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ChatGPT May Start Serving Ads
OpenAI is testing ads in ChatGPT for free users in the U.S., alongside a new $8/month “Go” subscription that includes upgraded features and ads.
Tariffs Are Hitting Amazon Prices
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says some of your orders may cost more due to tariffs initiated by President Trump.
Holiday Drivers Catch a Break as Gas Prices Hit Multiyear Lows
U.S. gas prices have stayed below $3 a gallon for most of December, marking the cheapest holiday fuel costs since 2020, according to AAA.
FDA Greenlights First GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pill
The FDA approved the first-ever GLP-1 pill for obesity from Novo Nordisk, a move expected to expand access for patients who prefer pills over injections.
U.S. Economy Hits the Gas with a Q3 Growth Surprise
The U.S. economy grew at a blistering 4.3% pace in the third quarter, easily beating expectations as consumer spending jumped to 3.5%.
Alphabet Buys More Power for the A.I. Race with $4.75B Deal
Alphabet announced it will acquire data center and energy infrastructure firm Intersect for $4.75 billion in cash plus assumed debt.
ServiceNow Makes a $7.75B Cyber Bet in the A.I. Arms Race
ServiceNow announced it will acquire cybersecurity startup Armis in a $7.75 billion cash deal.
From Great Resignation to Great Stay: The Job Market Shifts
The U.S. job market is cooling as hiring slows and unemployment rises. ZipRecruiter economist Nicole Bachaud breaks down the trends shaping 2026.
Eli Lilly’s New Pill Keeps the Weight Off
Eli Lilly said its experimental daily obesity pill helped patients maintain most of their weight loss after switching from injectable drugs like Zepbound.
California Pizza Kitchen’s Big Comeback: Inside the Deal Powering Its Next Chapter
California Pizza Kitchen enters a new era as fresh investment fuels growth, innovation, and global expansion—showing how legacy restaurant brands stay relevant.
Scrolling Safely: TikTok Gets an American Makeover
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew told employees that the company’s U.S. operations will move into a new entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC.
