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Elon Musk now the first person ever to reach a $400 billion net worth, according to an estimate from Bloomberg News. Getty Images

Elon Musk becomes first person to reach $400 billion net worth

It seems like you can shop for nearly everything on Amazon and now you can even add a car to your shopping cart. Amazon

Amazon, Hyundai team up to start selling cars online

The man accused of killing a CEO in New York is fighting extradition as his bail was denied in Pennsylvania. Reuters

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect fights extradition to NY, denied bail in PA

Fortnite players are getting a refund after federal regulators found that the game’s developer tricked players into spending money. Getty Images

FTC issues Fortnite players refunds after being ‘tricked’ into purchases

Sweden's government is considering a move to restrict social media use for children and teens in an effort to address gang recruitment. Getty Images

Sweden considers social media ban to stop youth gang recruitment

Two sets of parents in Texas filed a lawsuit against Google’s Character AI service, claiming the bots abused their children.  Getty Images

Parents file lawsuit after AI companion suggested their son kill them

The unmanned fleet will have a surveillance system to record activity lying below the water's surface, seeking out instances of sabotage. DVIDS

NATO to protect undersea cables with ‘sea drones’ amid global tensions

OpenAI launches Sora, a text-to-video AI model, exclusively for ChatGPT Plus and Pro users in the US market initially. OpenAi

OpenAI releases Sora as debate over artist contributions grows

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy pardoned 33 individuals and commuted the sentences of three women in his first use of clemency. AP Images

Mystery drone sightings: 21 New Jersey mayors call for governor to investigate

TikTok asked a federal appeals court to stop the Biden administration from enforcing a law that could lead to a ban in the coming weeks.  Getty Images

TikTok seeks temporary pause of US ban pending Supreme Court review

Social media platform Bluesky reached 25 million users, continuing its growth after the election as some people looking for alternatives to X. Getty Images

Bluesky grows to 25 million users, CEO considers ads on platform

A federal appeals court ruled the ban or forced sale of TikTok by the Justice Department is constitutional and can move forward. Getty Images

Appeals court upholds federal government ban on TikTok

Federal officials revealed the scope of a Chinese cyberattack is wider than first thought, impacting multiple U.S. communication networks. Getty Images

Chinese hack of 8 US telecom companies prompts FBI warning

Waymo bringing robotaxi to Miami residents by 2026 AP Images

Waymo to expand robotaxi service to Miami

NASA announced on Thursday that it is delaying Artemis mission aimed at sending astronauts back to the moon after heat shield issue. Getty Images

NASA delays Artemis missions until 2026 and 2027 after heat shield problem

Meta made two big announcements Wednesday, saying they will open an AI data center in Louisiana and inviting pitches for nuclear energy. Getty Images

Meta announces new AI data center, to be fueled by nuclear energy

Bitcoin price surges to $100,000 for the first time, hours after Trump taps pro-crypto Paul Atkins as SEC chairman. Reuters

Price of Bitcoin rises to $100,000 for the first time

President-elect Donald Trump picked a billionaire entrepreneur with ties to Elon Musk to lead NASA on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Getty Images

Trump picks Musk-tied billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA

Is Meta moderating its content too much? A top executive at the company shared regrets over removing posts about the pandemic.  AP Images

Meta executive admits to over-moderating COVID-19, election content

Cyber Monday sets record with $13.3 billion in online sales, up 7% from last year, Adobe Analytics reports. Getty Images

Cyber Monday pulls in record $13.3 billion in sales

U.S. officials are recommending Americans use encrypted messaging apps amid a cyberattack on telecommunications companies like AT&T and Verizon.  Cybersecurity experts advise you to encrypt your text messages and voice communication, if possible.  Getty Images

Americans urged to use encrypted messaging apps after cyberattack: Officials

A motion has been made to impeach South Korea's president after he declared martial law on Tuesday. AP Images

South Korean president faces impeachment calls after martial law order

The Navy is on the verge of turning their three Zumwalt destroyers into hypersonic heavyweights after abandoning the ship design. AP Images

Advanced Zumwalt destroyers to host US Navy’s 1st hypersonic weapon

Jaguar revealed its first electric concept car called "Type 00" following a controversial rebrand by the company Getty Images

Jaguar reveals ‘Type 00’ concept car after controversial rebrand