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NewsOne “EXTRA” WINTER HOLIDAY STORIES

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NewsOne is pleased to offer the following NewsOne Extra stories for your use during the winter holiday/year-end season.  All stories will be made available for early morning newscasts on the day listed, except where otherwise noted. Please note that some story delivery dates may change; we will advise you as soon as possible of any changes.  

** NOTE: We will have our usual offer of year-ender packages for News, Sports, Politics, and Obits. We will send a separate advisory with details on those packages shortly.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6:

HOLIDAY SCAMS

A new 2024 AARP Fraud Watch Network report highlights the ways criminals are targeting consumers this holiday season. The report shows four-in-five (82%) U.S. consumers have experienced some type of fraud this year – including gift card scams, counterfeit products, phishing attempts disguised as delivery notifications, and more. Kathy Stokes, AARP’s Director of Fraud Prevention Programs, shares tips on how to spot and avoid scams and provides advice on what to do if you’ve already been targeted by fraud.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9:

HOW TO SAVE ON HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING

The holiday season is a popular time to host family and friends but higher prices due to inflation can make it expensive. Shopping expert Trae Bodge shares some valuable tips to make the season memorable without breaking the bank.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10:

BOOKING LAST MINUTE HOLIDAY TRAVEL

Is it too late to book a getaway this winter holiday season? We'll hear from experts at Going.com on how to still get a deal at the last minute.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16:

CHRISTMAS TRAVEL PREVIEW

The holidays are a popular time of the year to travel. We will preview the travel forecast and provide tips to make the trip easier.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19:

END OF YEAR TAX TIPS

As the year comes to a close, it's important to take care of any tax-related tasks still on the to-do list. We'll hear tips from experts on what Americans should think about before the new year.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20:

LAST-MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Less than a week before Christmas is crunch time for those who haven't bought gifts yet for everyone on their list. We'll hear from experts on the best gifts to buy at the last minute.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24:

CHRISTMAS DAY NBA ON ABC PREVIEW

Christmas Day will be a big day for the NBA, with ABC & ESPN teaming up to nationally televise all five NBA games – a slate that spans about 13 consecutive hours of marquee live event coverage. We'll have a preview.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26:

HOLIDAY GIFT RETURNS

Each year, people receive holiday gifts that need to be returned. We'll talk to experts about what to expect, store return policies this year, and tips on how to make the process a little less stressful.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27: