What’s new on Max, Netflix and other streamers in December — and which subscriptions to keep and which to pause

‘Squid Game’ is back, plus ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ and a ‘Dexter’ prequel highlight a slow month. Plus, here are the best series of the year, and recommendations for best escapist shows.

More retailers report this week, amid signs of solid online holiday spending

As a shorter holiday-shopping home stretch this year kicks into gear, more retailers — including Foot Locker Inc. and Victoria’s Secret & Co. — report this week, likely offering more detail about consumer spending appetites as analysts narrow their focus on individual successes and failures from chain to chain.