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US antitrust attorneys want a judge to keep the option of forcing Google to also sell its Android mobile operating system, which powers most of the world's smartphones

US Govt Calls For Breakup Of Google And Chrome

The US government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant.

Republicans Vote To Protect Matt Gaetz, Refuse To Release Ethics Report On Sex Misconduct Probe
The U.S. House Ethics Committee and Republicans voted to withhold a report detailing findings from its years-long investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use against former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
US House Speaker Backs Bathroom Ban For First Openly Trans Member
The Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives voiced support Wednesday for banning a newly elected transgender woman from using women's restrooms in the legislature.
Trump Rages After Dems Successfully Use Republican SpaceX Trip To Appoint Biden Judges: 'No More Judges'
Senate Democrats confirmed more of President Biden's judicial nominees, despite Trump's efforts to block new appointments before January.
Musk Outlines Plans For Mass Cuts As Trump 'Efficiency' Czar
Elon Musk outlined plans Wednesday for his new role as "efficiency" czar -- signaling an assault on federal spending and staffing that would be backed by President-elect Donald Trump's executive powers and a conservative Supreme Court.
Trump Taps Wrestling Executive To Run Education Department
Donald Trump announced Linda McMahon, the co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), as his pick to be education secretary.
Morgan Stanley Warns Of Slow Growth, Inflation From Trump's Tariff Plans
Seth Carpenter, Chief Economist at Morgan Stanley, said that if the president-elect imposes all the planned tariffs at once, it could backfire and result in a "big negative shock" to the economy.
Newspaper That Endorsed Trump Desperately Pleads With Him To Ditch 'Dreadful' Cabinet Picks
In an editorial titled "Don Nonstop," the New York Post praised Trump's sweeping cabinet choices but slammed Gabbard and Gaetz as liabilities who risk undermining his administration's goals.
Apple's Newest Cheapest IPhone Gets Release Date, But Still No Price Tag
Apple has reportedly set a release date for its much-anticipated iPhone SE 4. However, there is no word yet on exactly how much Apple's low-budget model will cost.

Nvidia Crushes Earnings Expectations On AI Chip Demand

US chipmaking behemoth Nvidia said Wednesday it made a $19 billion profit on record high revenue last quarter as demand continued for its hardware to power artificial intelligence.

Economy in Focus

Asian Markets Mixed As Nvidia Falls Short Of Hopes, Eyes On Trump
Asian markets were mixed Thursday as another blockbuster earnings from chip titan Nvidia smashed forecasts but still left investors disappointed, while sentiment was also being swayed by geopolitical concerns.
Trump's Mass Deportation Plan Could Slash US GDP By Up To 6.8%, Report Shows
Stocks Fall After Ukraine Strikes Russia With US Weapons

War in Ukraine

Kremlin Says US 'Doing Everything' To Prolong 'War' In Ukraine
Russia on Wednesday accused the US of prolonging the "war in Ukraine" by stepping up weapons deliveries to Kyiv ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Ukrainians Brave Arduous Journeys To Russian-occupied Homeland
War, interrogations and a journey lasting days are not enough to stop Anna visiting her parents and beloved little brother in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Power Cuts As Russian Missiles Pound Ukraine's Energy Grid
Country blasted in one of the largest barrages of the grinding war
Russian Opposition Marches Against Putin In Berlin
Around 1,500 supporters of Russia's exiled opposition marched Sunday through central Berlin -- led by Yulia Navalnaya and chanting "No to war!"

CRYPTO BLOCK

Bitcoin Staking Redefined: Core Unleashes Fusion, Its Most Significant Upgrade Yet

The Core Foundation has announced the Core blockchain's biggest enhancement yet, the Fusion Upgrade, which will introduce two key features: Dual Staking and LstBTC.

Navigating AI Transformation: Insights From M&A Expert Brett Davis Of Continuum Advisors

With AI projected to contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, 77% of businesses reported either using or exploring the use of AI in their strategies, with 83% making it their top priority.

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Dell Technologies Sales VP Justin Geib On 'Geographic Tightening': Industry Trends And The Need For Human Connection
As the AI technology exponentially advances, Justin Geib, a sales veteran of 25 years, draws a roadmap for businesses to stay ahead of the curve.
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Gateway Classic Cars – Where Dreams Are Driven: 25 Years Of Leading The Industry With Quality, Security And Community
Since its first St. Louis showroom was established in 1999, Gateway Classic Cars has remained committed to making fantasies of roaming around scenic roads in vintage convertibles like the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette or cruising down busy city streets in a shiny muscle car like the 1966 Ford Galaxie come true.

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