New COVID FLiRT variants spread across U.S.: Here's what you need to know
A new group of COVID-19 variants is sweeping across the country right now. The new variants, nicknamed "FLiRT," are the new dominant strains in the United States, according to the CDC.
A new group of COVID-19 variants is sweeping across the country right now. The new variants, nicknamed "FLiRT," are the new dominant strains in the United States, according to the CDC.
Thompson Center revamp: Google partners with original architects to preserve legacy
Google has maintained an office in Chicago, and the company is now investing $280 million in revitalizing the Thompson Center.
Google has maintained an office in Chicago, and the company is now investing $280 million in revitalizing the Thompson Center.
COVID-19 variants called FLiRT are spreading across US
The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.
Calls for an investigation into COVID origins
A U.S.-based organization is calling for the investigation.
A U.S.-based organization is calling for the investigation.
Chicago woman sentenced in $16M COVID-relief fraud scheme
A Chicago woman was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for her role in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain more than $16 million in small business loans and grants from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
A Chicago woman was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for her role in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain more than $16 million in small business loans and grants from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Illinois veterans' families demand accountability over COVID-19 deaths at VA facility
Asking for accountability, the families of dozens of Illinois veterans say the state of Illinois has not done enough to resolve a lengthy legal battle that stems from the deaths of their loved ones who died at a VA facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Asking for accountability, the families of dozens of Illinois veterans say the state of Illinois has not done enough to resolve a lengthy legal battle that stems from the deaths of their loved ones who died at a VA facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Poll: Over half of voters feel financially strained compared to 4 years ago
It's Tax Day, and you can expect a bit more back from the IRS this year. The agency says average refunds are up five percent. But a Fox News poll shows more than half of voters say they?re financially worse off now than they were four years ago.
It's Tax Day, and you can expect a bit more back from the IRS this year. The agency says average refunds are up five percent. But a Fox News poll shows more than half of voters say they?re financially worse off now than they were four years ago.
Examining the economic impact of the Baltimore bridge collapse
Phil Flynn from The PRICE Futures Group breaks down the economic impact of the Baltimore bridge collapsing into the Patapsco River.
Phil Flynn from The PRICE Futures Group breaks down the economic impact of the Baltimore bridge collapsing into the Patapsco River.
Supreme Court to address Biden administration's social media COVID-19 post removals
Was the Biden administration violating citizens' First Amendment rights or fighting digital lies when it pushed social media companies to remove posts about COVID-19? That's the question now facing the Supreme Court.
Was the Biden administration violating citizens' First Amendment rights or fighting digital lies when it pushed social media companies to remove posts about COVID-19? That's the question now facing the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court to rule on social media censorship
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday morning on whether the federal government went too far trying to get social media companies to remove what they considered disinformation about COVID-19.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday morning on whether the federal government went too far trying to get social media companies to remove what they considered disinformation about COVID-19.
US jobs report expected to impact inflation
A newly released job report is expected to affect inflation.
A newly released job report is expected to affect inflation.
Expert gives vaccination tips for parents and caregivers
One expert said it's very important not to lie to your child about getting a shot.
One expert said it's very important not to lie to your child about getting a shot.
How to use interest rates to make money for you
Consumers have amassed a record amount of debt in 2023. Is this a sign of a weakening economy? Steve Noviello breaks it down.
Consumers have amassed a record amount of debt in 2023. Is this a sign of a weakening economy? Steve Noviello breaks it down.
COVID hospitalizations increasing nationwide
Instead of using COVID tests, the CDC is considering using symptoms to determine when to end isolation.
Instead of using COVID tests, the CDC is considering using symptoms to determine when to end isolation.
CDC may lift Covid-19 isolation guidelines
The CDC is reportedly considering loosening its coronavirus isolation guidelines this April, letting people determine when they can head back into the world.
The CDC is reportedly considering loosening its coronavirus isolation guidelines this April, letting people determine when they can head back into the world.
What to know about new COVID guidelines from CDC
The CDC is planning to release new isolation guidelines for COVID-19. Instead of isolating for five days, those who test positive for COVID-19 and don't have a fever for 24 hours can stop isolation right away.
The CDC is planning to release new isolation guidelines for COVID-19. Instead of isolating for five days, those who test positive for COVID-19 and don't have a fever for 24 hours can stop isolation right away.
CDC to release new COVID-19 isolation guidelines
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention plans to get rid of the five-day COVID-19 isolation guideline.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention plans to get rid of the five-day COVID-19 isolation guideline.
Layoffs loom large over US jobs report
These gains on Wall Street were capped by stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs numbers for January. Hiring accelerated, but layoffs in the private sector surged.
These gains on Wall Street were capped by stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs numbers for January. Hiring accelerated, but layoffs in the private sector surged.
What to do if you've been laid off
Here are some tips on what to do after you've been laid off.
Here are some tips on what to do after you've been laid off.
Federal reserve leaves interest rates alone
Customers, businesses, and the markets will have to wait until late spring or early summer for a drop in interest rates. Cuts would reduce the sting in everything from mortgage rates to credit cards to car loans.
Customers, businesses, and the markets will have to wait until late spring or early summer for a drop in interest rates. Cuts would reduce the sting in everything from mortgage rates to credit cards to car loans.