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Gage Jackson presents the day's top headlines, including a rise in unemployment claims to 742,000, indicating economic strain due to increased virus cases. Mortgage rates have hit record lows, boosting the housing market, partly due to the Federal Reserve's low rates. Meanwhile, Wisconsin is conducting a recount of over 800,000 ballots in two counties at President Trump's request, with the Trump campaign funding the effort. The recount is expected to conclude by December 1st. Johanna will provide further updates on these and other stories.

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How have mortgage rates changed recently?

What impact does the Federal Reserve's low rates have on the economy?

What is the significance of the recount in Wisconsin?

What was the total margin by which Joe Biden won in the counties involved in the recount?