Alert Morning headlines: Here's what happens to billions of dollars in gift cards that go unspent each year Associated Press, CNN Dec 26, 2023 Dec 26, 2023 Updated Jun 30, 2024 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Today is Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. 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