**Apple Sued for Worker Surveillance, Pay Secrecy Violations**
French government faces collapse as left and far-right submit no-confidence motions against PM Barnier amid political crisis.
Biden pardons son Hunter, reversing earlier stance amid controversy over perceived selective prosecution and political fallout.
**Stronger Dollar: Boosts Consumer Purchasing Power, Lowers Inflation, But Hurts Exports and Investments Post-Trump's Election Win.**
Putin approves record defense spending amid ongoing war in Ukraine; EU leaders reaffirm support during visit to Kyiv.
Trump warns BRICS nations against dollar replacement, threatens 100% tariffs for any new currency support.
Apple Pay may open to banks; Google faces scrutiny for prioritizing own products; new rules for big tech in Australia.
### Russia's Economy Faces Strain as Ruble Plummets Amid Sanctions; Putin Claims Situation is Under Control.
The Trump team is preparing to assume power in Washington D.C. and levy new tariffs. The U.S. is grappling with a worsening fentanyl epidemic, and tensions...
U.S. retail sales could reach $75 billion, fueled by inflation-conscious shoppers seeking deep discounts. This year’s Black Friday to Cyber Monday shopping stretch is projected to...
Australia enacts strict social media ban for minors under 16 amid concerns over mental health and cyberbullying.
November markets react sharply to Trump's election, boosting U.S. stocks and dollar, while euro and European banks decline.
China criticizes Trump's tariff threats over fentanyl, warns it won't solve U.S. issues, signals potential for escalating trade war.
Putin threatens to target Ukraine's decision-making centers with hypersonic missiles in response to attacks on Russian territory.
Bomb threats and swatting incidents reported as law enforcement protects incoming administration officials. Several members of President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration have been targeted with threats...