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Rita Ora spent a weekend in Ibiza soaking up sun on a yacht, wearing a black two-piece and maintaining her relaxed holiday vibe, a look that sparked light chatter online as part of Europe’s celeb yacht season.
An X AI bot named Grok roasted Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Tisha B’Av tweet as generic—saying it sounded like it was generated by prompting a language model—and teased it with lines such as “History and resiliency of the Jewish people” is solid, but where’s the personality? and “May your fast be as meaningful as this tweet is memorable.”, highlighting Mamdani’s post wishing Jewish New Yorkers a peaceful, meaningful fast.
CBS MoneyWatch outlines Memorial Day 2026 hours: Target and Walmart will be open during regular hours; Costco warehouses will be closed. A broad list of retailers and fast-food chains (including Applebee’s, Burger King, CVS Pharmacy, Chick‑fil‑A, Dollar General, Home Depot, HomeGoods, Homesense, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Marshalls, Michael’s, Petco, Sierra, TJ Maxx, and more) are open. Open grocery options include ALDI, Food Lion, Kroger, Stop & Shop, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, and Whole Foods. Non-essential government offices and post offices are closed; some UPS retail locations may be closed, and FedEx will have modified hours. The stock market will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January, and major stock exchanges are closed for the day with no regular trading. Investors should note the holiday calendar for any shortened or altered sessions, and expect related closures for banks and post offices as well.
Jessica Alba and her boyfriend Danny Ramirez celebrated New Year's Eve together, watching a football game and sharing joyful moments, amid Alba's recent divorce and new chapter in life, with other celebrities also sharing holiday celebrations.
On New Year's Day 2026, January 1st, most banks and the stock market are closed, mail delivery is limited to Priority Mail Express, and many grocery and retail stores like Walmart, Target, Walgreens, and CVS are open with possible modified hours. Check local store websites for specific hours and services.
On New Year's Day 2026, most major retailers, grocery stores, and restaurants like CVS, Home Depot, IKEA, Applebee's, and McDonald's will be open with varying hours, while banks, post offices, and the stock market will be closed for the holiday.
Most stores, restaurants, and services are open on New Year's Eve 2025, but many have reduced hours. Major retailers like Best Buy, HomeGoods, and Macy's are open with specific hours, while grocery stores, banks, and the stock market generally operate as usual. It's advisable to check local hours before heading out, especially for stores and restaurants that may close early or have limited hours.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reunited and spent the Christmas holidays together with their children, marking a significant reconciliation after years of conflict, with Kanye reflecting on his past behavior and supporting his daughter's social media presence.
Emma Heming, Bruce Willis' wife, shares an emotional essay about the challenges of celebrating the holidays amid Bruce's dementia diagnosis, highlighting the importance of adaptability, love, and presence over perfection during difficult times.
The article highlights five top PlayStation Plus games to enjoy over the holidays, including The Last of Us Part 1 and 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, Returnal, and Planet Coaster 2, emphasizing their features and why they are great choices for gamers.
Celebrities celebrated the holidays with a mix of heartfelt messages, humorous costumes, family moments, and festive photos shared on social media, showcasing their unique ways of spreading holiday cheer.
Most stores and government offices are closed on Christmas Day, but some stores and restaurants, including CVS, Walgreens, 7-Eleven, Starbucks, and Waffle House, remain open with limited hours. Mail services like USPS, UPS, and FedEx do not operate on Christmas Day, and banks, courts, and government offices are closed.
Hackers exploit the holiday season when security teams are reduced and companies are less vigilant, leading to a spike in cyberattacks like ransomware and phishing, with many high-profile incidents occurring during this period. Security teams prepare months in advance, and AI tools are suggested to help mitigate burnout and improve defenses during this vulnerable time.
Many convenience stores and drugstores will be open on Christmas Day 2025, with most grocery stores closed or operating with reduced hours. Notable exceptions include 7-Eleven, Circle K, and Wawa, which are mostly open 24 hours, while pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens will have limited hours or be closed in some locations. It's advised to check specific store websites for exact hours and availability.