This expert watches shoppers like a hawk. Here's her holiday forecast
Retail expert Katie Thomas scours her local shopping mall in Pittsburgh to divine what Americans' shopping habits reveal about the economy and the nation's future.
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How to avoid 'The Winner's Curse'
A new book by the Nobel-winning pioneer of behavioral economics offers some advice we can all use. -
I'm pregnant but my doctor won't see me before 9 weeks. Why not? Is it OK to wait?
A pregnancy test can tell you that you're expecting as early as 4 weeks, but most doctors won't see you for another month. Many women want care sooner. Why's it so hard to get and what can you do? -
9 strategies to find free or low-cost food when money is tight
Kevin Curry, a food influencer and a former SNAP recipient, explains where SNAP recipients can get the most up-to-date information on their benefits, and how anyone can find free or affordable food. -
Senate sends shutdown-ending legislation to the House for a vote
The House could return as early as Wednesday to vote to reopen the government. But many Democrats say they will not support the deal, and some Republicans may not be inclined to vote for it either. -
'What to Eat Now' nutritionist talks SNAP, food policy and the 'triple duty' diet
Marion Nestle says we need to rethink how we eat. She recommends "real food, processed as little as possible, with a big emphasis on plants." Her new book is What to Eat Now. -
Supreme Court declines to revisit gay marriage decision
The challenge to the court's 2015 ruling came from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky clerk who refused to issue same-sex licenses after the court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which recognized a constitutional right to same-sex marriage. -
Trump administration again asks Supreme Court intervene on order for full SNAP benefits
The administration's appeal to the high court over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program comes despite new efforts to end the federal shutdown, which would render the issue moot. -
Paul Tagliabue, NFL commissioner for 17 years, dies at 84
Paul Tagliabue, who helped bring labor peace and riches to the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized for not taking stronger action on concussions, died on Sunday at 84 years old.