Like It Or Not: August 16, 2024

FOX 5's Like It Or Not goes beyond the headlines and provides edgy, controversial commentary on a wide range of news of the day topics and issues.

Prepping back-to-school lunches

Registered dietitian nutritionist Jennifer Scherer joined Good Day DC with some healthy back-to-school lunch inspiration.

Compensation for travel troubles

Adam Duckworth, Travelmation president and founder, joined Good Day DC to break down what we need to know about being compensated for our travel troubles.

Inflation continues to cool as Federal Reserve considers lowering interest rates

New inflation numbers are out and the stock market has had a rocky ride since the Federal Reserve did not lower rates in August and the jobs report was not as strong as expected. Has the economy hit a tipping point? Are we heading for a recession? Is the Fed going to lower rates in September and what impact will that have? Mark Avallone with Potomac Wealth Advisors joins On The Hill to answer these questions and more.

Loudoun County Animal Services hosts annual “Clear the Shelters”

Adoption fee-waived event lasts through August 25. Available pets include cats, kittens, dogs, rabbits, small pets and livestock. All dogs, cats and rabbits adopted from LCAS are spayed or neutered and receive a microchip which is registered to their adopter. Dogs and cats also receive age-appropriate vaccinations and a coupon for a free GPS tracker.