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Best Memorial Day sales on mattresses, appliances and more

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The best Memorial Day sales can be found on mattresses and appliances and we've rounded up the best discounts below.

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Ascension health cybersecurity problem continues; hospitals vulnerable to cyberattacks, expert says

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The Ascension Health Care system is trying to fend off a cybersecurity issue that's impacting dozens of its hospitals and offices. This is now at least the third cybersecurity issue to hit Chicago-area hospitals.

Thursday, May 9

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Stormy Daniels spars with Trump defense attorney in hush money trial

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Donald Trump's defense attorneys grilled Stormy Daniels Thursday on the transaction at the center of the former president's hush money trial.

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TikTok to automatically label AI-generated content

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TikTok announced that beginning immediately, the social media giant will automatically label Artificial Intelligence-generated content when it is uploaded from certain platforms.

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Barron Trump selected to be a Florida delegate at Republican National Convention

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Barron joins several other family members - Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and Tiffany Trump - who were also selected.

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Foxtrot Market assets to be sold at auction following sudden closure

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The assets of the now-closed Foxtrot Market will be sold at an auction on Friday, including inventory, furniture, fixtures, and intellectual property.

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House quickly kills Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Johnson

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Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Wednesday officially triggered a vote on her motion to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Wednesday, May 8

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US seeks information from Tesla on how it developed, verified whether Autopilot recall worked

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Federal highway safety investigators want Tesla to tell them how and why it developed the fix in a recall of more than 2 million vehicles equipped with the company's Autopilot partially automated driving system.

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Newborns Johnny Cash and June Carter reunite for adorable photoshoot

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Photographer Chantel Miller said they all connected after she, a self-described "huge Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash fan" saw a news story about the two families and left a comment on a social media post about it.

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Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case

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A Georgia appeals court agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.

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4 big takeaways from Stormy Daniels' testimony during Day 13 of Trump's hush money trial

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It was the first time Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels had come face-to-face in more than a decade.

Tuesday, May 7

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Disney's streaming business turns a profit in first financial report since challenge to Iger

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Speaking during Disney's conference call, Iger said that the company plans to add an ESPN tab to Disney+ by the end of the year, a maneuver that was previously made with Hulu.

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Amazon Pet Day deals on toys, accessories, treats and more

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Shopping for your furry friend? This year's Amazon Pet Day deals include discounts up to 80% off on pet food, toys, grooming essentials, dog beds and more.

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TikTok sues federal government over potential US ban

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In the lawsuit, TikTok and ByteDance claim the law would force the company to sell the platform to a non-Chinese company in nine to 12 months or face a ban in the U.S. violates users' First Amendment rights.

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Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a 'measure of good news'

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The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security have been pushed back as an improving economy has contributed to changed projected depletion dates, according to the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees report.

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Northwestern president to testify in front of House committee on addressing antisemitism

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Northwestern University's president will testify in Washington, D.C. on addressing antisemitism at the school, a spokesman said Monday.

Monday, May 6

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Best AANHPI businesses including Pink Moon, Dagne Dover and more

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This week on 'It's a Big Deal,' ABC anchors Sam Champion and Dani Beckstrom are exploring the best AANHPI businesses in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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Judge again holds Donald Trump in contempt, threatens jail time as hush money trial enters 3rd week

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The judge presiding over Donald Trump's hush money trial has fined him $1,000 for violating his gag order and sternly warned the former president that additional violation could result in jail time.

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Shopping expert shares best 2024 Mother's Day gift ideas

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Looking for best Mother's Day gifts 2024? A shopping expert is sharing the best ideas for mom gifts, and this year's shopping trends for your mom.

Sunday, May 5

What marijuana rescheduling would mean for Illinois, from tax changes to health studies

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As the federal government considers reclassifying marijuana to a lower level controlled substance, the billion dollar industry and cannabis community in Illinois say it's a cause for celebration.

Saturday, May 4

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Justice Department warns it plans to sue over Iowa immigration law

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The U.S. Department of Justice says it plans to sue Iowa over the state's new immigration law.

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United, American airlines reach agreement with city to rebuild Terminal 2 at O'Hare Airport

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An agreement has been reached to rebuild Terminal 2 at Chicago's O'Hare Airport.

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Greater Chicago Food Depository trying to rescue food still sitting inside shuttered Dom's stores

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Days after the specialty grocery stores abruptly shut their doors without notice, the stores are full of food.

Friday, May 3

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IRS acts to address wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and other filers

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IRS commissioner Daniel Werfel said the agency is overhauling compliance practices to be more equitable after an annual report showed audit rates disproportionately affecting Black tax filers.

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month special will be hosted by Judy Hsu, Ravi Baichwal

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In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, ABC7 Chicago will air a half-hour program highlighting the culture and contributions of Chicago's Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

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Hope Hicks, ex-Trump adviser, recounts political firestorm in 2016 over 'Access Hollywood' tape

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Hope Hicks, who served as White House communications director, is the first close Trump adviser to testify in the case.

Job: Vice President - News Director

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ABC7/WLS, the ABC-Owned Television station in Chicago, IL has an opening for Vice President - News Director.

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Matchbox Road Museum has more than 50k matchbox cars, brings out the kid in all of us

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Matchbox Road Museum in Newfield, N.J. has over 50,000 matchbox cars

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US employers scaled back hiring in April but still added 175,000 jobs in the face of higher rates

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Friday's government report showed that last month's hiring gain was down sharply from the blockbuster increase of 315,000 in March. And it was well below the 233,000 gain that economists had predicted for April.

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Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok as new licensing deal reached

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Artists from Universal Music Group will be returning to TikTok as the two parties have struck a new licensing agreement following an approximately three-month-long dispute.