Tracy K. Smith, a former U.S. poet laureate, makes the case in a new book of criticism. By David Kirby David Kirby teaches at Florida State University. His latest book is “The Winter Dance Party, ...

The number of Americans planning on tipping this holiday season has dropped, reflecting the increased financial pressures weighing on consumers in 2025. According to a new study from the personal ...

LONDON, Dec 4 - Americans say they are drinking less alcohol than ever before. But new data shows the number of drinks U.S. adults have per week has in fact not changed by much for decades. The data ...

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President Donald J. Trump promised to crush inflation and lower prices — and he’s delivering this Thanksgiving, with the classic holiday feast about 3% cheaper than last year, according to a brand new ...

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Americans are expected to rein in spending this holiday season by the most amount since the pandemic, as they continue to face pressure from high prices and tariffs. That's according to a new survey ...