DOJ could force Google to sell Chrome after monopoly ruling

The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal ...

Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome

It's reported the US government wants the world's most popular web browser to be sold off to address monopoly concerns.

US justice department plans to push Google to sell off Chrome browser

Authorities seek to dismantle monopoly on search market and also want action related to AI and Android. Business live – latest updates US justice department officials plan to ask a judge to ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

Here’s How a Plan to Split Chrome From Google Could Affect Your Business

After a long-running antitrust case found the tech giant guilty of monopolistic behavior, the Justice Department is considering breaking the globally popular web browser off from its parent company.

Business - Inc. - 3 hours ago

Google may face demand to spin off Chrome in antitrust case. But will it actually happen?

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is headed into an uncertain year, as regulators reportedly want a federal judge to force the company to sell off Chrome. But nothing is certain about this antitrust case.

Business - MarketWatch - 9 hours ago

Bangladesh’s leader says ‘no place’ for Sheikh Hasina’s ‘fascist’ party

Muhammad Yunus says will not seek exiled leader’s extradition from India before domestic tribunal’s verdict

World - Financial Times - October 30

Hospitals in firing line of forgotten war

Sudan’s brutal civil war is taking a devastating toll on the country’s health facilities

World - Financial Times - October 30

Why EU defence and security policy will stay in the hands of capitals

Also in this newsletter: wading into France’s budget mess

World - Financial Times - October 30

The couple who took on Google and cost the tech giant £2bn

Shivaun Raff and her husband, Adam, describe their long court battle with technology giant Google.

Matt Gaetz could launch Big Tech crackdown at DOJ

President-elect Trump’s decision to nominate former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general signals a rough road ahead for major technology firms during his second administration. Gaetz had ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 hours ago

Military officials reportedly discuss how to handle illegal orders from Trump – live

Pentagon officials discuss what to do if Trump were to attempt to deploy the military domestically, CNN reports. Nancy Pelosi says Biden’s delay in exiting race blew Democrats’ chances ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

How Google’s Ad Change Could Affect Small Businesses

The overhaul of Google Local Services means small businesses must be verified before their ads can run and be served on the popular digital ad platform.

Business - Inc. - October 30

We're following one of our core investing rules by selling this industrial stock

As we've talked about the past few days, we want to capitalize on the recent market strength to lighten up on stocks we deem lesser quality.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Is the Biden Administration Coming for Chrome?

The Justice Department is reportedly targeting Google’s web browser as its antitrust enforcers seek to cement a major win before Donald Trump takes office.

Business - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Musk’s $1mn-a-day voter giveaway could violate US law, DoJ warns

Billionaire Trump backer has targeted swing states with contest ahead of presidential election

Business - Financial Times - October 24

DOJ warns Elon Musk's America PAC that $1M voter giveaways could be illegal

Elon Musk's America PAC has been giving away $1 million daily, an effort it debuted in conjunction with Musk's push to register swing-state voters.

‘I worry I’ll be forced to sell the house’: My parents put their house in my name. Was this a terrible mistake?

“When my mother passes away, what will the tax implications be?”

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Israel's wars are expensive. Paying the bill could force tough choices

On top of the grievous toll in human life and misery, Israel’s war against the Hamas and Hezbollah militant groups has been expensive

World - ABC News - October 21

Warning tax rises could force care homes to close

Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding.

FirstFT: Media groups prepare for election night disinformation

Also in today’s newsletter, bets on US election volatility rise, and UK borrowing costs soar

World - Financial Times - November 1

Restaurant workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn

Hospitality bosses are calling for changes to what they describe as "unsustainable" tax rises.

Government could force pension funds to invest more in UK assets

Further measures may be taken if ‘megafund’ reforms fail to boost domestic investment, says pensions minister

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Tech boom forces US funds to dump shares to avoid breach of tax rules

Asset managers including Fidelity and T Rowe Price are bumping up against limits on size of large holdings

World - Financial Times - October 25

Trump selling ‘MAGADonald’s’ shirts after drive-thru appearance

Former President Trump is quickly capitalizing on his campaign stop in battleground Pennsylvania over the weekend, where he worked at a drive-thru at a McDonald’s, by selling T-shirts marking the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Matthew Perry House in Los Angeles Sells a Year After His Death

The 3,500-square-foot, midcentury modern house in Pacific Palisades, where the actor died last October, fetched $8.55 million.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Trump calls for investigation of 'rumors' he plans to sell Trump Media stock

Donald Trump, majority owner of the Truth Social operator Trump Media, defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

Business - CNBC - November 8

4 dead in Greece after migrant smuggler allegedly forced passengers overboard

Greece’s coast guard says the bodies of four people have been recovered from the sea just off the coast of the eastern Aegean island of Rhodes

World - ABC News - November 6

US forces strike Iran-backed targets in Syria after attacks on Americans

U.S. forces on Monday conducted nine strikes on Iranian proxy targets in Syria, a response to recent attacks on American personnel in the region, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

WATCH: Indiana coach Curt Cignetti evokes original 'Google Me' moment after Hoosiers move to 10-0

Indiana moved to 10-0 with a 20-15 win over Michigan on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 10

New Pokemon Monopoly Includes Cute Figures, Releases Just In Time For Christmas

Hasbro has launched a few versions of Pokemon Monopoly over the years, but most are now out of stock or only available at marked-up prices via third-party retailers--meaning you’d have to drop ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

Apple facing near-£3bn UK lawsuit over cloud storage ‘monopoly’

Which? claims firm engaged in anti-competitive practices that led to 40 million people ‘being overcharged’. Apple is facing a near-£3bn lawsuit over claims it breached competition law by ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Ukraine and US warn Kyiv’s troops could face North Korean forces ‘in days’

New assessment finds as many as 8,000 soldiers have been deployed to Russia’s Kursk region

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Losing GPS could cost billions, so the Space Force is having companies like Astranis build a backup network

The U.S. Air Force began deploying the Global Positioning System (GPS) nearly 50 years ago, critical infrastructure to both the military and economy.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Musk under DOJ scrutiny

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk pauses $1M giveaways after DOJ warning Elon Musk's super PAC halted its daily $1 million giveaways ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Qantas to Expedite Payments to Former Ground Handlers After Court Ruling

Australia’s largest airline said it will work to expedite payments to former staff after a court ruling indicated the carrier could be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars in payments.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 20

Japan's ruling party loses its majority in blow to new PM

The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.

Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP

Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majority

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Orbán arrives in Georgia after hailing ruling party for ‘overwhelming victory’

Hungary PM’s visit prompts anger in EU amid widespread concerns about voter intimidation and coercion. Viktor Orbán has landed in Georgia after congratulating the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

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