Google and Apple Face Billions in Penalties after Losing Eu Appeals

Exclusive: McDonald's faces fresh abuse claims a year after promise to act

Workers at the fast-food chain tell the BBC they still face sexual abuse despite pledges to improve safeguarding.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Getty’s stock soars 42% after image company agrees to merge with Shutterstock in $3.7 billion deal

The deal is expected to generate annual cost synergies of $150 million to $200 million by year three and to boost earnings and cash flow by year two.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Guinea’s junta faces protests after missing a deadline for a return to democracy

Civil society and opposition groups in Guinea are protesting the ruling junta’s missed deadline to launch a return to democracy

ABC News - Jan. 7

Apple says it will update AI feature after inaccurate news alerts

One alert claimed BBC story said Luigi Mangione, alleged murderer of US healthcare CEO, had killed himself. Apple has said it will update an artificial intelligence feature that has issued ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

New-look Suns snap losing streak vs. Sixers after sending Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkić to bench

Bradley Beal thrived off the bench against a shorthanded 76ers team as Phoenix secured its first win since Christmas.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Google maps the future of AI agents: Five lessons for businesses

Google's groundbreaking white paper reveals how AI agents leverage advanced reasoning, real-time data access and autonomous decision-making.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

Pence: 'Admirable' that Harris certified Trump's win after losing election

Former Vice President Mike Pence, who had to be evacuated four years ago Monday as rioters stormed the Capitol, welcomed "the return of order and civility" as Congress moved to certify ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Israel frets as soldiers face growing risk of arrest abroad after serving in Gaza

Israel helped a former soldier flee Brazil as IDF members face a growing risk of arrest abroad over alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Barcelona fighting losing battle with Ministry of Sport appeal in Dani Olmo registration case

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Arteta: 'Never seen' decision like Brighton penalty

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he has "never seen" a decision like the penalty awarded to Brighton in his team's 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Steelers make unwanted history after losing fourth straight game heading into the playoffs

No team has done this since 1999

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

A year after Boeing's door plug accident, the aircraft giant faces a steep road to recovery

A year after a door plug blew out of a nearly new Boeing 737 Max 9, the manufacturer is outlining the progress it has made.

CNBC - Jan. 5

Ravens players lose it after 355-pound DT Michael Pierce's INT: 'The most crazy, amazing play in NFL history'

Michael Pierce is the heaviest player to record an interception since at least 2000.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Devils' losing streak reaches four games after last-second loss to Sharks, 3-2

Cody Ceci scored with 24 seconds left in the third period, and the San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

'Do fans want to see these given?!' MOTD pundits on Brighton penalty

Match of the Day's Gary Lineker, Micah Richards and Danny Murphy discuss the penalty awarded to Brighton & Hove Albion in their 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League.

BBC News - Jan. 5

'Never seen this in my life' - was 'bizarre' penalty harsh on Arsenal?

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is left bemoaning a penalty decision he calls "bizarre" as his side's Premier League title challenge suffers a setback at Brighton.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Arteta rages at Brighton penalty award: ‘I’ve never seen a decision like this’

João Pedro won and scored spot-kick in Arsenal draw ‘When you look, you can see contact there [with the ball]’ Mikel Arteta hit out at Anthony Taylor for awarding the penalty that pegged back ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

João Pedro’s penalty for Brighton hurts Arsenal after Saliba heads into trouble

If Arsenal are serious about winning the title this season then Mikel Arteta may want to rethink his plans for the January transfer market. This was another two points dropped in the race to keep ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Bellingham: 'Owed' team winner after penalty miss

Jude Bellingham said he "owed" his Real Madrid teammates the winning goal after missing a penalty earlier in their 2-1 comeback win at Valencia in LaLiga on Friday.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Ange Postecoglou 'shattered' after depleted Tottenham lose again, maintains 'we deserved to win'

Spurs losing streak continues as they struggle with a raft of injuries ahead of a massive League Cup semifinal

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Israel faces mounting pressure over detention of Gaza hospital chief after raid

Israel faced mounting pressure Saturday over its detention of Gaza hospital chief Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, during a raid on Kamal Adwan hospital.

NBC News - Jan. 4

Johnson faces tough road on Trump agenda after dramatic Speaker vote

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) kept his gavel amid a threat from the right flank of the House GOP, but managing the House GOP is not going to get any easier from here. The dramatic Friday Speaker ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Baerbock: EU will not fund the Islamization of Syria

Yahoo News - Jan. 4

U.S. Steel faces murky future after proposed Nippon Steel takeover

The Biden administration blocked the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel. Here's what that could mean for the once iconic American company.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Mike Johnson secures US House speakership after facing internal dissent

Three Republicans voted for someone else, but two later changed their votes while all Democrats backed Jeffries. After initially facing internal dissent, the Trump-endorsed Republican Mike ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

After Fierce Lobbying, Treasury Sets Rules for Billions in Hydrogen Subsidies

With a lucrative tax credit, the Biden administration is hoping to establish a new industry that might help fight climate change.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit

The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.

BBC News - Jan. 3

SPFL appeals for witnesses after Engels hit by coin

The Scottish Professional Football League has appealed for fans to contact Police Scotland with information that will help find whoever threw a coin that struck Celtic midfielder Arne Engels during ...

BBC News - Jan. 3

Watch: Appeal launched for guide dog puppy raisers

There are more than 1,000 visually impaired people currently waiting for assistance dogs according to charity Guide Dogs.

BBC News - Jan. 3

World Juniors 2025: Semifinals Set After Exciting Quarters With Canada Losing Again

The world juniors semifinals are set to feature the Sweden and Finland rivalry, while the USA will face a Czechia squad that eliminated Canada in the quarterfinal.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Google’s antitrust woes spark analyst downgrade of Alphabet’s stock

JMP Securities cited “the risk of antitrust penalties that could significantly impact Google’s U.S. distribution of search and search revenue.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

49ers' Deebo Samuel reflects on depression he faced after Super Bowl losses: 'One of the worst feelings ever'

Samuel says he goes months without wanting to be seen following a Super Bowl loss

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

GB out of United Cup after Boulter loses to Swiatek

Katie Boulter fell short of a stunning win over five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek as Britain's hopes of reaching the United Cup semi-finals are ended by Poland.

BBC News - Jan. 2

'We kind of needed that': 32 days after losing to Michigan, an Ohio State run through CFP now looks inevitable

The Buckeyes' $20 million roster has blown through Tennessee and now Oregon

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

The EU’s impossible choice on trade and tariffs

Trump’s threat of higher duties on Chinese goods raises the stakes for a union proud of its free-trading instincts

Financial Times - Jan. 1

Ukraine ends transit of Russian gas to EU

Yahoo News - Jan. 1

Post Office scandal: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts

The business and trade select committee says the schemes are so poorly designed, the application process is like a second trial.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Barcelona make fresh attempt to register Dani Olmo after losing second appeal

Club also hope to obtain licence for Pau Víctor Barça have struggled to convince of compliance with FFP Barcelona applied for new players’ licences for Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor with the Spanish ...

The Guardian - Dec. 31

Google and Apple Face Billions in Penalties after Losing Eu Appeals

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