Court Rejects Monopoly AllegationsA US district judge in Washington ruled that Meta did not break antitrust law when it bought Instagram and WhatsApp more than ten years ago. The decision deals a major blow to the Federal Trade Commission, which sued Meta in 2020 and claimed the company gained monopoly power through those purchases. Judge James Boasberg wrote that the agency failed to meet its burden of proof and stated that Meta does not control the social-media market. Meta welcomed the ruling and highlighted the intense competition it faces. Executives Point to Fierce RivalsThe judge presided over an April bench…
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Grace Johnson is a freelance journalist from the USA with over 15 years of experience reporting on Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Communication and Journalism from the University of Miami. Throughout her career, she has contributed to major outlets including The Miami Herald, CNN, and USA Today. Known for her clear and engaging reporting, Grace delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.
Pichai warns no company can dodge a downturnSundar Pichai cautions that every firm will feel the impact if the AI boom falters. He told a major British news outlet that today’s rapid AI investment marks an “extraordinary moment”, yet also shows signs of clear “irrationality”. He noted rising unease in Silicon Valley as company valuations jump and spending accelerates. Pichai said his company can withstand a slowdown but still shares the same risks. “I think no company is going to be immune, including us,” he said. Interview reveals mounting pressure across the industryPichai addressed rising energy demands, slower climate progress,…
Trump Backs Release After Policy ShiftDonald Trump now urges House Republicans to vote for the release of the Epstein files. He writes on Truth Social that his party has “nothing to hide.” His reversal comes as many Republicans show readiness to break ranks. The House plans a vote this week on a bill forcing the Justice Department to publish the documents. Supporters expect enough votes in the House, though the Senate result remains uncertain. Trump must approve the release if both chambers pass it. Bipartisan Support Continues to GrowDemocrats and several Republicans back the measure. Co-sponsor Thomas Massie predicts that…
Price Pressure Drives Swift Policy Reversal President Donald Trump drops tariffs on a broad set of imported foods. He signs an order lifting duties on coffee, bananas and beef. The decision follows rising public anger over grocery bills. Trump had brushed off affordability worries despite recent Republican losses. The exemption list includes avocados, tomatoes, coconuts and mangoes. Officials say US farms cannot produce these foods in adequate quantities. White House Adjusts Its Trade Narrative Trump insists his tariffs never caused higher consumer prices. He argues political opponents inflate affordability concerns. He claims the levies protect US interests and reduce the…
Settlement Ends a Long Legal FightA bankruptcy judge approved a $7.4bn settlement on Friday, requiring Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family to pay for their role in the US opioid crisis. The decision ends years of legal battles aimed at holding the OxyContin-maker and its owners accountable. It also releases long-awaited funds for people facing addiction. Purdue filed for bankruptcy in 2019 after thousands of lawsuits accused the company of fuelling the opioid epidemic. New Agreement Raises PayoutThe deal adds more than $1bn to a previous settlement rejected by the Supreme Court last year. Purdue board chairman Steve Miller called…
Apology Triggers Political FalloutThe national broadcaster apologises to US President Donald Trump after Panorama producers stitched together parts of his 6 January 2021 speech. The edit falsely suggested Trump directly encouraged violent action. The 2024 programme will no longer air. Trump’s lawyers threaten a $1bn lawsuit and demand a retraction, an apology, and compensation. The scandal leads to the resignations of Director General Tim Davie and News Chief Deborah Turness on Sunday. The broadcaster seeks comment from the White House. Second Edited Clip RevealedThe apology comes hours after the Daily Telegraph exposes another edited clip from a 2022 Newsnight episode.…
President Donald Trump has signed a short-term spending bill that ends the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. He approved the measure just hours after the House of Representatives voted 222 to 209 on Wednesday night. The Senate had narrowly passed the same legislation two days earlier following tense negotiations. In the Oval Office, Trump said the government would “resume normal operations” after “people were hurt so badly” during the 43-day closure. Since October, many federal agencies had halted operations. About 1.4 million government employees were either on unpaid leave or working without pay. Food assistance programs froze, and nationwide…
US President Donald Trump says he has a “duty” to sue a British broadcaster for editing a section of his 6 January 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary. Speaking to Fox News, he said the edit “butchered” his words and “misled” the public. This is his first public statement since his lawyers threatened a $1 billion lawsuit unless the organisation retracts the programme, apologises, and compensates him. Trump claims speech was distorted In an interview on The Ingraham Angle, Trump said he plans to pursue legal action. “Well, I guess I have to,” he said. “They deceived the public, and…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will remove the black-box warning from many hormone-replacement therapies used to treat menopause symptoms, reflecting updated safety evidence. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary emphasized that the old warnings deterred women from receiving necessary care, calling it “an American tragedy.” The move seeks to ensure women can access treatment without undue fear while understanding potential risks. Black-box warnings are the FDA’s strictest alerts, previously highlighting concerns about cardiovascular disease and cancer. New research shows that short-term use of hormone therapy, particularly for women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause onset, carries fewer…
The United States Senate has passed a vital funding bill that could end the country’s longest-ever government shutdown within days. The measure was approved late on Monday by a 60-40 vote, with nearly all Republicans and eight Democrats supporting it. The deal secures government funding until the end of January. The legislation now heads to the House of Representatives, which must pass it before President Donald Trump can sign it into law. Trump said earlier on Monday that he was prepared to approve the measure. The breakthrough followed a weekend of bipartisan negotiations aimed at restarting government services and bringing…