November 2019

Black Friday History: The Dark True Story Behind The Name

Maybe you’re familiar with the wholesome origin story of Black Friday. It goes something like this: For years, tryptophan-happy shoppers would flood local shops and malls the day after Thanksgiving, and that surge in spending was enough to put retailers “in the black” for the year. Therefore, the Friday following Thanksgiving was dubbed “Black Friday,”

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From Pariah to Powerhouse: Ralph Northam’s Unlikely Rebirth in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. — Nine months ago, Democrats at every stratum in Virginia called on Gov. Ralph Northam to resign over a racist photograph on his medical school yearbook page. Mr. Northam bumbled his response, admitting he was in the picture before saying he was not, then seemed like he might demonstrate Michael Jackson’s moonwalk at

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Jennifer Aniston Jokes About Salary At People’s Choice Awards

Jennifer Aniston’s joke about Hollywood wealth paid off Sunday at the People’s Choice Awards. In accepting the People’s Icon Award, the “Friends” alum properly gushed her gratitude, but also brought out the funny side that has helped make her popular over the years. “This town throws out a lot of awards, but the People’s Choice,

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