The U.S. Wants to Break Up Google and Meta. That Could Be Hard.

For the first time since the late 1990s Microsoft case, federal trials are weighing antitrust breakups, a tactic that harks back to Standard Oil.

The New York Times - 11h

Meta faces antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp

Meta Platforms Inc. faces a historic antitrust trial Monday that could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups it bought more than a decade ago that have since grown into ...

ABC News - 1d

Meta could get broken up in an antitrust case. Why that may be good for its stock.

While Meta might prefer to keep its empire intact, spinoffs of its major businesses could unlock shareholder value in a number of ways.

MarketWatch - 10h

Meta vs. the FTC: The blockbuster antitrust trial kicks off

Meta will face off against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission Monday in an antitrust trial that could result in the company divesting Instagram and WhatsApp.

CNBC - 4d

U.S. Prepares to Challenge Meta’s Social Media Dominance

On Monday, Meta will face off against the federal government in a landmark antitrust trial over claims that it illegally quashed competition by buying Instagram and WhatsApp.

The New York Times - 1d

Japan's anti-monopoly watchdog accuses Google of violations in smartphones

Japanese regulators have accused U.S. tech giant Google of violating anti-monopoly laws, echoing similar moves in the U.S. and Europe

ABC News - 16h

Leaked Scale AI Dashboard Offers New Details Into Projects for Meta, Google, and X.ai

Meta’s AI-powered characters, human reasoning, ‘harmful themes,’ and the Polish elections are categories AI developers are exploring with the help of the industry’s foremost data-labeler.

Inc. - 14h

Women’s football in France changing but Lyon-PSG duopoly hard to break

While the ruthless dominance of the top two shows little sign of abating, other clubs see reasons for optimism. A big change occurred in France last summer when the top two divisions of the women’s ...

The Guardian - 18h

How Do the iPhone 16E and Google Pixel 9A Compare to More Expensive Models?

With tariffs threatening to drive up the costs of most things, the new entry-level phones from Apple and Google present a timely opportunity to save some bucks.

The New York Times - 5d

Meta’s Antitrust Trial to Put Mark Zuckerberg, Serial Witness, to the Test Again

Meta’s chief has grown accustomed to tough questioning in courts and hearings, but an antitrust trial that started Monday could be more grueling, experts said.

The New York Times - 1d

Could Zuckerberg Be Forced To Sell Instagram?

A landmark legal case begins against social media giant Meta.

BBC News - 1d

Meta’s Antitrust Trial Begins as FTC Argues Company Built Social Media Monopoly

Mr. Zuckerberg went to court on Monday in a trial focused on his social media company’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The case could reshape Meta’s business.

The New York Times - 1d

3 things we want to see from Chelsea team sheet to help Blues break down Ipswich

We’ve just written about Enzo Maresca’s team sheet for this afternoon’s massive game against Ipswich as Chelsea battle for a top 5 place.In that piece we focused on three things we don’t want ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

'This is so hard': The Chinese small businesses brought to a standstill by Trump's tariffs

Stock is piling up in warehouses as exporters grapple with new levies that total up to 145%, reports the BBC's China correspondent Laura Bicker.

BBC News - 12h

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio is worried about 'something worse than recession’: Full interview

Ray Dalio, founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, tells Meet the Press that Trump’s economic agenda could lead to a “breaking down of the monetary order” as the president ramps up tariffs on ...

NBC News - 2d

Trump pushes trade partners to buy more U.S. energy as a way to avoid higher tariffs

Trump says he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit and achieve what he calls "energy dominance."

CNBC - 4d

Anderson sparkles and Angels overcome fan breaking up Trout's catch in 4-1 win over Astros

Tyler Anderson took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Nolan Schanuel and Taylor Ward homered and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 4-1 on Saturday night. Yordan Alvarez broke up ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Landmark antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram

The case against Facebook owner Meta alleges the company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to wipe out competition.

BBC News - 2d

Dak Prescott injury update: Cowboys QB says he could 'play a game today,' discusses upcoming team activities

'I'm getting close to where I want to be'

CBS Sports - 3d

Investors are growing concerned about a U.S. asset exodus as Treasurys and the dollar decline

The combined decline of U.S. stocks, bonds and the dollar could be a sign of a broader shift away from investing in America.

