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On Day 10 of the "12 Days of OpenAI," OpenAI introduced a retro-inspired way to interact with ChatGPT—via phone and WhatsApp. Users can now text ChatGPT on WhatsApp at 1-800-242-8478 or call 1-800-CHATGPT to engage in conversations.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average endured its longest losing streak since 1974, with Wednesday marking its 11th consecutive decline and the steepest point drop since September 2022. The Dow fell over 1,100 points (2.6%) following a Federal Reserve update announcing a modest 25-basis-point rate cut and projecting only two more such cuts in 2025, fewer than previously expected.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, renowned as a bodybuilder, politician, and movie star, is now adding Santa Claus to his repertoire with his role in the holiday movie The Man with the Bag. The film, directed by Adam Shankman, follows Santa as he teams up with a former thief to recover his stolen magic bag.

As cryptocurrency adoption grows, so do scams targeting investors and traders. Common threats include phishing, malware, Ponzi schemes, fake wallets, and pump-and-dump frauds. Scammers exploit trust and technical vulnerabilities, often using advanced tactics like deepfakes, fake apps, and AI-generated phishing campaigns.

Earth Koshchei, also known as APT29 or Midnight Blizzard, has been linked to a sophisticated rogue Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) campaign aimed at espionage and data theft. Using tools like commercial VPNs, TOR, and residential proxies, the group obscures their activities to evade detection and attribution.

LKQ Corporation, a leading US auto parts provider with 45,000 employees across 1,600 locations globally, disclosed a cyberattack affecting a Canadian business unit. Unauthorized access to IT systems was detected on November 13, causing disruptions for a few weeks, though operations have largely recovered.

Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul over deceptive practices. The claims include misleading customers about delivery costs, overstating driver earnings, and listing 325,000 unaffiliated restaurants without permission, harming both businesses and customers.

Waymo, the leading U.S. robotaxi provider, plans to expand internationally, starting with tests in Tokyo next year using electric Jaguar I-Pace SUVs to map central Tokyo in partnership with Nihon Kotsu and GO.

Zendaya and Tom Holland were spotted shopping at the Topanga Mall in Canoga Park, blending seamlessly with the pre-Christmas crowd. The casually dressed couple browsed Nordstrom's men's shoe department, with Zendaya sporting a white tank top, wide-leg black pants, and black boots, while Tom opted for a grey sweater and oversized pants.

Jay-Z's Marcy Venture Partners has merged with Pendulum Holdings' investment arm, Pendulum Opportunities, to form MarcyPen Capital Partners, managing $900 million in assets, as confirmed by a spokesperson to TechCrunch.

Cocoa futures hit a new record in New York, climbing 5.5% to $11,925 per ton on Monday, surpassing the previous high of $11,722 set in April. This surge reflects growing supply concerns as the crop outlook for West Africa, a key cocoa-producing region, worsens.

Selena Gomez's engagement to producer Benny Blanco has sparked attention, not only for Taylor Swift's offer to be the flower girl but also for Gomez's extravagant marquise diamond ring, valued at $1 million. Critics argue that oversized celebrity engagement rings, like hers, often prioritize showiness over elegance, reflecting a trend of wealth-driven one-upmanship in Hollywood.