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Warner Bros Discovery Stands at Crossroads as Netflix and Paramount Vie for Control

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 24, 2025

Warner Bros Discovery’s future hangs in the balance as Netflix and Paramount clash over a $72‑billion sale and a $77.9‑billion takeover, with...

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Moderna Secures $54.3M from CEPI to Revive Bird Flu Vaccine After Federal Contract Cancellation

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

In a decisive move to keep its bird flu vaccine program alive, Moderna announced on Thursday that it will receive up to $54.3 million from the...

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Ford Recalls Over 270,000 Electric and Hybrid Cars Over Parking Module Glitch

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

Ford has announced a recall of more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the United States after discovering that a parking function could...

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Trump’s 2025 Tax Bill Shakes Clean Energy, Solar and Storage Surge Amid Policy Whiplash

Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025

Trump’s 2025 tax bill slashed clean‑energy subsidies, yet solar and storage still surged. The year has been a roller coaster for the sector, with...

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Apple Faces €98.6 Million Fine in Italy Over App Tracking Transparency, Plans Appeal

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

Apple was slapped with a €98.6 million fine by Italy’s antitrust authority on Monday, a decision that the Cupertino‑based tech giant says it will...

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Industry Legend Vince Zampella, 55, Passes Away; Creator of Call of Duty, Respawn, Infinity Ward

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

Vince Zampella, the visionary behind the Call of Duty franchise and founder of Respawn Entertainment, died at 55, according to Electronic Arts.\n\n##...

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Tesla Robotaxis in Austin Now Drive Without Safety Drivers, Musk Confirms

Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025

Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted on X over the weekend, confirming that the autonomous vehicles are now driving around with no occupants. “Testing is...

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Instacart to Pay $60M in Refunds After FTC Settlement Over Alleged Deceptive Fees

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

Instacart will refund $60 million to shoppers after the FTC accused it of hiding delivery and membership fees. FTC Settlement The U.S. Federal...

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Waymo Robotaxis Block San Francisco Streets During Power Outage, Prompting Service Pause

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

During a city‑wide blackout on Saturday, Waymo’s autonomous vehicles clogged San Francisco intersections, forcing the company to halt service until...

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Wall Street Rises on Tech, Banking Gains Ahead of Quiet Holiday Week

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

Wall Street opened higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 climbing 0.6% to 6,878.49 as technology firms and banks lifted the market into a calm holiday...