This holiday season isn’t very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds - AP News

A new AP-NORC poll finds this holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers as large shares of them are dipping into savings, scouring for bargains and feeling like the overall economy is stuck in a rut under President Donald Trump. The vast major…

Nvidia considers increasing H200 chip output due to robust China demand, Reuters sources say - CNBC

This Week in Food News: Free Chipotle, ‘Emily in Paris’ Goes Vegan, and NYC’s Hottest New Milk? - VegNews.com

Catch up on this week’s vegan news, from Detroit's Crunchwraps to New York's Dubai cheesecake to HappyCow’s pick for the world’s best plant-based restaurant.

Chatbot-powered toys rebuked for discussing sexual, dangerous topics with kids - Ars Technica

AI toys shouldn’t be capable of having sexually explicit conversations, period.”…

Rocket Report: Neutron’s Hungry Hippo is deemed ready, Whither Orbex? - Ars Technica

“That is the moment an IPO suddenly came into play.”…

People Are Already Taking This Unapproved New Weight-Loss Drug - WIRED

Retatrutide, originally developed by Eli Lilly, has found a loyal fan base—even though clinical trials of the drug still haven’t finished.

Bezos and Musk target AI through space. These Earthly stocks could benefit. - MarketWatch

Lululemon boss to step down early next year - BBC

Calvin McDonald's decision to leave at the end of January comes amid a run of poor sales for the firm in the US.

Waymo cars ignored stopped school buses in Atlanta. What happens now? - AJC.com

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation. The autonomous vehicle company has issued a software recall.

Elon Musk makes bold claim about government's former DOGE program: 'They wouldn't have been burning the cars' - Yahoo

"I think instead of doing DOGE, I would have basically worked on my companies."

Tariffs are taxes and they were used to finance the federal government until the 1913 income tax. A top economist breaks it down - Fortune

The last major U.S. tariff law was the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, which established an average tariff rate of 20% on all imports by 1933.

Sheryl Sandberg breaks down why it’s a troubling time for women in the workplace right now - Fortune

Issues of gender stereotyping, workplace harassment, and lackluster capital are creating a “particularly troubling moment” for female talent.

The Best Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever - The Motley Fool

The chief criteria is whether these companies will remain relevant into the indefinite future to continue generating recurring cash flow.

What is a hostile takeover? What to know about Paramount's bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery - ABC News

FDA intends to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines, sources say - CNN

The US Food and Drug Administration intends to put a “black box” warning on Covid-19 vaccines, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans.

Bank of Japan set for first rate hike in 11 months - Nikkei Asia

Decision to push policy rate to highest in 30 years