Big Lots says it is having going-out-of-business sales as it seeks a new buyer The national discount retailer says that a previously announced deal to sell itself to a private-equity group fell through. Ayana Archie
Trump is all about tariffs as he leads a party that used to be all about free trade Once upon a time, Republicans spoke of free trade in glowing terms. With his constant threats of tariffs and a history of implementing them, President-elect Donald Trump has flipped that on its head. Danielle Kurtzleben
Big Health Care is ending a terrible year. Is anyone happy with this business? Patients are protesting, bipartisan lawmakers are threatening regulation – and investors are selling their shares. Maria Aspan
Members of the Teamsters union joined picket lines at several Amazon facilities Teamsters workers at Amazon facilities around the country joined picket lines, demanding that Amazon bargain a contract with them. Amazon called the union's move a PR play. Andrea Hsu
How will Australia's under-16 social media ban work? We asked the law's enforcer Australia's top online internet regulator explains how the nation plans to roll out the world's first social media ban for kids under 16. Bobby Allyn
Amazon faces multiple strikes as union targets holiday shopping rush The Teamsters union's action could be the biggest yet against Amazon in the U.S. The company says it hasn't affected operations so far. Alina Selyukh
The uncertain fate of the federal EV tax credit The incoming Trump administration may try to pull back the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases, worth up to $7,500 in up-front discounts. Shoppers are wondering if they should act fast. Camila Domonoske
The Federal Reserve lowers interest rates again -- but hints at fewer cuts next year The Fed lowered interest rates by a quarter percentage point — but policymakers are projecting fewer rate cuts next year as inflation remains elevated. Scott Horsley
Supreme Court agrees to review TikTok ban-or-sale law The high court said Wednesday it will review a challenge submitted by TikTok asking for the overturn of a law that could ban the video-sharing app by Jan 19. Bobby Allyn
The cost of borrowing money could get a little bit cheaper after Fed's meeting The Federal Reserve is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate today. But additional rate cuts next year are in question, as inflation remains elevated. Scott Horsley