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Meta is putting a Republican in charge of global policy just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes back the White House.  Getty Images

Meta’s new head of global policy Joel Kaplan has close Republican ties

Apple reached a settlement a $95 million over a lawsuit accusing the company of eavesdropping and recording users' conversations with Siri. Getty Images

Apple agrees to pay $95 million over Siri eavesdropping lawsuit

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

Spotify is facing backlash for sexually explicit content allegedly showing up in search results. Getty Images

Spotify moderation features in question as users see porn in search results

Blue Origin received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday, Dec. 27, for its New Glenn rocket launch. Getty Images

Blue Origin granted FAA license for New Glenn rocket’s first mission

President-elect Trump signaled his opposition to a TikTok ban and asked that he have the opportunity to resolve the issues at hand. Getty Images

Trump asks Supreme Court to pause potential US TikTok ban

You’ve heard of Generation Z and Generation Alpha, but get ready to usher in a new era in 2025– Generation Beta. Getty Images

Understanding ‘Gen Beta’: A new era begins in 2025

A new study revealed the speed of a human thought: 10 bits per second. The average wi-fi connection can process 50 million bits per second.  Envato

Brain processes thought at a fraction of the speed of Wi-Fi connection: Study

NASA has confirmed that its spacecraft has survived the closest-ever approach to the Sun by a man-made craft. AP Images

NASA announces record-breaking achievement with spacecraft and the Sun

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

In today's Weapon of the Week, the team looks back on 2024 and shows their favorite segments of the year.

Our favorite weapons of 2024: Weapon of the Week

A bird-like robot could inspire the next generation of drones and planes to enhance their take-off abilities in the future. EPFL School of Engineering

RAVEN robot could inspire next generation of takeoff for drones: Study

An online-based school in Arizona is handing off teaching duties entirely to artificial intelligence with a virtual academy. Getty Images

Online school in Arizona adopts fully AI-taught curriculum for 2025

Historians are urging NASA and other space agencies to make a living record of human 'trash' left behind on Mars as part of preservation. Getty Images

Historians want human trash on Mars to be preserved before it’s too late: Report

A bipartisan congressional task force released guiding principles and policy proposals to ensure America is a world leader in AI innovation. Getty Images

Congress releases framework for future AI regulation

Long Island authorities have received permission to shoot down any mystery drones posing a possible threat to the community. Getty Images

Long Island authorities approved to shoot down mystery drones

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 new policy change is raising concerns that Google’s Gemini AI may become more prone to giving inaccurate answers. Getty Images

Google’s AI may be less accurate after change to review process: Report

China is currently testing a floating train that is expected to top speeds of more than 600 mph, revolutionizing transportation. Getty Images

China building fastest train in the world, expected to top 600 mph

Virginia plans to build the world’s first grid-scale nuclear fusion power plant amid growing energy demands from data centers in the state. Getty Images

World’s first nuclear fusion power plant set to be built in Virginia

A hoax article claiming comedian Steve Harvey had died began circulating this week, and it's spread is being blamed on an AI-article. Getty Images

Spread of false claims of Steve Harvey’s death blamed on AI-article

Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space at the International Space Station received news that their return to Earth faces further delays. AP Images

Pair of astronauts stuck in space at ISS as return to Earth further delayed