that it could be shifting its stance.
☆ European countries switch off Christmas lights this winter to cut energy usage as Russia keeps tight hold on gas supply
  + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( Kate Duffy | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +4 min
European countries have turned off or reduced Christmas lights this year to cut down on energy use. Russia's crackdown on gas supplies to Europe has led to energy-saving measures on the continent. United KingdomThe infamous Christmas lights in London are running for fewer hours this year, according to the organizer the New West End Company. Smaller towns across the UK have also decided to switch off their Christmas lights in order to save money, per reports. GermanyAccording to the German non-profit environmental organization, Deutsche Umwelthilfe, Christmas lights in houses, apartments, and cities should be unplugged this year.
☆ Tinsel and Lights Won’t Cut It. This Mansion Has a Grinch-Themed Living Room and Christmas Tree Farm.
  + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( E.B. Solomont | Photo Jennifer Boomer For The Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
“Everything I do is so big now, but I always think about that one strand of Christmas lights,” she said. These days, she tries to re-create the feeling at the home she shares with her husband, Steve Houghton, an investor and entrepreneur. Jason Gilmore for The Wall Street Journal
☆ Flight delays and cancellations will likely impact millions of Christmas travelers. What to do when your airline experiences disruptions.
  + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +8 min
The National Weather Service has warned of a strong winter storm expected to affect holiday travel. But, some airlines offer to rebook on their website or mobile app and waive any fees, so it's sometimes easier to make changes online than in person. Carriers offering both are Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines, according to the DoT dashboard. It never hurts to request a meal or hotel during flight disruptions, and you might get lucky with a goodwill gesture from the carrier. For example, in the case of a winter storm, it's likely many passengers will end up stranded in random cities across the US.
☆ ‘Christmas Mubarak’: For many South Asian Americans, the holiday is a cultural celebration
  + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( Zoya Wazir | ) www.nbcnews.com   time to read: +8 min
For the Hazrati family, Christmas Day typically includes a lit-up tree, gifts and a dal lunch. While 69% of Americans identify as Christian, as much as 93% of Americans reported celebrating Christmas as of 2019. In an America that celebrates both a religious and secular Christmas, South Asian Americans from other faiths are finding ways to make the holiday their own. Despite Iqbal’s festive decor, her family still abstained from celebrating on Christmas Day because it wasn’t part of their religious traditions. But for some South Asian Americans, celebrating a holiday that isn’t part of their religious identity can feel disingenuous, especially when their own faith is filled with rich celebrations.
☆ A Culture in the Cross Hairs
  + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( Jason Farago | Haley Willis | Sarah Kerr | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +30 min
A Culture in theCross Hairs Russia’s invasion has systematically destroyed Ukrainian cultural sites. It has also dealt a grievous blow to Ukrainian culture: to its museums and monuments, its grand universities and rural libraries, its historic churches and contemporary mosaics. This is how empires always work.” The war in Ukraine is a culture war, and the extent of the destruction is becoming clearer. Kyiv Sviatohirsk UKRAINE Damaged or destroyed religious sites Areas controlled by Russia at any time since invasion. Kyiv Sviatohirsk UKRAINE Damaged or destroyed religious sites Areas controlled by Russia at any time since invasion.
☆ Vote for me! Cyprus clerics scramble to get public vote
  + stars: | 2022-12-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
The Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus is one of the few Orthodox Churches worldwide to recognise the independence of the fellow-Orthodox Church of Ukraine, in a move which triggered a rift within the Cypriot church in 2020. Chrysostomos had recognised the independence of the Ukrainian church away from Moscow's influence, butting heads with clerics considered pro-Russian. Today it has business interests as diverse as real estate to Cyprus's award-winning KEO beer. "In Cyprus the flock has the privilege of choosing who will be its shepherd," said theologian Theodoros Kyriakou. Reporting by Michele Kambas, Editing by Louise HeavensOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
☆ When to tell your kids the truth about Santa, according to a psychotherapist
  + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Amy Morin | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +5 min
Amy Morin is a therapist whose clients ofter ask when to tell their kids the truth about Santa. She said the truth should depend on the parent's values and what they want their child to learn. So how soon should you tell your kids the truth about Santa? There isn't a right or wrong age to tell kids the truthTake cues from them and their understanding of the world. Other parents tell kids that Christmas is all about giving, and now that they know the truth about Santa, their job is to become Santa to someone else (this makes giving a part of their future tradition).
☆ I install Christmas lights in the Hamptons. People think of it as a summer haven, but to me, it comes alive during the holidays.
  + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Claire Turrell | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +7 min
Jim Frankenback is the founder of Southampton Christmas Lights in Southampton, New York. I bought boxes of Christmas lights from the local hardware store and put a sign up on the outside of my barn that just said "Christmas lights installation" along with a phone number. Now, we have two crews of three people who install lights all over the Hamptons, from as far away as Westhampton and Montauk. Courtesy of Jim FrankenbachOur biggest concern when it comes to Christmas lights is water. While the majority of our jobs are for Christmas lights, we have also created a nine-foot-tall menorah for Hanukkah.
☆ How 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' became a holiday music hit
  + stars: | 2022-12-13 | by ( Aj Willingham | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +10 min
CNN —The familiar tunes of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” transport us. In 1965, when “A Charlie Brown Christmas” first aired, Christmas jazz wasn’t exactly a thing. The musical formula they created didn’t just make “A Charlie Brown Christmas” an instant hit. “Bossa nova was one of the things that helped smooth its way to popularity.”A still from 1965's "A Charlie Brown Christmas." A woman listens to music from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on her phone in 2013.
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