Almost 200 million people shopped during this year’s Thanksgiving weekend

According to the National Retail Federation, a record number of 196.7 million consumers shopped over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend – from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday – both online and in-person.

Popularity for Shein surges in American states with high poverty

Google Trends data shows that ultra-fast fashion clothing retailer Shein is searched more often in states with high poverty percentages.

Four takeaways from the 2022 Maryland midterm elections

Maryland’s first election cycle since the state redrew its district maps last year provided a lot of firsts for the state. Here are some major takeaways from the 2022 general elections.

Early voting turnout for 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial General Elections

Maryland voters cast their ballots before Election Day, either by in-person early voting or by returning absentee ballots.

U.S. quarters program honors American Women pioneers

The United States Mint shipped its new set of quarters featuring Chinese American actress Anna May Wong. This marks the first time an Asian American is featured on the U.S. currency.

Pandemic spotlights shortages in U.S. health care workforce

Staffing shortages in health care intensify as a result of COVID-19. Added pressures of the pandemic may have pushed over 6 million to quit their health care jobs.