EU Competition Chief Denies Reassessment of Big Tech Probes

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Ministers force out chair of UK’s competition regulator

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The European Commission has ramped up its investigation into Elon Musk’s X social network after the tech mogul criticized European governments in recent weeks, and just days before President-elect ...

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Top EU diplomat: 'Russia could test EU's readiness to defend itself'

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MarketWatch - 14h

UK competition watchdog chair ousted by government

Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.

BBC News - 14h

‘We ask to be recognised’: small fishers claim €12bn EU fund favours big players

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The Guardian - 1d

Europol chief says Big Tech has ‘responsibility’ to unlock encrypted messages

Catherine De Bolle warns companies risk threatening democracy unless they co-operate with lawmakers

Financial Times - 2d

EU should welcome Chinese car factories, says Mercedes chief

Ola Källenius urges Brussels to drop protectionist approach in form of punitive tariffs on China EVs

Financial Times - 3d

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“No one can be sitting there and going, ‘You want these blowout games,’” ESPN analyst Scott Van Pelt said.

The New York Times - 3d

EU Steps Up Probe of Elon Musk's X Ahead of Trump Inauguration

The European Commission has ramped up its investigation into Elon Musk’s X social network after the tech mogul criticized European governments in recent weeks, and just days before President-elect ...

The Wall Street Journal - 4d

Top EU official denies softer approach to Big Tech, cites 'very clear legal basis' for regulation

There are growing questions about how the EU is going to enforce tech regulation, particularly as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.

CNBC - 5d

Here are the Big Tech CEOs attending Trump's inauguration

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The Hill - 5d

EU Competition Chief Denies Reassessment of Big Tech Probes

The European Commission’s new chief competition enforcer pushed back against concerns that the regulator might weaken its efforts to curb Big Tech companies in the bloc ahead of U.S. ...

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Sudan's army chief orders probe into alleged killings

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Police probe drink spiking report in Parliament bar

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EU's executive branch denies cover up over health of President Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission is denying that it tried to cover up the state of health of its president, Ursula von der Leyen, who was hospitalized with severe pneumonia

ABC News - Jan. 13

EU's executive branch denies cover up over the health of its president, Ursula von der Leyen

Yahoo News - Jan. 13

Porsche China deliveries drop 28% as competition intensifies

Fall comes as consumers in world’s largest car market increasingly opt for domestic brands

Financial Times - Jan. 13

EU Competition Regulator Conditionally Clears Synopsys' $35 Billion Ansys Deal

The commission said that the companies’ offer to sell two business units to a rival fully addresses its concerns.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Appeals court denies effort to block release of Smith's final report on Trump probes

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ABC News - Jan. 10

Musk ‘lying like hell’ over AfD interview, says ex-EU tech leader

Thierry Breton says EU is not trying to censor tech chief’s discussion with Alice Weidel of German far-right party. A former EU leader on tech has accused Elon Musk of “lying like hell” by claiming ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Travis Kelce denies Chiefs lost to eliminate Bengals from NFL playoffs

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The Guardian - Jan. 8

US probing Teslas over driverless feature

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The Hill - Jan. 7

These will be the most competitive housing markets in 2025, Zillow report predicts

The hottest housing markets this year are predicted to be on the East Coast, according to a new report.

The Hill - Jan. 7

UK officials recommend probe into Houchen’s Teesworks project

Regeneration scheme should be investigated over value-for-money concerns, deputy prime minister Angela Rayner told

Financial Times - Jan. 7

U.K. Competition Watchdog Prepares to Investigate Tech Giants Under New Rulebook

The regulator said it would open investigations into at least three types of tech platforms at the start of this year to work out which tech giants need to obey a new law governing the digital ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

NFL Power Rankings following regular season: Reassessing the top 5 threats to end Chiefs' reign

Who has a realistic shot of knocking off the Chiefs in the playoffs?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Siddiq refers herself for probe by standards adviser

It follows controversy over the Treasury minister's links to her aunt's political movement in Bangladesh.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Trust as a Competitive Advantage

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Inc. - Jan. 6

Big Tech Is So Dominant the Stock Market Would Have Been Flat for 2 Years Without It

Big Tech stocks have fueled most of the S&P 500’s gains over the past several years.

Inc. - Jan. 6

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Wired - Jan. 6

Apple offers holiday discount in China as Huawei competition heats up

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CNBC - Jan. 3

EU Competition Chief Denies Reassessment of Big Tech Probes

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