Trump Stimulus Checks: Will they be issued, and could you receive one?

Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online. 

Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you

While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.

COVID-19 research sparks hope for new cancer treatments
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New research from Northwestern University shows a surprise connection between COVID-19 and cancer regression.

Congress holds final COVID-19 hearing
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Years after COVID-19 changed the world, Congress closed the chapter after holding its last hearing on the pandemic. Connor Hansen has the story from New York.

Trump sent Covid tests to Putin for personal use in early 2020, book says

In early 2020, then-President Donald Trump reportedly sent coveted COVID-19 tests to Russian President Vladimir Putin for his personal use.

Northwestern Medicine discovery shines light on impact of long COVID
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Northwestern Medicine doctors studying the affects of long COVID in patients have found a connection to those suffering from pulmonary fibrosis

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.