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The grinning plush elves drove record revenue for the Chinese retailer in the first half of the year, and soon fans will have something new to lust after. Source link

A battle is heating up in the streaming world as millions of Americans sign up for multiple services through a single provider instead of separate apps. Source link

The documents were released as part of a defamation case against Fox Corporation filed by Smartmatic, an election technology company. Source link

China’s “bedside eavesdroppers,” the online posse parsing rumors for power shifts, have a lot to work with as Xi Jinping pushes aside his own political appointees. Source link

A.I.-powered tools can help you plan trips, squeeze value out of loyalty programs and translate languages. But don’t give up Google Flights just yet. Source link

The White House’s deliberations about taking a stake in Intel could upend the technology sector — and further redefine how Washington deals with business. Source link

The I.R.S. says churches can now support candidates during services, but many denominations still forbid it. A Wisconsin pastor learned the hard way. Source link

To close the deal, Nexstar will need approval from the Federal Communications Commission, which could cement its position as the biggest provider of local TV in the U.S. Source link

The airline and its 10,000 flight attendants reached a tentative agreement, but cancellations will continue. Here’s what to know if your flight is affected. Source link

After he was paralyzed in an accident, his use of marijuana for medical purposes led him to become one of the nation’s most influential cannabis activists. Source link