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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.

Big Business This Week: Xmas tricks retailers use to “hack our minds”
How do brands keep consumers spending even when they're strapped for cash at Xmas?

The case for making failing movies
Some movies do badly at the box office, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't make them.

The Hidden Skill Every Great Philanthropist Needs
PIMCO’s John Studzinski on markets, leadership, and why long-term thinking matters as much in giving as it does in investing.

Buy Now or Wait? A Real Estate CEO Breaks Down the Market
High rates and low inventory continue to squeeze buyers. Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler breaks down what’s next for U.S. housing.

Spend Smarter, Not Harder: Last Minute Holiday Shopping Rules You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Prices are up and budgets are tight. Shopping expert Trae Bodge shares smart ways to save, spot real deals, and avoid holiday debt.

Bezos Couple Spotlights Neurodiversity with $5 Million Award
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are awarding $5 million to David Flink, founder and CEO of the Neurodiversity Alliance.

FCC Chair Faces Firestorm Over Jimmy Kimmel Comments
Democratic senators sharply criticized FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, accusing him of politicizing the agency by pressuring broadcasters over Jimmy Kimmel’s show.

X Draws a Line in the Sand Over the Twitter Name
Elon Musk’s X has updated its Terms of Service to explicitly state it still owns the “Twitter” trademark.

WBD Hits Reject on Paramount’s Bid, Keeps Netflix in the Queue
Warner Bros. Discovery’s board unanimously urged shareholders to reject a hostile $30-per-share takeover bid from Paramount Skydance.
