Straight To It: Gwen’s Friday, August 6 recap


Gwen’s picks for Friday include:

  • Team USA medal count and IOC remarks on the legacy of the Tokyo Olympics.
  • Domestic airlines are struggling to meet the summer travel demand.
  • Student loan repayment extended to January 31, 2022.
  • Shedd Aquarium releases video of penguin chicks born during the pandemic.

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