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The survey collected information from 6,615 adults and found that an estimated 186.4 million shoppers bought holiday gifts, food or decorations during the five-day shopping period. The coronavirus pandemic paved the way for record breaking online-only sales, with a total of 95.7 million shoppers making purchases online. During Small Business Saturday, online shoppers rose 17 percent, for a total of 68 million. On Thanksgiving Day, the number of in-person shoppers dropped by 55 percent compared to last year, while those on Black Friday dropped by 37 percent, the survey found....

Nevertheless, since most of you would be shopping online, it is also important to keep any potential cybersecurity threats at bay. With more than half the world shopping on the internet, these shark-like cybercriminals will certainly be on the prowl. Therefore, it is important that you take your cybersecurity seriously before you make any online purchases this Cyber Monday. Things to Do Plan in Advance – Making a list of things you’re looking for is much better than window shopping, especially when it’s Cyber Monday....

As such, less than 3 percent of Sanders supporters have given to Biden thus far. Six months away from the election, the low percentage suggests that Biden hasn’t made inroads to the Vermont senator’s base despite his overtures to appear receptive to their political needs. But the Journal estimates that Biden could potentially gain at least $41 million if each of these untapped donors gave just $19 each to his campaign, the average donation to Sanders’ campaign....

After players are all wrapped up with the meet and greet, Tinstle will gather the Ooblet club leaders. And now, players will need to listen to each leader to decide which club is the best for them. RELATED: Ooblets: How to Get Clothlet and Clothplant Seeds What are Ooblet Clubs The clubs in Ooblets are essentially little social groups in Badgetown that each have their own style and personality, with a specific way of living and enjoying life....

However, while many are hoping to get their hands on the title sooner rather than later, the game is apparently still in the very early stages of development. Confirmed via an earnings call (which was later detailed by GameSpot), Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed that the highly-anticipated Star Wars game won’t be in players’ hands for quite some time. RELATED: Ubisoft To Develop Open-World Star Wars Game According to the publication, Guillemot was asked a question about the game’s release date during the meeting, to which the CEO stated that it was far too early to even offer a rough window for when it would release....

Austin moderated the contract signing for the Universal Championship between Braun Strowman and Seth Rollins, just as AJ Styles and The OC once again interrupted the contract signing with Styles mocking Austin. The segment ended with Austin hitting The Phenomenal One with a stunner to a huge pop from the New York Crowd. Sure, Austin giving Styles a Stunner wasn’t exactly him putting The Phenomenal One over but given the verbal tirade that Styles was on, they more than earned a Stunner, to be honest....

Williamson’s stepfather cleared the rumors on Zion not wanting to play for New Orleans. “We’re excited about that. One thing that Zion has always been taught is to accept the things that you can’t change. You change the things that you can change. This is one of the things that he had nothing to do with. It’s the process of the NBA. Certainly, we’re excited about the Crescent City down there in New Orleans....

First of all, Resident Evil 7 must be a horror game more than it is anything else. Whether that means it still has somewhat of an action focus or if it’s a pure return to survival-horror is up for debate, but as long as it brings scares and suspense, it has a chance of pleasing series veterans. Luckily, rumors are already pointing to Resident Evil 7 returning to its horror roots....

And for the first time with one of Oppo’s foldables, that fight won’t be limited to China, as Oppo has confirmed that the Find N2 Flip will get a launch in Europe this year. Bring it on. Here’s all we know so far about the Oppo Find N2 Flip. When will the Oppo Find N2 Flip be released worldwide? Oppo revealed the Find N2 Flip on the second day of its 2022 Inno Day event (the same event where it previously launched the first Find N) on 15 December, giving it a launch in China at the same time....

Much like last year’s Oppo Find X2 Neo, it rolls solid second-tier components into a svelte, style-conscious body. But this year’s Neo model has also been tasked with stepping up to fill the void left by the non-existent Oppo Find X3, with Oppo whittling its early 2021 phone range down to just three handsets. It aims to do so primarily through a much-improved camera system and a fresh design. At £699, however, there are some tricky questions to answer about its value proposition....

