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The Panama Canal Authority imposed unprecedented transit restrictions amid rising Red Sea attacks impacting global shipping operations.

Panama Canal water shortages lead to historic shipping restrictions

The leader of South Korea's opposition Democratic party continues to recover this morning after being wounded in a stabbing on a livestream.

South Korean opposition leader stabbed, attacker arrested as cameras record: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 2, 2024

After 95 years, the first iteration of Mickey Mouse enters the public domain, opening a world of reimagining Disney's mascot.

Step aside, Disney: Mickey Mouse belongs to all of us now, sort of

A federal appeals court has blocked an import ban on Apple Watches as a patent dispute with medical device company Masimo plays out.

Back in stock: Court blocks import ban on Apple Watches

The Colorado Republican Party is appealing the ruling by the state's high court that bars former President Trump from running again.

Colorado GOP appeals ruling barring Trump from 2024 ballot: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 28, 2023

U.S. officials have made it difficult for cheaper Chinese EVs to get into the American auto market, but Beijing is trying to break through.

Could cheaper Chinese EVs make their way into the US auto market?

The New York Times is suing Microsoft and OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement, claiming they used its content to train chatbots.

NYT sues OpenAI, Microsoft for alleged copyright infringement

U.S. officials are set to speak with the Mexican government on Wednesday over the rise in migrants reaching the U.S. southern border.

US, Mexico to meet as migrants flood southern border: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 27, 2023

The United States has fired retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq following a drone attack.

US strikes Iran-backed groups after drone attack on servicemembers in Iraq: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 26, 2023

The Biden administration wants more EVs on American roadways, just not Chinese-made models. The White House is now weighing tariff increases.

Biden administration weighs tariff increase on Chinese-made EVs

Eighty-nine percent of pet owners say they will spend money on them to maximize holiday joy. Here are the 2023 holiday pet spending trends.

Pet spending is off the charts in 2023. Here are 5 holiday splurges

Warner Bros. and Paramount are reportedly in talks about a potential merger that could help the two compete with Disney+ and Netflix.

Reports: Warner Bros., Paramount in talks about potential merger

Mississippi's Secretary of State sent a cease and desist letter to BlackRock regarding alleged misleading of clients about ESG investing.

BlackRock ‘misleading’ investors on ESG strategy, Tennessee lawsuit claims

Google has agreed to pay $700 million and allow for greater competition in its app store as part of an antitrust settlement.

Google to pay $700M to consumers, states in antitrust settlement

Blue Origin canceled its New Shepard launch on December 18, 2023, due to ground system issues. The scheduled launch from Launch Site One in West Texas would have been the first in 15 months for the reusable sub-orbital vehicle.

Can Bezos’ Blue Origin make it back to space?

Southwest Airlines is facing a record $140 million penalty over last year's holiday hellscape. The meltdown affected 2 million passengers.

Southwest Airlines’ $140 million fine includes future travel vouchers

Israel revealed more information overnight about the three hostages taken by Hamas who were mistakenly killed by Israeli troops.

Israel releases more details on accidental killing of 3 hostages: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 18, 2023

2023 Wrapped: Wikipedia Edition. People viewed Wikipedia pages 84 billion times. If Taylor Swift doesn't top the list, what does?

Taylor Swift doesn’t top this list: The most-searched Wikipedia pages of 2023.

Stocks are soaring this week and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high, erasing nearly two years of turmoil.

Check on your 401(k) for a boost. Here’s why stocks hit record highs this week.

Mullin states that the criteria for impeachment are high, requiring a misdemeanor, high crime, or treason committed while in office.

House Republicans formally authorize Biden impeachment inquiry: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 14, 2023

Tesla bot prototype, the "Optimus Gen 2," is designed to handle boring, repetitive, and dangerous tasks, according to CEO Elon Musk.

Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus Gen 2 shows major improvements

FedEx is sending out a memo to thousands of independent contractors following a rash of robberies and thefts.

FedEx puts drivers on high alert following string of robberies, attacks

As the NCAA faces multiple lawsuits, will college athletes end up unionized? And do they need to be students at all?

Are college athletes students or employees? NCAA’s legal hurdles

Apple is releasing a new security feature for iPhones to protect users from thieves who learn their passcodes.

Apple releasing security feature to protect against passcode-stealing thieves