MORNING NEWS SCRAMBLE

Snail mail’s back Tuesday

What to do with those Christmas cards and packages? Operations at Canada Post will resume at 8 a.m. local time on Tuesday, Dec. 17, after the Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered a return to work.

Teachers beware: They’re watching those sick days

The Toronto Star reports that some school boards in Toronto are using private investigators to catch and fire teachers who abuse sick days. The Star says five teachers at one school were let go after calling in sick and hitting the casino.

“If you’re not going to eat it, they’re not going to eat it. Skyrocketing need at food banks - what NOT to give

The Toronto Star has put together this helpful guide on how best to help food banks. TIP: A food donation bin is not a garbage bin.

“Are you having an enjoyable time in London?”

King Charles delighted some Texans visiting London by wandering over for a chat and asking how their trip was going. His Majesty seemed in great spirits. People has the story here.

Population problem: Four day work week introduced in Tokyo…to get busy!

The Tokyo government is introducing a four-day work week for its employees to try to boost record-low fertility rates. They’re figuring this will give families more flexibility, and ensure no one has to give up their career when having a child.

Cockadoodle uh oh: Keeping an eye on Bird Flu

Reports are emerging of animals dying from the bird flu virus. Public Health authorities in Los Angels are investigating the deaths of two cats that consumed recalled raw milk. And at the Wildlife World Zoo in Maricopa County, Arizona, some resident animals have reportedly died after becoming infected with bird flu.

Darling, not an Hermes bracelet!! (Are you a good gift-giver?)

How to find the perfect gift for that friend, lover or family member. HINT: Give them what they WANT!

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KEEP THE CHANGE

The world’s richest families

The Waltons – Walmart’s founding family – are once again the world’s richest family according to Bloomberg. Canada’s Thomson family came in at #10.

Stop tracking those pennies!

A Business Insider personal finance writer says he’s done with tracking how he spends his pennies. He found it tedious, and now uses a “bucket” method for tracking his overall finances. You can read more about it here.

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HEALTHY START

Protein punch

Trying to get more protein in your diet? Eating Well has a list of six carbs that have more protein than an egg.

End of Daylight Saving Time in the U.S.?

Donald Trump says his party will work to eliminate DST. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said it’s “inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation.” The American Medical Association and American Academy of Sleep Medicine have both called for it to end for health reasons.

AND… ANOTHER THING!

Most popular holiday cookie recipe ever

The team at All Recipes says its most popular holiday cookie recipe ever is a simple sugar cookie.  It’s easy to make too. Here’s the recipe.

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