Apple closes several stores due to COVID-19 outbreaks, encourages online shopping
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Day: December 22, 2021
Court upholds US cockfighting ban, rejects challenge in Guam
A U.S. appeals court has affirmed a ban against cockfighting in U.S. territories. The ruling Wednesday rejects a Guam businessman’s 2019 lawsuit arguing the ban is unconstitutional. Sedfrey Linsangan argued
BLONDISH Luxury Shoes is designed by women for women
As the holiday season approaches, there is no better time to flaunt a pair of…
These Are the States With the Most and Least Christmas Spirit
New England states have the most holiday cheer, according to a study by GetCenturyLink.com.
US passports fees are about to pop way up
On December 27, the fee for a US passport book will shoot up by $20 for all customers, the US State Department has announced.
MIT in the media: 2021 in review
MIT community members made headlines around the world for their innovative approaches to addressing problems local and global.
Ancient mass-migration linked to British genes
Scientists uncover evidence for a large-scale, prehistoric migration into Britain in the Bronze Age.
Don’t Be Too Cavalier About Omicron — Long Covid Is Still a Real Risk
Biden said that if you’re triple vaxxed, you’re safe for the holidays. That dismisses almost 10 million Americans affected by Long Covid.
Omicron complicates holiday travel plans across the US
Long lines for testing and fears of the new coronavirus variant undermine holiday travel plans for a second year.
U.S. consumer confidence rises despite omicron, higher prices
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence rose this month as Americans shrugged off concerns about rising prices and COVID’-19’s highly contagious omicron variant.
