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President Biden will sign an executive order that will allow fewer guns will be sold without background checks. Getty

Biden increases gun background checks, China reopens: March 14 rundown

Silicon Valley Bank became the second biggest bank failure in U.S. history last week. This week, regulators are trying to stop the spread. Getty Images

Feds scramble to contain Silicon Valley Bank contagion. ‘Banking system is safe.’

More than 1,000 migrants pushed back border authorities Sunday at the Santa Fe International Bridge in El Paso, Texas. Associated Press

More than 1,000 migrants rush police at US-Mexico border

President Joe Biden said Americans should remain confident in the banking system following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Associated Press

Biden pushes for more regulation after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

The federal government says they are stepping in to limit the fallout from the largest banking failure since 2008. AP

Feds to help failed banks, N Korea submarine missiles: March 13 rundown

Elon Musk has reportedly bought 3,500 acres near Austin, Texas, to build a utopia to house his employees. It's called Snailbrook. AP Images

Elon Musk reportedly plans to build Texas ‘utopia’ town for employees

Six individual shoes worn by NBA legend Michael Jordan during the clinching games of his NBA Finals victories are set to go on sale.  Sotheby's

Michael Jordan championship shoe collection expected to sell for $100M

On Thursday, Silicon Valley Bank lost 60% of its stock, wiping out over $80 billion in value from bank shares. Reuters

Bank stocks dip globally, cartel apologizes for kidnappings: March 10 rundown

As Funko proves, companies don't always unload excess inventory by marking down prices. Here are the companies that dumped product in Five For Friday. Getty Images

As Funko destroys $36M in toys, here’s why these 5 companies trash merch

After shooting down China's spy balloons in the sky, the government is now setting its sights on TikTok, the popular Chinese app.

TikTok ban gains White House support but could face constitutional challenges

X is facing more advertisers leaving after Elon Musk's endorsement of an antisemitic post led to brands suspending advertising. Getty Images

FTC demands Twitter communications related to Musk, names of journalists

January job openings dipped down to 10.8 million. That is still historically high but is 10% below the peak of 12 million in March 2022.

Job openings in January fall to 10.8 million, still high, as layoffs rise

The author of the popular "Goosebumps" series denies editing his original works to be more politically correct.  Getty Images

‘Goosebumps’ author denies reports of editing books

After its catastrophic investment with Juul lost it more than $12 billion, Altria is branching out to buy vape startup NJOY for $2.75 billion. Associated Press

Marlboro maker Altria doubles down on vape bet after losing billions with Juul

Officials in the U.S. and Europe now suspect that a pro-Ukraine group is responsible for damaging the Nord Stream pipelines. Getty Images

Intel report on Nord Stream culprit, bill outright bans TikTok: March 8 rundown

Student loans have been paused for three years. Now, SoFi, a company that refinances loans is challenging Biden's latest pause extension. AP Images

SoFi sues to challenge Biden’s student loan pause

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned the Fed could accelerate rate hikes if evidence continues to point to high inflation. Reuters

Powell warns Fed could accelerate rate hikes amid inflation, growth

A new Georgia nuclear plant is seeing self-sustaining nuclear fission. According to Georgia Power, one new reactor has begun splitting atoms. Reuters

New Georgia nuclear plant begins splitting atoms for the first time

U.S. defense secretary visits Iraq Tuesday, two weeks before the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion that ousted Saddam Hussein's regime. Reuters

US defense secretary visits Iraq, airline merger antitrust suit: March 7 rundown

More than one in five senior federal employees reported owning or trading stocks that are influenced by decisions their agencies make. 

Lawmakers consider stock trading ban for senior officials at federal agencies

FTC swings big against Microsoft, Meta, but may have a losing strategy Reuters

Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard deal will reportedly clear EU hurdle

Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip made to treat paralysis and blindness will not be tested in human trials after the FDA denied the request. Getty Images

FDA denies Elon Musk’s request to begin brain chip trials in humans

Alex Murdaugh has been found guilty of murder. New York Congressman George Santos in under investigation by the House Ethics Committee. Reuters

Murdaugh found guilty, Santos under House Ethics review: March 3 rundown

TD Bank paid $1.2 billion to settle its alleged role in a $7 billion scam. We take a look at the most notorious Ponzi schemes in Five For Friday. Getty Images

Here are the 5 most notorious Ponzi schemes in history