ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri set a new record on Christmas Day for patients hospitalized with COVID-19. There were 2,862 patients hospitalized statewide, eclipsing the previous record of 2,851 on…
Day: December 26, 2020
Despite smooth election, GOP leaders seek vote restrictions
ATLANTA (AP) — Changes to the way millions of Americans voted this year contributed to record turnout, but that’s no guarantee the measures making it easier to cast ballots will…
Virus, other problems threaten to throw off homeless census
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The swanky, billion-dollar casinos of Las Vegas are bedecked with shining towers, neon signs and eye-popping extravagance. But directly beneath the glitter, hundreds of homeless people…
Retailers brace for flood of returns from online shopping
NEW YORK (AP) — A huge surge in online shopping during the pandemic has been a savior for retailers, but it comes at a price. Shoppers are expected to return…