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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

Temu unavailable in Vietnam after failure to register with trade ministry Reuters

Temu and Shein suspended in Vietnam for lack of registration

The NBA is ready to return to China for the first time in more than five years, marking a big turnaround after the league and Beijing had a falling out over an executive’s tweet. Getty Images

NBA to return to China after yearslong rift

A new poll shows work-life balance still isn't a thing for many women. Getty Images

Work-life balance out of reach for many American women

The pet business is projected to reach over $150 billion in sales this year and one big player in the industry is Lamb Chop. Multipet International

How Lamb Chop became your dog’s favorite toy

The U.S. jobs market beat expectations in November, adding 227,000 jobs after a bleak October report driven by hurricanes and strikes. Getty Images

Why November’s 227,000 jobs added is not as impressive as it seems

A federal judge in Texas has scuttled a deal between the Justice Department and aircraft maker Boeing, related to two plane crashes. AP Images

Federal judge rejects Boeing deal with DOJ due to concerns about diversity

The Biden administration is making a final push to establish major consumer protections for airline passengers. Getty Images

The Biden administration makes final push for airline-customer protections

Texas is taking steps toward banning THC, with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, R, stating the Senate will push for a ban on all consumable products. Getty Images

Texas lawmakers move to ban sale of all THC products in 2025

Waymo bringing robotaxi to Miami residents by 2026 AP Images

Waymo to expand robotaxi service to Miami

DOGE co-chair Vivek Ramaswamy says they will intensely review President Joe Biden's “last-minute spending spree." Getty Images

Ramaswamy says DOGE will scrutinize Rivian loan and CHIPS Act awards

A federal judge says Target will have to face a lawsuit from a shareholder over the fallout from its sales of Pride Month merch last year. Target

Judge rules Target must face shareholder lawsuit over Pride Month backlash

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield will soon cap anesthesia coverage to a certain time limit, denying claims for those that go over the limit. Getty Images

Anthem cancels controversial anesthesia policy after widespread outrage

Shell is halting new offshore wind investments to instead focus on existing projects while expanding oil and gas operations. Getty Images

Shell won’t invest in any new offshore wind projects, citing financial concerns

A new study commissioned by Eli Lilly shows its Zepbound helps people lose more weight then Novo Nordisk's Wegovy. Reuters

Zepbound helps shed more weight than Wegovy, Eli Lilly study says

California has issued a statewide voluntary recall of raw milk products over concerns it may be contaminated with bird flu. Getty Images

Calif issues statewide recall of raw milk after H5N1 found in retail samples

The Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi’s is planning to once again open its door starting next year, 20 years after shuttering all of its locations. Chi-Chi's Restaurants

Chi-Chi’s to reopen restaurants after shutting down 20 years ago

Bitcoin price surges to $100,000 for the first time, hours after Trump taps pro-crypto Paul Atkins as SEC chairman. Reuters

Price of Bitcoin rises to $100,000 for the first time