In a viral video, the English mom recorded her daughter acting out the trippy moment. The video has since gained over 3 million views in just three days and can be seen here. “She has noticed something, someone explain this,” asked the mom using a text-to-voice generator. “Watch until the end,” she added, before dubbing the realization “mind blowing.” The young girl stood right up against the mirror, with her feet pressed against the skirting board....

Though effective in controlling severe asthma symptoms, oral steroids need to used sparingly to avoid potentially serious side effects. Uses Corticosteroids, also referred to as oral steroids, are synthetic drugs that mimic the hormone cortisol naturally produced by the adrenal glands. They work by tempering a hyperresponsive immune system, reducing inflammation either locally (in a specific part of the body) or systemically (throughout the entire body). Inhaled steroids do so locally as they are inhaled into the airways....

Oral Roberts, which is the No. 15 seed in the South region who upset No. 2-seed Ohio State on Friday, pulled another upset Sunday by knocking off No. 7 Florida, 81-78. Oral Roberts became the ninth 15th seed to ever win the first round, and now they’re the second to ever make the Sweet 16, matching Florida Gulf Coast in their magical 2013 season. Oral Roberts will face No. 3 Arkansas, which held on for a close win over Texas Tech on Sunday evening....

With the passage of Measure 110, Oregon has become the first state in the nation to decriminalize drugs. The measure also expands access to addiction treatment and health services for drug users. The initiative was led by Drug Policy Action—the advocacy and political branch of the non-profit Drug Policy Alliance. “Today’s victory is a landmark declaration that the time has come to stop criminalizing people for drug use,” Kassandra Frederique, executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, said in a statement emailed to Newsweek....

Governor Kate Brown on Tuesday signed House Bill 2574, which “clarifies permissibility of disposition of human bodies by alternative authorized processes including alkaline hydrolysis and natural organic reduction,” according to the bill, KOIN Portland reported. The bill says that natural organic reduction refers to the “contained accelerated conversion of human remains to soil.” The bill was sponsored by Representatives Pam Marsh and Brian Clem and will go into effect on July 1, 2022....

Mark Wilson, a prisoner at the Oregon State Correctional Institution, was written up in August for offenses that included unauthorized use of communication system, compromising an employee, disobedience and possessing contraband. That piece of contraband was a plastic child’s toy phone that featured a smiling face. The incident sparked a federal lawsuit and was covered by a legislative hearing on Tuesday. During the hearing, Oregon Department of Corrections Director Colette S....

The Brisbane native Hon had never previously won a main draw match at her home slam, but that changed on Tuesday when she got the better of Ukraine’s Kateryna Kozlova in convincing fashion. Her reward, you ask? It is a match-up with the 2016 champion, and a chance to notch up the biggest win of her career on a show court in fort of her home crowd. It does not get any bigger for the 21-year-old....

Date: 11 February 2021 Tournament: Australian Open 2021 Round: Second round (Round of 64) Venue: Melbourne, Australia Category: Grand Slam Surface: Outdoor hardcourt Prize money: AUD $80,000,000 Live telecast: USA - ESPN / Tennis Channel | UK - Eurosport 1 | India - Sony Six Elina Svitolina vs Coco Gauff preview Fifth seed Elina Svitolina will be looking to make a deep run at the Australian Open this year. But for that to happen, she first has to overcome the fast-rising Coco Gauff in her second-round match on Thursday....

The Sporting News takes a look at the women’s seedings at the Australian Open. How do the Australian Open seedings work? MORE: Who is the world No. 1 in women’s tennis? Updated WTA rankings and explainer Just like the other three Grand Slams, the Australian Open uses the current WTA women’s rankings to determine the women’s seed order - which is 32 players. Organisers usually take the WTA rankings from the previous Monday before the tournament begins....

The 18-year-old is ranked 185 places below the Canadian at 209 in the world, but he broke the 2016 Wimbledon finalist three times and held to love in the last game of the second set to win 6-4 6-4 in front of a raucous crowd at Pat Rafter Arena. De Minaur had benefited from the advice and support of Australia’s Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt prior to upsetting the fourth seed in Queensland....