Voters focus on economy amid upcoming election
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Polls show that November's presidential election is going to be a tight one. A recent survey found 38% of people will consider their finances when deciding who to vote for.

NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic

Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.

'It's good news': Biden celebrates progress of American economy
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President Biden is celebrating the progress of the American economy, just one day after the federal reserve cut interest rates.

COVID XEC variant, reportedly more contagious, starting to spread

Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.

Federal Reserve meets amid call for interest rate cuts
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The Federal Reserve began two days of meetings Tuesday with interest rates on the docket. They will announce their decision Wednesday afternoon.

COVID-19 and flu vaccines: What you need to know
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Nearly half of Americans are planning to get their flu shot or COVID-19 booster at their local pharmacy this fall. Sume Chakkalakel is the pharmacist at the CVS on Michigan Avenue, and she joined Good Day Chicago to talk more about it.

US gets biggest summer wave of COVID-19 since 2022
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Millions of people across the country are suffering from long COVID and chances of developing chronic illness increases with each infection. This summer, the US saw the largest summer surge in two years.

Trump, Harris outline different approaches to U.S. economy
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As former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris prepare for next week's debate, both are laying out more details on their economic plans for the country.

Former suburban COO learns sentence after embezzling more than $1.85M in company funds

A former suburban Chief Operating Officer of a company that sold COVID-19 testing kits was sentenced this week to six years and five months in federal prison for embezzling more than $1.85 million in company funds. 

Presidential candidates to discuss policy plans
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Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign in New Hampshire Wednesday where she is expected to talk about her plans for the economy. Former President Donald Trump will visit swing state, Pennsylvania again.

Morning power hour: Tips for job seekers
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In July alone, an estimated 3 million people lost their jobs. Recruiting expert Mary Olson-Menzel shares some tips for job seekers.

Mark Zuckerberg letter: White House pressured Facebook over some COVID content during pandemic

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter that Meta made some choices that, “with the benefit of hindsight and new information," the tech giant would not make again. Here's how the White House responded.

Americans are anxious about money during election: study
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A new study shows 78% of Americans are anxious about their finances amid the 2024 election, with 40% of investors planning to move or pull money out of the stock market due to election anxiety.

VP Harris unveils economic plan
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Kamala Harris unveiled numerous proposals she hopes will lower the cost of living for American families.

Fact-checking Tim Walz's COVID-19 lockdown protocols

No, the National Guard didn’t enforce Minnesota's COVID-19 curfew with paintball guns, despite what a recent viral video claims.

Wedding costs soar as inflation rises
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A new survey by Zola, a wedding planning website, showed the average ceremony in the U.S. costs more than $30,000 due to inflation.