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Spirit Christmas plans 11 holiday stores across statesBusiness — 3dSpirit Christmas is expanding for the 2026 holiday season, with pop-up stores planned in 15 states—including Florida for the first time—and locations listed in Illinois, Tennessee and New York’s Hudson Valley. Most are expected to open in November, with offerings ranging from decorations and gifts to holiday apparel and attractions.

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Cranberry Harvest Underway in Wisconsin, Massachusetts — 1dCranberry harvest is underway across major growing regions, with Massachusetts growers expecting a crop slightly above last year’s and Wisconsin bringing its leading share of the U.S. crop to market ahead of the holidays. Fresh berries are a small, seasonal share of production and typically available in fall, while most cranberries are processed; harvest season also offers opportunities to visit bogs and explore local trails.

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Cities announce local waste collection changesEnvironment — 3dCommunities are announcing changes to local waste services: Pittsville’s bulk pickup is set for Nov. 19, while a city food-scrap program is moving to biweekly collection to expand access, cut emissions and save money. Cheyenne and Bemidji are shifting some trash pickups by a day for the Oct. 12 holiday.

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UPS plans 100,000 seasonal hires amid permanent job cutsBusiness — 2dUPS plans to hire about 100,000 seasonal workers for the holiday rush while cutting up to 30,000 permanent operational jobs as it scales back lower-margin Amazon deliveries. Its 2026 seasonal hiring target is 9% below last year’s, reflecting a leaner network and increased automation.

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IJRTrump Says Russia Will Ship Millions Of Tons Of Diesel To Bring Down Record PricesSimon August · 2 min · 1h

Communities Plan Fall Festivals, Turkey TrotsLifestyle — 3dThanksgiving Turkey Trot events are gearing up in Merrimack, Charlotte, Tuscarawas County and Redmond, with races supporting local causes including children’s programs, holiday gifts and community services. Redmond is also marking its 10th race anniversary with an October Turkey Hunt giveaway.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Amazon expands delivery services in Australia, North DakotaBusiness — 2dAmazon is expanding faster delivery options, launching free same-day service for eligible Prime orders in Brisbane and the Gold Coast while new North Dakota stations aim to speed deliveries and increase package capacity ahead of the holidays. The Bismarck and Williston facilities expect to grow staffing and daily package volume as their service areas extend to nearby communities.

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Holiday Airfares Expected to Hit Decade HighTravel — Oct 2, 2026U.S. holiday airfares are at decade highs, with Thanksgiving round trips averaging $402 and Christmas $452 as higher fuel costs, strong demand and reduced flight schedules push prices up; returning from Thanksgiving on Monday or Tuesday instead of Sunday could save about $250. India is also seeing steep festive-season fare increases on some domestic routes, as strong demand, higher fuel costs and fewer flight options put pressure on prices.

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Thailand declares two-day holiday in Bangkok amid severe flooding — Sep 27, 2026Thailand ordered two-day holidays across Bangkok and three provinces after nearly 300mm of rain in 48 hours flooded roads near Don Mueang Airport and left Bangkok a declared disaster zone.

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Elena Vasquez The holiday might help with flooded roads, but pushing ahead with that election court ruling during it feels like asking for trouble.

Toys R Us plans 120 US standalone storesBusiness — 4dToys “R” Us is expanding its U.S. retail presence with plans for 120 standalone stores by the holiday season, adding to its existing stores and Macy’s shop-in-shops. A new Katy, Texas, location is already open, while announced sites include Fayetteville, Arkansas; Northridge, California; and several Pennsylvania malls, with some opening dates still unannounced.

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Andrew PowellTrump Admin Threatens to Dismantle ICC as New Sanctions Take Aim at CourtThe Trump administration is escalating its campaign against the International Criminal Court, imposing financial sanctions on the institution itself for the first time as President Donald Trump seeks to curb its authority over Americans. According to Fox News , Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures Friday, saying the United States would not accept the court’s claimed authority over4m

Cookie Recipes, New Businesses Mark Fall SeasonLifestyle — 3dAs fall and holiday baking season approaches, recipe guides encourage testing cookie favorites early and offer practical advice such as weighing ingredients, using scoops and browning butter. Cookie creativity also extends beyond home baking: sisters in Bermuda have launched a small-batch cookie business, while a Culver City bakery is drawing attention for unusual flavors.

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Qantas Ground Workers Plan Strikes During School Holidays Over Pay — Sep 17, 2026About 600 Qantas ground workers and roughly 100 Australian air Express staff plan a 24-hour strike next week during school holidays, after an A$90 million unlawful-outsourcing fine.

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Jared Kim I get the workers are upset after that huge outsourcing fine, but striking during school holidays will ruin too many family trips.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Ohio suspends gas tax statewide for 90 daysFinance — Oct 2, 2026Ohio’s 90-day fuel-tax holiday began Oct. 4, suspending taxes of 38.5 cents per gallon on gasoline and 47 cents on diesel, with the law requiring retailers to pass the savings to consumers. Drivers and supporters welcomed the relief, though how much reaches motorists is uncertain, critics questioned the bill’s rushed, political passage, and some residents said lower pump prices won’t ease broader cost-of-living pressures.

