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 and other necessities, according to new data.
U.S. sex-abuse watchdog fires investigator after learning of his arrest for stealing drug money
The U.S. Center for SafeSport abruptly fired one of its investigators last month after learning he’d been arrested for stealing money confiscated after a drug bust he was part of during his previous job as a police officer.
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI secures additional $6 billion in funding
Tech mogul Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup nearly doubled its valuation this week, securing about $6 billion in financing.
Cook County residents challenge Illinois’ license plate surveillance program
A federal judge is mulling the legality of Illinois’ dragnet surveillance program amid a challenge that it runs afoul of the constitutional right to privacy.
Christmas shooting at Phoenix airport leaves 3 people wounded, 1 stabbed
Police are investigating a Christmas shooting at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix that left three people injured by gunfire and another person stabbed.
10 New Year’s ideas to Make America’s Economy Great Again
Here’s my wish list for the incoming Trump administration: To make America healthy, prosperous, and great again in 2025.
Republican attorneys general welcome friendlier Department of Justice policies
Red state attorneys general are looking forward to working with the incoming Trump administration’s Department of Justice, readying themselves for reversing Biden DOJ policies on immigration, crime, the environment, student loans and other issues.
Hanukkah: A season of light and miracles in Israel
Hanukkah is a season of light and miracles and is also a poignant reminder that the people of Israel are now more than 400 days into a battle for our very survival.
Beyonce’s performance highlighted Netflix’s NFL debut on Christmas Day
Beyonce provided more excitement than either game during Netflix’s NFL debut on Christmas Day.
Estonian government to meet as investigators probe interruption of undersea cable
Estonia’s government was to hold an extraordinary meeting Thursday as investigators try to find out what disrupted a Baltic Sea power cable bringing electricity from Finland, Estonia’s prime minister said Thursday.