Facebook announces major changes to its news feed that will prioritize posts from friends over those from businesses or third parties. And Peter Thiel, the man who funded Hulk Hogan's lawsuit against Gawker, is reportedly now trying to buy the company. Plus Wal-Mart coming off a roller coaster day with employee bonuses *and* layoffs. We break down why the retailer made both of these announcements on the same day, and what it means for its image. And a look at the hottest cars at CES. From electric vehicles to self-driving technology to connected vehicles, we break down all the coolest unveils.

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Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety
It's a tough time for the job market. Amid wider economic uncertainty, some analysts have said that businesses are at a “no-hire, no fire” standstill. At the same time, some sizeable layoffs have continued to pile up — raising worker anxieties across sectors. Some companies have pointed to rising operational costs due to U.S.'s new tariffs, while others have redirected money to artificial intelligence investments. Workers in the public sector have also been hit hard. Federal jobs were cut by the thousands earlier this year. And many workers are now going without pay as the U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for more than a month.
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