On Monday a US federal judge ruled Google has violated antitrust laws, saying the organization. is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly. Google disputes the ruling. Its president of global affairs, Kent Walker, said “this decision recognizes that Google offers the best search engine, but concludes that we shouldn’t be allowed to make it easily available”.

Google has been ruled an illegal monopoly – the internet may never be the same

The U.S. Department of Justice and 11 states first sued Google on October 20, 2020, alleging Sherman Act violations via Google’s practice of entering into agreements to secure distribution in “nearly all desktop and mobile devices in the United States.” In December of 2020, 38 states filed suit, adopting and supplementing the claims made in the first suit, and the cases were consolidated. The proceedings concluded in March 2023 and featured “[m]illions of pages” exchanging hands, “petabytes of data” from Google, and the deposition of “dozens of witnesses,” according to the opinion.

D.C. Court Deems Google Search and Text Ad Services Monopolistic

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

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New York Attorney General Letitia James Leads Coalition in Major Victory Against Tech Giant. In a decision which could alter the electronic landscape, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia today ruled that Google's hold on internet search engines is unlawful. This ruling, a major victory for New York Attorney general Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys General, is a first step toward holding tech giants accountable for monopolistic practices.

Landmark Court Ruling: Google's Monopoly Power Over Search Engines Declared Illegal

WASHINGTON -- A judge on Monday ruled that Google's ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation, a seismic decision that could shake up the internet and hobble one of the world's best-known companies. The highly anticipated decision issued by U.S. District Judge...

Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules

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Business Insider

The company reported weakening demand from US customers as people book trips closer to travel dates rather than in advance.

Airbnb just dropped more bad news about the US consumer

NBC News

Jack Black has weighed in on the future of Tenacious D after his band partner, Kyle Gass, made a controversial remark about Donald Trump’s attempted assassination in July, which prompted Black to cancel the duo’s latest tour. “We need to take a break. Everybody needs a break sometime,”...

Jack Black addresses future of Tenacious D after Trump assassination attempt remark by Kyle Gass

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L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

As many of you know by now, the DOJ won a trial against Google. That news was shared yesterday, as Google has been found guilty of antitrust practices in both search and ads businesses. Google already issued its statement regarding the antitrust trial verdict, and Android Headlines CEO wanted to weigh in as well.

Android Headlines CEO weighs in on Google's antitrust trial verdict

A Pakistani man allegedly tied to Iran has been charged with an elaborate plot to assassinate current and former government officials, potentially including former President Donald Trump. Asif Merchant, 46, faces a single count of murder for hire after prosecutors say he paid $5,000 to an undercover FBI agent he...

Pakistani man charged with murder-for-hire plot against U.S. politicians, potentially including Trump

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Alphabet is one of the cheapest megacap technology stocks, despite being a leader in AI.

When You Look Back in 5 Years, You'll Wish You'd Bought This $2 Trillion Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock

After Donald Trump told journalists on Wednesday that his presidential opponent Kamala Harris “turned Black” for political gain, Trump’s comments have impacted the way many multirace voters are thinking about the two candidates. “She was only promoting Indian heritage,” the former president said during an interview at...

Mixed-race voters say Donald Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris’ race are painfully familiar

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge has branded Google as a ruthless monopolist bent on suffocating its competitors. But how do you go about creating alternatives to a search engine that’s synonymous with internet exploration?. It’s a process that may take years to unfold as Google appeals...

A judge has branded Google a monopolist, but AI may bring about quicker change in internet search

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Google is a monopoly that illegally maintained its stranglehold on the search world, a federal judge ruled Monday in a major antitrust case.

A federal judge ruled Google is a monopoly. What happens now?

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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

Google violated antitrust laws by maintaining an illegal monopoly in search, a federal judge ruled Monday. Judge Amit Mehta ruled in favor of the Department of Justice (DOJ), saying that Google held "general search services and general text advertising" monopolies through its "exclusive distribution agreements." Google has agreements to be...

Google Broke Antitrust Law With Search Monopoly, Federal Judge Rules

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

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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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Google's antitrust ruling has experts looking to 25-year-old Microsoft case for answers

In ruling Monday that Google has held a monopoly in internet search, U.S. judge Amit Mehta invoked the company at the center of the most famous...

Google's antitrust ruling has experts looking to 25-year-old Microsoft case for answers

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