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With 4 Words, Google’s CEO Just Fired the Company’s Biggest Shot Yet at Microsoft Over AI

Sundar Pichai says Google’s AI models are competitive, but it’s the product that is the problem.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Olive Garden’s Response to a Customer Complaint Is the 1 Thing No Company Should Ever Do

The “Tattoo’d Breadstick” serves as an important lesson about trust and taking care of your customers online.

Inc. - Dec. 5

What is UnitedHealthcare? What to know about the company after CEO is shot dead in ‘targeted attack’

Parent company of largest insurer in the US has come under antitrust scrutiny

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

How the world’s biggest offshore wind company was blown off course

Denmark’s Ørsted was once seen as a model for how oil and gas giants could go green. Its recent troubles suggest that things may not be so easy

Financial Times - Dec. 5

UFC 311 fight card: Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili to defend titles in Los Angeles in January

Arman Tsarukyan and Umar Nurmagomedov will get their chances at the lightweight and bantamweight titles, respectively

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

Boeing whistleblower says company's "toxic culture" threatened workers' safety

A Boeing Space whistleblower spoke out about alleged retaliation he faced from the company, claiming there was a "toxic culture" that threatened workers' safety. The accusation comes as the company ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Each year, Spotify Wrapped is the confronting report card that reminds me of how uncool I am | James Colley

For those of us with unflattering music taste, this can be a difficult time of year. This should not matter. It is a marketing ploy. It’s the insidious work of a massive company that has throttled ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Jeff Bezos believes his space company Blue Origin will be bigger than $2 trillion Amazon

Jeff Bezos believes his space venture Blue Origin will one day be a bigger company than Amazon.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Shares of American Eagle plunge 13% as company issues weak holiday guidance

American Eagle issued weak holiday guidance after reporting its third sales miss in a row.

CNBC - Dec. 4

MicroStrategy’s bitcoin bet has made its stock a big winner. Will other companies soon follow suit?

A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

November jobs report may show big gain — but not because more companies are hiring

The economy can’t do much worse at creating jobs after a dismal 12,000 gain in hiring in October. Wall Street expects a big rebound in November.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

AI play Pure Storage soars 24% after touting it won a contract with an unnamed big tech company

Pure Storage shares rallied 24% after announcing a contract with a top tier hyperscaler.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Fed’s Beige Book says economy is stable. Companies more optimistic about 2025, but tariffs a worry.

The U.S. expanded steadily in November, but hiring was subdued and inflation was still a nagging problem in some parts of the economy, a new Federal Reserve survey found.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

OpenAI partners with defense company Anduril

OpenAI and Anduril on Wednesday announced a partnership allowing the defense tech company to deploy advanced AI systems for "national security missions."

CNBC - Dec. 4

3 credit card debt relief strategies to consider for 2025

If you want to break the credit card debt cycle in the new year, these strategies could come in handy.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Why Rules On Data Scammers and Credit Card Fees May Be the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Swansong

The CFPB is meant to act in the best interest of the American consumer, but powerful corporate opposition and the ire of Elon Musk may mean a dicey future for the agency.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Dead & Company announce new Sphere residency in Las Vegas

The jam band will return to the state-of-the-art dome-shaped venue in March 2025.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

How to keep your credit card debt low during the holidays

Swiping that plastic can be tempting when shopping over the holidays. Here's how to avoid it.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Volkswagen Says Urgent Measures Needed to Save Company

Volkswagen’s CEO warned staff that urgent measures are needed to secure the company’s future amid heightened competition, price pressure and high labor costs just as the European car market ...

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

German companies in China see slump in business confidence

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

NBA Cup bracket set as Magic, Mavericks grab wild-card spots in group play

All four NBA quarterfinal games will be played on Dec. 10 and 11 in Las Vegas.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Knicks beat Magic to advance in the NBA Cup. Orlando also moves on as the East wild card

Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 15 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points and the New York Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 121-106 on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup

ABC News - Dec. 3

Donald Trump Jr. joins e-commerce company, sending its shares up 270%

PublicSquare, which describes itself as catering to "patriotic Americans," is adding the son of President-elect Donald Trump Jr. to its board.

CBS News - Dec. 3

U.S. officials investigate alleged Chinese cyber hack of communications companies

U.S. officials say they're investigating Chinese government-affiliated hackers who compromised the networks of of U.S. communication companies and were able to intercept private communications of ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

Arteta red-card escape set to lead to law change

The IFAB is set to change the law on coaches interfering with the ball in play after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wrongly escaped a red card vs. Inter Milan.

ESPN - Dec. 3

3 ways seniors can lower their credit card debt in 2025

If you're a senior with high-rate credit card debt, it helps to start exploring these three options now, before 2025.

CBS News - Dec. 3

UFC 310 fight card -- Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura: Five biggest storylines to watch in final PPV of 2024

The flyweights get the spotlight in Las Vegas this week to close out the year on PPV

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

FTC takes action against location data companies accused of unlawfully using consumer info

The Federal Trade Commission announced that it is taking action against two location data companies after it said that they unlawfully tracked and sold private consumer information.

NBC News - Dec. 3

What credit card debt relief options work best with bad credit?

A damaged credit score can complicate the debt relief process, but you still have plenty of options to consider.

CBS News - Dec. 3

German company caught smuggling chemical plant to Iran

Aiotec GmbH agrees $14.5mn settlement with US after disguising shipment of dismantled polypropylene facility

Financial Times - Dec. 3

How can I avoid paying interest on my credit card?

Interest charges can cause your balance to balloon quickly, but these strategies can reduce those extra costs.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Banks hit credit card users with higher rates in response to regulation that may never arrive

CFPB regulation meant to save consumers $10 billion a year has resulted in higher costs for some, as banks react by hiking interest rates and charging new fees.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Banks hit credit card users with higher rates in response to regulation that may never arrive

Banks that issue credit cards used by millions of consumers raised interest rates and introduced new fees over the past year in response to an impending regulation that most experts now believe ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

Designer Cortney Novogratz shares festive DIY holiday card ideas for families

Designer and mom of seven Cortney Novogratz offers creative, easy-to-make holiday greeting card projects perfect for kids or family photo ideas to share with loved ones this season.

CBS News - Dec. 3

US expands list of Chinese technology companies under export controls

The U.S. Commerce Department has expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chips

ABC News - Dec. 3

New Video Claims NZXT PC Rental Program Is "A Scam," Company Says It's Looking Into It

A new report alleges that PC hardware company NZXT's PC rental program is "shady and manipulative." The video from Gamers Nexus (via The Verge ) accuses NZXT of changing prices and parts between ...

GameSpot - Dec. 2