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Trump Media Explores Truth Social Spin-Off After Tae Merger
Trump Media & Technology Group said it's exploring spinning off Truth Social into a separate publicly traded company following its pending merger with TAE Tech.

OpenAI Raises $110B at $730B Valuation, Deepens Amazon and Nvidia Ties
OpenAI announced a record $110 billion funding round led by Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, boosting its pre-money valuation to $730 billion.

AI is knocking on Real Estate Agents Doors
Should real estate agents fear AI? Tushar Garg CEO at Flyhomes says no. He joined Cheddar to discuss the future of AI in the Real Estate business and more.

TikTok Fights for its Rights
The app has filed an emergency motion with the US Court of Appeals urging it to temporarily block a law that would ban the app beginning January 19th.

Merger Monday: Omnicon Group Talks Purchases
Advanced talks to acquire Interpublic Group in an all-stock deal valued between $13B and $14B, excluding debt, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The Department of Government Efficiency Aims to Cut an Astounding $2-Trillion From Federal Spending
Christopher Zara, Senior Editor at Fast Company joined Cheddar to discuss the newly formed "DOGE"’s new goal to cut 2-trillion dollars from federal spending.

Congress Upholds a Ban on TikTok
An appeals ruling upholding a ban of TikTok, a panel ruling Friday that congress has the power to shut down the hugely popular Chinese backed app.

"We are the reason for the trip” to the Mall: Build-a-Bear CEO says traffic is up by 3% in stores
Sharon Price John CEO and President at Build-A-Bear Workshop discusses leading the brand, new offerings, the status of Brick-and-Mortar experiences and more!

Big Business This Week: You Can’t Always Get What You Want, Elon
He won't be getting a $100 billion pay package. Plus, Bitcoin breaks through, Americans went shopping, and Trump's economics team takes shape.

Words on Ammo in CEO Shooting Echo Common Phrase on Insurer Tactics
A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims.

The Trump Crypto Surge Continues
The crypto Trump surge continues as Bitcoin hits the historic 100K level, it currently sits at $103,000, up more than 40% since the election.
