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ChatGPT’s free ride is ending: Here’s what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot

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ChatGPT’s free ride is ending: Here’s what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot

Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits

Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller to block thousands of lawsuits

Stocks waver on Wall Street and remain near records

Stocks waver on Wall Street and remain near records

How the White House and governors want to fix AI-driven power shortages and price spikes

How the White House and governors want to fix AI-driven power shortages and price spikes

Brazil’s Lula hails historic EU-Mercosur deal ahead of no-show at its signing

Brazil’s Lula hails historic EU-Mercosur deal ahead of no-show at its signing

YouTube relaxes monetization policy on videos with controversial content

YouTube relaxes monetization policy on videos with controversial content

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Trump says he wants to keep Hassett in White House, clouding Fed chair selection

Trump says he wants to keep Hassett in White House, clouding Fed chair selection

Judge allows a third offshore wind project to resume construction as the industry challenges Trump

Judge allows a third offshore wind project to resume construction as the industry challenges Trump

Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers

Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers

Data Doctors: 6 laptop fixes for malfunctioning touch pad

Data Doctors: 6 laptop fixes for malfunctioning touch pad

Are Trump’s supporters getting what they want from his second term? Here’s what a new poll shows

Are Trump’s supporters getting what they want from his second term? Here’s what a new poll shows

Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children

Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children

Taiwan hails its ‘best’ trade deal with US, as China protests

Taiwan hails its ‘best’ trade deal with US, as China protests

Friday Freebies

Friday Freebies

Survey says slowing economy is the No. 1 worry for US businesses in China, not trade friction

Survey says slowing economy is the No. 1 worry for US businesses in China, not trade friction

An app’s blunt life check adds another layer to the loneliness crisis in China

An app’s blunt life check adds another layer to the loneliness crisis in China

Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider

Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider

Kathleen Kennedy, steward of ‘Star Wars,’ steps down from Lucasfilm

Kathleen Kennedy, steward of ‘Star Wars,’ steps down from Lucasfilm

US and Taiwan sign $250B trade deal, cutting tariffs on Taiwanese goods

US and Taiwan sign $250B trade deal, cutting tariffs on Taiwanese goods

What you need to know about Grok and the controversies surrounding it

What you need to know about Grok and the controversies surrounding it

Wall Street steadies as chip stocks bounce back and oil prices ease

Wall Street steadies as chip stocks bounce back and oil prices ease

At Detroit auto show, spotlight dims for EVs

At Detroit auto show, spotlight dims for EVs

Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports

Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports

Commanders unveil initial renderings for new stadium in DC

Commanders unveil initial renderings for new stadium in DC

Galleries and Video

Front angle of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE

December 19

Car Review: 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE — A lot jammed into a small package

Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid trim

December 12

New CR-V TrailSport Hybrid is here to sip fuel, off-road and on

Polestar 3

November 21

Car Review: Polestar 3, the electric SUV ready to zoom down Abbey Road

2025 Audi Q5

November 14

Car Review: The Audi Q5 is revamped and peppy

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro

October 31

Car Review: Electric Audi dials up the tech, range

2026 Genesis GV80

October 24

Car Review: Bigger Genesis SUV makes others (matte) green with envy

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