Government shutdown and flight chaos, bars as holiday refuges, Elton John’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame outburst, snow-lined hamster wheel skiing invention, Jackie Chan death hoax, Starbucks bear cup controversy and eggnog latte nostalgia, Bon Jovi 2026 tour with rotating setlists, Target’s flirty staff policy, Bath & Body Works overenthusiastic employees, Funko Pop market decline and collectible speculation.