Apple (AAPL) has removed some insecure ad-blocking products from its App Store over concerns they could compromise sensitive user data in certain circumstances. (CNBC)
Elon Musk called Apple a "Tesla graveyard," where failed employees of his electric carmaker go to work — criticizing the iPhone maker's ambitions in the auto space. (CNBC)
Starbucks (SBUX) will soon accept Apple Pay, with KFC and Chili's on board sometime next year. Meanwhile, Delta (DAL) passengers can now book and pay for flights using Apple Pay through the Fly Delta app. (The Verge)
Investigators looking into last year's data breach and theft of driver records from Uber have found indications implicating an executive at rival ride-hailing app Lyft. (WSJ)
Twitter (TWTR) has added new capabilities to its video ad platform, allowing advertisers to more easily place short roll ads that run before video chosen by users. (Re/code)
Medicare Part B premiums are expected
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy pulled out of the race for House speaker Thursday, throwing uncertainty on congressional leadership ahead of crucial budget negotiations. (CNBC)
Four Russian cruise missiles fired at rebels in Syria from a warship in the Caspian Sea Wednesday crashed in Iran, according to U.S. officials. Russia insisted they reached their targets in Syria. (Reuters)
Tunisia's National Dialogue Quartet won the Nobel Peace Prize today for its contribution to building democracy after the Jasmine Revolution in 2011. (Reuters)