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It's Google Versus the U.S. in the Biggest Antitrust Trial in Decades

By Paul Wiseman and Michael Liedtke | Sep 11, 2023

Google will confront a threat to its dominant search engine beginning Tuesday when federal regulators launch an attempt to dismantle its internet empire in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century.

Historic San Francisco Gay Bar Stud to Reopen in New Location

By Emell Adolphus | Sep 10, 2023

The bar is set to return to the South of Market area in a new location after a four-year closure.

Food Recalls Pretty Common for Things Like Rocks, Insects and Plastic

By Jonel Aleccia | Sep 10, 2023

In recent weeks, U.S. consumers have seen high-profile food recalls for an unappetizing reason: They're contaminated with foreign objects that have no place on a dinner plate.

Grindr, Known as a Queer-Friendly Tech Company, Decimates Staff over 'Return to Office' Policy

By Kilian Melloy | Sep 10, 2023

Grindr has been known as a queer-friendly tech company. But a new policy has resulted in the firm losing a substantial amount of its workforce, raising anxieties about its sustainable functionality.

Biden Finds a New Friend in Vietnam as American CEOs Look for Alternatives to Chinese Factories

By Josh Boak and Aamer Madhani | Sep 10, 2023

President Joe Biden goes Sunday to a Vietnam that's looking to dramatically ramp up trade with the United States — a sign of how competition with China is reshaping relationships across Asia.

G20 Agreement Reflects Sharp Differences over Ukraine and the Rising Clout of the Global South

By Adam Schreck and David Rising | Sep 10, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's leader Xi Jinping opted not to come this year, ensuring no tough face-to-face conversations with their American and European counterparts.

Teen's Death Leads to Outpouring of Concern over Spicy Chip Challenge

By Steve LeBlanc and Michael Casey | Sep 9, 2023

The death of a Massachusetts teenager after his family said he ate an extremely spicy tortilla chip has led to an outpouring of concern about the social media challenge and prompted retailers to pull the product.

Appeals Court Scales Back Order Squelching Biden Administration Contact with Social Media Platforms

By Kevin McGill | Sep 9, 2023

A federal appeals court whittled down a lower court's order curbing Biden administration communications with social media companies over controversial content about COVID-19 and other issues.

Elon Musk's Social Media Site X Sues California over State's Content Moderation Law

By Barbara Ortutay | Sep 9, 2023

Elon Musk's social media platform sued California over a law requiring social media companies to publish policies for removing offending material such as hate speech, misinformation, and harassment.

Pets are our Faithful Companions, but the Costs to Care for Them Can Add Up

By Adriana Morga | Sep 8, 2023

Pets provide joy and companionship, but costs can add up quickly, especially if you're a first-time owner and don't know what to expect.

Update Your iPhone: Apple Just Pushed Out a Significant Security Update

Sep 8, 2023

Apple released a significant security update for iPhones and iPads Thursday to patch newly discovered security vulnerabilities in the devices' system software.

Former Manager of LGBTQ+-friendly Businesses Speaks Out on New Owners' GOP Donations After Firing

By Kilian Melloy | Sep 7, 2023

Two Columbus, Ohio businesses with longtime ties to the LGBTQ+ community are now having their status as gay-friendly establishments questioned by an employee who says he was abruptly let go.

Hollywood Strike Stings: Warner Bros. Could Lose $500 Million

Sep 7, 2023

Warner Bros. Discovery is cutting its profit expectations for the year, saying it will likely incur costs as high as $500 million tied to the ongoing Hollywood writers' and actors' strike.

Google Reaches Tentative Settlement with All 50 States over Alleged App Store Monopoly

By Frank Bajak | Sep 7, 2023

All 50 states have reached an agreement in principle with Google to settle a lawsuit over alleged monopolistic control of app distribution for the software that runs most of the world's cellphones.

India's Rising Geopolitical Clout Will be Tested as it Hosts the G20 Summit

By Krutika Pathi | Sep 7, 2023

India has pledged to amplify the voice of the so-called Global South — a wide of expanse of mostly developing countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Oceania, and the Caribbean.

Information Theft is on the Rise. People are Particularly Vulnerable after Natural Disasters

By Cora Lewis | Sep 7, 2023

When a thief opens accounts in your name or otherwise uses your data, you might feel powerless. But there are steps you can take to prevent the worst outcomes.

EU Targets Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, ByteDance, Meta, Microsoft in Next Phase of Digital Crackdown

Sep 6, 2023

The European Union on Wednesday targeted Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google parent Alphabet, Facebook owner Meta and TikTok parent ByteDance under new digital rules.

Small Businesses at the Mercy of Extreme Weather

By Mae Anderson | Sep 6, 2023

For small businesses that rely on summer tourism to keep afloat, extreme weather is replacing the pandemic as the determining factor in how well a summer will go.

Liz Weston: 3 Ways to Reduce Taxes on Social Security

By Liz Weston, NerdWallet | Sep 6, 2023

Social Security benefits were once tax-free. Today most Social Security beneficiaries have to pay federal income tax on at least some of their benefits. But there are a few ways to reduce that tax bite.

Food Ads Are in the Crosshairs as Burger King, Others Face Lawsuits for False Advertising

By Dee-Ann Durbin | Sep 1, 2023

Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier than they are in real life. But some consumers say those mouthwatering ads can cross the line into deception.

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