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Israel revealed more information overnight about the three hostages taken by Hamas who were mistakenly killed by Israeli troops. Reuters

Israel releases more details on accidental killing of 3 hostages: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 18, 2023

2023 Wrapped: Wikipedia Edition. People viewed Wikipedia pages 84 billion times. If Taylor Swift doesn't top the list, what does? Reuters

Taylor Swift doesn’t top this list: The most-searched Wikipedia pages of 2023.

Stocks are soaring this week and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high, erasing nearly two years of turmoil. Getty Images

Check on your 401(k) for a boost. Here’s why stocks hit record highs this week.

Mullin states that the criteria for impeachment are high, requiring a misdemeanor, high crime, or treason committed while in office. Getty Images

House Republicans formally authorize Biden impeachment inquiry: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 14, 2023

Tesla bot prototype, the "Optimus Gen 2," is designed to handle boring, repetitive, and dangerous tasks, according to CEO Elon Musk. Tesla

Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus Gen 2 shows major improvements

FedEx is sending out a memo to thousands of independent contractors following a rash of robberies and thefts. AP Images

FedEx puts drivers on high alert following string of robberies, attacks

As the NCAA faces multiple lawsuits, will college athletes end up unionized? And do they need to be students at all? Getty Images

Are college athletes students or employees? NCAA’s legal hurdles

Apple is releasing a new security feature for iPhones to protect users from thieves who learn their passcodes. AP Images

Apple releasing security feature to protect against passcode-stealing thieves

Hasbro has announced it will be laying off nearly 20% of its workforce, a sign of the current sluggish state of toy sales. Getty Images

Monopoly maker Hasbro announces 1,100 job cuts, nearly 20% of workforce

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are claiming responsibility for an attack on a Norwegian commercial tanker in the Red Sea. AP Images

US responds to mayday call after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attack ship in Red Sea: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 12, 2023

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington D.C. on Tuesday, where he will meet with President Biden and leaders of Congress. AP Images

Ukraine President Zelenskyy to meet with Biden in D.C. as funding efforts flounder: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 11, 2023

Elon Musk wants Disney CEO Bob Iger fired immediately after posts on X revealed that Disney is still advertising on Facebook and Instagram. Getty Images

Musk takes on Disney for Facebook ads as New Mexico says Meta exploits kids

Starting in 2024, a new California law will require large retail stores to have gender-neutral toy sections next to boys and girls sections. Getty Images

California law requires gender-neutral toy, baby sections in retail stores

Decades of disastrous economic policies in Argentina led voters to Javier Milei, who is promising to blow it up. Getty Images

Why is Argentina’s economy so bad? Does Javier Milei have the answers?

Trump has asked the Supreme Court to reject a request by federal prosecutors to immediately review his claim of immunity from prosecution. Getty Images

How conservative radio host’s Supreme Court case threatens to upend the courts

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Senate briefing on Ukraine aid becomes heated as Republicans demand border policy change: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 6, 2023

Top economists have tamped down their predictions of a recession in the U.S after predicting one this time last year. Getty Images

Top economists say no recession likely in 2024 after predicting one for 2023

Despite Spotify reporting its first quarterly profit since 2021, the company announced it is cutting about 1,500 jobs. Getty Images

Spotify’s latest round of layoffs to cut 1,500 jobs in battle to become profitable

Days after the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas ended, Israel said that it was expanding its ground operations to all of Gaza. AP Images

Israel expanding strikes in Gaza following end of temporary truce: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 4, 2023

After a weeklong pause in fighting, the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas came to an end as Israel said it resumed strikes in Gaza. AP Images

Airstrikes resume in Gaza as cease-fire ends: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 1, 2023

Video games and luxury goods bring in huge revenues each year. Here's what happens when they combine their powers in gaming-luxury collaborations.

Power-ups & prestige: 5 epic video game x luxury brand collabs

The final weeks of ChatGPT's first year were mired in drama. Now a co-founder's future with the company is in doubt. Getty Images

It’s ChatGPT’s birthday. Here’s how it changed the AI game in 1 short year.

Elon Musk's week is marked by a nullified $56 billion compensation package, recalls, Neuralink's first human trial and environmental scrutiny. Reuters

X owner Elon Musk accuses advertisers of blackmailing him

Henry Kissinger, the secretary of state and national security adviser under Presidents Richard Nixon and Geral Ford, died Wednesday at the age of 100. AP

Henry Kissinger dies at 100: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 30, 2023