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Fossil fuel interests have large, yet often murky, presence at climate talks, AP analysis finds

By Seth Borenstein, Mary Katherine Wildeman, Associated Press

Close to 400 people connected to fossil fuel industries in some way or another attended last year's United Nations' climate talks in Egypt.

Treasury Secretary Yellen says Republican-proposed IRS funding cut in exchange for Israel aid is ‘irresponsible’

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

The IRS commissioner says for the agency to keep building on its customer service and enforcement priorities it needs a reliable funding stream.

Fortnite maker asks court to limit Google’s ability to take a cut of in-app purchases

By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press

A 10-person jury will decide whether Google’s digital payment processing system in the Play Store that distributes apps for phones running on its Android software has been illegally driving up prices for consumers and developers.

How NASA’s robotic prospectors could pave the way for future asteroid miners

By Valerie Payré, The Conversation

Upcoming NASA missions will help scientists understand the composition of asteroids – which could inform companies one day hoping to commercially mine asteroids.

The role of cryptocurrency in financing terrorist organizations

By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn

Shortly after the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned a virtual currency exchange in Gaza that it said had facilitated transactions for Hamas using decentralized digital currencies. Former federal prosecutor Ari Redbord joins Ali Rogin…

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Analysis: How Biden’s new executive order tackles AI risks, and where it falls short

By Anjana Susarla, The Conversation

The set of guidelines for artificial intelligence that the White House unveiled on Oct. 30 shows that the U.S. government is attempting to address the risks posed by AI. However, it leaves unresolved the issue of comprehensive data privacy legislation.

Supreme Court will rule on ban on rapid-fire gun bump stocks used in the Las Vegas mass shooting

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The justices said Friday they'll hear arguments next year over a gun bump stocks regulation the Justice Department implemented after the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting.

Labor marker remains resilient despite slower job growth last month

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Last month’s job growth, though down sharply from a robust 297,000 gain in September, was solid enough to suggest that many companies still want to hire and that the economy remains sturdy.

FTX founder Sam-Bankman-Fried convicted of defrauding cryptocurrency customers

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

A New York jury has convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried of fraud charges. The 31-year-old California man was convicted Thursday in Manhattan federal court by jurors who rejected his testimony that he didn't defraud customers.

WATCH: Biden touts new economic opportunity in rural America during Minnesota visit

By Will Weissert, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

The president announced more than $5 billion in spending, largely in rural areas, that will go toward better adapting agriculture to climate change, as well as expanding high-speed internet access and improving local infrastructure.