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The Dow Jones Industrial Average is closing at a new low for the year. Stocks trimmed some losses in the final hour as global recession fears rattled markets. At the closing bell, the Dow lost 486 points to 29-590. The S&P 500 fell 64 points to 36-93. The Nasdaq dropped 198 points to 10-867.       Moderna is requesting the FDA clear its new COVID boosters for kids and teens. The pharmaceutical company filed two authorization requests for the FDA. One is for kids as young as six and another for teens up to 17.        Roger Federer is wrapping up his legendary tennis career. The 20-time Grand Slam champion lost in doubles with Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in London. Federer won over 100 singles titles during his legendary career, with his 20 Grand Slams placing him third all-time for most won.       Former President Trump is holding a rally in North Carolina today. It's taking place in Wilmington. The Tar Heel State has a key Senate race on the ballot this year. Democrat Cheri Beasley is going up against Republican Ted Budd. Current Republican Senator Richard Burr is retiring.       Jill Biden is honoring Jackie Kennedy at the White House. On Friday, she delivered remarks at a White House Historical Association ceremony and dedicated a sculpture to the former First Lady. The sculpture is known as the Jacqueline Kennedy Medallion and celebrates the Kennedy's historic legacy at the White House, and Jackie's dedication to the preservation of Lafayette Square.        "Don't Worry Darling" is bringing in just over three-million-dollars thanks to Thursday previews. The Olivia Wilde directed film is projected to rake in between 20 and 26 million-dollars over its opening weekend. It stars Florence Pugh and Harry Styles as a couple living in a utopia-like town in 1950's California, where Pugh's character starts to realize things aren't really what they seem.        

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