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The fall-out from the Hamas-Israel war in Gaza extends to the West Bank, where Christmas in Bethlehem normally would be packed with visitors. It is all but empty this year, so soon after the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israeli citizens. Bethlehem is just five miles south of Jerusalem. In the past it has
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Here are the best and the worst times to be on the road between Sat., Dec. 23 and Mon., Jan. 1, to avoid congestion and road rage by drivers who can’t cope with it. Holiday Travel 2023: AAA expects nearly 104 million people will drive to their holiday destinations, an increase of 1.8% compared to
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AAA projects 115.2 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the ten-day year-end holiday travel period, with airports the busiest they’ve ever been between Christmas and New Year’s. So plan now to maximize time and minimize frustration.AAA projects 7.5 million air travelers this holiday season, surpassing 2019’s record of 7.3 million
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RIP to the Chrysler 300 series, including the 300C HEMI-powered luxury performance sport sedan, because there’s a limited market these days for a full-size four-door with a giant 485hp 6.4L V8 engine and a throaty roar. The 70-year run for the Chrysler 300 series is one of the longest for any model in automotive history,
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From the enchanting It’s a Wonderful Life Festival in Seneca Falls to a decadent Gilded Age Christmas tour at the Staatsburgh State Historic Site and the fabulous bounty of trees and vintage trains in New York City, there is an array of remarkable experiences to uncover during this holiday season. You’ll find festivals, charming holiday
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Scam alert – Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays – and there’s no place like online for holiday shopping scams. These are the top frauds and phishing schemes to know about and avoid this holiday season, and year-round. Buyer beware of these efforts to rip you off and ruin you holiday. Some
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What are the best 2024 model cars, SUVs and crossovers on the market ? Best electric and hybrid? Best small cars? Best pick-up? Every year, Kelly Blue Book releases a survey recommending the best vehicles for the money in the most popular automotive categories. The winners are rated on the best combination of cost, long-term
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New York City lights up for the holidays like nowhere else on earth. Here’s your complete calendar and guide to the best NYC holiday tree and Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremonies, vintage subway rides, Kwanzaa celebrations and more. Enjoy NYC on the cheap with these FREE and family-friendly 2023 holiday events. If you want to spend
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Frugal over Fifty – Dec. 3 is the absolute deadline for many season passes to ski or snowboard your favorite downhill destination. Lucky you if you are a senior skier or snowboarder, because age has its privileges and also some great deals. The best one I found is a $65 season pass to Vail Resorts
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Kids and parks deserve to be together. That’s why a National Park Foundation program to fund field trips and other educational activities is so important. The Open OutDoors for Kids program is granting $4.4 Million dollars to nearly 100 school districts around the USA during the 2023-2024 school year. The goals are to deepen young
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