Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week’s headlines include:
- Working Well When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace.
- Small businesses plan events, start marketing earlier to deal with shorter holiday shopping season.
- Turning dusty attic treasures into cash can yield millions for some and disappointment for others.
- ‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year.
- McDonald’s employee who called 911 in CEO’s shooting is eligible for a reward, but it will take time.
- Play the lottery and skip the line for a chance to see the Supreme Court in action.
- Luke Littler was an unknown a year ago. Now he’s making millions and taking darts into mainstream.
- More beans and less red meat Nutritionists weigh in on US dietary guidelines.
- US health panel adds self-testing option for cervical cancer screening.
- Still rockin’: As a singer turns 80, the Christmas …