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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda in Universal's "Wicked."Giles Keyte/Universal PicturesJon M. Chu's "Wicked" premiered in theaters on November 22."Wicked" topped the domestic box office with an estimated $114 million. The film has earned an estimated $164.2 million worldwide so far."Wicked" is soaring at the box office.

The FTC is investigating Microsoft for anticompetitive practices. NurPhoto/Getty ImagesMicrosoft's deals with the government may have breached antitrust laws, ProPublica reported. In 2021, Microsoft pledged $150 billion to the government over five years to upgrade its security. The deal included licensing agreements that may deter customers from switching to competitors.

LOS ANGELES — Rental homes will remain an attractive option next year to would-be homebuyers sidelined by high mortgage rates and rising home prices, analysts say. American Homes 4 Rent and Invitation Homes are two big real estate investment trusts poised to benefit from the trend, say analysts at Mizuho Securities USA and Raymond James & Associates. Their outlooks boil down to a simple thesis: Many Americans will continue to have a difficult time finding a single-family home that they can afford to buy, which will make renting a house an attractive alternative. It starts with mortgage rates.

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Contributor/ Getty ImagesRussian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on debt forgiveness for certain recruits on Saturday. It allows for up to $96,000 in debt forgiveness for those who sign a minimum one-year contract to fight in Ukraine. It comes amid soaring Russian combat losses. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing debt forgiveness for certain troops who sign up to fight in Ukraine.

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreAttila Szvacsek/HBOLess than a year after Warner Bros.' Dune: Part Two was released, a prequel series has arrived on HBO. Whether you're a diehard Dune fan or new to the franchise, we'll show you where to watch Dune: Prophecy.