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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

TikTok asked a federal appeals court to stop the Biden administration from enforcing a law that could lead to a ban in the coming weeks.  Getty Images

TikTok seeks temporary pause of US ban pending Supreme Court review

Beijing launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia just a week after U.S. increased restrictions on chip exports to China. Getty Images

Nvidia dragged into US-China tit-for-tat over chip restrictions

Holiday shopping is expected to reach record highs this season, but a growing number of those purchases will be sent back. Getty Images

Major surge in returns expected to increase during holiday season

Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour" ended, leaving a billion-dollar impact on the global economy and fans wondering what's next for the pop star. Getty Images

Final curtain falls on Taylor Swift’s billion-dollar ‘Eras Tour.’ What’s next?

Wildlife resort lets tourists sleep with wolves, experts say it can turn dangerous Getty Images

Canadian wildlife resort offers a night with wolves, experts warn against trend

HelloFresh is under investigation for allegedly employing migrant children to cook and work at its packaging facility in Illinois. Getty Images

HelloFresh under investigation for alleged migrant child labor: Report

The "Harry Potter" franchise is back with a TV series. Discover the casting updates and controversy surrounding it. AP Images

New ‘Harry Potter’ series receives greenlight for production in 2025

The number of Americans reporting they want a new job is at a 10-year high, but many feel they have nowhere to go. Getty Images

There’s a new term to describe this job market’s vibes

Social media platform Bluesky reached 25 million users, continuing its growth after the election as some people looking for alternatives to X. Getty Images

Bluesky grows to 25 million users, CEO considers ads on platform