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.
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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 monopolyABC News - Nov. 25 -
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.The New York Times - 3d -
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.The New York Times - Nov. 25 -
Canada Sues Google, Alleging Anticompetitive Online-Ad Practices
The accusations are the latest antitrust headache for the tech giant.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Prosecution begins closing argument in trial over stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee
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The 25 Best Tech Gifts of 2024, According to Our Gadget Gurus
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Ontario’s ad campaign seeks to counter Trump tariffs threat
Canadian province is US’s third-biggest trade partner and its automotive industry is intertwined with that of its southern neighbourFinancial Times - 2h -
Target’s Hot Santa Ads Join ‘Hot Frosty’ in Spiced Up Holidays
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850-Year-Old Smithfield Meat Market in London to Close
The historic site in Britain’s capital has been a market for centuries. The local authority voted this week to close it.The New York Times - 4d -
OpenAI faces critical test as Chinese models close the gap in AI leadership
In the fast-moving world of AI, competition is heating up—and nowhere is this more evident than in the battle over advanced reasoning models. In just the past few days, three new AI models from ...VentureBeat - 4d -
What is a presidential pardon and how has it been used in the US?
The US is somewhat unique in letting its chief executive pardon without having to get signoff – here’s what to know. Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter on Sunday for any federal crimes ...The Guardian - 1h -
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ACC fines, reprimands NC State, North Carolina, Virginia, Virginia Tech for on-field scrums during rivalries
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ACC fines NC State, North Carolina, Virginia and Virginia Tech for rivalry week scuffles
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Black Friday Used to Be Fun for Shoppers. What Happened?
Lining up early outside stores and hunting for deals was once part of a gratifying Black Friday. It no longer feels that way.The New York Times - 3d -
Democrats press Biden to limit Trump's ability to use military domestically
Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (Conn.) sent a letter to President Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin this week calling for a policy directive that would ...The Hill - 4h -
2 safe ways to use home equity this December (and 2 dangerous ones)
Home equity can be a helpful source of funding (or a dangerous one) if used in these ways this December.CBS News - 2h -
Nous Research is training an AI model using machines distributed across the internet
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US ex-detective accused of kidnap and rape found dead on morning of trial
Roger Golubski, 71, accused of crimes spanning years, found dead in Kansas hours before jury selection set to begin. A former Kansas police detective accused of “the grossest acts of corruption a ...The Guardian - 2h -
Top Fed official warns progress on taming US inflation ‘may be stalling’
Governor Christopher Waller says he still supports a December interest rate cut barring a surprise in the economic dataFinancial Times - 2h -
Starmer rejects false choice between Trump’s US and EU in key speech
At lord mayor’s banquet in London, British PM says ‘national interest demands that we work with both’. Keir Starmer has “utterly rejected” the idea that the UK must choose between the United States ...The Guardian - 1h -
Starmer: UK does not need to choose between US and EU
The PM says he will follow Attlee and Churchill in supporting allies, including Ukraine.BBC News - 1h -
Putin to reject Trump’s opening peace offer, says Russian tycoon
Konstantin Malofeyev says Russian president to engage in talks only if they include broader conflictsFinancial Times - 11h -
Trump picks billionaire banker Warren Stephens as US ambassador to UK
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These politicians supported a TikTok ban, but still used the app to win their elections
Despite advocating for a potential TikTok ban that’s under judicial review, politicians turned to the platform to boost their chances in 2024 elections.NBC News - 3d -
Top Fed official warns progress on taming US inflation ‘may be stalling’
Governor Christopher Waller says he still supports a December interest rate cut barring a surprise in the economic dataFinancial Times - 48m -
Harvey Weinstein taken back to hospital, lawyer says
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Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it
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Police won't say if they have leads in JonBenét case but say it's 'obvious' they want to solve it
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Trump uses Hunter Biden pardon to hint potential clemency for January 6 insurrectionists
Trump says Joe Biden’s pardon of his son is a ‘miscarriage of justice’ in latest supportive reference to convicted rioters. US politics – live updates Donald Trump seized on Hunter Biden’s ...The Guardian - 4h -
CoD: Black Ops 6 Player Hit Prestige Level 1,000 Using Zombies Exploit, Rewards Revealed
Until recently, the final Prestige rewards for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone have been a secret, with players racing to compete for the chance to become the first in the world to hit ...GameSpot - 4h -
Lions' Dan Campbell unconcerned Jahmyr Gibbs accidentally leaked info on social media: 'It won't affect us'
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Bulgarian spy ring used video specs to monitor journalists, London court told
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US woman jailed for 25 years over drunk-driving crash that killed newlywed
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Drake makes another legal move against Universal over Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'
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Democratic senators urge Biden to limit Trump's ability to use U.S. military domestically
Two Democratic senators are urging the Biden administration to issue a policy directive that could temporarily limit President-elect Donald Trump's ability to deploy U.S. military troops ...NBC News - 10h -
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