1. Marcus Lamb, founder of Daystar Television Network, dies after getting COVID-19 - NPR

Lamb founded the conservative Christian Daystar Television Network. The network's programs have featured vaccine skeptics and health care professionals who promote alternative COVID-19 treatments.

2. Bank of America: The Metaverse Is a Massive Opportunity for The Crypto Industry - CryptoPotato

Haim Israel is keen on the metaverse and thinks it will boost the cryptocurrency universe to another level.

3. Start buying these 'bargain basement stocks' now before omicron fears pass, says Jim Cramer - CNBC Television

"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer explained on Wednesday's show why he believes investors should start nibbling on beaten-down stocks.

4. Charts suggest stocks may fall further before powerful 'Santa Claus rally' kicks in, says Cramer - CNBC Television

Charts suggest there may be more pain on Wall Street before the stock market recovers for a year-end "Santa Claus rally," CNBC's Jim Cramer said on Wednesday...

5. Cramer's lightning round: Buy Canadian Pacific if you believe in economic recovery - CNBC

"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed.

6. Cryptocurrency executives to be questioned in Congress - BBC News

Washington is joining other governments in scrutinising the rapidly expanding sector more closely.

7. Appeals court rules against Moderna in COVID-19 vaccine patent challenges | TheHill - The Hill

A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled against Moderna in two...

8. Woman Who Sued Walmart Over Shoplifting Arrest Is Awarded $2.1 Million - The New York Times

Lesleigh Nurse said she was wrongfully accused of stealing groceries from the Walmart in Semmes, Ala., in 2016. The retailer said it would contest the verdict.

9. Susan Arnold to succeed Bob Iger as Disney chairman - New York Post

Arnold, who has sat on the Mouse House’s board for 14 years and who has served as its independent lead director since 2018, will take the role of chairman when Iger departs the firm at the en…

10. First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Drops Following First US Omicron Case - Coindesk

Ether falls, breaking a four-day streak of gains; equity markets tumble.

11. Exclusive: Trump's social media venture seeks $1 billion raise - sources - Reuters

Former President Donald Trump's new social media venture is seeking to raise up to $1 billion by selling shares to hedge funds and family offices at several times the valuation it commanded in a deal with a blank-check acquisition firm in October, two people …

12. As walls closed in on Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes, she turned to Rupert Murdoch - Salon

Elizabeth Holmes was questioned by prosecutors this week about her communication with the media mogul

13. Iconic brand that went bankrupt making comeback with new flagship store - 9News.com KUSA

The new store marks the latest effort to re-launch the brand that served children and parents for 70 years.

14. US Congress Bill Could Be Used to Ban Console Scalper Bots - IGN

A newly reintroduced bill aims to make it illegal for scalpers to use bots to acquire video game consoles, toys, and other hot-ticket items for resale.

15. Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for Dec. 2, 2021 - Bloomberg

16. Okta Shares Slide Despite Strong October Quarter Results - Barron's

The provider of identity management software posted revenue of $351 million, up 61% from a year ago, beating its own guidance and the Street.

17. Debt collectors can now DM you on social media - CBS News

Consumer advocates say looser new federal rules could be harmful due to possible privacy violations.

18. Tesla officially moves HQ from California to Texas - KTLA

Tesla says it has officially moved its corporate headquarters from Silicon Valley to a large factory under construction outside of Austin, Texas. The company made the announcement late Wednesday in a filing with U.S. securities regulators. CEO Elon Musk had s…

19. WeWork discloses 'material weakness' and plans to restate financials of SPAC sponsor, sending stock lower - CNBC

WeWork said in a regulatory filing that it will restate its SPAC sponsor's financials for 2020 and 2021 after finding that it used the wrong public share count.

20. Man wins $1 million lottery prize from a get well card after having open heart surgery - Fox Business

Alexander McLeish, from Attleborough, Massachusetts, won a $1 million prize from an instant ticket game in the Massachusetts State Lottery last month.