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During the CES 2025 keynote, Nvidia announced the development of an AI supercomputer and AI for training robots and cars. Reuters

Nvidia reveals new AI supercomputer, technology to train robots

Meta announced Tuesday, Dec. 7, that it will replace its third-party fact-checking program with a community-driven system called Community Notes. The change will begin rolling out in the United States on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, with plans for global implementation in 2025, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Getty Images

Zuckerberg says Meta is ditching fact-checkers for community-driven oversight

Tubi hit 97 million monthly users, dominating the free ad-supported streaming race with exclusive content and hundreds of thousands of titles. Getty Images

Tubi hits 97 million users, shaking up FAST streaming race

At least 95 people are dead after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet Tuesday morning. Reuters

At least 95 killed in 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet

McDonald’s scales back some diversity programs Getty Images

McDonald’s ends some DEI programs, cites Supreme Court ruling 

Hoping to revive Afghanistan’s struggling economy, the Taliban is mining emeralds, gold and gemstones to get cash flowing. Getty Images

Taliban sells emeralds, gold and minerals to revive struggling Afghanistan economy

Meta is signaling its closeness to President-elect Trump by appointing his ally and UFC CEO Dana White to its Board of Directors. Getty Images

Zuckerberg appoints UFC boss and Trump ally Dana White to Meta Board

The battle to lower credit card swipe fees for small businesses has stretched into the new year. Getty Images

New year, same fees: The debate over credit card swipe fees continues

WWE and Netflix start a new era in pro wrestling when "Raw" premieres on the streaming service on Jan. 6, 2025. Getty Images

WWE, Netflix begin new ‘Raw’ era for a global audience

The Washington Post released an exclusive report Monday, Jan.6 that claimed President-elect Donald Trump is considering scaling back his tariff plans. Trump is calling the story “fake news.” Getty Images

Trump denies report that team is considering scaled-back tariffs

A long-time cartoonist for The Washington Post has resigned after she said her latest cartoon, critical of owner Jeff Bezos, was blocked. Ann Telnaes

Washington Post cartoonist quits after paper blocks Bezos-Trump drawing

New York City's new congestion pricing has taken effect. AP Images

New York’s congestion toll takes effect without any speed bumps

The lawsuit is the star-crossed steel companies’ last-ditch attempt to revive the deal President Joe Biden squashed last week. Getty Images

Nippon and US Steel sue Biden for ‘sham’ review blocking $15 billion deal

After a unannounced visit to meet with President-elect Donald Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says SpaceX deal weren't discussed. Reuters

Italian PM denies SpaceX talks with Trump as nation nears €1.5 billion deal

Sales of cars, trucks and minivans in the U.S. have bounced back since the devastating effects of the Covid pandemic and supply chain issues. Getty Images

Most American automakers report encouraging 2024 sales

JetBlue owes a $2 million fine to its passengers and the government. It's the first time the DOT has held an airline accountable for delays. Getty Images

DOT fines JetBlue $2 million for ‘chronically delayed flights’

East Coast longshore workers could go back on strike if a union deal on automation isn't reached by Jan. 15. International Longshoremen's Association

Dockworkers push to ban automation at ports with strike deadline weeks away

2024 was not the best year for U.S. businesses with retailers closing more than 7,300 stores; according to Coresight Research, that’s up 57%. Getty Images

‘Retail apocalypse’ saw 57% increase in store closings last year

Meta is putting a Republican in charge of global policy just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes back the White House.  Getty Images

Meta’s new head of global policy Joel Kaplan has close Republican ties

Apple reached a settlement a $95 million over a lawsuit accusing the company of eavesdropping and recording users' conversations with Siri. Getty Images

Apple agrees to pay $95 million over Siri eavesdropping lawsuit

A new report by airline analytics company Cirium shows which airlines were the most on-time in 2024. Getty Images

Delta tops North American list for most punctual flights

President Joe Biden decided to block Nippon Steel’s bid to purchase U.S. Steel due to national security risks, according to multiple reports. Getty Images

Biden blocks Nippon Steel’s bid to take over US Steel

South Korean anti-corruption officials suspended efforts to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol after an hours-long standoff. AP Images

South Korean investigators suspend efforts to detain impeached president after standoff

A U.S. appeals court blocked new rules for internet service providers before they could take effect, delivering a setback to the FCC. AP Images

US appeals court strikes down net neutrality, dealing blow to FCC