Court upholds a U.S. ban on TikTok A federal appeals court agreed that the viral video app must be sold off by its China-based parent company, rejecting TikTok's claim that the crackdown violates the free speech rights of millions of Americans. Bobby Allyn
Wall Street might not want to 'drill, baby, drill' as much as Trump President-elect Donald Trump has promised to "drill, baby, drill." But presidents don't decide how much oil gets drilled in the U.S. — oil companies do. And they might have reasons to hold back. Camila Domonoske
Crypto's new swagger: What's driving Bitcoin's surge past $100,000? NPR's Michel Martin talks to Henry Hu, professor of corporate law and securities regulation at the University of Texas, about future of crypto currency. Michel Martin
Court rejects Boeing plea deal stemming from 737 Max crashes A federal judge in Texas has rejected a plea deal between Boeing and the U.S. Justice Department, saying the court should play a bigger role in selecting an independent monitor to oversee the company. Joel Rose
Cryptic words were found on bullet casings at scene of CEO Brian Thompson's killing Shell casings with the cryptic words "deny," "defend" and "depose" were found at the scene of the fatal shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO outside of a Manhattan hotel, police officials say. Chandelis Duster
Anthem plans to put time limits on anesthesia coverage, alarming doctors Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield says it will put time limits on anesthesia care starting next year. Doctors and elected officials, including in New York and Connecticut, are asking it to change course. Rachel Treisman
Pantone's 2025 color is Mocha Mousse: How the company sold color to the world Pantone isn't the only color system of its kind. But thanks to an innovative founder and savvy marketing, it's become the industry standard. Emma Bowman
Bitcoin hits $100,000 for the first time. 3 things to know about an incredible ride From how it got here to why critics are alarmed, here's what to know about the spectacular milestone for bitcoin. Rafael Nam
Trump picks crypto backer Paul Atkins as new Securities and Exchange Commission chair Trump picked Atkins, a former SEC commissioner, to head the agency. Known for his support of cryptocurrencies, Atkins could help shape regulations for the industry. Rafael Nam
Who is Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down in New York? Thompson, a 50-year-old father of two, spent two decades at UnitedHealth Group before his shocking death. Tributes are pouring in from coworkers and public officials in his home state of Minnesota. Rachel Treisman
