Andy Paley, Whose Imprint Was All Over Pop Music, Dies at 73

Musician, singer, songwriter, producer and more, he collaborated with Madonna and a raft of other artists and helped resuscitate the career of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson.

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What Is Black Friday?

Black Friday remains one of the busiest shopping days of the year, but its impact has been diluted by monthlong holiday sales and the convenience of buying online.

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U.S. Border Agents Seize 3,000 Fake Gibson Guitars

They would have been worth nearly $18 million if they were genuine, making it the largest counterfeit instrument seizure in history, officials said.

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Holiday Shopping, Up Close and Personal

The experience of interacting with small business owners at winter markets makes holiday shopping “a little bit more wholesome” for some visitors.

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Are Airline Loyalty Programs Worth It?

Some travelers, frustrated with changing airline rewards programs, have stopped chasing status and adopted different strategies when booking flights and using credit cards.

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The Many Faces of NEETs

The acronym for young people “not in education, employment or training” has been all over the internet lately. But like Gen Z-ers themselves, the term can be misunderstood.

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Will the Markets Check Trump’s Power?

The president-elect cares about financial markets, our columnist says. That gives investors a restraint on his decisions, even if it’s a tenuous one.

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Ms. Rachel, YouTube Star, Is Creating a Holiday Toy Frenzy

Rachel Accurso might be this era’s Mister Rogers, if he had been on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Toy companies and publishers all want a piece of the action.

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Black Friday Used to Be Fun for Shoppers. What Happened?

Lining up early outside stores and hunting for deals was once part of a gratifying Black Friday. It no longer feels that way.

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Holiday Shopping Season Separates Winning Retailers From Losers

Consumers are seeking deals and being choosier about their spending in the crucial final weeks of the year, executives say.

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