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US Holiday Retail Sales Pick Up 3%; Higher Than Expected as Online Shopping Surged

Dec 27, 2020 06:38 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Retail sales in the U.S. went up 3% over the 75-day holiday period compared to a lower expected forecast, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse on Saturday.

Celebrity Breakups of 2020: Star Couples Who Split This Year

Dec 27, 2020 04:58 AM EST By Dana Cruz

The year 2020 is coming to a close and with it comes well-loved pairs that were put on this year's list of celebrity breakups.

Travel Increases Ahead Of Christmas Holiday

COVID-19: UK Travelers Should Test Negative Before Boarding Due to New Virus Strain

Dec 27, 2020 03:17 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Travelers from the UK would have to test negative of the coronavirus before entry in light of recent concerns over the new coronavirus strain.

Poll: 75% of Voters Say Stimulus Check Amount Too Low

Fact Check: Did Members of Congress Earn $100K Each During Debates on Stimulus Checks?

Dec 26, 2020 10:43 PM EST By Dana Cruz

A popular tweet claimed that members of the U.S. Congress each earned $100,000 during the time they were debating the amount of stimulus checks. Here's what we know.

Nashville Explosion: FBI Investigates Possible Human Remains Near Site

Dec 26, 2020 09:16 PM EST By Dana Cruz

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is trying to find out if the human remains found near the Nashville explosion site on Christmas morning belong to the people living there.

COVID-19 Vaccine Begins To Rollout in Latin American Countries

Dec 26, 2020 04:51 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Mexico's frontline workers were some of the first people in Latin America to get a COVID-19 vaccination.

COVID-19 Patient Beats Praying Hospital Roommate To Death With Oxygen Tank

Dec 26, 2020 03:42 AM EST By Dana Cruz

A 37-year-old COVID-19 patient in a California hospital bludgeoned his 82-year-old Hispanic roommate, who was also being treated for the disease.

How President Trump and Biden Spend Christmas Day This Year

How President Trump, Biden Spend Christmas Day This Year

Dec 26, 2020 02:46 AM EST By Dana Cruz

President Donald Trump spent Christmas in Florida while President-elect Joe Biden went back to his Delaware home.

803,000 Americans File for Jobless Claims, a Fall From Three-Month High

Dec 24, 2020 02:22 AM EST By Dana Cruz

The number of workers who filed for new jobless claims decreased last week with 803,000 filings.

Texas AG Asks Trump Admin to Rescind Federal Relief Funds

Dec 23, 2020 11:09 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wants to give back millions of dollars in federal relief funds back to the Trump administration.

The First Shipments Of The Pfizer And BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Are Transported For Shipping

U.S., Pfizer Seal New Vaccine Deal for 100 Million More Doses

Dec 23, 2020 08:52 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Pfizer and the Trump administration announced a new vaccine deal on Wednesday where the pharmaceutical company will provide an additional 100 million doses by the end of July.

Congress OKs Legislation to Create National Latino Museum

Dec 23, 2020 06:22 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Congress approved on Monday the creation of a national Latino museum as part of the $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill.

House Moves To Override Trump's Veto of Defense Bill

Trump Pardons 15, Including Two Figures in Mueller's Russia Probe

Dec 23, 2020 03:19 AM EST By Dana Cruz

President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned 15 people, including those with questionable records and known misconducts.

9-Year-Old Ryan Kaji is Forbes Highest Paid Star on YouTube with $29.5 Million

Dec 22, 2020 11:49 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Forbes released a list of the top 10 highest paid YouTube stars and nine-year old Ryan Kaji took the top spot.

Why Did These 6 GOP Senators Vote Against Coronavirus Relief Bill?

Dec 22, 2020 10:29 PM EST By Dana Cruz

The coronavirus relief bill was finally passed by Congress late Monday night after months of delays, but six GOP senators stood firmly against it.

Mutated Coronavirus Strain May Already be Spreading Undetected in US, Warn Experts

Dec 22, 2020 08:55 PM EST By Dana Cruz

The mutated coronavirus strain first detected in the U.K. may already be spreading in the U.S. without detection, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Tuesday.

4 Latino Directors Whose Movies You Need To Watch

Dec 22, 2020 06:54 AM EST By Dana Cruz

In the show business, where White Americans lead most productions, seeing diversity with Latino directors or Black lead actors is a breath of fresh air.

First-Ever Apple Car Could Begin Production in 2024

Dec 22, 2020 03:36 AM EST By Dana Cruz

There were Apple TV and Apple Watch. And now Apple Car might be in the works too as rumors circulated that the tech giant was once again considering its own car brand.

Court Rules in Favor of Nevada Church, Stops State From Stricter COVID-19 Restrictions

Court Rules in Favor of Nevada Church, Stops State From Imposing Stricter COVID-19 Restrictions

Dec 22, 2020 12:23 AM EST By Dana Cruz

A federal court ruled Tuesday in favor of a Nevada church over a longtime argument over COVID-19 restrictions with Democratic Governor Steve Sisolak.

Portuguese Health Worker Dies Two Days After Receiving Pfizer Vaccine, Autopsy Results Unknown

Fact Check: Did the COVID-19 Vaccine Cause a New Virus Strain?

Dec 21, 2020 09:27 PM EST By Dana Cruz

A new virus strain was found in the U.K. and some social media posts claimed it was caused by the new COVID-19 vaccine, but is that really the case?

President-Elect Biden Receives COVID-19 Vaccination

Joe Biden Receives COVID-19 Vaccine, Praises Trump for Successful Vaccine Development

Dec 21, 2020 08:00 PM EST By Dana Cruz

President-elect Joe Biden received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and offered praise for the Trump administration.

Record Heat Along Arizona Border Results in Rising Migrant Deaths

Dec 21, 2020 05:34 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Authorities discovered the highest number migrant deaths in 10 years along the Arizona border following the hottest, driest summer faced by the state.

Ariana Grande Announces Engagement to Boyfriend Dalton Gomez

Who is Dalton Gomez? Here's Everything You Need to Know About Ariana Grande's Fiance And Their Engagement

Dec 21, 2020 03:54 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Ariana Grande announced her engagement to her boyfriend, real estate agent Dalton Gomez.

COVID-19: Does Virus Mutation Weaken Vaccine Efficacy?

Dec 21, 2020 01:23 AM EST By Dana Cruz

The coronavirus had a recorded mutation in southeast England but despite the new strain of the virus, experts told people not to panic over possible effects to vaccine efficacy.