Another storm is hitting the West Coast with rain and snow. December 11, 2020, 11:34 AM • 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article A storm system is moving out of the West and into the the Plains and the Midwest Friday, bringing heavy snow to the […]
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Almost 40% of Americans plan to spend less this holiday season as the Covid pandemic lingers
Shoppers hold hands at the Willow Grove Park Mall in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, November 14, 2020. Mark Makela | Reuters Almost 40% of Americans plan to spend less on gifts this holiday season than they did last year, the largest such percentage since 2013, according to the CNBC All-America Economic […]
AMC Entertainment to get $100 million from Mudrick Capital
December 11, 2020 (Reuters) -AMC Entertainment Holdings said on Friday it will get $100 million as an investment from Mudrick Capital Management, a shot in the arm for the cash-strapped movie theater operator struggling with delayed Hollywood releases and theater closures. The world’s largest theater operator said it would need […]
Airbnb is larger than all hotel stocks after its IPO. Why that valuation makes sense
Airbnb exploded out of the gate in its market debut. The short-term rental and travel company rallied 113% on Thursday, its first day as a public company, closing with a market cap above $85 billion. By comparison, hotel operators InterContinental, Marriott and Hilton all have smaller market caps at less […]
PHOTOS: Year in Pictures 2020: Dramatic images from an unforgettable year
A harrowing global pandemic that upended life as we know it, a divisive U.S. election, and racial unrest made 2020 a year unlike any other. ABC News photo editors selected some of the most dramatic images from an unforgettable year.<br><br> A protester carries a U.S. flag upside-down, a sign of […]
5 dead after truck hits group of bicyclists on Nevada highway
Five bicyclists were killed and three others injured in a crash Thursday involving a box truck on U.S. Highway 95 south of Boulder City, Nevada Highway Patrol officials said. Authorities said the truck driver remained on the scene and commercial units were called to inspect the vehicle’s brakes, tires and […]
Neighbors from Chicago’s North and South sides tackle inequity
Neighbors from Chicago’s North and South sides are teaming up to take on deeply rooted issues, including segregation and the inequity that comes with it. Chicago residents Nanette Tucker and Wade Wilson share a love of gardening and craft beer. And, they consider each other neighbors. “We’re twins because when […]
Rare shark attack kills tourist off St. Martin in eastern Caribbean
A shark killed a 38-year-old female tourist in the French Caribbean territory of St. Martin on Thursday, shocking many in the eastern Caribbean region where, experts say, such attacks are extremely rare. Government spokesman Alain Rioual told The Associated Press it was the first time in the territory’s recent history […]
Soccer-Seasoned Seattle seek third MLS Cup title in five years
December 11, 2020 (Reuters) – Defending champions Seattle Sounders head into the MLS Cup on Saturday against hosts Columbus Crew seeking a third title in five years to rubber stamp their status as the current dominant force in the North American league. Led by Uruguayan midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro and American […]
AstraZeneca to work on Covid vaccine combinations with Russia’s Sputnik V developers
A laboratory technician supervises filling and packaging tests for the large-scale production and supply of the University of Oxfords COVID-19 vaccine candidate, AZD1222, conducted on a high-performance aseptic vial filling line on September 11, 2020 at Catalent in Anagni, Italy. Vincenzo Pinto | AFP | Getty Images LONDON — British […]