U.S. Says Google Is an Ad Tech Monopolist, in Closing Arguments

The two sides made their final cases to a federal judge Monday in a trial over the tech giant’s dominance in technology that sells ads online.

Tech - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Judge hears closing arguments on whether Google's advertising tech constitutes a monopoly

The Justice Department and Google have made their closing arguments in a trial alleging Google’s online advertising technology constitutes an illegal monopoly

Tech - ABC News - 3 days ago

Google Ads Antitrust Trial Winds to a Close

A federal judge will hear arguments on whether Google’s advertising tech constitutes a monopoly as closing arguments begin Monday.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

The Symbolism and Spectacle of Harris and Trump’s Closing Arguments

The candidates saved their closing messages for the biggest possible symbolic locations, in front of the largest crowds.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Closing arguments in battle for Congress focus on abortion and immigration

Both parties are zeroing in on different issues as they make their closing arguments in the battles for the House and Senate, with Democrats leaning into abortion and Republicans focusing on ...

Politics - NBC News - October 31

A closing argument for Harris's vision over Trump's venom

Her view of what it means to enjoy the blessings of democracy is the antithesis of Trump’s vision, which insists that only some people get full humanity and autonomy.

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Science Says People With High Emotional Intelligence Use This Sentence to Instantly Turn a Painful Argument Into a Productive Conversation

When you disagree, a sentence starter like “That’s so interesting” immediately changes the tone—and the outcome.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Canada Accuses Google of Creating Advertising Tech Monopoly

The case largely echoes an antitrust action in the United States and seeks to force Google to sell off sections of its online ad business.

Business - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

US says cease-fire deal is close between Israel, Hezbollah

The White House said Monday that a temporary cease-fire deal between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah is close, but declined to offer details on the agreement, including when it ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Google must sell Chrome to end search monopoly, says US justice department

Court filing comes after landmark ruling in August and judge will consider arguments from both sides next year. The US Department of Justice has proposed a far-reaching overhaul of Google’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

Harris hits battleground states after closing argument speech

Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin after painting a stark contrast with former President Trump during closing arguments at her rally in Washington ...

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Two parties, two very different closing arguments: From the Politics Desk

Democrats and Republicans are zeroing in on different issues as they make their closing arguments to voters in key House and Senate races.

Gallego joins Harris in bringing 2024 closing argument to Arizona

Vice President Harris brought her message to the west Thursday and was joined by Senate hopeful Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) in hitting the key battleground of Arizona. “It is time for a new ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Trump and Vance make anti-transgender attacks central to their campaign’s closing argument

Donald Trump has made his opposition to transgender rights central to his closing argument before Election Day.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

Watch live: Tim Walz gives closing arguments to Michigan voters

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the vice presidential hopeful, is making his final pitch to voters in critical swing state Michigan on Friday, with Election Day less than a week away. Walz is making ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Watch live: Harris offers closing arguments to Michigan voters

Vice President Harris is in battleground Michigan on Sunday, offering closing arguments to voters ahead of Election Day. Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., will serve as the venue ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Harris’s and Trump’s Closing Messages, as Seen Through Their Ads

Kamala Harris and her allies have concentrated their spending on addressing the economy. For Donald Trump, one theme dominates: fear.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

The ‘Rocket Docket’ Judge Who Will Decide the Fate of Google’s Ad Technology

The ruling by a federal judge, Leonie Brinkema, in an antitrust case over Google’s advertising technology could add to the internet company’s woes.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Canada Sues Google, Alleging Anticompetitive Online-Ad Practices

The accusations are the latest antitrust headache for the tech giant.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 20 hours ago

Canada sues Google over alleged anticompetitive practices in online ads

Canada’s antitrust watchdog is suing Google over alleged anticompetitive conduct in the tech giant’s online advertising business and wants the company to sell off two of its services and pay a penalty

World - ABC News - 17 hours ago

Canada sues Google over alleged anticompetitive practices in online ads

Canada’s antitrust watchdog is suing Google over alleged anticompetitive conduct in the tech giant’s online advertising business and wants the company to sell off two of its services and pay a penalty

Canada sues Google claiming ‘near-total control’ of online ads

Canada’s antitrust watchdog said Thursday it was suing Google over its alleged anticompetitive conduct in online advertisements. Canada’s Competition Bureau said it wants Google to sell off two of ...

Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago

The ‘Rocket Docket’ Judge Who Will Decide the Fate of Google’s Ad Technology

The ruling by a federal judge, Leonie Brinkema, in an antitrust case over Google’s advertising technology could add to the internet company’s woes.

Tech - The New York Times - 4 days ago

European Google rivals partner on search engine infrastructure to counter Big Tech

Ecosia and Qwant are partnering to build a European search index and reduce their dependence on U.S. Big Tech firms.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Canada spy agency says India is using cyber tech to track Sikh separatists

CSE report says India is also stepping up cyber-attacks against Canada government networks. A Canadian spy agency has warned that India is using cyber technology to track separatists abroad, a day ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

What farmers' protest tells us about their argument with government

Why has the inheritance tax for farmers argument got so noisy, so quickly?

US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania

Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

US ambassador says Mexico 'closed the doors' on security cooperation and denies its violence problem

U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar has lashed out at Mexico's failure to accept aid in the fight against drug cartels, claiming the country "closed the doors" on security cooperation

World - ABC News - November 13

Google told to sell browser Chrome to end dominance of online search

The tech giant is resisting fiercely, calling the proposal "wildly overbroad" and claiming it will hurt consumers.

Why the US wants to force Google to sell Chrome

The Department of Justice suggested it should ‘divest Chrome’ and divest or submit to oversight of Android – seismic challenges for the tech giant. • Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

3 women shot in Florida during election argument, police says

Three women were shot during an argument over the 2024 elections, Miami Police tells CBS News. A suspect is not in custody. Morgan Rynor has the latest.

US elections live: Harris makes unexpected stop at DNC headquarters as millions of Americans cast their votes

Harris thanks Democratic staffers in Washington DC and says ‘we have so much work to do’ during phone-banking session. US election results 2024: live map and tracker When will we know the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Howard Stern says he feared US wouldn't elect a woman: 'I know how men talk behind closed doors'

Howard Stern says he was fearful going into the election that the country wasn't ready to elect its first woman president in Vice President Harris because he knows "how men talk behind closed ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business

Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.

World - CBS News - 15 hours ago

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 - November 19

U.S. Says Google Is an Ad Tech Monopolist, in Closing Arguments

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