Yes, Cyber Monday got its start because people shopped online at work
The National Retail Federation coined the term “Cyber Monday” in 2005 after noticing a spike in people shopping online at work on the Monday after Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving weekend officially kicks…
Texas Gov. Abbott issues executive order ‘hardening state government’ from Chinese Communist Party
This is the governor’s second executive order related to China in as many days. AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a second executive order this week targeting foreign…
Lanarkshire butcher recognised with national award for mentoring apprentice
A Lanarkshire butcher with nearly 30 years in the business has been recognised with a national award for his mentoring of the next generation of meat industry professionals. Allan McLeod,…
Murder charge dropped in death of fast food employee
We reached out to the district court, and they told us it was closed after further investigation. SAN ANTONIO — A charge against a man accused of murdering a fast…
Crime and Public Safety | Ice pick-wielding man shoves down senior, threatens passersby in Midtown Manhattan: NYPD
A man brandishing an ice pick threatened passersby at a busy Midtown Manhattan intersection Tuesday morning before police officers showed up and arrested him, police said. The suspect, in his…
Court documents show ongoing dispute may have led to deadly shooting in North Austin
Investigators said multiple shotgun shells were found at the shooting scene on Goldfinch Court. AUSTIN, Texas — An ongoing dispute between residents in North Austin may have led to a…
Politics | GOP lawmaker moves to bar transgender women from Capitol Hill bathrooms
A Republican congresswoman is moving to bar transgender women from Capitol ladies rooms just days after the election of trailblazing Rep. Sarah McBride. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-South Carolina) says only…
No, burning scented candles is not bad for your health
Experts say exposure to the chemicals used in scented candles is so low that they pose no significant risk to human health. The holiday shopping season is officially underway. During…
Trump chooses billionaire and key transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump chose Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary, a position in…
No, Coca-Cola did not invent the modern image of Santa Claus
While Coca-Cola helped popularize today’s image, its version of Santa Claus drew inspiration from an 1822 poem and earlier Santa depictions. There’s a chance you’ve heard it before: Coca-Cola created…