A Black Friday unlike any other
A surge of Americans are shopping from home, while millions who are out of work are struggling to pay bills. Nikki Battiste reports.
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According to research by Johns Hopkins University, communities of color often have less access to COVID-19 testing.
Doctors fear spike in post-holiday COVID-19 infections
Doctors and public health officials fear the nation could see another sharp increase in coronavirus cases. The concerns come as virus-related infections and deaths continue to hit record highs. Dr. Shereef Elnahal, the president and CEO of University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, joins CBSN to discuss.
Restaurant employees out of work again as virus resurges
Laying off food service workers with families is the hardest part of the job, restaurant owners say.
President-elect Biden urges Americans to stay safe over holidays
President-elect Biden is asking Americans to adhere to coronavirus guidelines and stay safe over the holidays, noting the shared sacrifice everyone in this country must take to keep one another safe. CBS News' Nikole Killion joined CBSN with more on the message from the incoming administration.
Wyclef Jean helps promote Black-owned businesses over holidays
According to the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, the pandemic has forced 41% of Black-owned businesses to close their doors for good.
Doctor discusses post-Thanksgiving coronavirus concerns
Health officials plan to monitor the rate of coronavirus infections in the U.S. to see if it will get even worse because of Thanksgiving family gatherings. Dr. Bob Lahita joins CBSN to discuss his concerns for the coming weeks.
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Movement to shop Black-owned on Black Friday
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, 41% of Black-owned businesses have permanently closed, compared to 17% of White-owned businesses. Celebrities like Wyclef Jean are encouraging everyone to support people of color and buy Black this holiday season. Jericka Duncan has more.
Black Friday attracts online scammers
Consumers are shopping online more than ever since the start of the pandemic, and cyber criminals know it. The Federal Trade Commission says scams starting on social media have more than tripled since last year. Anna Werner reports.
Target Black Friday deals ahead of the COVID lockdowns
A lot has changed in 2020, but Black Friday deals are still happening.
What to expect for Black Friday 2020
Yes, Black Friday is still on, but aficionados of holiday shopping will notice changes big and subtle.
U.S. celebrates Thanksgiving amid pandemic
More than 263,000 people in America have died from COVID-19. The CDC says that number could reach 321,000 the week before Christmas. Adriana Diaz reports.
Biden COVID-19 adviser on holiday travel impact
Millions of Americans traveled for the Thanksgiving holiday, despite warnings from health officials. Dr. Celine Gounder, a member of President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 advisory board, joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact of all that travel, and what steps the Biden administration is prepared to take to stop the pandemic's surge.
Pandemic changes holiday spending habits
Despite the coronavirus reaching record highs, the National Retail Federation predicts that holiday spending could actually increase this year. Nikki Battiste has more on what Americans are buying this holiday season, and why.
"Small Business Saturday" more important than ever, owners say
If shoppers don't support small businesses, they'll start to disappear from the communities they serve, owners say.
Top Black Friday deals from Walmart this year
Spoiler alert: You can expect deals on home goods, gadgets and kids' toys
Ireland declares Santa's work "essential" so he can dodge quarantine
Foreign Minister Simon Coveney reassured kids that even with a "very, very different Christmas in 2020, the visit of Santa Claus will be something that will remain consistent."
CDC warns U.S. COVID-19 death toll could hit 321,000 by mid-December
By mid-December, hospitals could be overflowing with coronavirus patients in many parts of the country.
Retailers prepare for different Black Friday
Retailers hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic are banking on Black Friday more than ever -- but shoppers can expect a very different experience. Nikki Battiste explains.
Bidens write op-ed celebrating smaller Thanksgiving amid pandemic
The Bidens said in an op-ed that they "are temporarily letting go of the traditions we can't do safely."
Crews rescue hiker pinned for hours by boulder
The California Highway Patrol came to the rescue of a hiker who was pinned by a falling boulder while he was out in the mountains near Calistoga. Jamie Yuccas shares his story.
Thanksgiving 2020 has families experiencing many firsts
This year's holiday is sure to be one-of-a-kind for many.
Hospitals anticipate post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge
Hospitals are working to make space for an expected post-Thanksgiving surge in coronavirus cases. Adriana Diaz reports.
Congress deadlocked on new aid package
Millions of Americans are in dire need of additional coronavirus relief this Thanksgiving. More than 778,000 people filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week, an increase of 30,000 from the previous week. An estimated 12 million Americans are expected to exhaust their benefits by the end of the year. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers has the latest on the next round of coronavirus relief.
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