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Meta wins FTC antitrust case, avoids breakup

A US judge rules Meta does not hold a social media monopoly, blocking the FTC's attempt to force a breakup of Instagram and WhatsApp. Discover the implications for tech regulation.

EU investigates Google over publisher content demotion

The European Union has opened a formal investigation into Google for allegedly unfairly demoting media publishers' content in search results, risking another multibillion-euro fine. Discover the implications for the tech giant.

BofA CEO exits Adobe board after DOJ scrutiny

Bank of America's chief executive Brian Moynihan has unexpectedly resigned from Adobe's board of directors following US Department of Justice concerns about potential interlocking directorates antitrust violations.

Epic Games and Google settle antitrust lawsuit

Epic Games and Google have reached a landmark settlement in their antitrust dispute, potentially reshaping the mobile app economy and challenging Google's Play Store dominance.

Google Faces US Antitrust Case Over Chrome Dominance

The US Justice Department launches landmark antitrust case against Google, alleging the tech giant illegally maintains Chrome browser monopoly through restrictive agreements with Apple and other partners.

Supreme Court rejects Epic Games and Apple appeals

The US Supreme Court has rejected appeals from both Epic Games and Apple, letting stand current App Store rules in a decisive conclusion to the high-stakes legal war over mobile app markets.

Supreme Court lets Trump fire FTC commissioner

The US Supreme Court has delivered a landmark ruling that empowers former President Donald Trump to dismiss a key FTC commissioner, potentially reshaping American consumer protection and antitrust enforcement.

US Sues Ticketmaster & Live Nation for Illegal Monopoly

The US Department of Justice and 30 states file a landmark antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly that stifles competition and inflates prices for consumers globally, including in the UK.

Mother Charged in 41-Year-Old Iowa Newborn Death Cold Case

In a landmark development for a decades-old Iowa cold case, authorities have charged a 61-year-old woman with first-degree murder in connection with the death of her newborn son, whose remains were discovered in a field in 1983.

UK Watchdog Demands Google Break Up Ad Tech Business

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has issued a landmark provisional ruling, finding Google's ad tech dominance harms competition and consumers. The tech giant now faces the stark choice of a forced breakup or major divestments.

Meta Whistleblowers Expose VR 'Psychological Torture'

Shocking internal documents from Meta reveal a corporate culture prioritising profit over user safety, with VR testers reporting severe psychological harm and a 'move fast and break things' mantra applied to human wellbeing.

Meta faces £3bn UK lawsuit over WhatsApp data

Meta is hit with a massive £3 billion collective action lawsuit in the UK, accused of illegally merging WhatsApp user data with Facebook for profit without proper consent.

Zuckerberg Sues Meta in Stunning Boardroom Betrayal

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg files a bombshell lawsuit against his own company's board, alleging a catastrophic failure in data security and a 'fundamental breach of fiduciary duty' that threatens the future of Facebook and Instagram.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Cripple FTC Powers

In a landmark legal move, former President Donald Trump is petitioning the Supreme Court to dramatically curtail the powers of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a case that could permanently alter the US regulatory landscape and empower corporate intere

AI Weight Loss Scam Ads Target BBC Stars on Facebook

Exclusive investigation reveals how AI-generated fake ads, featuring cloned voices of BBC stars like Sophie Raworth and Huw Edwards, are promoting a dangerous weight loss scam. Meta is accused of ignoring takedown requests, leaving victims out of pocket.

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