In The Gilded Age, Americans Loved And Feared The Railroad Companies — And It Can Teach Big Tech A Valuable Lesson

The Woodstock Inn in Woodstock, Vermont, is a popular destination during the holiday season. James Kirkikis/ShutterstockFrom Christmas markets to light displays, small towns across the US get into the holiday spirit. Helen, Georgia, is a recreation of a Bavarian alpine village that goes all-out for Christmas. Santa Claus arrives by boat during Nantucket, Massachusetts' annual Christmas Stroll.

Nicole Velez pictured before and after she lost 100 poundsCourtesy of Nicole VelezNicole Velez weighed 244 pounds at her heaviest in November 2023. The 31-year-old who works in a members' lounge at a Florida airport struggled with self-confidence. A 60-minute outpatient procedure helped her lose over 100 pounds because it curbed her appetite.

I shopped at Target and Walmart for gifts for my kids this holiday season. Terri PetersI went to Target and Walmart to see which I preferred for buying Christmas presents for my teens. Prices at both felt similar, but Target had sales on items like board games that gave it a leg up.

A Russian warplane is seen from the camera on a Ukrainian naval drone. Security Service of Ukraine/Screengrab via TelegramUkraine just showed off new modifications to its fleet of naval drones. They appear to have been outfitted with machine guns and given the ability to carry small flying drones. It marks Ukraine's latest innovation for these systems, which have battered Russia's Black Sea Fleet.

AMD CEO Lisa SuSteve Marcus/ReutersBank of America downgraded AMD on Monday, citing higher competitive risk in the AI market. AWS customers' low demand for AMD AI chips and Nvidia dominance impact AMD's growth potential. AMD could still succeed due to Nvidia supply issues and its server chip market position. Bank of America downgraded AMD after a Business Insider report raised concerns about demand for the tech company's AI chips.

Michael Nagle/Xinhua via Getty ImagesXinhua News AgencyUS stocks fell on Monday as tech sector risks and upcoming inflation data worried investors. Nvidia shares dropped 3% on China's probe into its 2020 acquisition of Mellanox. Investors await inflation data to gauge the potential for more Fed interest rate cuts. US stocks retreated from record highs on Monday as investors assessed a potential risk in the technology sector and prepared for new inflation data.