It may be the biggest swipe at Big Tech’s monopoly position since Microsoft was forced to relinquish its death grip on the Internet in 2001. The decision by a federal judge Monday that Google is maintaining an illegal monopoly on Internet search may reshape the web. Come learn what’s going on.

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52 Million XRP in 13 Hours – What's Going On?

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Parking tickets are the latest vector for scammers to empty out bank accounts from New York to Southern California. Calgary became the latest North American city to address the growing trend of fake tickets on Tuesday. The Canadian city’s parking authority advised drivers to destroy fake tickets that are cropping on windshields and not to attempt to pay those fines.

Bank accounts are being emptied thanks to scammers using fake parking tickets

The low price of Bitcoin when it was launched and how much the digital asset has grown over the years has been a constant source of regret and awe for investors who found out about the cryptocurrency early. Mainly, the potential to turn a small amount into millions is what has drawn countless investors into Bitcoin and to the crypto industry. So, this report takes a look at how much you would’ve made if you spent $100 buying BTC 14 years ago from today.

Here’s How Much You Would Have If You Bought $100 In Bitcoin 14 Years Ago

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

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Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

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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

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Instead of focusing on Tesla’s plummeting profits and sales slump, CEO Elon Musk is busy suing various companies and organizations for taking issue with his bigotry. The lawsuits are generally laughable, but he does have an ace up his sleeve — a Texas judge who’s proven to be incredibly friendly to Musk. NPR reports the judge also owns thousands of dollars in Tesla (TSLA) stock, but apparently, that’s not enough of a conflict of interest to get him off Musk’s cases.

Judge in Elon Musk's Texas lawsuits owns thousands of dollars worth of Tesla stock

The stock market’s benchmark index, the S&P 500, has erased $1.2 trillion of its market capitalization since its daily high in just four hours after falling “in a literal straight line lower.”. That’s according to the economics outlet Kobeissi Letter, which noted on the microblogging platform X (formerly...

Market Bloodbath: S&P 500 Crashes $1.2 Trillion in Hours as Recession Fears Soar

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Capital One is one of the few bank stocks left in Berkshire’s portfolio, and it trades below book value. NVR has been a beneficiary of a strong environment for homebuilders and could be a big winner as the housing market normalizes. Berkshire Hathaway itself could still be an excellent...

The Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

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Investors betting on a second Trump presidency expect an easier regulatory environment and more corporate M&A activity.

Stock market today: Dow closes at a record as market bets on Trump after assassination attempt

Amazon's price-to-sales ratio is near its 10-year average. Smartphone chip leader Qualcomm is again connecting with investors. Meta Platforms isn't dependent on AI spending for long-term growth. These companies are winning now and should continue winning for the foreseeable future. Don't let Nvidia's raging popularity distract you from the fact...

3 AI Stocks to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

TheStreet

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index has gained 10% year to date.

Cathie Wood buys $28 million of battered tech stock

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

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The economy’s resurgence from the pandemic shock has had a singular driving force: the consumer. Flush with savings and buoyed by a sizzling labor market, Americans have spent exuberantly, on goods such as furniture and electronics and then on services including air travel and restaurant meals.

To Avoid a Recession, Consumer Spending Is Key

Starbucks, Coca-Cola Seek Trademark Renewal in Russia(Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Credit: Getty Image) Starbucks' sales tumbled globally as more US and international consumers rejected its high-priced coffees. Starbucks sales dropped by 3% globally at all stores open for at least a year, according to its recent financial release. In North America...

Starbucks Sees Declining Sales as More Consumers Step Away From High-Priced Coffee

Nine complaints have been filed against X (formerly Twitter) in the European Union after the social media platform began scraping user data to train AI. A European digital rights advocacy group — the Austrian non-profit, noyb — filed the complaints with data protection authorities in Austria, Belgium, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and Poland.

Elon Musk's X was hit with 9 complaints after scraping user data to train AI

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Sunday reads: Underpaid workers and the Bumble stumble

Hello, Quartz members and welcome to Sunday reads!. It was a heckuva week to be in the markets, with all the major indexes swinging wildly, and...

Sunday reads: Underpaid workers and the Bumble stumble

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