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AI-powered shopping tools helped drive a surge in U.S. online spending on Black Friday, as shoppers bypassed crowded stores and turned to chatbots to compare prices and secure discounts amid concerns about tariff-driven price hikes. U.S. shoppers spent a record $11.8 billion online, up 9.1% from 2024 on the year’s biggest shopping day, according to Adobe […]
Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) decision to retire has intensified national discussions about the advanced age of many U.S. political leaders and whether Congress should adopt term limits. In a month-long poll of 3,000 respondents, an overwhelming 98% said they support implementing term limits for members of Congress. VOTE: Do you think there should be term […]
As kids put together their wish lists, parents are gearing up to shop this holiday season. The most popular items kids are asking for this year are toys and electronics, including items like Barbie dolls, Legos, the iPhone 17 and an Oura ring, according to an October survey of over 1,000 adults published by Intuit Credit Karma. Tickets […]
American households are paying more than ever before for electricity after prices surged the most in almost two years, according to the US Energy Information Administration. The average retail price for electricity gained 7.4% in September to a record 18.07 cents per kilowatt-hour, the biggest gain since December 2023, according to data released Tuesday. Power […]
RG&E and NYSEG are moving indoor gas meters outside for safety and easier access. The process takes a few hours, requires the homeowner to be present, and involves briefly shutting off appliances. Crews are working neighborhood by neighborhood and contacting customers to schedule the relocation. RG&E and NYSEG to move some indoor meters outside – […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has a message for Americans: Stop wearing pajamas on planes. While speaking at Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday, Duffy said he had noticed “a degradation in civility” among air travelers — and launched what he called a “civility campaign” to encourage courtesy and patience during the crush of holiday travel. Duffy […]
On November 14, 2025, Dilyard, working alone at a 7-Eleven in Oklahoma City, was attacked by Kenneth Thompson, 59, after refusing a counterfeit bill. Thompson threatened her and choked her, and Dilyard shot him in the stomach in self-defense.Thompson later called 911 and was arrested at the hospital. Police ruled Dilyard acted legally under Oklahoma’s […]
Rev. Jesse Jackson has been released from a Chicago hospital where he was treated for a rare neurological disorder, his son said Tuesday. The 84-year-old civil rights leader was discharged Monday from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, his son and family spokesperson Yusef Jackson said. In 2013, Jackson, who now receives round-the-clock care at home, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s […]
Monroe County DMVs will be closed on several upcoming Fridays as staff train on a new statewide system launching in February. The county hopes the closures, timed during a slower season, won’t cause major disruptions. The upgrade is expected to make DMV visits faster and smoother once live. Customers are urged to check office hours […]
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