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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

Some major corporations in the soda industry are urging lawmakers to keep allowing food stamp recipients to buy sugary drinks. Getty Images

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo push to keep sugary drinks in food stamp program

President-elect Donald Trump is open to keeping TikTok around despite the short-form video app facing a ban in the U.S. Getty Images

Trump open to keeping TikTok ‘around for a little while’ after 2020 sanctions

Honda and Nissan agree to merger talks, potentially creating world's third-largest automaker, rivaling Toyota and Volkswagen. Reuters

Honda, Nissan officially begin talks to merge

President Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 of the current 40 death row inmates. AP Images

Biden commutes sentences of 37 of 40 federal death row inmates

A new book alleges Spotify has engaged in an elaborate scheme to reduce royalty rates by promoting so-called "ghost artists." Getty Images

New book accuses Spotify of promoting fake artists to reduce royalty rates

You may be "baffled" by No. 1 on this list. In an election year dominated by the economy, here are your top business stories of 2024. SAN

These are the top 5 business stories you consumed in 2024

Starbucks joins other companies hitting the picket line just in time for the holidays. Baristas are striking in LA, Chicago and Seattle. Getty Images

Starbucks baristas unleash strike against company in 3 major cities

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening tariffs on another U.S. ally. He said the EU must bridge the trade deficit by buying more oil. Getty Images

Trump’s EU ultimatum: Buy more US oil or face ‘TARIFFS all the way’

Reporters Without Borders called on Apple to drop its AI news feature after it generated a false headline. Getty Images

Reporters push Apple to nix AI feature after false Luigi Mangione headline

Nearly 700,000 Tesla vehicles are being recalled due to an issue with the low tire pressure warning system, according to the NHTSA. Getty Images

Tesla recalls nearly 700,000 vehicles due tire pressure warning issue

A government shutdown draws closer as House lawmakers voted to reject a temporary spending bill Thursday. AP Images

Government shutdown looms as House votes against latest funding bill

Law enforcement officials extradited Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, to New York. Reuters

Police transfer UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect to NY federal prison

MacKenzie Scott announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18, that another $2 billion in donations will go to nonprofits. Getty Images

MacKenzie Scott announces plans to donate another $2 billion to nonprofits

A new report shows that sales for survival shelters are on the rise, continuing a trend that’s been a part of history for years. Getty Images

Nuclear bunker sales increase amid rising concern of catastrophic events

President Joe Biden could soon block the $15 billion Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel acquisition on the grounds of national security. Getty Images

Japan’s Nippon-US Steel deal on track to be axed by Biden: Report

A mother and her 10-year-old daughter filed a lawsuit against McDonald's over the E. coli outbreak that sickened dozens and led to one death. Getty Images

Mother, 10-year-old daughter sue McDonald’s over E. coli outbreak

The Phoenix Suns dropped prices on the most popular concession items at the Footprint Center down to $2, team owner Mat Ishbia announced. Getty Images

Phoenix Suns to offer steep discount on concessions with $2 value menu

The Dow Jones' 10-day losing streak through Wednesday is the longest since 1974. On Thursday, the stock market looks to snap it. Getty Images

Dow Jones snapping worst losing streak in 50 years

The DOJ is suing CVS, accusing the pharmacy chain of knowingly filling unlawful prescriptions, fueling America's opioid crisis. AP Images

DOJ accuses CVS of filling unlawful prescriptions, fueling opioid crisis

Amazon workers across the country are on strike as the final days of the holiday shopping rush begin. AP Images

Amazon workers strike as last-minute holiday shopping rush gets underway

TP-Link is the bestselling Wi-Fi router internationally and on Amazon. The U.S. government is considering banning them over cyber risks. Getty Images

Is your Wi-Fi router a national security risk? US government weighs ban

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from TikTok before a possible ban on the app takes effect in the United States. Getty Images

Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal from TikTok on US ban in January

President Biden called for a ban on congressional members trading stock as the clock runs out on his time in the Oval Office. Getty Images

Biden backs banning stock trades for Congress. Will Trump?