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Did Americans Go Christmas Shopping? A Look At US Retail Sales For COVID Economy 12/27/20 AT 12:07 PM While Christmas and holiday shopping might have looked a little differently this year, Americans still managed to partake in retail therapy -- just not in brick and mortar stores.  Many major retailers started their holiday sales at the end of October and into November. Instead of in-store deals, retailers heavily promoted cyber sales due to the pandemic.  Retail sales throughout the U.S. rose 3% in 2020 between the months of October and December, according to data from Mastercard Inc.  M...

Identities The online platform also mentioned in their Instagram story that they know the identity of the teens. Screenshot via thetwainhavemet/Instagram Case reported to SPCA In response to a media query, executive director of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Jaipal Singh Gill told Mothership that the case has been reported to the organisation.  He added that the video depicts a clear case of animal cruelty which is punishable under the law. Anyone with information on the case, including the identities of the people involved can email SPCA at [email protected...

Kim Kardashian takes to her Instagram story to share the humourous gift

Staff writer TORONTO — While Christmas has almost arrived, two local charities want everyone to know it’s not too late to help their fellow neighbors in need. Darcee Cormany, regional field representative for the Toronto Salvation Army Service Unit, said the pandemic has made it a very difficult year to generate donations for the local families to whom it provides assistance with paying utilities. Cormany, the unit’s sole paid staff member, said it had relied on a small but dedicated team of volunteers who manned the Salvation Army’s familiar red kettles during the holiday season. Bu...

While Christmas is just around the corner, many students at Oregon State University look forward to celebrating other, lesser-known holidays in upcoming months - though celebrations will look different with COVID-19 measures. This month, for instance, there are two holidays Jewish people celebrate. Susannah Dickerson, director of Jewish Student Life at Oregon State University, explained that Hanukkah started the evening of Dec. 10 and ended eight days later on the evening of Dec. 18. It is often observed by the lighting of the Hanukkah - menorah - on each night of the holiday.  “It's ...