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The global chip war is ramping up with China banning exports of key materials to the United States in response to Biden's restrictions. Getty Images

China retaliates at US chip restrictions by banning shipment of key materials

Online retailers are changing return policies after reporting a 10% jump in return fraud, according to the National Retail Federation. Getty Images

Retailers tighten return policies as billions flock to online shopping

President-elect Donald Trump will travel to Paris for the reopening of Notre Dame cathedral. AP Images

Trump to travel to Paris for reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral

Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized U.S. defense spending on Sunday, Dec. 1, endorsing comments from Elon Musk. Getty Images

Bernie Sanders sides with Elon Musk over defense budget problems

Steam has blocked a pro-Palestinian first-person shooter game in the U.K. at the request of the country’s counterterrorism authorities. Fursan al-Aqsa: The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque

UK blocks access to pro-Palestinian first-person shooter video game

The court filing comes amid scrutiny of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and his push for profitability with the entity. Getty Images

Elon Musk files lawsuit to block OpenAI’s transition to for-profit

Intel Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger retired effective Dec. 1, the chipmaker announced the morning of Monday, Dec. 2. Getty Images

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger abruptly retires amid chipmaker’s bad year

The FTC opened a sweeping investigation into Microsoft in Biden's final months as Chair Lina Khan is expected to be out the door with Trump. Getty Images

FTC probe targets Microsoft’s business model in Lina Khan’s last stand

Australia makes history as the first country to ever pass a social media ban for children under the age of 16. Getty Images

Australia passes landmark social media ban for kids under 16

China is putting out a warning that it plans to take action if the United States enforces new chip control measures. Getty Images

China warns it will take action if US implements new chip control measures

The parent company of Facebook is reportedly planning to build a $10 billion underwater fiber-optic cable that will go around the world. Reuters

Meta to build $10B global underwater internet cable: Report

Scientists analyzing 200-million-year-old fossilized feces and vomit uncovered new insights into how dinosaurs ate and ruled. Nature

Fossilized vomit and waste tell 200-million-year story of what dinosaurs ate

The holiday shopping season is now well underway with stores pushing big discounts to try to attract customers for Cyber Monday. Getty Images

What to expect on Cyber Monday as big-box stores look to attract customers

X is contesting the transfer of InfoWars’ accounts as part of the site’s bankruptcy sale to satirical news outlet The Onion. Getty Images

X claims ownership of InfoWars’ account, blocks transfer to The Onion

The FCC approved a groundbreaking partnership involving Elon Musk’s SpaceX satellite based internet provider, but it has some limits. Getty Images

FCC approves Elon Musk’s Starlink for cellphone service, with some limits

Google’s former CEO is warning about the dangers of using artificial intelligence to create a romantic partner. Getty Images

Ex-Google CEO puts out warning about creating ‘perfect’ AI girlfriends

NASA scientists have rediscovered Camp Century, a Cold War-era U.S. military base buried under Greenland's ice. Getty Images

Secret Cold War missile base unearthed in Greenland by NASA radar

Many people are turning to social media influencers to get their information in the digital age. Here's why that might not be a good idea. Getty Images

Most social media influencers don’t check sources before sharing info: Report

The Honeywell 360 Display could become a modern warrior's best friend in low-light environments, looking much like gaming hardware. Honeywell

Honeywell 360: The future of wearable tech for warfighters

Researchers that thought they found the wreckage of Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane had some disappointing news to share this month. Deep Sea Vision

‘Rock formation’ dashes hopes in search for Amelia Earhart’s plane

Elon Musk called manned fighter jets outdated, arguing that drones are the future of warfare and a smarter investment for national defense. Getty Images

Elon Musk targets F-35 program, calls fighter jets ‘obsolete’

The newest pasta on Earth is also the world’s thinnest spaghetti. It was recently created by a research team in England. Beatrice Britton/Adam Clancy

World’s thinnest pasta may be next step in nanofibers for medicine

Google has removed hundreds of fake news websites linked to a pro-China influence operation called Glassbridge. Getty Images

More than 1,000 fake news websites removed in Google’s latest crackdown

TikTok CEO Shou Chew has turned to Elon Musk for guidance amid growing uncertainty about the app’s future in the United States. Getty Images

TikTok CEO contacts Elon Musk over Trump admin’s tech policies: Report