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TGIF, Future Party… unless you’re flying somewhere this weekend. The FAA announced it will reduce flights by 10% at 40 major US airports in the coming days to deal with ongoing air-traffic controller shortages caused by the government shutdown. So, if you’re planning to fly this weekend, we suggest checking your itinerary to make sure your flight still exists. And don’t even get us started on Thanksgiving travel… come to think of it, this feels like the setup for a Planes, Trains and Automobiles sequel.

The National Retail Federation forecasts that holiday spending in the US will hit a record of $1 trillion or more this year.

Why It Hits: The economic vibes aren’t great for most Americans. With persistent inflation, stagnant wages, and tariff anxiety making things more expensive, consumer confidence has fallen to an almost 50-year low. Still, that hasn’t dampened the holiday spirit — proving that gift giving remains as essential a budget line item as paying the rent.

Behind The Purchases: Better start getting your Christmas gifts now.

Checkout: Here’s an interesting wrinkle in the wrapping paper — the bottom end of the NRF’s forecast would mark the lowest year-over-year sales growth in six years. That means the belt-tightening is in full swing. And while people are still saving for and buying gifts, they’re leaning toward more price-conscious brands and maybe a present or two less under the tree.

Next Season: Keep an eye on those BNPL purchases… we could be looking at one of the biggest waves of pay-in-four loan defaults this coming spring.

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International films are having a moment, with another non-English title potentially poised to take home Best Picture at the next Academy Awards.

The Big Picture: Global cinema has never been more popular with American audiences. What was once a niche interest for cinephiles has gone mainstream, signaling just how globalized movie distribution has become. While Hollywood blockbusters have been one of America’s top exports for nearly a century, the growing popularity of foreign films could create Hollywood-like hubs in countries such as South Korea, Mexico, and Norway.

Behind The Screen: While major studios are producing fewer movies than in decades past, international projects are filling the gaps — and the filmmaking community is applauding their rise, per Bloomberg.

Closing Credits: Audiences have also embraced international cinema because of three key forces: streaming, which has boosted visibility for global projects; trendy distributors like Neon, A24, and MUBI, which have used innovative marketing to sell these films; and Letterboxd, which has become a surprisingly powerful social tastemaker.

Oh, and Gen Z is using subtitles now for even English-language movies… so there goes that barrier to entry.

Coming Soon: There’s been a growing number of multilingual projects coming out of Hollywood, so expect the next era of globetrotting blockbusters to better reflect the world — with characters actually speaking their real languages.

Veterinarians across the country report that corporate managers are pressuring clinics to prioritize profit, with vets often paid based on revenue.

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42.8% of you voted Never — I don’t have one nearby or it’s not part of my routine. in yesterday’s poll: How often do you shop at Whole Foods?

“I used to work for WFM — it’s now just an upscale Walmart. Zero transparency, horrible customer service, and not worth the 100% markup.”

“It was our main store until Amazon Fresh opened nearby, and now we go there mostly for the same products — cheaper and easier.”

“They have gone downhill since they were bought by Amazon.”

“For fresh meat and seafood, WFM is the go-to!”

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