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BuzzFeed has sold Hot Ones and its parent company for $82.5 million to a consortium led by an investment firm from George Soros. Getty Images

BuzzFeed sells ‘Hot Ones’ to group led by Soros investment firm

The popular brand Stanley issued a recall on 2.6 million of its steel cups over faulty lids causing burn injuries. Stanley

Stanley recalls 2.6 million mugs after burn injuries from faulty lids

Macy’s revealed new details about an employee who hid millions of dollars, saying what started as a single mistake led to years of cover-up. Getty Images

Macy’s confirms employee hid $151M in expenses to cover mistakes

Elon Musk now the first person ever to reach a $400 billion net worth, according to an estimate from Bloomberg News. Getty Images

Elon Musk becomes first person to reach $400 billion net worth

Tesla is lobbying the British government to tighten emissions rules and increase taxes on the country's gas-powered cars. Getty Images

Tesla wants higher taxes and stricter emissions rules for gas cars in the UK

Trump is appointing Andrew Ferguson as the next FTC chair, replacing antitrust firebrand Lina Khan. Both are Big Tech skeptics. Getty Images

Trump’s FTC pick expected to stay tough on Big Tech but relax on mergers

It seems like you can shop for nearly everything on Amazon and now you can even add a car to your shopping cart. Amazon

Amazon, Hyundai team up to start selling cars online

Boeing is resuming production of its 737 MAX jet nearly eight weeks after production halted due to a machinist strike at the company. Reuters

Boeing resumes 737 MAX production, releases delivery numbers

Grocery chain Albertsons is suing Kroger for billions in damages for not doing enough to get regulatory approval for the $25 billion merger. Getty Images

Albertsons sues Kroger, terminates $25 billion merger

Consumer price inflation rose 2.7% annually in November, up from October's 2.6% rate, as the Federal Reserve weighs more rate cuts. Getty Images

Inflation rate ticks up for second straight month ahead of next Fed decision

It’s the end of the road for General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi program. GM said Tuesday it plans to “realign its autonomous driving strategy” to focus on advanced driver assistance systems for use in personal vehicles.  Getty Images

General Motors ends Cruise robotaxi program

A federal judge rejected The Onion’s winning bid to buy Infowars on Tuesday, Dec. 10. AP Images

Federal judge blocks sale of Infowars to The Onion

The man accused of killing a CEO in New York is fighting extradition as his bail was denied in Pennsylvania. Reuters

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect fights extradition to NY, denied bail in PA

A U.S. district judge blocked a $25 billion bid by Kroger to takeover Albertsons in a victory for the Federal Trade Commission. Getty Images

Kroger and Albertsons’ $25 billion mega-merger blocked by federal judge

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch lost in court trying to change the family trust to make sure his vision for Fox News stays intact. Getty Images

Rupert Murdoch blocked from changing family trust to cement Fox News control

Fortnite players are getting a refund after federal regulators found that the game’s developer tricked players into spending money. Getty Images

FTC issues Fortnite players refunds after being ‘tricked’ into purchases

Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal would send $500 checks to families making up to $300,000 and $300 to individuals making up to $150,000. Getty Images

NY Gov. Hochul pitches $500 inflation checks as her popularity suffers

Macy’s is facing off with an activist investor group that thinks the real estate it sits on is more valuable than the company itself. Getty Images

Macy’s activist investor may be ‘most truthful’ about retailer’s future

The EPA has banned the use of two solvents often found in everyday products because of their cancer risk. Getty Images

EPA bans 2 solvents used in everyday products and dry cleaning

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters set a deadline for Amazon to agree to dates for a union contract negotiation for its workers. AP Images

Teamsters set deadline for labor talks with Amazon

Another department store chain is set to make an internet comeback. Lord & Taylor is set to relaunch in 2025 as a discount luxury e-commerce platform offering designer goods and Lord & Taylor-branded products, according to its new owner.  Getty Images

Lord & Taylor to relaunch as online discount luxury retailer

The man accused of gunning down the CEO of UnitedHealthcare on a New York City sidewalk has been charged with murder. AP Images

Suspect charged with murder in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

The NYPD confirmed officials arrested a “strong person of interest” in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. AP Images

‘Strong person of interest’ in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO arrested

President-elect Donald Trump put to bed the notion he’d try to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term expires in 2026.  Getty Images

‘You’re not fired.’ Trump says he won’t try to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell