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NEW YORK (AP) — While reflecting on what we’re thankful for during the holiday season, we often focus on the external: the company of loved ones. The nourishment of a shared meal. The homes in which we gather. But how often do we turn the lens of gratitude toward ourselves?It’s fairly uncommon, because people generally are more comfortable expressing gratefulness to others. But psychologists say taking the time to thank ourselves for the qualities that carried us through life can be healthy and important, even if doing it feels awkward or arouses fears of appearing egotistical.One reason self-gratitude doesn’t come…
by Mia Taylor Last updated: 2:35 PM ET, Wed November 26, 2025 Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates recently declared that despite worsening climate change “people will be able to live and thrive in most places on Earth for the foreseeable future.”His comments came just one week after Hurricane Melissa, a deadly, extreme weather event that was made six times more likely because of the atmospheric and ocean conditions triggered by climate change, caused devastation and death in Jamaica. Hurricane Melissa made landfall on the southern coast of Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on October 28. It left behind massive destruction.…
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Santa Fe has long referred to itself as “The City Different” for its distinct atmosphere and a blending of cultures that stretches back centuries. Now, it’s trying something different — something officials hope will prevent a cultural erosion as residents are priced out of their homes.It’s the first city in the United States to directly link wages to housing affordability, aiming to counter high rents by tying minimum wage increases to consumer prices as well as fair market rental prices.Many see the new ordinance as a big step forward for workers, but Mayor Alan Webber…
While you’ve been sweating the details over Thanksgiving, famed investor Michael Burry – the one portrayed by Christian Bale played in “The Big Short” – has been waging an increasingly aggressive war against Nvidia. It’s a battle worth watching because Burry might actually win it. What makes this different from every other warning about an AI bubble is that Burry now has the audience and the freedom from regulatory constraints to potentially become the catalyst for the very collapse he’s predicting. He’s betting against the AI boom, but he’s also proactively trying to convince his growing number of followers that…
Build Mode is back with a holiday bonus episode. This week, Startup Battlefield editor Isabelle Johannessen is joined by the winner of this year’s competition, Kevin Damoa, the CEO and founder of Glīd, a logistics infrastructure company that aims to streamline the complex container shipment process. Damoa first discovered the challenges of shipping larger cargo as a new enlistee in the U.S. Army, where he worked on a team loading tanks and Bradley fighting vehicles onto the railroad. He learned firsthand that while railways don’t have the same congestion as roads, they come with their own set of problems. The…
Black Friday has become something of an anachronism in the e-commerce era. The day after Thanksgiving marks the official start of the holiday shopping season, but retailers already have spent weeks flooding their websites and customers’ email inboxes with early Black Friday offers. While sales trends have been shifting, the best bargains may still be from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. That may be especially true for big ticket items, seasonal merchandise and the latest trendy products. Consumer advocates note, however, that deep discounts are not a once-a-year opportunity. They advise shoppers to comparison shop, research price histories and to…
If you’re looking to explore your creativity, there are a number of iPad apps that can help you get started. Although the iPad started off as a simple device that could be used to stream content or browse the web on the go, Apple has essentially turned its iPads into powerful machines that can be used to do things like create digital art and edit videos. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best iPad apps for creativity that are available on the App Store. Before we get into the list, it’s worth noting that although Adobe’s creative apps…
Travelers looking to spend the summer months lounging on Oahu’s pristine Lanikai Beach or hiking Honolulu’s iconic Diamond Head volcanic crater will have new affordable flight options to Hawaii in 2026, thanks to Southwest Airlines’ latest network expansion. The budget carrier has announced two new routes from Southern California to Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) set to launch in summer 2026. Starting June 4, 2026, Southwest will operate daily flights between California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Honolulu. Then, on August 4, 2026, the carrier will launch peak-day service between Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) outside Los Angeles and Honolulu. Fares…
A woman puts money into a Salvation Army red kettle outside of Giant Supermarket in Alexandria, Virginia on November 22, 2023. Eric Lee | The Washington Post | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.New tax laws risk reducing charitable giving by the wealthy next year, economists and academic experts say, leaving less-wealthy Americans to make up the difference.Under President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” signed into law in July, several tax benefits for…
Black Friday Cyber promotions are indisputably popular with the traveling public, in large part because they’re offered before the holidays and in many cases offer huge discounts, which is why travel advisors should capitalize on promoting these deals.We caught up with four travel advisors for tips on how to make the most of selling Black Friday promotions. Here’s what they had to say. Maybe most importantly, advisors should not rest on their laurels but instead take a proactive approach to promoting Black Friday savings.“Our biggest tip is to act fast – don’t wait for Black Friday itself,” said Kim Cook,…