Flight cuts hit Chicago airports — travel tips from The Points Guy | ChicagoLIVE

With the Department of Transportation’s new mandate cutting up to 10% of flights from major U.S. cities — including O’Hare and Midway — travelers are being urged to plan ahead. "ChicagoLIVE" speaks with Becky Blaine, Managing Editor at The Points Guy, who shares essential travel tips, how to avoid getting stranded, and why it’s more important than ever to have a Plan B this holiday season.

What a U.S. sale could mean for TikTok

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order allowing a deal which will put TikTok under U.S. ownership. Kelley Cotter, assistant professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology at Penn State, joins us to explain what this could mean for TikTok ? and for its algorithm.

Tesla rises after Musk buy, Tyson drops corn syrup & shoe price hikes | Business News

Tesla stock rose after Elon Musk purchased over 2.5 million shares. Meanwhile, former President Trump is calling to end quarterly earnings reports. Tyson Foods announced plans to remove high fructose corn syrup from their products by the end of the year. Good & Gather is recalling thousands of burrito bowls due to an undeclared allergen. Additionally, shoe prices may increase as a result of tariffs.

Amazon and Google under investigation, Southwest expansion & more | Business News

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into Amazon and Google over their online advertising practices. The agency is also examining the potential risks of kids using AI chatbots, aiming to assess how harmful these technologies may be. Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines plans to expand its international flight offerings, the FDA has approved a new health feature in Apple products, and a new survey shows holiday shopping is expected to drop by 5% compared to last year.

What is micro-retiring? Breaking down the Gen Z buzzword

Have you heard of micro-retiring? This is the latest buzzword among the Gen Z workforce, where people are taking breaks throughout their careers to rest, recharge or pursue passions. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.