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After eating latkes, lighting the menorah, and playing spin the dreidel, you could be searching for gifts to offer loved ones if you celebrate Hanukkah, which begins on December 25 this year. On the other hand, you're probably shopping for themed décor and other items to keep a crowd entertained if you're hosting or attending a party. I've put up a few Hanukkah-themed presents for everyone on your list, along with Judaica to put on display at home, to help you narrow down your search this season. GO Ahead and SkipBest Judaica | Best Hanukkah presents for adults | Best Hanukkah presents for children and teenagers | Best Hanukkah food and drink presents | Why rely on NBC Select? Selected. Our top picks Best for adults I Could Nosh by Jake Cohen ...

On a United Airlines shuttle bus, an Indian American photographer is speaking out about a video he took of a woman using racist epithets to verbally abuse his family. The week before Thanksgiving, fifty-year-old Pervez Taufiq was flying from Mexico to Los Angeles with his wife and three kids when the woman harassed him, calling his family "tandoori" and "stinky." Among his many publications are Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. Taufiq is a well-known wedding photographer. According to him, the woman started harassing him in the air when she went up to his 11-year-old kid, who was seated apart from the family, and asked him about his race, including whether he was Indian and where he was from (NBC News). The interaction on the aircraft could not be independently verified by NBC News. He claimed th...

The renowned British automaker Jaguar unveiled the Type 00, an all-electric concept car, Monday night, marking the start of their new vehicle design approach. The car, which is called Type Zero Zero, has a simple yet ostentatious look. It differs visually from the brand's contemporary sports vehicles and SUVs in that it is boxy, has sleek lighting, and huge wheels. Concept cars are frequently used by automakers to demonstrate the future direction of a brand or vehicle or to determine consumer interest in a design. The cars are not intended for sale to customers. Over the upcoming years, Jaguar is anticipated to build a number of new electric vehicles, including a four-door GT car that will likely be unveiled next year and will resemble the concept car. With its new production EV, Jaguar is...

One of the largest low-cost airlines in the world, Frontier Airlines, is expanding its first-class seating. Its shift in approach coincides with the industry's struggle to find consumers who are prepared to pay extra for more privacy. In order to install four first-class seats in a two-by-two arrangement, Frontier intends to begin tearing down the first two rows of its three-by-three economy seats in September. Additionally, the Denver-based airline is updating its loyalty program to provide free companion tickets for its higher-tier platinum and diamond-level members and free seat upgrades to its gold level members and above, when available. Customers will be able to exchange their miles for baggage fees and seat upgrades starting in the middle of 2025. According to CEO Barry Biffle, he a...

After being bitten by a bat, a woman in Central California died of rabies, according to officials on Tuesday. This is the first death from the saliva-passed disease in her county in over 30 years. Laura Splotch, a friend and family representative, informed NBC News on Tuesday that Leah Seneng, 60, died on November 22 after being bitten by a bat inside her classroom at Bryant Middle School in Dos Palos, Merced County, on October 14. Splotch claims that Seneng, an art teacher, noticed the bat in her classroom but did not consider assisting it in its journey. Before classes began, she discovered it in her classroom, and as she was a good-hearted person, she didn't want to harm any animals. Splotch remarked, "So she just picked it up and took it outside." "And that's when she thought it just s...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday that the E. coli epidemic associated with sliced onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has been contained. There have been 104 E. coli cases in 14 states since the inquiry started on October 22. One elderly person in Mesa County, Colorado, passed away, while thirty-four others were admitted to hospitals. The Food and Drug Administration claims that the onions connected to the epidemic were supplied by California-based Taylor Farms and served to McDonald's restaurants across multiple states. When the outbreak was declared in October, all Quarter Pounders were removed from the restaurants in the 14 states, according to a McDonald's representative. Hemolytic uremic syndrome, a dangerous condition that can cause kidney ...

Rapper Eminem's representative announced to NBC News that his mother, Debbie Nelson, has passed away. Her age was 69. According to TMZ, Nelson passed away on Monday night from lung cancer in a Missouri hospital. Early in his career, Nelson's music frequently emphasized the tense relationship between him and her kid. In "My Name Is" and "Cleanin' Out My Closet," two of his best-known songs, he accuses his mother of drug abuse and mistreatment. According to Variety, Nelson successfully sued her son, Marshall Mathers, for defamation in 1999, winning $10 million. In an effort to redeem her identity, she also wrote a book in 2008 called "My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem," in response to her son's songs. "'My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem' is her rebuttal to these widely believed lies a poignant sto...

Rock Hill, South Carolina ChristmasVille 2024 will return to Rock Hill from December 5th to December 8th, bringing the enchantment of the holidays to life once more. With around 70 captivating events and activities aimed at entertaining residents and tourists of all ages, this well-liked townwide festival provides four days of festive pleasure. Downtown Rock Hill is transformed into a winter wonderland with shimmering lights, seasonal music, and festive charm during York County's beloved ChristmasVille event. Horse-drawn carriage rides, historical tours, distinctive shopping options, and regional cuisine are all anticipated by attendees. Charming community events like the Santa's ChristmasVille Cup: Sled Races, Gingerbread House, Lego Building, and Cardboard Ornament Contests, the Glow i...

The safety of the Houston Texans The NFL said on Tuesday that Azeez Al-Shaair has been suspended for three games without pay for repeatedly breaking rules meant to safeguard players' health and safety. After striking a helpless Trevor Lawrence during Sunday's Texans' 23–20 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Al-Shaair was sent off. Al-Shaair dove and struck the Jaguars quarterback in the head with his forearm as he was slipping. Following the incident and leaving the game with a concussion, Lawrence displayed the fencing posture. Earlier in the season, Al-Shaair was also fined twice for punching someone and for a late hit. NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan wrote to Al-Shaair, "Your lack of sportsmanship and respect for the game of football and all those who play, c...

Two location data businesses were accused by the Federal Trade Commission of illegally tracking and selling private consumer information, and the agency announced that it is pursuing action against them. According to a proposed FTC ruling, Venntel and its parent company, Gravy Analytics, Inc., are prohibited from selling, revealing, or utilizing sensitive location data in any kind of product or service. Additionally, the businesses need to set up a mechanism for locating sensitive data. The FTC claims that the Department of Homeland Security, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Internal Revenue Service are among the federal law enforcement organizations that use Venntel. claims that by gathering and selling customer data without the required co...