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Fire crews continue to battle deadly wildfires in Southern California as the death toll rises and strong winds are forecasted to return. AP Images

At least 24 dead as strong winds return to fuel California wildfires

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made significant policy changes this week that align more closely with conservative values. Reuters

No fact-checks, DEI or tampons in men’s bathrooms: Meta’s policy overhaul wrap

A federal appeals court revived a lawsuit that a conservative group brought against Pfizer over one of its fellowship programs. Getty Images

Court rules Pfizer must face lawsuit over program promoting diversity

Amazon is reportedly exploring a move into news following its “Election Night with Brian Williams” special. Getty Images

Amazon eyes news expansion after election night special

Florida is suing healthcare services company Trinity Health Care Services after accidentally overpaying it by over $5 million. Getty Images

Florida sues company tied to Dem congresswoman over $5M COVID overpayment

A new report by AI Forensics said sexually explicit advertisements are showing up on Facebook in Europe. Getty Images

Over 3,000 sexually explicit ads seen on Europe’s Facebook last year: Report

Aimed at meeting rising energy demands from data centers, one of the power sector's biggest transactions has raised environmental concerns. Calpine

The largest nuclear power plant operator in US to buy major natural gas producer

Kroger agrees to pay $110M in Kentucky opioid settlement AP Images

Kroger agrees to pay $110M in Kentucky opioid settlement

Meta is ending its DEI programs effective immediately, citing the changing legal and policy landscape around the cause. Getty Images

Meta kills DEI programs in its latest appeal to Trump

Ford unveiled its latest muscle car at the Detroit Auto Show this week. It's not just any muscle car, it's the Spirit of America Mustang GTD. Ford

Ford unveils $325,000 Mustang GTD in tribute to turbojet-propelled cars

The estimated total cost of the southern California wildfires has nearly tripled as first responders struggle to contain the largest blazes. Getty Images

Total estimated cost of California wildfires triples to $150 billion as blazes rage on

December's jobs figure is even higher than November's, which experts say was skewed by people returning to work from strikes and hurricanes. Getty Images

US economy wows with 256,000 jobs added in December, more than expected

Macy’s has confirmed it will be shutting down 66 stores. The department store chain said Thursday the move is part of its “bold new chapter” strategy announced in February of last year that will see the closure of approximately 150 underperforming stores, or about a a third of its locations, over a three-year period. Getty Images

Macy’s confirms closure of 66 stores

At least 10 people have been confirmed dead as four major wildfires continues to burn in the Los Angeles area. AP Images

At least 10 dead as major wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles area

Lemon8 is emerging as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban. Learn what’s at stake for ByteDance apps like TikTok and CapCut. Reuters

Creators flock to Lemon8 as TikTok ban approaches

U.S. officials release ‘Notorious Markets List’, illegal online pharmacies exposed Getty Images

Tens of thousands of online pharmacies operate illegally, sell fake drugs: Report

Sun Day Red, a new apparel brand launched by Tiger Woods earlier this year is facing another lawsuit over its logo, this time from Puma. Getty Images

Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red apparel brand sued by Puma over logo

The wildfires could cause up to $57 billion in damage as Pacific Palisades homeowners had insurance policies canceled months prior. Getty Images

California wildfires causing $57 billion in damage as providers canceled insurance

It's the question plaguing Danish experts as Trump threatens military and economic force to take Greenland from Denmark. Getty Images

What does Trump want with Greenland when US already has military control?

Delta unveils its new in-flight experience at CES, featuring partnerships with Youtube and an AI-powered flight concierge. Getty Images

Delta introduces new in-flight perks, announces YouTube partnership

President Joe Biden is reportedly planning one last artificial intelligence chip restriction that would hit major companies including the second most valuable in the world, Nvidia. Getty Images

Biden plans final push to limit Nvidia advanced chip exports: Report

A new report shows 41% of companies worldwide will cut their workforce in favor of AI by 2030. Getty Images

41% of global companies could cut workforce in favor of AI by 2030: Report

A potentially crippling strike has been averted for now. Longshoremen reached a tentative new contract deal Wednesday, Jan. 8, with shipping and port companies along the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S.  Getty Images

Port strike averted after tentative deal reached

At least five people have been killed as five wildfires rage in the Los Angeles area. AP Images

5 dead, thousands of homes destroyed as fires rip through Los Angeles area