Christmas

WHO Chief Calls for All Christmas Events to Be ‘Canceled’

WHO Chief Calls for All Christmas Events to Be ‘Canceled’

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for all coming Christmas events to be "canceled" due to the rise in cases of the COVID-19 variant Omicron. WHO director-general Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has given a stark warning to the public over plans to hold Christmas gatherings this year.…
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Retail Sales Plummet as Inflation Bites, Stores Run Low on Goods

Retail Sales Plummet as Inflation Bites, Stores Run Low on Goods

Retail sales are plummeting in the run-up to Christmas as stores struggle with supply chain issues and shoppers feel the bite of skyrocketing inflation. The slow-down was revealed in a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau, which is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The report shows a…
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USPS Preparing to Ship 12 Billion Items This Holiday Season

USPS Preparing to Ship 12 Billion Items This Holiday Season

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has revealed in its latest forecasts that it is preparing to process, ship, and deliver billions of items this Christmas. According to the independent government agency, 12 billion letters, cards, and packages will be sent across the country this holiday season, with more than two-thirds…
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