YouTube's end-of-year recaps, the addictive nature of YouTube, the upcoming new songs from Guns N' Roses, Willie Nelson's health rumors and clarification, John Bon Jovi seeking grandparenting advice, winter weather conditions, troubles faced by the parent company of Yankee Candle, Google's new feature for monitoring work devices, the rise of package theft after Cyber Monday, the use of AI for shopping assistance, the average child's allowance, and the evolution of advent calendars for children.