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Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google's Ad Empire Under Fire: Is the Internet Giant a Monopoly?

Google, the titan of search, is facing another legal battle, this time over its advertising business. The Justice Department and several states are accusing Google of being a monopoly in the world of online advertising, claiming it uses its power to drive up prices for advertisers and squeeze reven

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Sep 10 2024TRANSPORTATION

LATAM's New Business Class: Sliding Doors and High-Tech Touches - But is it Enough?

LATAM is investing US$360 million to upgrade the business class on their fleet of Boeing 787s with Recaro's R7 suites, which offer direct aisle access for all passengers in a staggered 1-2-1 layout. The upgraded seats will include movable privacy panels and high-tech features like USB-C, wireless ch

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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

Chicago's Housing Crisis: A Battle Over Zoning and Power

The battle over who will chair Chicago's powerful Zoning Committee has turned into a major political showdown. On one side, Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing for progressive firebrand Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez to lead the committee. On the other, business interests and influential unions are backing a

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Google's Ad Empire Under Fire: Is Breakup Looming?

The fate of Google's advertising empire hangs in the balance as the Department of Justice (DOJ) seeks to dismantle the tech giant's alleged monopoly over digital ads. In a closely-watched trial kicking off this week, the government is painting Google as a gatekeeper abusing its power to siphon money

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Goldman's $400 Million Misstep: When Consumer Dreams Turn Sour

Goldman Sachs is bracing for a hefty $400 million pretax loss in its third-quarter earnings, a direct result of its struggle to establish a foothold in the consumer market. CEO David Solomon admitted this financial blow at a recent conference, attributing it to the bank's decision to offload its ill

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Business Insider's New Boss: Jamie Heller from The Wall Street Journal

In a move that sent shockwaves through the media world, Business Insider has appointed Jamie Heller as their new Editor-in-Chief. This comes after former EIC Nicholas Carlson announced his departure earlier this year. Heller brings over 20 years of experience from The Wall Street Journal where she l

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

The Business Flyer Advantage: From Value to Velocity

Are your business travels feeling a little lacklustre lately? It might be time for an upgrade! Enter Virgin Australia's Business Flyer, the rewards program tailor-made for small to medium enterprises. With savings up to 6% on domestic flights and 10% on international United Airlines fares, double-di

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Daddy's Little Money Machine: Unpacking the Truth Behind Trump's Inheritance

Donald Trump has often painted a picture of himself as a self-made billionaire, bootstrapping his way to the top. But what if the story's a little more complicated than that? Trump frequently claims his father, Fred Trump, gave him a small loan of $1 million to kickstart his business career. This na

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Sep 08 2024BUSINESS

Step Into the Ring:Can You Afford This Piece of WWE History?

Imagine owning the building where iconic wrestling moments were born. That's right, the former WWE headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, is on the market! For almost three decades, this six-story behemoth, known as Titan Towers, housed the creative minds and muscle behind the world of professional

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Sep 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meghan Markle's Brand Stumbles: Trademark Troubles and a Questionable Name

Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, is facing some serious hurdles before it even hits the shelves. The brand has been denied a trademark for its name by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) because, well, 'American Riviera' is basically synonymous with Santa Barbara, C

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