Consumers plan increased holiday spending with extra budget for travel and themselves

Consumers are approaching the 2025 holiday season with a mix of optimism and caution—finding room for gifts, travel, and ...

The Associated Press’ top photos of 2025 from the US

Amid upheaval across the U.S. in 2025, Associated Press photographers captured images of heartache and hope, celebration and ...

What's open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest -- or prepare -- ahead of Black ...

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again take to the road for holiday ...