Just when you thought the gift-giving season was over, Starbucks has announced plans to keep the festive feeling alive. On Thursday, Dec. 26, the national coffee company is kicking off a series of “pop-up parties” at locations around the country. The events …
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While Champagne may be a New Year’s Eve cliché, it’s hard to argue with the festivity of bubbles. But you can put a twist on the classic celebratory toast by offering guests a variation on the theme: zero-dosage sparking wine, also known as brut nature.
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Low-cost carrier EasyJet this week joined other airlines that have adopted gender-neutral language for passenger greetings or booking options. The London-based airline told CNN Travel that it would encourage flight crews to use more gender-inclusive …
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All but the smallest civilian drones would have to broadcast radio tracking data, under a sweeping proposal unveiled Thursday by U.S. regulators seeking to ensure greater safety and prevent terrorism. The long-awaited draft rules call for a massive new …
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Early results are in and they show that holiday retail sales increased 3.4% (excluding automobiles), according to Mastercard’s post-Christmas holiday report for sales November 1 through December 24. But before we hoop and holler about how strong retail is, …
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