How to pay off credit card debt before it spirals out of control
The holiday season is a wrap, but your credit card bills may still be lingering. If you’re still feeling the pinch from last year’s holiday spending, you’re not alone. Acting sooner rather than later can make a big difference. Our National Consumer Unit breaks down simple strategies to help you tackle holiday debt before it […]
Why states and territories don’t share all public holidays, and how to make the most of time off
For the first time since 2020, Anzac Day will fall on a Saturday this year, which means most Australians will not get a weekday off. In 2026, only the Australian Capital Territory and Western Australia will have Monday, April 27, as a public holiday. The ACT announced it will transfer the public holiday to the […]
How To Explain AI Agents To Your Relatives
It’s family holiday time. You know the chaos: 47 unread group text messages about the menu. Your sister can’t agree on the date. Someone’s flight got cancelled. Uncle Mike just announced he’s a vegetarian (as of Tuesday). Your spouse is asking if the neighbors are invited and do we have enough chairs. Somehow, you survived […]
July 4th fireworks 2025: How to watch & stream live
WASHINGTON – Parades and fireworks are the highlight of the day today as Americans celebrate Independence Day, and you can watch it all right here. Want to keep the fireworks up on your smart TV all evening? Just look for LiveNOW from FOX on your channel guide or on the free FOX Local app for […]
What to know and how to avoid crowds in Rome this year
Vatican City is the world’s smallest country by size and population. That’s not stopping an estimated 32 million travelers from visiting this year for Jubilee 2025, a year-long global celebration among those of the Catholic faith. The Jubilee is a time of pilgrimage, prayer, reflection and a renewal of faith, said Jubilee spokesperson Caterina Rigoni. […]
How to get to Komodo Island? Jetstar Asia to fly from Singapore
Jetstar Asia will launch direct flights linking Singapore to Labuan Bajo, the Indonesian town considered the “gateway” to Komodo National Park, the company said. The park, a UNESCO Heritage Site inscribed in 1991, is home to several thousand Komodo dragons, the largest species of lizard in the world, according to UNESCO. Komodo National Park is […]
When is the next bank holiday? Full list of 2025 bank holidays
2024 isn’t over just yet, but many of us are already looking at the year ahead and planning when to take some well-deserved time off work. To maximise relaxation time, it’s become commonplace for workers to book their annual leave around bank holidays. In 2025, there are eight scheduled bank holidays in total. If you […]
How to switch off digitally these holidays to be present with family and friends
Influencer Tim Abbott’s days are spent presenting, podcasting, and creating content for Instagram and TikTok. So taking what Tim calls “annual leave” from social media is an important part of how he unwinds. We share some tips from the Gadigal Country/Sydney-based creator, along with several other people we have spoken to as part of our […]
How to relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday by doing less
NEW YORK (AP) — We all know the stressors: Social obligations. Family discord. Political rifts. Financial stress. And the desire to stay cheery and big-hearted throughout. So here’s a reminder about how to banish your inner perfectionist and truly enjoy the holiday season: “It really helps to let go of some of the ‘shoulds’,” says […]
How to Make Your Holidays as Waste-Free as Possible: DIY Tips and Advice
For example, instead of a ribbon, use compostable twine or string with a cutting—a sprig of holly, a clipping of eucalyptus, or the branch of a fir—tucked into it. It’s a rustic look that will hold up even if you wrap things well in advance. Alternatively, slip in something less hardy, like flowers or berries, […]