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A U.S. appeals court blocked new rules for internet service providers before they could take effect, delivering a setback to the FCC. AP Images

US appeals court strikes down net neutrality, dealing blow to FCC

Tesla deliveries on the year declined for the first time since 2011, according to company data released Thursday.  Getty Images

Tesla fails to grow sales in 2024 for the first time in more than a decade

With a U.S. TikTok ban looming in just a matter of days, some small business owners are worried it could cost them. Getty Images

Small business owners concerned as TikTok ban looms

Nippon Steel is offering the U.S. government veto power over U.S. Steel production cuts as Biden decides whether to approve the deal. Getty Images

Japan’s Nippon makes last-minute promise to close US Steel deal

A new report showed that while there's a surplus of homes, many buyers aren't settling, deeming them unappealing. Getty Images

Prospective home buyers start 2025 with ‘stale’ housing market

During the first nine months of 2024, lenders were forced to write off $46 billion in delinquent credit card balances, according to a new report. Getty Images

Credit card defaults jump to highest level since 2010: Report

Venezuela’s Supreme Court fined TikTok $10 million on Monday, Dec., 30, alleging the platform failed to prevent the spread of viral challenges that have been linked to the deaths of three children in recent months. The court accused the platform, owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, of negligence and ordered it to establish an office in Venezuela to oversee content compliance with local laws. Getty Images

Venezuela fines TikTok $10M after viral challenges allegedly kill 3 children

The U.S. Treasury Department says it was hacked by Chinese actors. Getty Images

Chinese-sponsored hackers behind ‘major’ breach: Treasury Department

President-elect Donald Trump's statements put him somewhere between cannabis opponents and people advocating for it to be legalized. Getty Images

Trump’s mixed record on cannabis laws clouds the industry’s future

Nearly two dozen states will increase their minimum wage, or legally mandated base pay, on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Getty Images

Minimum wage increases coming for 9 million Americans

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, requiring fossil fuel companies to pay up for climate damage. Getty Images

New York aims to make fossil fuel companies pay $75 billion for pollution

The FDA has proposed new rules for keeping cosmetics asbestos-free. Getty Images

FDA proposes new talc testing rules to keep cosmetics asbestos-free

A new survey shows that nearly 40% of Americans chose to pay for this year's holiday shopping with credit cards. Getty Images

Nearly 40% of Americans took on holiday debt this year: Survey

Russia adopts bitcoin for international trade to counter Western sanctions, expanding its use in 2025 amid global trade dynamics uncertainty. Reuters

Russia embraces Bitcoin to bypass Western sanctions in global trade

With the holiday shopping season ending for many on Christmas, the return season is getting underway for retailers. Getty Images

Retailers brace for slew of returns as holiday shopping winds down

Investigators are working to figure out what caused an Azerbaijan Airlines plan to crash in Kazakhstan Wednesday. AP Images

Questions surround plane crash in Kazakhstan, 38 killed

Universal Music Group and Amazon are expanding their partnership while focusing on new products, AI protection and more. Getty Images

Universal Music Group, Amazon expand global relationship

KFC opened a new 'Saucy' restaurant focused on tenders and sauces. KFC

KFC opens new ‘Saucy’ restaurant focused on tenders, sauces

President Biden will make the decision on the Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal within the next 15 days. Getty Images

National security watchdog punts $15B steel deal decision to Biden

Scientists found millions and billions of microplastics in commercially available teabags. Getty Images

Tea bags found to contain ‘huge’ and ‘concerning’ amounts of microplastics

More Americans are planning to tip year-round workers this year. Getty Images

More Americans plan to tip this holiday season, but amounts not going up

American Airlines reported a widespread “technical issue” on Christmas Eve morning, Dec. 24, and responded to concerned passengers on X. Getty Images

American Airlines resumes flights after ‘technical issue’ on Christmas Eve

A Starbucks strike that started in three cities and could last through Christmas Eve has now expanded, closing nearly 60 different locations. Getty Images

Starbucks strike expands to nearly 60 stores across US

Social media sites will need to take bigger steps to 'drive out' underage users in the U.K. as regulators set rules. Getty Images

Social media could use facial recognition to root out underage users in UK