Black Friday online shopping reached a new high. Americans spent $11. 8 billion online. This is a 9. 1% increase from last year. Adobe Analytics shared this data. They track over 1 trillion U. S. retail site visits. The spending spree did not stop there. Shoppers are expected to spend $5. 5 billion
Travel Tuesday is a big day for travel deals, but not all offers are equal. It's a day when airlines, hotels, and travel sites offer discounts. But before you book, it's important to do your homework. First, know the usual prices. Many deals look great at first glance, but the original price might
In Virginia, people are planning to spend less this holiday season. A recent survey shows that households expect to spend about $1, 035, which is less than last year. They are focusing more on gifts and cutting back on other things like clothes, electronics, and going out. This trend is not just in
Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift have a friendship that stands out. They don't talk often, but when they do, it's like no time has passed. Recently, they had a long catch-up after Swift's engagement news went public. Sheeran found out about Swift's engagement through social media. He doesn't use a phone
A mother of four, a nurse, and a victim of domestic violence found herself in hot water after using a derogatory term to describe her abusive partner. Elizabeth Kinny from Tranmere texted a friend, calling the man who sent her to the hospital a "f*ggot. " This led to her arrest and conviction for a
Here's a surprising fact: Bible sales in the U. S. are going up, even as fewer people are going to church. This year, more than 18 million Bibles have been sold, and sales are up 11% compared to last year. Why is this happening? One reason might be the chaos of the last few years. The COVID-19 pand
Ebony Johnson, the head of Tulsa Public Schools, has been given more time to do her job. This is big news for the city's education system. The school board voted to extend her contract. They believe she is doing a good job. But what does this mean for the students and teachers? It means things will
In San Benito County, California, a humorous Facebook page has become the center of a heated discussion about free speech. The page, named “Benito Beet Beat, ” started in June and shares funny takes on local politics and news. However, the county's board of supervisors is not amused and wants to fin
Taiwan is stepping up its defense game. President Lai Ching-te has announced a massive $40 billion boost to military spending. This extra cash will focus on buying quick, mobile weapons from the U. S. to keep China's bigger military at bay. China sees Taiwan as its territory and isn't shy about usi
In a surprising twist, Apple is on track to outship Samsung in the smartphone market for the first time in over a decade. This shift is not just about numbers but also about consumer behavior and market trends. The tech world is buzzing with the news that Apple might ship around 243 million iPhones
