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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Some UPS and FedEx planes are grounded. What does that mean for holiday shipping?
UPS and FedEx's fleets of MD-11 planes are grounded, which can each carry thousands of packages. Logistics experts say some cargo could shift to passenger planes, trains and trucks. -
Trump grants pardons to Giuliani, Meadows, others linked to 2020 election efforts
The pardons include 77 allies tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election, including Rudy Giuliani, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and former Trump attorney Sidney Powell. -
Senators reach deal to reopen the government. And, countries gather for climate talks
Several Senate Democrats break ranks to join Republicans in a deal to reopen the government. And, world leaders gather in Brazil for a major climate conference, but the U.S. is not expected to attend. -
Alaska's public schools can serve as emergency shelters. The buildings are in crisis
Alaska's public schools are being used as emergency shelters, though many of the buildings are crumbling. -
States face uncertainty as Trump administration tries to reverse SNAP food payments
Gov. Maura Healey said if Trump attempts to claw back the money, “we will see him in court.” -
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
The decision temporarily blocks a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments. -
Study: Anti-LGBTQ+ laws driving surge in youth mental health struggles
Three local experts break down the latest LGBTQ+ news headlines, including a new study from The Trevor Project. -
Your credit history could be costing you more to drive
Auto insurance companies often use credit history as a factor in setting premiums