Columbus, OH

The Motley Fool

Why dumping the stock may not be a good idea.

Google Is Ruled a Monopoly. Should Investors Dump Alphabet Stock?

Kiplinger

A federal judge ruled that Alphabet-owned Google holds a monopoly in search and text advertising, but Wall Street isn't worried. Here's what they have to say.

What Google's Antitrust Ruling Means for Alphabet Stock

Alphabet's Google (GOOGL) unveiled its Pixel 9 lineup, showcased how it's integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its devices with Gemini, and more at its Made By Google launch event Tuesday. Gemini Live, Google's AI Assistant. At the event, Google demoed Gemini Live, its AI assistant that the company introduced at...

4 Takeaways From Alphabet's 'Made By Google' Launch Event

California State

A federal judge in California has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Google of unlawfully dominating web searches on smartphones. However, the ruling leaves the door open for consumers to revive their case, citing recent legal developments in Washington, D.C. that have highlighted Google’s potentially illegal monopoly over search engines.

US Judge Dismisses Antitrust Suit Against Google, but Consumers May Get Another Chance

Boost your skills with Growth Memo’s weekly expert insights. Subscribe for free!. 4 years after the DOJ lawsuit against Google started, Judge Amit Mehta declared Google guilty of monopolizing online search and advertising markets. The most successful startup in history is officially an illegal monopoly. The ruling itself is...

Monopoly: A Ruling Against Google Could Benefit The Open Web

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NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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In this day and age of what feels like numerous hacking attempts at every turn, it helps to become familiar with your phone’s privacy settings and to select those that you should turn off in order to keep your data as private as possible. There’s no ...

4 Privacy Settings You Should Have Turned Off In 2024: Background App Refresh & More

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J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

New York City, NY

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

The Wells Fargo name is gone from the Downtown skyline. The name atop the former Wells Fargo Center was removed Sunday . A helicopter flew away each of the 20 letters and deposited them at a lot across from the Maxwell House Coffee plant on East Bay Street.

Wells Fargo name removed from Downtown tower

Port Richey, FL

Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

One of Google's earliest employees, Ms Wojcicki had been ill with lung cancer for two years.

YouTube's former chief Susan Wojcicki dies aged 56

Starbucks on Tuesday tapped Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol to lead the company as the world's largest coffeehouse chain seeks to regain its footing. During Niccol's tenure at Chipotle, the restaurant steadily expanded its footprint and grew sales at a rate well ahead of most competitors. At Starbucks, Niccols will have...

China Competition Is Just One Challenge Brian Niccol Will Face as Starbucks CEO

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO and someone who was played a part in Google’s earliest days, has passed away after a two-year battle with cancer. Wojcicki surprised the industry when she resigned as CEO of YouTube in early 2023. When she resigned, Wojcicki was the last female CEO among Big Tech companies. At the time, she said her decision was to “start a new chapter focused on my family, health, and personal projects I’m passionate about,” but provided little additional detail.

Susan Wojcicki, Longtime Googler and YouTube CEO, Has Died

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Rates on 30-year mortgage refinance loans have shown considerable daily volatility over the past week, with the average sinking 27 basis points Monday after jumping 39 basis points Friday. The current average of 6.87% is 11 basis points cheaper than one week ago. Rate movement was mixed for other refinance...

30-Year Mortgage Refinance Rates Drop

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Morristown, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Sixteen individuals have been charged in connection with a widespread "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

16 Charged in Nationwide 'Grandparent Scam'; Millions Stolen

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FTC Wants Court To Hit Google with Tough Penalties in Epic Games Case

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants sanctions put on Alphabet's Google after a jury ruled that Google violated antitrust laws. The lawsuit was filed by \"Fortnite\"...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants sanctions put on Alphabet's Google after a jury ruled that Google violated antitrust laws. The lawsuit was filed by "Fortnite"...

FTC Wants Court To Hit Google with Tough Penalties in Epic Games Case

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