Top of The News
by Sarah Mahoney
NRF reports that a record 196.7 million people shopped during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, about 30 million more than expected. Read the whole story

HEALTH
by Les Luchter
Citing use of "racist and stigmatizing language online," WHO said it will phase out the name monkeypox over the next year for "mpox." Read the whole story

SPIRITS
by Steve Ellwanger
In fourth place for gift giving is red wine (46.8%) followed by scotch (39.5%), according to survey of 250 independent liquor stores. Read the whole story

TOYS
by Sarah Mahoney
Sales of the top-10 properties jumped an impressive 22% in the first nine months of the year. Read the whole story

CAUSE-RELATED
by Les Luchter
"Fifty percent of athletes have experienced sexual harassment or abuse," says ESPN commentator Jay Bilas, leading off a PSA. Read the whole story

FOOD AND BEVERAGES
by Steve Ellwanger
Beginning in July, Nestle won't directly advertise to children below age 16 for its confectionery, ice-cream products, and beverages with added sugars. Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Tanya Gazdik
The automaker's latest NFT collection features artwork inspired by a basketball-themed spot from David&Goliath for the Kia Telluride SUV. Read the whole story

AIRLINES
by Tanya Gazdik
United MileagePlus members can vote for their favorite partner charity. The top three charities will each receive 1 million United miles. Read the whole story

COMMENTARY
by Todd Wasserman, Staff Writer
The 2022 Triple Treat Box features a pair of medium, one-topping pizzas, five breadsticks and 10 Cinnabon Mini rolls for dessert. Read the whole story
by Ray Schultz
The guide is the standard style book for reporting on LGBTQ+ issues and people. Read the whole story
by Colin Kirkland
The VR experience allows Lacoste customers to experience its products in a new way, entering the metaverse through a crocodile's mouth, then a showroom … Read the whole story