Despite the pandemic recession, holiday sales are expected to set a new record, topping $755 billion.
Read more ...Israeli Tourism Ministry Warns Against Discussing Sensitive Topics With UAE Citizens National News
The ministry's 29-page advisory is geared to tourism professionals and business travelers now that travel is open between the two countries, but it has been criticized in both Israel and the Gulf.
Read more ...Arizona And Wisconsin Certify Election Results, Affirming Biden Victories National News
"We do elections well here in Arizona. The system is strong and that's why I have bragged on it so much," said GOP Gov. Doug Ducey. Meanwhile, the state GOP tweeted, "DO NOT CERTIFY A FALSE ELECTION!"
Read more ...California Hospitalizations From COVID-19 Surging; ICUs May Be Overwhelmed In Weeks National News
Most of California is under the state's highest risk-level assessment, restricting most indoor activities and gatherings.
Read more ...China Refuses To Apologize To Australia Over Official's Tweet Of Doctored Image National News
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison had asked for an apology. Instead, a Chinese government representative excoriated Australia for its troops' alleged brutality in Afghanistan.
Read more ...Supreme Court Looks For Ways To Wait Out Trump On Key Census Question National News
Justices expressed doubts about a plan to cut undocumented immigrants from a key census count — one that would exclude them for purposes of drawing new congressional districts.
Read more ...Conservative Newsmax TV has enjoyed a sharp burst in ratings as President Trump has urged his fans to turn away from Fox News.
Read more ...The Winding Journey Of Avril Haines, Biden's Pick To Lead U.S. Intelligence National News
Avril Haines, the first woman nominated to the top intelligence post, took a strange path to this job. She studied judo in Japan, physics in college, and rebuilt a plane that she later crash-landed.
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