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new video loaded: Do You Know These Black Friday Facts?What’s the origin of Black Friday? What’s the most returned gift? Where did the mall Santa even come from? Molly Bedford of The New York Times shares what you might not know.By Molly Bedford, Gabriel Blanco, Laura Salaberry, Rebecca Lieberman, Veronica Majerol and Ashwin SeshagiriNovember 28, 2025
“They have been the cause of near riots in toy and department stores across the country.” – The New York Times, Dec. 11, 1983Cabbage Patch Kids were the “it” toy of Black Friday 1983. They came with “adoption certificates,” and the signature of the doll designer, Xavier Roberts, on their bottoms.
In a single week, collectors spent a whopping $2.2 billion on art at New York’s auction houses. While that $236 million Klimt portrait made headlines, plenty of other paintings and sculptures sold for sums that might surprise you.Can you guess which of these works sold for more?Note: Listed sale prices include auction fees.Image credits: “Paradise Pies (VI): Red” via Sotheby’s; “Untitled” via Christie’s; “From our side” via Christie’s; “TAGOMIZOR” via Christie’s; “Blumenwiese (Blooming Meadow)” via Sotheby’s; “Waldabhang bei Unterach am Attersee (Forest Slope in Unterach on the Attersee)” via Sotheby’s; “Cowboy Eating with Shoulder Hole” via Sotheby’s; “Untitled (Cowboy)” via…
Altralife, a medically guided Total Diet Replacement (TDR) programme used widely within NHS-commissioned weight-loss and type 2 diabetes remission services since 2019, is now being offered directly to members of the public nationwide. The programme has been integral to NHS projects such as the REWIND programme in Northwest London, introduced in 2019, along with the national NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission—or “soups & shakes”—programme, which has been rolled out from 2020 onwards. Both use nutritionally complete, low-energy shakes and soups to achieve rapid, clinically supervised weight reduction before transitioning participants back to everyday diets. Independent trials and…
new video loaded: What the Jobs Report Tells Us About the EconomyWhat does the September jobs report, delayed by six weeks because of the government shutdown, say about the economy? Lydia DePillis, our economics reporter, describes how the report, which was better than expected, comes at a moment of deep uncertainty.By Lydia DePillis, Claire Hogan, Stephanie Swart, Gabriel Blanco and Jacqueline GuNovember 21, 2025
Findings reveal that 38% of UK consumers are eager to reduce screen time, with two in five acknowledging they are online too often Five of the country’s most secluded landscapes – from the Mourne Mountains to Dartmoor – offer a complete break from digital noise Options include wild camping and luxury glamping with hot tubs, ensuring comfort while disconnecting Car sharing service Turo has highlighted the most off-grid spots across the UK where visitors can escape digital pressures, as interest in unplugged travel continues to grow. Recent studies show that 38% of British consumers are anxious about their time spent…
In the competitive world of small business, branding has become more than a visual identity—it’s a direct expression of a company’s values, ambitions, and personality. As entrepreneurs increasingly turn to custom merchandise to strengthen their visibility, Local Threads has emerged as a transformative force, offering affordability, speed, and limitless creative freedom. With a model built around accessibility and excellence, the company is redefining how small businesses, creators, and independent brands bring their ideas to life through apparel. Local Threads stands out not merely as a printing service but as a comprehensive branding partner. From start-ups testing their first apparel concept…
The Belmont Barmouth has launched midweek stay options for smaller groups to encourage travellers to experience Barmouth’s coastal charm throughout the year rather than just in summer. Set along Marine Parade, the luxurious nine-bedroom Art-Deco house is promoting the idea that Barmouth has just as much to offer during the quieter seasons. By welcoming groups of 4–12 for weekday stays, the property supports the local economy while inviting guests to enjoy a more peaceful and atmospheric coastal break during autumn and winter. From just £83 per person per night (based on a group of six staying three nights between October…
TutorExtra has confirmed the detailed mapping of more than 1,000 tuition subjects to UK education frameworks including GCSE, A-level and Scottish qualifications, enabling precise matching of tutors to school courses and exam requirements. Subject listings across the platform, from core academic areas to broader study fields, have been indexed to correspond with Key Stages 1–5 and Scottish National Qualifications. As a result, users can identify tutors who are familiar with particular examination pathways such as AQA GCSE Biology or SQA Higher Physics. The National Curriculum in England features 12 statutory subjects during primary schooling and nine at secondary level,…
new video loaded: How the Government Shutdown Is Affecting Air TravelNiraj Chokshi, our reporter covering transportation, describes where and how flights are being cut in the government shutdown.By Niraj Chokshi, Karen Hanley, Leila Medina and James SurdamNovember 8, 2025