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It’s easy to use Amazon’s “thank my driver” feature to spread holiday cheer. Amazon is running a holiday promotion that lets customers show appreciation for their delivery drivers by clicking a button to send them $5 — on the retailer’s dime. If you’ve recently shopped on Amazon, you can either use the company’s Alexa virtual assistant and say, “Alexa, thank my driver” or type, “Thank my driver” in the search bar on Amazon.com or the Amazon app. You’ll get a brief message confirming that the driver who delivered your most recent order will receive a notice of your thanks. For the first 2 million driver thank-yous customers submit, drivers will receive $5 tips. Customers can actually thank a driver all year round, according to an FAQ about the program on Amazon’s website, so if you have a driver who regularly goes above and beyond, a thank-you is a nice way to show your appreciation that isn’t limited to the holiday season. The company first rolled out the Thank My Driver feature in 2022. Since then, customers have used it over 40 million times. Last year, when Amazon ran the $5 tip promotion for the holidays, the 2 million limit was reached in less than three days. After that threshold was reached, the retailer announced that 1,000 drivers receiving the most thank-yous each day would each get an additional $100 reward through the end of the year. In addition, Amazon also recognized 15 top-ranking drivers with $10,000 or $25,000 awards. Amazon declined to say how many shoppers have used the Thank My Driver feature since the program opened Wednesday. The holiday promotion is only available in the U.S. for drivers and for Amazon Flex independent delivery contractors. In addition to the promotion, there are several other ways to thank delivery drivers during the holiday season. Some customers leave drinks and snacks out on their porches for drivers. But keep in mind that shippers may have policies restricting what delivery drivers can accept. U.S. Postal Service workers, for example, can only take gifts under $20 — and you’re not allowed to give them cash. Includes VPN & password manager Up to $3 million identity theft coverage Comprehensive 3-bureau monitoring system Over 40 years of experience in the field More from Money: 6 Money Moves You Should Make Before the End of the Year Why the Odds of a ‘Santa Claus Rally’ in the Stock Market Are High This Year The FSA Deadline Is Coming. Here Are 12 Last-Minute Ways to Spend Your Dollars Pete Grieve is a New York-based reporter who covers personal finance news. At Money, Pete covers trending stories that affect Americans’ wallets on topics including car buying, insurance, housing, credit cards, retirement and taxes. He studied political science and photography at the University of Chicago, where he was editor-in-chief of The Chicago Maroon. Pete began his career as a professional journalist in 2019. Prior to joining Money, he was a health reporter for Spectrum News in Ohio, where he wrote digital stories and appeared on TV to provide coverage to a statewide audience. He has also written for the San Francisco Chronicle, the Chicago Sun-Times and CNN Politics. Pete received extensive journalism training through Report for America, a nonprofit organization that places reporters in newsrooms to cover underreported issues and communities, and he attended the annual Investigative Reporters and Editors conference in 2021.Pete has discussed his reporting in interviews with outlets including the Columbia Journalism Review and WBEZ (Chicago's NPR station). He’s been a panelist at the Chicago Headline Club’s FOIA Fest and he received the Institute on Political Journalism’s $2,500 Award for Excellence in Collegiate Reporting in 2017. An essay he wrote for Grey City magazine was published in a 2020 book, Remembering J. Z. Smith: A Career and its Consequence.

Is remote working good for the environment?Viewers of The Great British Bake Off were left in shock as Georgie Grasso was declared the champion of 2024 beating the series favourite. Following a suspense-filled series hosted by Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding, the final three contestants standing were Georgie, 34, Christiaan de Vries, 34, and Dylan Bachelet, aged 20. The finalists' first task in the tent involved crafting scones. They were later asked to impress the judges with an afternoon tea spread. Their final challenge required them to construct an intricate hanging celebration cake. As the tension escalated, Alison declared: "This is the bake between winning or losing," reports Wales Online . With the pressure intensifying, Christian, Georgie, and Dylan started showing signs of anxiety under the scrutinising gaze of judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, as well as hosts Alison and Noel. The finalists took on their last challenge on The Great British Bake Off (Image: Channel 4) Read More Related Articles The Great British Bake Off finale: What time is it on, who are the finalists, and everything else you need to know Read More Related Articles Paul Hollywood's 'easiest dessert to impress guests' looks like a £40 cake but costs £4 Fan favourite Dylan, who had been performing well throughout the competition, encountered difficulties with his genoise sponge's consistency in the final round. This led viewers to speculate that Christian, who remained composed under pressure, might steal the victory from him. Meanwhile, Georgie also faced her own set of challenges during her final showstopper, as she seemed to lose track of what she was doing. Retreating to the back of the tent, Georgie voiced her confusion aloud: "What am I doing here? What did I come over here for?" Despite initial uncertainty, Georgie clinched the title after conquering three nail-biting challenges. Pru heaped praise on Georgie's show-stopping creation, declaring the cake "absolutely delicious," with both Pru and Paul in agreement over the cakes remarkable presentation. Nevertheless, some fans were puzzled by the outcome and took to social media platform X to voice their opinions. One perplexed viewer questioned: "How on earth has Georgie won?" Georgie's show-stopper impressed the judges Another said: "Even with my Welsh bias, I think Christiaan should've won that. My money was on Dylan at the start, but unfortunately, he chose