Explaining tariffs: Canada, Mexico tariffs paused
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The threat of tariffs against Canada an Mexico is on pause after leaders of both countries say they reached an agreement to cooperate with the United States. FOX 26's Tom Zizka breaks down the conversation happening around tariffs.

2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.

Congress race to avoid government shutdown
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The US Congress is trying to reach an agreement on a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. FOX's Rebekah Castor has more details.

COVID-19, flu vaccine rates decrease, why?
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Fewer than 20% of Americans have received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, according to a recent CDC report. Flu vaccine rates are down this season as well. Infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Hotez with the Baylor College of Medicine has an explanation for this new information.

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. 

Economic outlook under President-Elect Trump
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick breaks down how Former President Donald Trump being elected as the 47th President can impact the economy.

Couple gets engaged in heartwarming airport proposal with help from United Airlines

Jack Lorey proposed to Erica Bonilla at Houston Airport with help from United Airlines, closing their long-distance chapter as Erica plans to move to Tennessee.

Biden on dockworkers tentative deal to avoid strike
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President Biden responded after the port strike came an end after a tentaitive deal was made. FOX 26's Denise Middleton has more on the story.

US dockworkers reach tentative deal
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The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend their strike until mid-January. FOX's Connor Hansen has more on what we know so far about the tentative deal.

Port workers across the country went on strike
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More than 45,000 dock workers went on strike across the country, including at the Port of Houston for better wages and job security. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia was in Seabrook where the workers are standing their ground.

Spot rental scam ahead of time: tips and advice
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Consumers lost nearly $400 million in rental scams last year. Finance professor Dan Roccato had advice on how to spot a scam before it's too late.

Grocery prices today vs. 5 years ago: breakdown
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Immigration and inflation are two top issues for voters so Dietrich Von Biedenfeld, a professor with Houston Community College, joined FOX 26 to break down where grocery prices stand today vs. five years ago.

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.

Interest rates cut half percentage point
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Many of us have been waiting for the news interest rates are finally coming down for the first time in four years. The federal reserve cut them by a half percentage point. FOX's Rebekah Castor reports on the story.

Federal reserve expected to cut interest rate
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The federal reserve started its September meeting and it's expected to end on Wednesday with its first interest rate cut since the pandemic. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says a cut would provide relief for consumers.

Relationship between gas prices, politics
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Gas prices have become a major concern for Americans and FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has a look at what the real issue behind the prices are.

Women more likely to to face poverty in retirement
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Gender equality impacts a woman in her working years and even in retirement. Chris Blakely, a certified financial planner with Savvy Ladies explains why women are more likely to live in poverty in their 'golden years' and tips to avoid the statistic.

How to handle being laid off from your job
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The job market right now can be uncertain for some, with some seasoned professionals left looking for jobs. FOX 26 Morning Show was joined by executive coach and author Mary Olson-Menzel with what you should do if you get laid off.

How to lower car insurance, why rates are rising
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Car insurance rates constantly rising have become a thorn in most driver's side and a new study is suggesting the "pain" is about to get worse. Richard Johnson with tehe Insurance Council of Texas joined the FOX 26 Morning Show to tell us why this keeps happening.