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Fed Rate Hike Could Push Holiday Costs Higher—Plan Ahead
finance19 days ago

Fed Rate Hike Could Push Holiday Costs Higher—Plan Ahead

The Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.75%–4% — the first hike in three years — which could make financing holiday purchases more expensive as credit-card rates rise. With inflation still elevated and consumer caution evident (credit-card debt up about 4.5% year-over-year; August retail sales up 1.2%; holiday gift budgets down about 1.8%), savers may benefit from higher yields and shoppers are advised to save in high-yield accounts, wait for promotions, and keep borrowing within budget to avoid post-holiday debt.

via Yahoo Finance|
#credit-cards#economy#finance
Labor Day 2026: Open Stores and Hours Across Major Chains
lifestyle1 month ago

Labor Day 2026: Open Stores and Hours Across Major Chains

Banks and government offices will be closed on Labor Day 2026, but most retailers, groceries, and restaurants stay open with location-specific hours. Examples include Walmart 6 a.m.–11 p.m.; Target roughly 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sam’s Club open but closing early at 6 p.m.; Costco closed; Trader Joe’s 8 a.m.–9 p.m.; Whole Foods 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; Aldi 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wegmans 6 a.m.–12 a.m.; Stop & Shop 7 a.m.–10 p.m.; Home Depot/Lowe’s 6 a.m.–10 p.m.; Apple stores open; CVS/Walgreens storefronts open though some pharmacies may be closed. Hours vary by location, so it’s best to check your local store before heading out.

via Mashable|
#holidays#labor-day#lifestyle
California Moves to Make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha Official State Holidays
politics1 month ago

California Moves to Make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha Official State Holidays

California is nearing final passage of AB 2017 to designate Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as official state holidays, allowing state workers to use holiday credits on those days and enabling public schools and community colleges to recognize and teach about the holidays; the bill has bipartisan backing and could join other recognized holidays like Diwali and Lunar New Year before the current legislative session ends and the governor signs it.

via New York Post|
#california#eid-al-adha#eid-al-fitr
Grok AI Fires Harsh Roast at Mamdani's Tisha B’Av Tweet
technology2 months ago

Grok AI Fires Harsh Roast at Mamdani's Tisha B’Av Tweet

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.

via New York Post|
#artificial-intelligence#holidays#social-media
Memorial Day 2026: What’s Open, What’s Closed for Shopping
business4 months ago

Memorial Day 2026: What’s Open, What’s Closed for Shopping

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.

via CBS News|
#business#holidays#memorial-day
New Year's Eve 2025: Open Stores, Restaurants, and Bank Hours
holidays9 months ago

New Year's Eve 2025: Open Stores, Restaurants, and Bank Hours

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.

via CBS News|
#fast-food-chains#holiday-hours#holidays