When Google Altered Its Ad Rules, Charities Paid the Price
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Landmine charity's lifesaving work supported
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5th Circuit rules DACA is unlawful, but limits its ruling to Texas
A federal appeals court Friday upheld a lower court ruling that found protections for so-called Dreamers to be unlawful, suspending the program in Texas while otherwise limiting its ruling in the ...The Hill - 6d -
Poppy Playtime Dev Sues Google Over Counterfeit "Scam" Versions Of Its Games
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Former European Leaders Call for Google Ad-Tech Breakup
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Google’s Gemini AI just shattered the rules of visual processing — here’s what that means for you
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Google faces first major probe under UK's tough new antitrust rules
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‘It’s about solidarity, not charity’: the Oxfam chief seeking to decolonise the aid sector
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Mark Zuckerberg slams Apple on its lack of innovation and 'random rules'
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UK charity that raised funds for Israeli soldier given warning
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Amazon aims to expand advertising business by letting retailers use its ad tools on their stores
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Fake Aldi on Google Maps wreaks 'havoc' on village
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American Airlines’ Ex-CEO Always Follows This 1 Ironclad Rule When He Flies. You Should, Too
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Why eggs are nearly $9 a dozen in California — and when prices could drop
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Meta Reveals Plan to Alter Fact-Checking Program
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Trump reportedly considering important alteration to tariff plans
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Awesome Games Done Quick 2025 continues charity speedrunning tradition
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