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Morning briefing

Morning briefing:

The stories to know this morning.

  1. Charity Sweepstakes Scams: Why a Prize Tied to Your Donation Is a Red Flag

    The FTC warns that scammers are posing as well-known charities and claiming you won a sweepstakes because you donated. The rule that settles it: a real prize never costs you money.

  2. Treasury's Institutional Investor Rule for Single-Family Homes: Who Is Covered, What Is Exempt and What Happens Next

    Treasury has proposed regulations that would bar investors with at least 350 single-family homes from buying more starting January 7, 2027, with exceptions for build-to-rent and similar programs. Here is what the proposal says and what it leaves open.

  3. ACA Enrollment Deadlines: Dec. 15 vs. Jan. 15 and Which Coverage Start Date You Get

    Marketplace open enrollment starts Nov. 1. HealthCare.gov says to enroll by Dec. 15 for coverage that starts Jan. 1, or by Jan. 15 for Feb. 1.

  4. TSMC Reportedly Weighs Chip-Packaging Price Hikes of Up to 20%: What Is Confirmed and What Is Not

    Taiwanese outlets report TSMC may raise CoWoS packaging prices by as much as 20% and wafer prices by 3% to 6% from January. TSMC has not confirmed either; here is how the reports line up.

  5. Apple's New Apple TV 4K Adds the A19 Chip and Siri AI, Starting at $299

    The new Apple TV 4K adds the A19 chip, a Siri AI beta and a smart home hub for $299. Pre-orders are open, and stores get it Nov. 13.