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Spotify announces it will stop running political ads

(CNN) – Spotify has announced it will stay out of politics in 2020. The music streaming service announced Friday it will no longer accept political ads, claiming it doesn’t have the ability to “responsibly validate” the ads. The political ads will no longer play in Spotify’s ad-supported tier for music streaming and in its original and exclusive podcasts. The policy…

‘National Returns day’ expected to be biggest holiday gift return day

(CNN) Shipping companies are preparing for millions of people to return all those Christmas gifts that didn’t quite make the cut. In fact, January second could be the biggest day ever for holiday gift returns. Several shipping companies have dubbed it “National Returns Day.” UPS expects a record one point nine million packages to be returned next Thursday January 2nd….

CDC: More than 21 hundred people have died from Flu this season

(CNN) — -health officials say dozens of more people have died from the flu. vo the centers for disease control and prevention released its new numbers Friday. The report found an estimated 21-hundred people have died from the virus three hundred more than last week. more than 4 and half million people have gotten sick from the virus since the…

Study: Physical activity linked to lower cancer risk

(CNN) — If you need a little extra motivation to keep this New Year’s resolution to exercise, a new study may be just the thing you need. The study finds getting the recommended amount of physical activity is tied to lower risk for certain cancers. The study analyzed data from more than 750-thousand adults looking at 15 different types of…

Fast acting kids attack man who tries to steal family SUV

Chicago, IL. ( CNN) –A thief who police say tried to steal an SUV in a Domino’s Parking lot, got more than expected The stolen SUV was parked at this Domino’s in Chicago. A 9-year-old boy hit a car thief over the head with an iPad and his 16-year-old sister choked the thief and called 911 until he bailed out…

Slain UNC Charlotte student honored in ‘Star Wars’ galaxy

(CNN)– One of the two students killed in the University of North Carolina at Charlotte shooting earlier this year is being honored with his very own place in the star wars galaxy. Riley Howell’s courageous spirit is being immortalized after he sacrificed his life to protect his fellow students from gun fire. Kaitlyn Penter has the story. Categories: National News

Retailers cash in from huge holiday sales

(CNN) — -With the holiday shopping rush all wrapped up, retailers are cashing in on billions of dollars in profits. Darry Forges has a break down of the record spending season. Categories: National News

Here’s one way to have a ‘dry’ start to the new year

(CNN) — During the holidays you might be overindulging and we aren’t just talking about the food. If you have had more than your share of adult beverages January could be a great time for a break from alcohol.”Dry January” is a chance for your body to reset in the new year. ditching alcohol can help you sleep better, avoid…

Online holiday sales make a 19 percent jump

(CNN) —It was a red-letter holiday season for online sales here in the United States. E-Commerce sales from November 1st through December 24th increased nearly 19-percent compared to the same time frame last year. That’s according to credit card company MasterCard. Overall retail purchases, with exception to automobiles, were up more than three-percent compared to 2018 sales. An adviser to…