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Israel and Hamas agreed to free 50 hostages, including three Americans in a deal that will see a four-day pause in the fighting in Gaza.

Israel, Hamas reach deal to release hostages, pause fighting: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 22, 2023

The CEOs of the three companies were subpoenaed while the CEOs of Meta and TikTok are in talks to appear voluntarily.

Snap, Discord, X CEOs subpoenaed to testify on online child abuse

An auditor has raised doubts about the ability of Donald Trump's publicly traded company to stay in business, according to a new regulatory filing.

Truth Social takes media outlets to court for misreporting the company’s losses

More than 500 OpenAI employees have signed a letter calling for the resignation of the board and the reinstatement of Altman and Brockman.

Microsoft capitalizes on OpenAI turmoil, hires Sam Altman for AI research team

The national debt is soaring. Social Security will be underfunded in less than a decade. CBO gave Congress several options and time is running out.

Raise taxes? Cut spending? Social Security? ‘Something has to be done’

More advertisers have paused spending on Elon Musk's X over the weekend after backlash from a social media comment by the tech entrepreneur.

More companies pause ads on X over Musk endorsing antisemitic post

The former CEO of OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, to lead a new advanced AI research team at Microsoft.

Microsoft hiring former OpenAI CEO who was fired 3 days ago: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 20, 2023

China has become a global leader in lithium-ion battery production amid surging demand for electric vehicles.

An electric vehicle future needs batteries. China is dominating.

Walmart and other stores are reworking their use of self-checkout. Here are 5 reasons self-checkout should be shown the door.

5 reasons stores should give self-checkout the pink slip

ExxonMobil plans to become a leading supplier of lithium for electric vehicle batteries, as other Big Oil companies are also betting on EVs.

ExxonMobil and other major companies are making big investments in EVs

Thousands of Starbucks workers staged a walkout to address understaffing concerns. The Workers United Union led the strike on Red Cup Day.

Starbucks faces largest walkout as workers protest understaffing

With a bipartisan vote of 87-11 Wednesday the Senate passed Speaker Mike Johnson's short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown.

Senate passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 16, 2023

Biden and Xi are meeting this week with U.S.-China relations near an all-time low. Here's what's at stake for the highly anticipated face-to-face.

Can Biden and Xi hit a turning point with US-China relations near ‘rock bottom’?

YouTube's decision came after Meta's announcement regarding the use of AI-generated content in political ads and more.

YouTube to allow removal requests for AI-generated music mimicking artists

The woman-focused website Jezebel is shutting down after 16 years. Parent company G/O Media announced that 23 people will be laid off.

Female-focused site Jezebel shutting down after 16 years

The FBI is investigating after suspicious letters, some containing fentanyl, were sent to election offices.

Suspicious letters, some with fentanyl, sent to elections offices: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 10, 2023

Inflation is off its 40-year highs but Americans still feel the pain. Here's how much prices have really gone up since 2020 in this week's Five For Friday.

Inflation cooling? 5 ways you’re still being pummeled by higher prices

Foreign policy was a large topic during the GOP presidential primary, especially looking at relations with China and data sharing.

GOP debate raises questions over Airbnb sharing user data with China

The interest payment on U.S. debt now costs the nation more than $1 trillion a year. Younger generations will be left holding the bag.

The hidden cost of US debt: Why younger generations should be outraged

For the third time, Republican candidates for the 2024 presidential election faced off in a primary debate.

The big takeaways from the 3rd Republican primary presidential debate: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 9, 2023

The results are in for election day 2023, and Democrats scored victories in several states, including Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia.

Democrats take home victories in several states after Election Day 2023: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 8, 2023

A recent string of fires on vessels carrying electric vehicles has prompted regulators to draw up new rules due to the safety risks posed.

Fires on vessels carrying EVs prompt calls for increased safety regulations

Late Monday, Nov. 7, WeWork, the office-sharing company, announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Office-sharing company, WeWork, files for bankruptcy

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump's argument for presidential immunity in a defamation lawsuit filed by E. Jean Carroll.

Former President Trump clashes with judge during testimony at $250M civil fraud trial: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 7, 2023