While spending soared to almost $12 billion, per one estimate, the data shows a more complicated economic picture.

DraftKings and FanDuel are offering 500 bonus spins each for Michigan players, with additional casino credits worth up to $1,000 in lossback bonuses.

Target, Walmart, and Best Buy will be closed, while Whole Foods and some Starbucks locations will remain open.

Despite wider economic uncertainty hovering above this year’s holiday season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday — spending billions of dollars both in stores and online.

Speaking of the Lakers, Luka Dončić is frustrated with the NBA Cup courts. The superstar said he slipped numerous times in Tuesday's win over the Clippers and pleaded for the league to change the decal-laden flooring because it is "dangerous."

Black Friday used to be the biggest in-person shopping event of the year, but for six straight years, online sales have outpaced stores.

Expect partly sunny skies both Saturday and Sunday in and around Portland, National Weather Service forecasters say.

This Thursday morning brings 13 Amazon Black Friday deals so good, they'll likely vanish before lunchtime.