DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have a close friend who gives gifts we are not wild about, but display anyway. If she does not see her gift when here, she will ask about it: where is it, don’t you like it, etc.

Tesla has filed a very interesting patent in the U.S. and Europe for a new type of car roof. On Dec. 4, Tesla filed U.S. patent application 2025/0368267, which describes a novel "Vehicle Roof Assembly ...

As millennials enter their late 30s and early 40s, their children—Generation Alpha—are finally old enough to offer their own perspective on what it is like being raised by the generation that still ...

New federal rules that send more water to Central Valley farms could force state operators to reduce their own pumping to protect fish. SACRAMENTO, California — The Trump administration finalized a ...

The annual debate over the correct date to put up a Christmas tree is proving as spiky as the festive firs themselves. In Norway – home of the spruce – it’s traditional to wait till 23 December to ...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Especially in my neighborhood! Houses are decorated with Christmas trimmings and twinkling lights adorn the public trees. But when is the right time to put ...

These days, I've learned to just be honest. So, here goes. While the rest of you cultural sheep argue over whether it's too soon to start decorating for Christmas and putting up your tree right after ...

The 'Pioneer Woman' star said she "used to be a proud December 17th Christmas tree person" Walmart Ree Drummond and her daughter Paige discussed Christmas decorations during a recent Walmart Live When ...

But it’s only for businesses this year. But it’s only for businesses this year. is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on ...

As it begins to look a lot like Christmas, many Americans are already discussing the appropriate time to trim their tree. Balsam Hill, the California-based artificial tree company, has released its ...

As it begins to look a lot more like Christmas, Americans are discussing the appropriate time to trim their tree. Balsam Hill, the California-based artificial tree company, recently released its own ...

We asked Binghamton-area residents to settle a holiday debate. When is the best time to put up your Christmas lights? With almost half of the votes, there's a clear answer to the contentious issue.