Google releases its year in search: a look at the most-searched words, names and phrases of the year. Top results include Hurricane Irma, Matt Lauer, and Megan Markle.
Two of the biggest social media platforms are rolling out major changes. Twitter is officially launching a 'threads' feature which allows users to more easily send off tweetstorms. Instagram now allows users to follow hashtags, instead of just accounts.
And McDonald's is permanently adding the McVegan to its menu in Sweden and Finland. The soy-based burger exceeded expectations in a trial run. It's the latest sign that fast food is embracing veganism. Pizza Hut recently launched vegan pizza in the UK.
Adidas said it might have to write off the remaining 300 million euros ($320 million) worth of Yeezy shoes left unsold after it cut ties with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.
Ivanka Trump began testifying Wednesday in the civil fraud trial that is publicly probing the Trump family business, making an appearance she tried to prevent.
Walmart announced it's looking to create a calm morning shopping experience by turning TV walls to static non-moving images, silencing radios, and dimming store lights.
Biotech company Biogen lowered its full-year profit forecast, citing higher costs related to its purchase of drug maker Reata Pharmaceuticals as well as the launch of its Alzheimer's drug.
