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Kim Kardashian announced her Hollywood mobile game is shutting down. Here's how much microtransactions make the mobile game industry yearly. Getty Images

Kim Kardashian closing free mobile game that made her millions

A recent study showed that TikTok suppresses certain topics. Now, new information is saying the study is limited and potentially incorrect. Getty Images

Study finding TikTok content suppressed due to Chinese interests raises questions

OpenAI is now challenging the New York Times's lawsuit, declaring that the news outlet is not giving a full picture. Getty Images

OpenAI challenges New York Times lawsuit on fair use and copyright

Amazon is laying off several hundred employees in its streaming and studio operations as the company looks to shift its investments. Getty Images

Amazon to lay off hundreds in studios, Twitch division

Heading into the 2024 election year, AI-generated misinformation is becoming more dangerous for users on the internet and social media. AP Images

AI-generated misinformation deemed greatest threat in 2024 election year

CES 2024 showcased cutting-edge tech, highlighting Sony's AFEELA car controlled by a PlayStation controller and LG's transparent TV. Reuters

From AI-controlled cars to transparent OLED TVs: Top innovations at CES 2024

Automakers like Honda are adjusting after the Biden administration’s new rules on electric vehicle tax credits have now gone into effect. Reuters

Honda weighs $14B North American EV plant as US tax credit requirements shift

A Wall Street Journal report alleges that Musk has used illegal drugs for years, and it is concerning executives at SpaceX and Tesla. Getty Images

Musk denies drug use reports amid SpaceX, Tesla executives’ concern

Looking at year-over-year data, people are turning away from cable networks, instead turning to digital news and social media. Getty Images

Cable news ratings fall, more Americans turn to digital sources and social media

ANKA III, celebrated for its successful maiden flight by Turkish President Erdogan, distinguishes itself with advanced stealth and high payload capabilities. Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), this jet-powered drone features a tailless design for reduced radar visibility. Baykar Defense

Turkey unveils advanced unmanned stealth drone in maiden flight

The U.S. military's X-37B robot space plane blasted off on another secretive mission Thursday night with the help of SpaceX. Reuters

US military’s mysterious space plane launches via SpaceX rocket

At least a dozen people are dead after Russia launched one of its largest missile attacks on Ukraine. Reuters

Massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 12: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 29, 2023

A federal appeals court has blocked an import ban on Apple Watches as a patent dispute with medical device company Masimo plays out. Reuters

Back in stock: Court blocks import ban on Apple Watches

The Colorado Republican Party is appealing the ruling by the state's high court that bars former President Trump from running again. AP

Colorado GOP appeals ruling barring Trump from 2024 ballot: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 28, 2023

The New York Times is suing Microsoft and OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement, claiming they used its content to train chatbots. Reuters

NYT sues OpenAI, Microsoft for alleged copyright infringement

The United States has fired retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq following a drone attack. AP Images

US strikes Iran-backed groups after drone attack on servicemembers in Iraq: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 26, 2023

AI facial recognition technology is growing in popularity among private businesses. But what happens when proper safety measures aren't in place? Getty Images

AI facial recognition tech has a dark side, as Rite Aid case shows

Former President Donald Trump's request to delay his upcoming defamation trial was denied by an appeals court, causing the trial to proceed as scheduled. Getty Images

Colorado Supreme Court bars Trump from 2024 ballot: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 20, 2023

Google has agreed to pay $700 million and allow for greater competition in its app store as part of an antitrust settlement. Getty Images

Google to pay $700M to consumers, states in antitrust settlement

Texas governor signs a law allowing state law enforcement to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally. AP Images

Gov. Abbott signs law allowing Texas to arrest migrants: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 19, 2023

Blue Origin canceled its New Shepard launch on December 18, 2023, due to ground system issues. The scheduled launch from Launch Site One in West Texas would have been the first in 15 months for the reusable sub-orbital vehicle. Reuters

Can Bezos’ Blue Origin make it back to space?

The European Commission is opening a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X over disinformation. Getty Images

Elon Musk’s X under European investigation for disinformation

Hundreds of photos were taken without people's knowledge during a New York Times experiment, all using of new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Meta

Investigation into new Meta smart glasses brings privacy concerns

2023 Wrapped: Wikipedia Edition. People viewed Wikipedia pages 84 billion times. If Taylor Swift doesn't top the list, what does? Reuters

Taylor Swift doesn’t top this list: The most-searched Wikipedia pages of 2023.