A federal court ruled on Monday that Google has illegally maintained a monopoly over internet search, entering into exclusivity agreements to build and maintain its monopoly over search services. The company paid $26 billion in 2021 to device makers, carriers, browser makers, etc. to be the default search engine. Doing...

Federal judge rules Google an illegal search monopoly

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In a landmark ruling that could reshape the digital landscape, Google was found to have violated U.S. antitrust laws by using its search business to maintain a monopoly, according to a decision by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta on Monday. This significant defeat for the tech giant could have far-reaching implications for how Americans access information online and potentially disrupt Google's long-standing dominance.

Google Loses Major Antitrust Case Over Search Dominance

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

A vehicle service contract provider struck out with the Federal Trade Commission this week. According to a news release, NRRM, which does business as CarShield, along with American Auto Shield (AAS), will pay $10 million to the FTC to settle charges that advertisements and telemarketing for VSCs are deceptive and misleading.

CarShield settles FTC charges for $10M, to halt celebrity endorsements

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Tampa, FL

Tropical Storm Debby is leading to significant disruptions at Florida airports as it makes landfall. The plane-tracking website FlightAware reports that on Monday three airports in the state are among the ones with the highest number of cancelled flights as the storm makes its way across the northern part of the state.

Tropical Storm Debby cancels hundreds of Florida flights

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The duo have a combined net worth of $445 billion

How long before Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos go broke if they spent $1 million a day?

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Edmond Thorne

AMIE Insurance Withdraws from Florida Market, Leaving Thousands Uninsured Ahead of Hurricane Season. Florida—St. Petersburg-based American Mobile Insurance Exchange (AMIE), a relative newcomer to Florida's property insurance sector, has announced its decision to cancel coverage for all of its mobile and manufactured homes across the state. This move comes just before the start of the 2024 hurricane season.

Florida Insurance Crisis Worsens: Thousands Left Uninsured as Company Races Out of FL.

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Chicago, IL

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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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

Birmingham, AL

Valrico, FL

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In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

San Francisco, CA

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, will leave behind its San Francisco headquarters, more than a decade after the one-time social media juggernaut first opened in the heart of Silicon Valley. Suggested Reading. The company is expected to migrate to existing offices in San Jose “over the next few...

X is closing its San Francisco headquarters — but not leaving California

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Confectionery king Mars could soon own Pringles maker Kellanova in a bold acquisition move – signaling a major shake-up in the snack food industry. The Wall Street Journal, citing individuals with knowledge of the situation, said ongoing deliberations between the candy and snack giant have not been finalized, but should a deal take place, it would happen soon and mark one of the biggest for the packaged food industry this year. Moreover, a potential transaction could place Kellanova’s valuation at roughly $30 billion, including a typical deal takeover premium, the newspaper added. The company is currently valued at nearly $28 billion.

Snickers and Pringles merger? Snack brands may converge

A major Democratic donor last week called the Federal Trade Commission’s chair a “dope” and called for her firing. It turns out one of his companies is being investigated by the FTC. Suggested Reading. CNN on Tuesday reported that IAC Inc. — the New York-based holding company...

A billionaire called for Harris to fire the FTC's chair. His company is reportedly being investigated by the FTC

It was a bad day at the market for many of the world’s wealthiest individuals – but no billionaires had it worse than Jeff Bezos. As the stock market tumbled on Monday, Amazon share prices declined by five percent – translating into an $8 billion loss for the company’s founder and executive chairman, according to Forbes’ real time wealth tracker.

Jeff Bezos is the biggest loser of the stock market slide

AI chipmaking startup Groq — not to be confused with Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, spelled Grok — announced Monday that it’s secured another $640 million from BlackRock, Cisco, and other investors. Suggested Reading. The funding brings the value of the budding Nvidia competitor to $2.8 billion....

An Nvidia rival just landed $640 million in cash — and a Meta AI mentor

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The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

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The U.S. Justice Department on Friday filed a civil lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance for what it says is widespread violations of children's privacy laws.

Justice Department, FTC sue TikTok, allege violations of children's privacy laws

A federal judge ruled on Monday that Google illegally maintained a monopoly in search, saying in the landmark case that the tech giant paid companies to make Google the default search engine on smartphones and other devices. The case has the potential to change how tech companies do business, as well as how their customers find answers to their online search queries. The trial, held last year, took 10 weeks and was years in the making.

Judge Declares Google a Monopoly: What Comes Next?

Port Richey, FL

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

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Google just lost the biggest tech antitrust case in decades

A federal judge ruled on Monday that Google monopolized online search and general search advertising markets, violating U.S. antitrust laws. The DOJ sued Google in 2020...

Google just lost the biggest tech antitrust case in decades

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