Despite opinions on US economy, holiday shopping continues

More than 75% of Americans say the economy is in bad shape, but despite uncertainty over the economy, more Americans than expected hit the stores for the holiday weekend. FOX's Mills Hayes is at the Mall of America for a look at holiday shopping madness.

As the economy is on the upturn, who's feeling the impact?

It was another good day on Wall Street, but how is the economy for people who aren't invested in or focused on the stock market? There are some indicators that things are getting better in areas like rent, gas prices, and food prices, but is anyone feeling it yet? FOX 10's Linda Williams has more.

Florida settles lawsuit over alleged witholding of COVID-19 data

Florida will have to provide COVID-19 data to the public again after a former Democratic state representative settled a lawsuit with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration over the decision two years ago to stop posting information on the virus’ spread online.

CDC has stopped printing COVID-19 vaccination cards

The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out. Vaccines are not being distributed by the federal government anymore, so the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped printing new cards.

Grand Canyon to stay open if government shuts down

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs says the state is prepared to keep the Grand Canyon open as a federal government shutdown looms. Funding from the Arizona Lottery would make it possible to keep the Grand Canyon open. Hobbs says keeping the Grand Canyon open will guarantee Arizonans working in the park, and the thousands who depend on the tourist activity it generates are not affected by political gridlock.

U.S. national debt hits record $33 trillion

The national debt – which measures what the U.S. owes its creditors — hit $33.04 trillion as of Monday afternoon, according to new data published by the Treasury Department. By comparison, just four decades ago, the national debt hovered around $907 billion.