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

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Canada Sues Google, Alleging Anticompetitive Online-Ad Practices

The accusations are the latest antitrust headache for the tech giant.
The Wall Street Journal - Nov. 28
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 - 6d
Bitcoin buyer sues council over £600m 'lost in tip'

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BBC News - 2d
Mom sues Mattel over Wicked doll packages with porn site link

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The Guardian - 1d
Amazon Sued Over Slow Deliveries to Low-Income Areas

The District of Columbia’s attorney general said the company deliberately outsourced Prime member deliveries in certain ZIP codes.
The New York Times - 1d
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The New York Times - 1d
Airlines and Senators Battle Over Added Fees for Checked Bags and Seating

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The New York Times - 1d
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ABC News - 1d
Hegseth promises to stop drinking if confirmed, GOP senator says

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ABC News - 22h
Former US officials alarmed over Tulsi Gabbard’s alleged ‘sympathy for dictators’

Official blast Trump’s national intelligence director pick for lack of experience and for embracing conspiracy theories. Conspiracy theories and cosying up to dictators: why intelligence experts ...
The Guardian - 26m