to morph into the wonderful Lucy Beaumont for the final. Congratulations to Georgie though." Meanwhile, another commented: "I'm happy for Georgie BUT Dylan is probably the best contestant this show has ever had. Such a weird result." Georgie was crowned the winner of the show (Image: Channel 4) However, several supporters rejoiced over Georgie's triumph. One fan praised her victory: "Bravo Georgie, well done!" and another endorsed the win: "Go Georgie... well deserved Welsh winner." Georgie, who is a children's nurse from Carmarthenshire, admitted that her final showstopper was "the most challenging bake I've ever done". Overcome with emotion, she revealed: "When I saw the brief, I thought, game over. The Bake Off star didn't think she could scoop the win (Image: Channel 4) "It took a lot of thought and planning to be able to make it work. I practised about three times. I really wanted the judges to get a 'true' reflection of me in the bake, with my colours and flavours. The most stressful element was by far the construction along with the time." As a mother of three, she also spoke candidly about the immense personal cost of staying in the competition. She revealed: "I've had to put the family on the back burner which has been really hard. I've had to tell the kids 'no' a lot." The Great British Bake Off is available to watch on Channel4.com.Stock market today: Wall Street hits records despite tariff talk

Herbert tosses 3 TD passes and Chargers secure a playoff spot with a 40-7 rout of Patriots FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their second playoff appearance in three seasons with a 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots. The win also secured the fourth postseason appearance in Jim Harbaugh’s five seasons as an NFL coach, adding to the three he made during his stint with tAshe San Francisco 49ers. Herbert finished 26 of 38 for 281 yards to become the third player in NFL history with at least 3,000 passing yards and 20 touchdown passes in each of his first five seasons. The Patriots have lost six straight games, their second such losing streak of the season. They are now 2-14 the last two seasons at home. Dallas' Naji Marshall gets 4-game suspension, Phoenix's Jusuf Nurkic is banned 3 games for fight The NBA has suspended Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall for four games and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic for three games for their roles in an on-court fight during Friday night’s game. Dallas forward P.J. Washington was suspended for one game. All of the suspensions are without pay. Nurkic was called for an offensive foul while being guarded by Daniel Gafford with 9:02 left in the third quarter before the altercation quickly escalated. Nurkic confronted Marshall before taking an open-handed swing at his head and then Marshall responded with a punch. Washington quickly shoved Nurkic to the ground before the teams were separated. The NBA said Marshall “attempted to further engage Nurkic in a hostile manner in the corridor outside the locker rooms.” Shohei Ohtani to become a father for the 1st time in 2025 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is adding a newcomer to his family lineup. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has posted on his Instagram account that he and wife Mamiko Tanaka are expecting a baby in 2025. The photo shows the couple's beloved dog, Decoy, as well as a pink ruffled onesie along with baby shoes and a sonogram that is covered by a baby emoji. Ohtani announced in February that he had married Tanaka, a former professional basketball player from his native Japan. The news from the intensely private player stunned Ohtani's teammates and his fans. Eli Manning and Antonio Gates are among the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, former Defensive Players of the Year Luke Kuechly and Terrell Suggs, and prolific tight end Antonio Gates are among the finalists for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. The Hall on Saturday announced the names of the 15 modern-era finalists who advanced from a group of 25 to the final stage of voting. The selection committee will vote next month to pick the class of between three and five modern-era players that will be announced the week of the Super Bowl. Georgia QB Carson Beck announces plan to enter NFL draft after season-ending elbow injury Georgia quarterback Carson Beck has announced his plans to enter the NFL draft, five days after having season-ending elbow surgery. The fifth-year senior made his NFL plans official on social media. Beck suffered a right elbow injury in the first half of the Bulldogs’ 22-19 overtime win over Texas in the Southeastern Conference championship game on Dec. 7. Beck had surgery on Monday to repair his ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow. He is expected to begin throwing next spring. Backup Gunner Stockton will make his first start in the Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame on Wednesday. Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though. Wemby was playing chess. Before the San Antonio Spurs left New York for a flight to Minnesota, Wembanyama put out the call on social media: “Who wants to meet me at the SW corner of Washington Square park to play chess? Im there,” Wembanyama wrote. It was 9:36 a.m. And people began showing up almost immediately. Mavs star Luka Doncic is latest pro athlete whose home was burglarized, business manager says DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the latest professional athlete whose home has been burglarized. The star guard’s business manager tells multiple media outlets there was a break-in at Doncic’s home Friday night. Lara Beth Seager says nobody was home, and Doncic filed a police report. The Dallas Morning News reports that jewelry valued at about $30,000 was stolen. Doncic is the sixth known pro athlete in the U.S. whose home was burglarized since October. Star NFL quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City and Joe Burrow of Cincinnati are among them. The NFL and NBA have issued security alerts to players over the break-ins. Panthers place 1,000-yard rusher Chuba Hubbard on IR for final 2 games with strained calf CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have shut down leading rusher Chuba Hubbard for the final two games of the