CNBC - 2d

U.S. Nuclear Talks With Iran Move Forward

In a first meeting, the United States and Iran show signs of pragmatism and limited aims, which would make success more likely. But hard-liners on both sides — and Israel — are bound to balk.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump Insists ‘Everybody’ Wants to Make a Trade Deal With the U.S.

The administration says foreign governments are racing to the United States to negotiate, but exactly which countries might strike a deal — and over what — remains unclear.

The New York Times - 5d

FTC v. Meta Trial: The Future of Instagram and WhatsApp Is at Stake

The blockbuster antitrust case begins Monday. Its outcome could impact how Big Tech companies grow—but the government has a long way to go to prove its case.

Wired - 2d

DeChambeau surges late to line up Masters showdown with McIlroy

Bryson DeChambeau turned up the heat with three birdies in the last four holes to land right where he wanted to be after 54 holes at Augusta National: in the final pairing with Masters leader Rory ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Today’s Papers: Conte chooses Napoli, Tudor doesn’t give up

La Gazzetta dello Sport Antonio chooses Napoli The big championship movesConte has decided: He wants to stayAnd at 19.45, up against Empoli to return to three points off the leadMilan changes Meeti...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

At the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards, everyone understood the assignment

At the third annual Fashion Trust U.S. Awards, a perfectly extra affair celebrating emerging designers, artists from all corners of the industry were grateful for the opportunity to dress up.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Anderson sparkles and Angels overcome fan breaking up Trout's catch in 4-1 win over Astros

Tyler Anderson took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Nolan Schanuel and Taylor Ward homered and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 4-1

ABC News - 3d

How Tariffs Could Cause Car Insurance Costs to Rise

New tariffs are expected to push up prices of vehicles and car parts, and that could raise premiums as much as 16 percent. Here are some tips on how to try to keep costs down.

The New York Times - 4d

U.S.' inability to replace rare earths supply from China poses a threat to its defense, warns CSIS

As China imposes rare earths export controls, the U.S. is unable to make up the shortfall, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

CNBC - 11h

MP barred from Hong Kong says it was to 'shut me up'

The MP for Bath says she was given no reason for being refused entry, and wants "some answers".

BBC News - 2d

Arsenal, Man Utd Could Be Willing to Pay €45M for Forward Wanted by PSG, Barcelona

Paris Saint-Germain’s decision to move on from Randal Kolo Muani has opened the door for the club to target a new No. 9 to play alongside Gonçalo Ramos this summer.One name on their radar is Juvent...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

UK could target parts of Chinese state under new foreign influence rules

Exclusive: Government is weighing up security concerns against economic benefits of closer ties with Beijing. The government could target parts of China’s security apparatus under new foreign ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump tariffs live updates: 'Good chance' of US-UK trade deal, Vance reportedly says

J.D. Vance reportedly said the U.S. and U.K. are currently "working very hard" on a trade deal and that there's a "good chance" the two sides will come to an agreement.

ABC News - 11h

Jonathan McDowell on Retiring From Harvard and Leaving the U.S.

Jonathan McDowell is retiring from studying the universe. But he’s ramping up efforts to chronicle humanity’s exploration of space.

The New York Times - 1d

Zelenskyy says if Russia not stopped in Ukraine, war could escalate

Three years after Russia's full-scale invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses the state of the war and his country's relationship with the U.S.

CBS News - 2d

As ‘sell America’ trade rattles Washington and Wall Street, here’s what could bring U.S. markets back from the brink

President Trump’s decision to pause some of his tariffs helped spur a rebound in stocks last week. But it didn’t stop the pressure from spreading to other corners of the financial markets.

MarketWatch - 2d

Man Utd, PSG-Linked Striker Breaks Silence on Future as Galatasaray Loan Ends

Paris Saint-Germain have had their sights on Osimhen for a while now, and with the summer transfer window approaching, talk about his next move is picking up steam.Now at Galatasaray, the Nigerian ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d