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China is putting out a warning that it plans to take action if the United States enforces new chip control measures.

China warns it will take action if US implements new chip control measures

The parent company of Facebook is reportedly planning to build a $10 billion underwater fiber-optic cable that will go around the world.

Meta to build $10B global underwater internet cable: Report

The holiday shopping season is now well underway with stores pushing big discounts to try to attract customers for Cyber Monday.

What to expect on Cyber Monday as big-box stores look to attract customers

The holiday shopping season officially kicked off on Black Friday, but holiday sales are expected to grow at the slowest pace since 2018.

The retailers vying to win this year’s shortened holiday shopping season

US Christmas tree shortage expected due to severe weather, drought, and floods, amid already short selling season this year nationwide.

America facing a live Christmas tree shortage again

Mexico's president refutes a claim by President-elect Donald Trump that she's closing the U.S.-Mexico border.

Mexico’s president refutes Trump’s claim she promised to close the border

Nielsen data shows a significant drop in viewership for MSNBC and CNN following the 2024 presidential election.

MSNBC, CNN lose nearly half of viewers since election night

President-elect Donald Trump cabinet choice for trade, Jamieson Greer, will play a crucial role in Trump's second administration.

Trump taps Jamieson Greer for USTR to push ambitious tariff policies

A U.S. judge ruled Thursday, Nov. 20, that the emerald should be returned to Brazil after a long and heated journey.

‘Cursed’ smuggled emerald to return to Brazil, US judge rules

Airlines are raking-in billions of dollars in so-called "junk-fees," which are the extra charges on additions such as checking bags.

Senate report criticizes airline ‘junk fees’ totaling billions of dollars

NBC and Macy's are negotiating a new contract that keep the Thanksgiving Day parade on NBC for the next decade.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the multimillion dollar deal with NBC

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it seized more than 3,000 fake electric guitars in southern California. They said the knockoffs were destined for the e-commerce market, just in time for holiday gift shopping.

More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars seized in California

New proposal looks to remove two iconic towers in downtown Detroit's Renaissance Center.

Billion-dollar proposal looks to demolish two towers in Detroit’s Renaissance Center

Intel will receive nearly $8 billion in funding from the CHIPS Act as the Biden administration races to allocate grant money.

Intel secures $7.9B in CHIPS Act funding as Biden runs out of time

Experts say President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to put 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada violates the trade agreement he negotiated during his first term.

Trump’s proposed tariffs could violate his own trade deal with Canada and Mexico

The Biden administration has approved a $6.6 billion loan to EV maker Rivian, despite the company facing significant financial challenges.

Biden administration approves $6.6B loan to Rivian, which has billions in debt

California residents may soon receive a $7,500 tax incentive for purchasing an electric vehicle, but Tesla buyers would not qualify.

Gavin Newsom’s EV tax break would exclude Tesla, Musk responds

The incoming Trump administration's energy policy is expected to include a prioritization of expanding fossil fuel production and exports.

Trump administration expected to introduce several pro-oil energy policies

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.

Walmart rolls back DEI policies, opts not to renew $100M philanthropic initiative

Disney has agreed to pay $43 million to settle a gender pay gap lawsuit.

Disney to pay $43M to settle gender pay gap lawsuit

Dictionary.com has named "demure" as its 2024 Word of the Year.

Dictionary.com chooses ‘demure’ as word of the year

President-elect Donald Trump has laid out his plans to increase tariffs against China, Canada, and Mexico.

Trump plans new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China over drugs, migrants

Trump announced Scott Bessent as his pick for Treasury secretary, ending an internal battle for the post that some described as a knife fight.

Former Democratic donor and Soros partner is Trump’s pick for Treasury

Macy's delayed its earnings report as it deals with a multi-million dollar accounting scandal involving one employee.

Macy’s says employee hid up to $154 million, delays earnings report