season because of a strained calf. He was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Hubbard was limited in practice Friday with a knee injury and was listed as questionable to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After practice, Hubbard complained of pain and had an MRI, which revealed a grade two calf strain, according to the team. Hubbard ran for 1,195 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. He becomes the third Panthers running back to be placed on injured reserve this season, joining Miles Sanders and rookie Jonathan Brooks. Corbin Burnes and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $210 million, 6-year deal, AP source says PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $210 million, six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a successful physical. The 30-year-old Burnes was perhaps the top free agent pitcher on the market after going 15-9 with a 2.92 ERA for Baltimore last season. The Orioles acquired the right-hander in a February trade after he spent his first six major league seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers. Miami's Cam Ward sets NCAA's Division I record with 156th career touchdown pass ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cam Ward has made NCAA history in his final college game. The Miami quarterback has thrown a record-setting 156th touchdown pass of his college career, connecting with Jacolby George for a 4-yard score with 4:12 left in the first quarter of the Pop-Tarts Bowl. That’s the Division I — FBS and FCS — record, one more than Houston’s Case Keenum threw for from 2007 through 2011. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Ontario proposes fast-tracking drug consumption site bill, skipping public hearingsFormer Gov. Andrew Cuomo is part of a team of attorneys preparing a legal defense for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, bolstering his long-standing pro-Israel credentials as he reportedly weighs a run for New York City mayor next year. Cuomo, a Democrat, is one of at least 17 attorneys assembled by Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz to defend Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as they face international charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The International Criminal Court in the Netherlands also brought similar charges against Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif. Dershowitz listed Cuomo among the members of his “legal dream team” in a Wall Street Journal op-ed over the weekend. Dershowitz noted that the case will be tried in The Hague, but wrote that since neither the United States nor Israel recognizes the ICC’s jurisdiction, his team is motivated by “the court of public opinion.” Cuomo confirmed his participation at a fundraising event for the National Committee for Furtherance of Jewish Education on Sunday in Manhattan. “This is a moment when true friends stand up, shoulder to shoulder, and fight for the state of Israel,” Cuomo said, as heard in a video of his remarks posted by The Forward . Cuomo resigned as governor in 2021 after a decade in office. Prior to that, he served a term as New York’s attorney general. His resignation came amid sexual harassment allegations and criticism of his administration’s handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes — dual scandals that would continue to hound him should he make a new run for public office. The former governor denies the allegations against him. While in office, Cuomo maintained a staunchly pro-Israel record, traveling to Jerusalem and meeting with Netanyahu while regularly speaking out against antisemitism. He’s since remained in the public eye and is flirting with a return to electoral politics – all while continuing to bolster his pro-Israel credentials. He recently changed his voting address to an apartment in Manhattan ahead of next year’s mayoral election, when Mayor Eric Adams — who is currently under indictment — is up for re-election. After large-scale college protests erupted against Israel’s response to Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel, Cuomo and his allies — including Steven M. Cohen, his former top aide — launched a nonprofit called Never Again NOW! , which crafted an advertisement blasting protesters and accusing them of being sympathetic to Hamas. It's been widely rumored Cuomo is considering a run for mayor. On Tuesday, Jewish Insider reported that Cuomo is preparing to launch a mayoral bid soon, citing anonymous sources familiar with the effort. Gothamist has not confirmed the details of the rumored launch. In a statement, Cuomo spokesperson Rich Azzopardi said speculation over a Cuomo mayoral run is “premature.” Then he rattled off a list of the governor’s accomplishments. “New Yorkers know it was Gov. Cuomo who raised wages for hundreds of thousands of workers, codified Roe v. Wade into state law before the Supreme Court overturned it, put the strongest gun protections and paid family leave laws in the nation on the books and built projects previously declared impossible, such as the Moynihan train station, the new LaGuardia and JFK airports, the Second Avenue subway and the Kosciuszko Bridge, all while cutting taxes and reining in spending,” Azzopardi said. Cuomo’s potential opponents in a Democratic mayoral primary wasted little time criticizing him. Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, a Queens Democrat who is running for mayor, has been highly critical of Netanyahu and Israel’s actions in Gaza. In an interview with Gothamist, he blasted Cuomo for working with Dershowitz to defend the Israeli prime minister. “It's hard to imagine anything more sordid than our disgraced former governor teaming up with Donald Trump's impeachment lawyer to defend a war criminal, but apparently this is the company Andrew Cuomo wants to keep,” Mamdani said. Mamdani has said that if he were mayor, he would have Netanyahu arrested if he came to New York City, compliant with the International Criminal Court charges. In a statement responding to the Jewish Insider report, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander — another mayoral candidate — accused Cuomo of eyeing public office to fulfill his “own personal revenge fantasies.” “The last thing New Yorkers need right now is another agent of corruption and chaos,” Lander said.