FTC sues to block big semiconductor chip industry merger between Nvidia and Arm The regulator says the deal would give the combined company too much power, hurt competition and raise prices for consumers. It comes as a global shortage of chips wreaks havoc on the economy. Bobby Allyn
We may be one step closer to storing data in DNA Researchers at Microsoft have developed a faster way to write data into DNA — a biological alternative to the bits on a hard drive. Christopher Intagliata
Debt collectors can now text, email and DM you on social media Officials say the new rules are a necessary update to an outdated law, but consumer advocates worry that borrowers risk missing key information or falling prey to scammers. Joe Hernandez
Meta is reversing policy that kept Kyle Rittenhouse from Facebook and Instagram The announcement follows Rittenhouse's recent acquittal for last year's shooting in Kenosha, Wis. The company is also lifting restrictions that blocked his name in certain search results. Vanessa Romo
Twitter photo-removal policy aimed at improving privacy sparks concerns over misuse Twitter users may no longer share private videos or images of others without permission. Critics say the broad policy gives the company too much control over what's deemed in the "public interest." Emma Bowman
Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter CEO; Parag Agrawal succeeds him He'll continue to head Square, the financial payments service. Dorsey has been criticized for leading both companies at once. Shannon Bond
'JRR Token' is a punny name for a cryptocurrency, but Tolkien's estate is not humored The estate of fantasy writer J.R.R. Tolkien has successfully blocked a cryptocurrency called "JRR Token."
Crypto enthusiasts want to buy an NBA team, after failing to purchase US Constitution A group calling itself Krause House DAO, named after the late Chicago Bulls general manager, Jerry Krause, has raised $4 million with the long-shot goal of trying to buy an NBA sports franchise. Bobby Allyn
A complete guide to what is — and isn't — open this Thanksgiving Day Many major retailers and fast-food chains have announced they will be closed this Thanksgiving. A few, however, will stay open for customers. Jonathan Franklin
Life without reliable internet remains a daily struggle for millions of Americans The newly signed infrastructure bill provides funding for rural high-speed Internet expansion, as millions in the U.S. lack the connectivity that's become increasingly essential during the pandemic. Alejandra Marquez Janse
