Former President Donald Trump addresses The Economic Club of Chicago; Secretary Lloyd Austin raises concerns about Gaza humanitarian aid. Source
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Biden admin to invest $750 million in N. Carolina chipmaker Wolfspeed
Money will go to the chipmaker’s new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina and factory in Marcy, New York. Source
BrucePac pulling 10 million pounds of meat, poultry over listeria concerns
BrucePac is pulling about 10 million pounds of meat and poultry that may be contaminated by listeria bacteria, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced. Foods sold at Kroger, Wegmans, Publix, Target and Trader Joe’s could be affected by the recall. Source
State Department addresses U.S. warning to Israel over Gaza aid
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin wrote a letter to Israeli officials warning that humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza must increase or the U.S. ally could risk possible consequences, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller confirms. This comes as Israel expands its military offensive into Lebanon and continues operations in Gaza. Miller took some questions on the stern warning during the State Department press briefing. Source
Impact Plastics sued by family of worker killed by Hurricane Helene
The lawsuit claims Impact Plastics forced workers to stay at their posts even when conditions grew dangerous. Source
Lufthansa fined $4 million for blocking Jewish passengers from flight
Fine is largest ever issued by U.S. Department of Transportation against an airline for civil rights violations. Source
Harris courts Black voters, Trump halts Q&A
Vice President Kamala Harris is vying for support in Michigan as her campaign unveils a push for Black voters. This comes as former President Donald Trump continues campaigning in battleground states after being in Pennsylvania, where he halted a Q&A and opted for music that played at least 30 minutes. Trump danced and listened to the music on stage. CBS News’ Nidia Cavazos and Nikole Killion have more. Source
Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $15,000 debt?
If you’re trying to tackle $15,000 in credit card debt, it’s important to find the right strategy first. Source
Whooping cough and walking pneumonia are on the rise. Here’s what to know.
Dr. Jon LaPook talks about the infections on the rise this season, including whooping cough and walking pneumonia. Source
Boar’s Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA’s handling of the Boar’s Head plant, calling it an “abject failure.” Source