After year from hell, Facebook parties like it’s 2017…w/multimillion-dollar two-day winter village-themed celebration, complete w/’thumbs up’ tavern…and polar bear ice sculpture????; Chick-fil-A surges–about to become America’s 3rd biggest restaurant chain; Amazon wants to stop selling unprofitable items (well-duh); Market on track for worst December since Great Depression?!; Banks getting cold feet over lending amid recession fears; American Airlines launching new onboard catering; Airports making holiday travel more..fun??; Why people kiss under mistletoe at Christmastime; What really matters when investing in marijuana stocks; How to tell if baking glitter is…edible [FDA guidelines, Melissa]; Where to find world’s best hot chocolate!

Chronic fatigue syndrome – not all in your head? New study claims it’s caused by an over-active immune system; Wellness giant Life Time targets co-working, shopping malls for next act; Blueberries facing supply issues (which means more $$ smoothies); MCT oil going mass-market (thanks, keto lovers); Non-alcoholic drinks–bar trend for 2019?; A look into whether CBD would show up in drug test; The woman who tells bedtime stories to adults to put them to sleep…

Fashion and beauty worlds mourn passing of legendary celebrity hairstylist, Oribe Canales; Luxury giant LVMH (company behind brands like Louis Vuitton, Fendi, etc.) moves into high-end hospitality; Victoria Beckham’s fashion label – ever going to turn a profit?; The model who had affair w/Woody Allen when she was 16 and he was 41–but has ‘no regrets’…

Will smart gyms like Tonal and Mirror really give you a good workout?; Jillian Michael’s new book – The 6 Keys – drops today (Reese Witherspoon book club pick); Kate Hudson becomes WW’s latest brand ambassador–two months after giving birth to daughter; Why endometriosis might cause weight gain; How to find best squat for your fitness goals; The company that wants to make exercise bikes more…fun; A beginner’s guide to intermittent fasting.