• Trump Autopen Reversal Could Save Thousands on Cars
  
  A quiet technical ruling about presidential signatures has suddenly become one of the most consequential automotive turning points in decades. What looked like an obscure constitutional question has now reshaped the nations energy strategy reversed the direction of...
• Fed Officials Showed Deep Divisions at Dec. Meeting
  
  The U.S. Federal Reserve agreed to cut interest rates at its December meeting only after a deeply nuanced debate about the risks facing the U.S. economy right now according to minutes of the latest two-day session.
• Disney to Pay $10M to Settle Children's Privacy Case
  
  The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay a 10 million civil penalty as part of a settlement to resolve allegations it violated childrens privacy laws the Justice Department said on Tuesday.
• FBI Flags $330M of Bitcoin ATM Scams in 2025
  
  The Federal Bureau of Investigation warned about the growing threat of bitcoin ATM scams saying the schemes have already cost Americans hundreds of millions of dollars.
• David Siemer: Bitcoin Set for Stronger Start in 2026
  
  Bitcoins recent weakness reflects heavy selling by some of its earliest large holders but rising demand from retail and institutional buyers is fueling optimism for a rebound as markets head into 2026 Wave Digital Assets CEO David Siemer said on Newsmax Tuesday.
• US Bonds Soared in 2025 - But 2026 Looks Riskier
  
  U.S. bond investors may face a tougher 2026 with some market-watchers forecasting slower returns as the Federal Reserve dials back rate cuts and potential fiscal stimulus complicates the outlook after a banner year.
• Build Emergency Savings - And Destroy Debt
  
  The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement. Many resolutions also focus on financial goals such as paying off credit card debt saving for a new house or simply getting more educated about...
• Trump Preps New Trade Levies if High Court Nixes Tariffs
  
  President Donald Trump is preparing a rapid fallback plan to reimpose sweeping trade levies under alternative laws if the Supreme Court strikes down his use of emergency powers to impose tariffs according to diplomats and trade lawyers.
• Hourly Minimum Wage to Rise to $17 in NYC
  
  New Yorkers will ring in the New Year with another bump in the minimum wage as hourly pay rises to 17 across New York City Westchester and Long Island on Jan. 1 while the rest of the state will see the minimum climb to 16 an hour.
• Beyoncé Becomes a Billionaire
  
  Beyonceacute has reached billionaire status according to a new Forbes report becoming the fifth musician to join the billionaires club as her earnings from touring music rights and business ventures pushed her net worth past the 1 billion mark.
• Elon Musk Calls Bill Gates a 'Liar' on USAID
  
  Elon Musk has reignited his long-simmering feud with Bill Gates this time branding the Microsoft cofounder a "liar" amid growing controversy over U.S. foreign aid cuts and their potential global fallout.
• Post-Buffett Era Begins at Berkshire Hathaway
  
  Greg Abel faces the challenge of taking over Berkshire Hathaway from the legendary Warren Buffettthis week.
• Warner Bros Likely to Reject Paramount's Latest Hostile Bid
  
  Warner Bros Discovery is expected to reject Paramount Skydances amended 108.4 billion hostile bid CNBC reported Tuesday.
• US Pending Home Sales Surge to Highest in 3 Years
  
  Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes unexpectedly shot to the highest in nearly three years in November as improving affordability conditions drew in buyers according to the National Association of Realtors.
• US Home Prices Rise by Least Since 2012 in October
  
  U.S. home prices rose in October at the slowest annual rate in more than 13 years government data showed Tuesday in a sign of improving affordability in the long-struggling housing market.
• Wall Street Eyes Steady Open After Tech-Driven Losses
  
  Wall Streets main indexes were poised for a subdued open Tuesday a day after they logged their steepest one-day decline in nearly two weeks as technology stocks came under renewed selling pressure.
• China Gears Up as World's No. 1  Car Maker,  Ending Japan's 20-Year Reign
  
  China is on track to become the worlds largest auto manufacturer for the first time in 2025 marking a historic shift in the global auto industry after more than two decades of Japanese dominance Nikkei reports.
• Who Controls AI? Trump Order Ignites National Fight
  
  As states like Florida flexes its muscles to protect its citizenry from the dark side of artificial intelligence a fierce debate rages Who really holds the reins on the future of AI
• China Blasts US Arms Sale as Taiwan Drills Continue
  
  Chinas foreign minister on Tuesday slammed a record U.S. arms sale to Taiwan as Beijing conducted the second day of military drills around the island it has long claimed as its own. Wang Yi the most senior Chinese official to comment on the sales so far also blasted the...
• Billionaires Eye Exit as California Weighs Wealth Tax
  
  Some billionaires are contemplating leaving California by the end of the year as lawmakers discuss placing a one-time 5% wealth tax on the November 2026 ballot The New York Times reports.
• Meta to Acquire Chinese Startup to Boost Advanced AI
  
  Meta said on Monday it would acquire the Chinese artificial intelligence startup Manus as the technology giant accelerates efforts to integrate advanced AI across its platforms.
• Trump WH Agrees to Review Stalled NIH Research Grants
  
  The Trump administration on Monday reached a deal with researchers and Democrat-led states who sued over cuts to funding for diversity-related research agreeing to review grant applications that were stalled or rejected during the legal battle.
• Pentagon OKs $8.6B Boeing F-15 Deal for Israel
  
  Boeing was given an 8.6 billion contract for the F-15 Israel Program the Pentagon said on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida.
• Trump: 'Would Love to Fire' Powell; 'I Still Might'
  
  President Donald Trump said he is still weighing whether to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell repeating sharp criticism of Powells leadership and signaling a decision could come as soon as January.
• Carmakers Want to Control What You Hear in Your Car
  
  First it was AM radio now its FM radio. Imagine starting your car and realizing that what you can hear-or cant hear-has already been decided for you. The same tech giants that censor your posts curate your newsfeeds and impact your online experience now want to control...

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