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The FTC's rule banning hidden fees for hotels and live events may be Biden's final shot at junk fees, but will the rule survive? Getty Images

FTC bans ‘bait-and-switch’ junk fees in hotels, rentals, ticket sales

A pair of Japan’s largest automakers, Honda and Nissan, are in talks to merge, with a goal of becoming more competitive in the EV sector. Honda | Nissan

Honda and Nissan reportedly discuss a merger to strengthen EV competitiveness

Walmart is testing out employees wearing body cameras to create a safer environment as holiday shopping reaches its peak. Getty Images

Walmart employees to wear body cameras to create ‘safer environment’

Canada’s finance minister resigned from Trudeau’s cabinet, lambasting him in a letter about their divided views on Trump's tariff threats. Reuters

Trudeau facing calls to resign after finance minister quits in shocking way

Russia says the head of its nuclear and chemical forces has been killed in a bombing near a Moscow apartment building. AP Images

Explosion kills top Russian general in Moscow: Officials

Years after Disneyland was first accused of violating minimum wage laws, the "happiest place on Earth" has agreed to pay up. Getty Images

Disneyland owes back pay to 50,000 employees in $233 million settlement

SoftBank is doubling down with its investment in President-elect Donald Trump's economy, committing $100 billion during Trump's second term. Reuters

Trump secures $100 billion investment in America from Japan’s SoftBank

As Elon Musk sues OpenAI over its transition into a for-profit company, the company released emails showing that the move was his idea. Getty Images

OpenAI releases emails showing Elon Musk asked for control of the company

Party City will file for bankruptcy a second time and close at least 700 stores nationwide, according to multiple reports. Getty Images

Party City may file second bankruptcy, close more than 700 stores: Report

ABC News and its top political host George Stephanopoulos reached a settlement with President-elect Trump in a defamation suit. Details of the settlement were released Saturday, Dec. 14.  Getty Images

ABC to pay $15M, apologize in Trump defamation suit settlement

Calls are growing for Homeland Security to take more action in identifying the drones reported night after night in New Jersey and New York. AP Images

Lawmakers demand answers as drone sightings grow in NJ, NY

A New Jersey woman sued DraftKings, claiming the site preyed on her husband with incentives that drove him to deposit $15 million in 4 years. Getty Images

Wife sues DraftKings claiming husband stole from kids and lost $1M gambling

Where are the most million-dollar jobs in the U.S.? Not New York, not Los Angeles, but San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area. Getty Images

San Francisco has highest rate of million-dollar jobs in US: Report

Dockworkers looking to reach a labor deal before a January strike deadline just got the backing of a big ally: President-elect Donald Trump. Reuters

Trump supports Longshoremen’s Association fight against ‘automation’

Netflix is reportedly rescinding its once unlimited parental leave policy, according to The Wall Street Journal. Getty Images

Netflix rescinding its once unlimited parental leave benefit: Report

The reality show “Love is Blind” is under fire for labor law violations of its contestants, prompting NLRB involvement. Getty Images

NLRB says contestants on ‘Love is Blind’ should be counted as employees

Starting on Jan. 13, YouTube TV will increase the monthly subscription cost by 14%, from $72.99 to $82.99 per month. Getty Images

YouTube TV monthly cost to increase by 14% at start of new year

Eli Lilly will soon test it's weight-loss drug Zepbound as a treatment for addiction. Reuters

Eli Lilly to test weight loss drug Zepbound to treat addiction

Amazon to donate $1 million to Trump inauguration fund. AP Images

Amazon to donate $1 million to Trump inauguration fund

Meta donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund. Trump has previously called Meta a "True Enemy of the People." Donald J. Trump via Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta spends $1 million to mend fences with Trump

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley introduced bipartisan legislation that would bust up healthcare conglomerates that own pharmacies. Getty Images

Bill would force Big Health Care to sell pharmacies within 3 years

Australia’s government is creating new rules to force Big Tech companies to pay publishers for news or face fines. Getty Images

Australia plans to tax digital platforms that don’t pay for news

BuzzFeed has sold Hot Ones and its parent company for $82.5 million to a consortium led by an investment firm from George Soros. Getty Images

BuzzFeed sells ‘Hot Ones’ to group led by Soros investment firm

The popular brand Stanley issued a recall on 2.6 million of its steel cups over faulty lids causing burn injuries. Stanley

Stanley recalls 2.6 million mugs after burn injuries from faulty lids