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1. Ford debuted its all-electric F-150 truck. The battery-powered truck starts at $40,000 and goes on sale in spring 2022. $4.
2. Microsoft is pulling the plug on Internet Explorer next year. It will be replaced by Microsoft Edge, which offers more speed and security. $4
3. Miami's mayor is "very serious" about working with Elon Musk to build a tunnel beneath the city. Francis Suarez said the project isn't just a pipe dream, nor is it a joke. The question is, can he get it done? $4
4. The cofounder of TikTok's parent company, Zhang Yiming, has stepped down as CEO. Zhang told employees at ByteDance he's not the 'ideal manager' and wanted a role that didn't involve overseeing people. $4.
5. Elon Musk tweeted a "diamond hands" meme as bitcoin continues to crash. The tweet references a meme from Reddit's Wall Street Bets forum, and indicates Tesla is holding on to its cache of bitcoin. $4
6. Peloton added a password-protected lock screen to its recalled Tread+. The safety update is for customers who don't want to return their treadmill, and will automatically lock the machine when it's not in use. $4
7. Bill Gates transferred $850 million in shares to Melinda French Gates. This brings the total transfers since their divorce $4 In other news, Bill Gates was seen wearing a wedding band yesterday, $4
8. Travelers slam Airbnb for excessive cleaning fees and rules. As travel restrictions loosen and Airbnb sees a surge in demand, guests are taking to social media to show what they paid in fees - some totaling more than the nightly rate of the rental itself. $4
9. We outlined the power players behind the WarnerMedia-Discovery marriage. The merger brought together some big names from Wall Street's top technology, media, and telecom advisory shops. $4
10. Salesforce launched a new program meant to improve the work experience for Black women employees. The announcement comes after two former employees posted resignation letters criticizing Salesforce's culture and diversity and inclusion efforts. $4
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