‘North Pole’ flight takes kids to Santa in transformed Denver airport hangar

‘North Pole’ flight takes kids to Santa in transformed Denver airport hangar

Denver, Colorado —  Dozens of kids cheered on a festively decked-out plane in Denver on Saturday when the pilot announced their destination for the day: the North Pole. More than 100 children, some of whom have serious health issues, were then taken on a roughly 45-minute flight near the city before landing back at Denver … Read more

DIA’s Layover Lounge has adult beverages, Santa visits

DIA’s Layover Lounge has adult beverages, Santa visits

If you hear holly, jolly noises echoing from Concourse B at Denver International Airport this season, that’s just Santa and a few dozen of his closest friends. DIA’s Santa Layover Lounge is popping up for the 2024 holiday travel season with themed drinks, food and other festive offerings. (Jerrod Kazumi Popham, provided by DIA) “You … Read more

Judge drops charges against Alec Baldwin in Rust case, citing ‘wilful’ withholding of evidence

Judge drops charges against Alec Baldwin in Rust case, citing ‘wilful’ withholding of evidence

A New Mexico judge dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin on Friday, agreeing with Baldwin’s lawyers that prosecutors and police withheld evidence on the source of the live round that killed Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. Three days after Baldwin’s trial began, New Mexico district court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ruled after hearing evidence … Read more

Jury selection complete for Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial

Jury selection complete for Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial

Sixteen jurors were seated Tuesday for Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico, where opening statements are set to start Wednesday. Five men and 11 women were chosen by Santa Fe County special prosecutors and the actor’s team of defence attorneys. Twelve will be designated as the jury and four as alternates by the … Read more

Prolific ‘king of B movies’ filmmaker Roger Corman dead at 98

Prolific ‘king of B movies’ filmmaker Roger Corman dead at 98

Low-budget cinema maestro Roger Corman, who cranked out hundreds of outrageous films over six decades and helped launch the careers of acclaimed directors Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, James Cameron and Ron Howard, died on Thursday at age 98, family members said. Corman, a producer and director hailed as the “king of B movies,” died … Read more

Rust armourer sentenced to 18 months over fatal on-set shooting by Alec Baldwin

Rust armourer sentenced to 18 months over fatal on-set shooting by Alec Baldwin

A movie weapons supervisor was sentenced to 18 months in prison over the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the western film Rust during a hearing Monday in which tearful family members and friends gave testimonials that included calls for justice and a punishment that would instill greater accountability for … Read more

The Santa Claus Approach: Unwrapping Marketing Lessons from the Man in Red

The Santa Claus Approach: Unwrapping Marketing Lessons from the Man in Red

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A unique figure has transcended cultural boundaries, capturing imaginations and hearts across the globe. He’s known for his infectious laughter, his generous spirit and his knack for knowing precisely what you want. We’re talking about Santa Claus. Big and small businesses can glean valuable insights from Santa’s … Read more

Danbury’s Daily Bread Food Pantry feeds 325 households for holidays

Danbury’s Daily Bread Food Pantry feeds 325 households for holidays

Sheila Madden of Danbury sets up special holiday food items not normally offered at the Daily Bread Food Pantry in Danbury on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Carol Kaliff/For Hearst Connecticut Media Volunteers at The Daily Bread Food Pantry in Danbury organize items for distribution on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. They include special holiday food items … Read more

Where is Santa right now? These trackers will tell you

Where is Santa right now? These trackers will tell you

Google / Google Santa’s dusted off his red suit, given his beard a trim, and jumped aboard his sleigh for another year of selfless gift-giving. Thanks to the wonders of the internet and satellite technology, it’s long been possible to track Santa’s real-time location as he makes his way around the world, sliding up and … Read more

See’s Candies to permanently close downtown SF shop on Christmas Eve

See’s Candies to permanently close downtown SF shop on Christmas Eve

Since 1921, See’s has been synonymous with holiday cheer and Christmas gifting games. (Seriously, if a box of assorted chocolates from See’s has never been in your secret Santa or white elephant pile, your family has no joy.) The company makes more than 100 varieties of candies, including peanut brittle, toffee and chocolate walnut fudge, … Read more