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Holiday shopping: Supporting small businesses

This holiday season will be an important one for small businesses that have been hit hard throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data from the Opportunity Insights Economic Tracker based out of Harvard University, small business revenue in the U.S. has decreased by 31% compared to January 2020. Barbara Kahn, professor of marketing at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and author of "The Shopping Revolution," joins CBSN to discuss what to keep in mind ahead of Small Business Saturday.

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Pandemic appears to worsen food insecurity

Food insecurity appears to be on the rise across the country, worsened by the pandemic. Researchers from Northwestern University estimate food insecurity in America doubled in the first few months after the coronavirus arrived, and a recent CBS News poll shows more than one third of Americans are at least somewhat concerned they won't have enough money for groceries in the next year. Errol Barnett reports on the growing need before the holidays.

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ER doctor on COVID vaccine process

With one week left in November, the U.S. has already seen its highest monthly coronavirus case total. This comes as AstraZeneca announced that trials show its vaccine is up to 90% effective. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports on the findings, and Dr. Ron Elfenbein, medical director and owner of FirstCall Medical Center, joined CBSN to break down what we know so far about the vaccine options. He also explains why a new antibody drug approved by the FDA may be limited in the scope of who it can help.

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