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The three wealthiest men in the world, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, will be at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Getty Images

Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to attend Trump inauguration

As wildfires continue in Los Angeles, Elon Musk donates Cybertrucks. Each is outfitted with Wi-Fi for areas affected by the fires. Tesla

Elon Musk donates Cybertrucks for Wi-Fi and power as wildfires ravage LA

Apple’s board is recommending investors reject a proposal to stop DEI efforts, bucking a recent trend in Big Tech. Getty Images

Apple pushes back against pressure to end DEI policies

Spain's prime minister has proposed a 100% tax on non-EU home buyers. AP Images

Spain proposes 100% tax on non-EU homebuyers to tackle housing crisis

Chinese officials are working on options for TikTok to continue operating in the U.S., including Elon Musk taking control of the app. Getty Images

China floats Elon Musk as possible future owner of US TikTok: Report

The American Alliance for Equal Rights is suing McDonald's for alleged discrimination due to its scholarship program focusing on Latinos. AP Images

Organization sues McDonald’s over college scholarships for Latinos

It reverses a rule change the coffee chain made in 2018, after a store manager called the police on two Black men in a Philadelphia location. Getty Images

Starbucks will now require customers to buy something to use bathrooms

Company offers $7 million to purchase Alex Jones’ Infowars after failed auction Getty Images

Alex Jones-aligned company offers $7 million for Infowars after failed auction

The Labor Department says it is working to pay out over $130,000 in wages it recovered from a South Carolina peach growing company. Getty Images

Feds say SC peach farm pressured workers to make political donations

Amazon is scaling back some of its DEI initiatives, joining a list of major companies making similar moves in light of political scrutiny. Getty Images

Amazon joins other companies in scaling back DEI programs

The Biden administration has proposed new rules for exporting AI chips. Getty Images

Biden administration proposes new rules limiting AI chip exports

AI is changing the way luxury goods are authenticated, helping combat counterfeit schemes. Learn how retailers use AI to protect buyers. Getty Images

How AI is revolutionizing luxury goods authentication

Fire crews continue to battle deadly wildfires in Southern California as the death toll rises and strong winds are forecasted to return. AP Images

At least 24 dead as strong winds return to fuel California wildfires

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made significant policy changes this week that align more closely with conservative values. Reuters

No fact-checks, DEI or tampons in men’s bathrooms: Meta’s policy overhaul wrap

A federal appeals court revived a lawsuit that a conservative group brought against Pfizer over one of its fellowship programs. Getty Images

Court rules Pfizer must face lawsuit over program promoting diversity

Amazon is reportedly exploring a move into news following its “Election Night with Brian Williams” special. Getty Images

Amazon eyes news expansion after election night special

Florida is suing healthcare services company Trinity Health Care Services after accidentally overpaying it by over $5 million. Getty Images

Florida sues company tied to Dem congresswoman over $5M COVID overpayment

A new report by AI Forensics said sexually explicit advertisements are showing up on Facebook in Europe. Getty Images

Over 3,000 sexually explicit ads seen on Europe’s Facebook last year: Report

Aimed at meeting rising energy demands from data centers, one of the power sector's biggest transactions has raised environmental concerns. Calpine

The largest nuclear power plant operator in US to buy major natural gas producer

Kroger agrees to pay $110M in Kentucky opioid settlement AP Images

Kroger agrees to pay $110M in Kentucky opioid settlement

Meta is ending its DEI programs effective immediately, citing the changing legal and policy landscape around the cause. Getty Images

Meta kills DEI programs in its latest appeal to Trump

Ford unveiled its latest muscle car at the Detroit Auto Show this week. It's not just any muscle car, it's the Spirit of America Mustang GTD. Ford

Ford unveils $325,000 Mustang GTD in tribute to turbojet-propelled cars

The estimated total cost of the southern California wildfires has nearly tripled as first responders struggle to contain the largest blazes. Getty Images

Total estimated cost of California wildfires triples to $150 billion as blazes rage on

December's jobs figure is even higher than November's, which experts say was skewed by people returning to work from strikes and hurricanes. Getty Images

US economy wows with 256,000 jobs added in December, more than expected