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Things might get more complicated for those with student loan debt after the Biden admin's one-year grace period on repayments expired.

Student borrowers may face default as loan forgiveness remains tied up in court

A simple question Elon Musk posed on X led to Hasbro's stock receiving a boost on Nov. 29. In a post, Musk asked, "How much is Hasbro?"

Hasbro stock jumps as Elon Musk toys with idea of buying company

The FTC opened a sweeping investigation into Microsoft in Biden's final months as Chair Lina Khan is expected to be out the door with Trump.

FTC probe targets Microsoft’s business model in Lina Khan’s last stand

A Japanese retailer is facing a boycott in China after comments about where it sources its cotton.

Uniqlo risks boycott in China after CEO’s controversial Xinjiang comment

Elon Musk is calling to “delete CFPB,” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which has long been in conservatives’ crosshairs.

Why Elon Musk and conservatives want to ‘delete’ CFPB

A judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed against Fox News by Ray Epps, who was at the center of the Jan. 6 controversy.

Judge dismisses defamation suit against Fox News over Jan. 6 coverage

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday, Dec. 2, over whether to ban sweet- and fruit-flavored vapes and vaping products.

Supreme Court to decide whether to ban sweet-flavored vapes

China is putting out a warning that it plans to take action if the United States enforces new chip control measures.

China warns it will take action if US implements new chip control measures

The parent company of Facebook is reportedly planning to build a $10 billion underwater fiber-optic cable that will go around the world.

Meta to build $10B global underwater internet cable: Report

The holiday shopping season is now well underway with stores pushing big discounts to try to attract customers for Cyber Monday.

What to expect on Cyber Monday as big-box stores look to attract customers

The holiday shopping season officially kicked off on Black Friday, but holiday sales are expected to grow at the slowest pace since 2018.

The retailers vying to win this year’s shortened holiday shopping season

US Christmas tree shortage expected due to severe weather, drought, and floods, amid already short selling season this year nationwide.

America facing a live Christmas tree shortage again

Mexico's president refutes a claim by President-elect Donald Trump that she's closing the U.S.-Mexico border.

Mexico’s president refutes Trump’s claim she promised to close the border

Nielsen data shows a significant drop in viewership for MSNBC and CNN following the 2024 presidential election.

MSNBC, CNN lose nearly half of viewers since election night

President-elect Donald Trump cabinet choice for trade, Jamieson Greer, will play a crucial role in Trump's second administration.

Trump taps Jamieson Greer for USTR to push ambitious tariff policies

A U.S. judge ruled Thursday, Nov. 20, that the emerald should be returned to Brazil after a long and heated journey.

‘Cursed’ smuggled emerald to return to Brazil, US judge rules

Airlines are raking-in billions of dollars in so-called "junk-fees," which are the extra charges on additions such as checking bags.

Senate report criticizes airline ‘junk fees’ totaling billions of dollars

NBC and Macy's are negotiating a new contract that keep the Thanksgiving Day parade on NBC for the next decade.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the multimillion dollar deal with NBC

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it seized more than 3,000 fake electric guitars in southern California. They said the knockoffs were destined for the e-commerce market, just in time for holiday gift shopping.

More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars seized in California

New proposal looks to remove two iconic towers in downtown Detroit's Renaissance Center.

Billion-dollar proposal looks to demolish two towers in Detroit’s Renaissance Center

Intel will receive nearly $8 billion in funding from the CHIPS Act as the Biden administration races to allocate grant money.

Intel secures $7.9B in CHIPS Act funding as Biden runs out of time

Experts say President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to put 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada violates the trade agreement he negotiated during his first term.

Trump’s proposed tariffs could violate his own trade deal with Canada and Mexico

The Biden administration has approved a $6.6 billion loan to EV maker Rivian, despite the company facing significant financial challenges.

Biden administration approves $6.6B loan to Rivian, which has billions in debt

California residents may soon receive a $7,500 tax incentive for purchasing an electric vehicle, but Tesla buyers would not qualify.

Gavin Newsom’s EV tax break would exclude Tesla, Musk responds