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Costco and Nike spark a frenzy with surprise sneaker drop

Customers are lining up for a pair of Costco Dunks.Sheldon Cooper/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images; Scott Olson/Getty ImagesNike and Costco teamed up for the release of the Kirkland Signature SB Dunk Lows.The unexpected sneaker launch caused frenzy at selected Costco stores.Resale prices for Nike SB Dunk Lows hit $350 on StockX.Fly kicks probably aren't what …

The Senate just voted to fund the government — but it’ll still partially shut down for a few days anyway

Lawmakers failed to pass spending bills before midnight late Friday, leading a shutdown for parts of the federal government.Alex Kent/Getty ImagesThe federal government is entering a partial shutdown.While the Senate passed a spending package late Friday, the House is out of session through the weekend.Here's what to expect in the coming days.The US federal government …

OpenAI is retiring its ‘sycophantic’ version of ChatGPT. Again.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty ImagesOpenAI is sending its "sycophantic" version of ChatGPT back out to pasture.The company reinstated it last year after many users had become attached to its agreeable tone.This time, it may be gone for good. OpenAI is adding more personality customization to its newest models.OpenAI is sending everyone's favourite …

Judge urges MrBeast to avoid a trial over his burger business and keep his ‘dirty laundry’ private

YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson is engaged in a legal battle against Virtual Dining Concepts, his partner in MrBeast Burger.Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for MrBeast BurgerA judge urged MrBeast and his burger business partner to settle their legal dispute to avoid a costly trial.YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson and Virtual Dining Concepts are suing each other over their ghost kitchen …

The founder of First Brands, whose bankruptcy rattled Wall Street, charged in multibillion-dollar fraud

A woman crosses Wall StreetMomo Takahashi/BIAuto parts company First Brands shocked Wall Street when it filed for bankruptcy last year.Now, federal prosecutors have charged founder Patrick James and his brother with bank fraud.Jefferies and UBS are among the financial firms with exposure to First Brands.The founder of an auto parts company whose bankruptcy rattled Wall …

Tesla Q4 earnings recap: Musk talks $2 billion xAI investment, Optimus 3 — and makes shock announcement

Tesla reported Q4 adjusted earnings per share ahead of estimates, but revenue that trailed analysts' expectations. HANNIBAL HANSCHKE/ReutersTesla earnings are here — and they arrived with some surprise announcements.First, there was a $2 billion xAI investment. But the biggest surprise came when Elon Musk announced Tesla would discontinue the Model S and Model X entirely, …