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Himlung Himal Avalanche Kills Four, 12 MissingWorld — Sep 27, 2026An avalanche buried tents at Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal, leaving 10 expedition workers missing—eight with Himalayan Holidays Nepal and two with Imagine Nepal. Search efforts are being coordinated amid severe weather, with international guides ready to fly to the site when conditions allow.

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Archbishop Přibyl leads first St. Wenceslas pilgrimage mass in Stará Boleslav — Sep 28, 2026The National St. Wenceslas Pilgrimage in Stará Boleslav marked the Czech state holiday honoring the country’s patron saint, with Archbishop Přibyl celebrating the pilgrimage Mass for the first time. Relics of Wenceslas were brought from Prague for the observances, and a silver bust containing a bone fragment was used in place of the saint’s skull, which remained in the basilica for veneration.

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Nicole Hardy Using the silver bust instead of the skull keeps the tradition intact.

IJRAmerica’s Bid To Loosen China’s Cobalt Grip Comes With A Green Card AttachedParis Apodaca · 7 min · 1h

Michigan City Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Unequal Treatment of Religious Holidays — Sep 18, 2026A Dearborn, Michigan, resident has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the city and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud of treating Muslim religious observances differently from Christian and Jewi… — by Andrew Powell

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Maya Lindstrom If the mayor is giving special treatment to Muslim days off then the lawsuit has a point about fairness.

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Have I Got News For You Plans ReturnLifestyle — Sep 17, 2026Have I Got News For You kicks off a new series with Richard Ayoade, while the BBC marks 51 years of Fawlty Towers’s iconic status and legacy. Meanwhile, ahead of the holidays, Amazon's toy list predicts top kid picks, and release highlights spotlight Beabadoobee, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Echo & the Bunnymen across new albums.

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Settlers Expand Outposts Across West Bank, IsraelWorld — Sep 17, 2026Israel’s military-religious logistics enable Jewish High Holidays for troops, including those deployed in hostile territory, while broader settlement activity intensifies with the revival of Homesh and new outposts in Galilee, drawing protests and concerns over land rights and international law. The developments underscore a dual focus on religious-military cohesion at home and expanding settlements abroad, fueling tensions with Palestinians and the international community.

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Christmas Retailer Gordon Companies Files Chapter 11 BankruptcyBusiness — Sep 16, 2026Gordon Companies, the Buffalo-area owner of Christmas Central, Christmas.com, Northlight and Pool Central, filed for Chapter 11 in the Western District of New York with estimated assets and liabilities between $10 million and $50 million and 200–999 creditors, including FedEx and UPS. The move follows years of operational and legal challenges tied to an underperforming inventory system, and the company says it will continue to operate during restructuring as retailers brace for a cautious holiday season.

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Retailers, Social Media Shape 2026 Toy TrendsBusiness — Sep 20, 2026The holiday toy preview for 2026 highlights collectibles, sensory play, screen-free options, and popular franchises like Pokémon, Marvel, and Bluey, with social media driving demand and nostalgia keeping LEGO, Barbie, and Hot Wheels in the mix. Here Group reports strong Q4 revenue and IP growth to 22 IPs but posts a net loss and narrowing margins, signaling profitability challenges despite an expanding toy IP portfolio; Smyths confirms Pokémon-led top toys for Christmas 2026, including the Pikachu Puppetronic, underscoring continuing franchise popularity.

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BooksNike grew from a fifty-dollar loan and a car trunkKnight’s memoir treats a global brand as nearly two decades of near-failure—useful shock for anyone mid-build.8m · 2 reads

TransNusa Plans Melbourne-Bali Flights as Sixth Carrier — Sep 15, 2026TransNusa will launch daily Melbourne–Bali flights from October 19, 2026, making it the sixth airline on the route and its second Australian gateway after Perth, while also introducing a Premium Plus service with 20 seats per flight and enhanced baggage allowances to attract budget-conscious travelers. The move intensifies competition on the Melbourne–Denpasar corridor as the airline expands its Australian network and taps into Bali’s ongoing popularity for Australian holidaymakers.

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Derek Foss More competition on the Melbourne Bali route should help keep fares reasonable for regular holidaymakers.

Trump Criticizes Abundance of Federal Holidays: ‘It is Costing Our Country Billions’ — Jun 20, 2025Not everyone thinks federal holidays are a good thing. And President Donald Trump is one of them. The president spent time on Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday, remarking how much federal holidays cost the U.S…

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WHO Official: It Is the ‘Brutal Reality’ in the US To Say ‘Don’t Hug’ During the Holiday SeasonReporting — Dec 8, 2020The holidays will look different this year as the world combats the coronavirus pandemic, and the World Health Organization (WHO) is weighing in with some advice for the holiday season. Dr. Michael Ryan, WHO health…

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Lawmakers Introducing Legislation to Make Easter Monday a Federal Holiday — Apr 17, 2025There may be more time to celebrate the Easter holiday in the future as two Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation to make Easter Monday a federal holiday. According to a report on Fox News, Sen. Eric Schmitt…

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Dem Mayor’s Office Does Damage Control After Sending Holiday Party Invitation For ‘Electeds Of Color’Reporting — Dec 14, 2023The office of Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston is in damage control after sending an invitation to a holiday party for elected officials that excluded white people. The invitation for an “Electeds of Color Holiday…

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