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
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
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
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
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
If this was the year you decided to cut back on cable or one of your many streaming platforms, you may be looking for content to watch this holiday season for free. The CBC News Entertainment team has put together a short watchlist of free shows and films streaming in Canada — including our favourite … Read more
A tri-tip sandwich at Fieldbrook Market & Eatery. Michael J./Yelp A NorCal market, known for pulled pork sandwiches with a homemade barbecue sauce, bowls of rich, steamy ramen, pizza puff pastries and more, is potentially closing for good. The owners announced the “very difficult decision” on Facebook. “We have come to the very difficult decision to … Read more
“Mickey’s Happy Holidays” parade during the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park. Disneyland Resort/Christian Thompson One of the things that makes the holiday season at Disneyland so exciting — and so busy — is that so many things are different in the parks this time of year. Rides like Haunted Mansion and It’s a Small World … Read more
As It Happens6:32The mating dance of sea fireflies is ‘the coolest fireworks show that you’ve ever seen’: scientist Nicholai Hensley has spent countless hours standing waist-deep in pitch-black waters off the coast of Panama, watching thousands of tiny sea creatures perform dazzling displays of bright blue light. The creatures — each the size of a … Read more
