Holiday shoppers increased spending by 3.8% despite higher prices
Sales rose this year during the holiday shopping season even as Americans wrestled with elevated prices for many groceries ...
Whooping cough cases approach near record numbers
The most up-to-date data from the CDC, which was released in early November, showed Pennsylvania and New York had reported ...
Teen actor from ‘Baby Driver’ dies after falling from moving vehicle
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. ( WIAT) – A young actor from Alabama has died after he was injured falling from a moving vehicle. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office said 16-year-old Hudson Joseph Meek ...
Erling Haaland misses penalty and Man City drops more points after 1-1 draw with Everton
Erling Haaland missed a penalty as Manchester City was held 1-1 by Everton in the Premier League on Thursday. Haaland had the ...
Biden spends last Christmas at the White House
Christmas was a quiet day in Washington, but the president and incoming president used their social media to wish the country ...
Five facts about electric vehicles in 2024
Electric vehicles had another whirlwind year around the globe, driven by buyers in China, and growth in parts of Europe and ...
Simona Halep withdraws from Australian Open qualifying because of knee and shoulder pain
Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep pulled out of Australian Open qualifying and a tuneup tournament in Auckland, New ...
US applications for unemployment benefits hold steady, but continuing claims rise to 3-year high
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years. Jobless claim applications ...
How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers
What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the ...
Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes
Jason LaCroix felt privileged to work from home, especially as a father to two young children. He needed flexibility when his ...
5 under-the-radar races to watch in 2025
While elections in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City will receive the most attention next year, 2025 will also see ...
Russia arrests 4 suspects accused of plotting to kill top military officers on Ukraine’s orders
Russia’s top security agency said Thursday that it has arrested several suspects accused of involvement in an alleged Ukrainian plot to assassinate senior military officers, an ...