Online holiday sales rise nearly 9% on mobile shopping boom

U.S. online spending rose nearly 9% during the 2024 holiday season as shoppers increasingly bought products like TVs and Lego sets on their smartphones, Adobe Analytics data showed Tuesday. Online holiday spending from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 rose 8.7% to about $241.4 billion, exceeding Adobe's initial forecast of $240.8 billion in September. In 2023, […]
4 Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Your Family Online in 2025

As we head into 2025, here are some simple but effective cybersecurity solutions you can adopt to avoid the same fate as many Americans who fall victim to hacking, phishing, and identity theft. 2024 was another year of major data breaches, ransomware attacks, and hacks that exploited trivial software vulnerabilities, impacting both resource-rich businesses and […]
Online outrage as Biden set to award Hillary Clinton, George Soros with Presidential Medal of Freedom

On Saturday morning, social media exploded with anger at the news that President Biden would award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and left-wing billionaire George Soros. The award is the nation's highest civilian honor and recognizes individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, security, and […]
Louisiana governor’s seemingly tone-deaf tweet following New Orleans massacre draws online ire

A tweet issued by Louisiana's governor just hours after a driver mowed down more than a dozen people in New Orleans in an apparent act of terrorism drew heavy criticism on social media. At about 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, while New Year's cheer was still in full swing, a man driving a truck that appeared to […]
Don Lemon stands by rant on Trump supporters after online backlash: ‘Too f—ing bad’

Former CNN host Don Lemon called Trump supporters “stupid idiots” and said his critics were “too bad.” his beginnings Tuesday night YouTube showLemon was referring to the backlash he received a few days ago after calling MAGA supporters “stupid and stupid” in an expletive-filled rant. He claimed he was responding to people who had a […]
How to Watch 2025 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Countdown Live Online

What's the best movie to watch on New Year's Eve? obviously there is no mistake When Harry met Sally, he was alone at home while you were sleeping., christmas storyor any of the Charlie Brown holiday specials, but my personal favorite is It's a wonderful life. Currently streaming on Prime Video, Frank Capra's feel-good classic […]
Rank-and-file bank workers sell client data to online scammers: report

Bank officials are selling customer data in backroom deals with online fraudsters, facilitating sophisticated scams targeting Americans' survival savings, the report says. These bank insiders, typically the lowest-paid employees, continue to be arrested for selling personal information, exposing major weaknesses in banks' security. Bloomberg News reported. “The more employees within a company have access to […]
14-year-old girl found in woods after creep she met online gaming used her for sex

A 14-year-old girl was left alone in the woods for most of the week before Christmas after a creepy man she met through a video game sexually assaulted her, learned her age, and dumped her with her tent and supplies. It was done. , according to authorities. Alexander Materne, 28, met a 14-year-old girl while […]
'The Five': CEO murder suspect's fans post 'sick support' online

‘The Five’ co-hosts criticize suggestions of glorifying the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect, between public commentary and … source
Chipotle customer attacks employee behind counter over order — then allegedly threatened to ‘stab’ him in online rant

A Chipotle customer allegedly claimed that he had gotten his order wrong, violently attacked an employee behind the counter, and threatened to come back and “stab” the employee. Video posted to X A woman was captured pushing an employee behind the counter and carrying an empty bowl at a fast-casual restaurant in Brentwood, Washington, D.C., […]