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Boeing reaches $1.1B settlement, avoids trial over deadly 737 crashes
Boeing has agreed to pay $1.1 billion to settle a US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft that killed a total of 346 people.
How Boeing may dodge criminal charges over 737 MAX crashes
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a tentative deal with Boeing, potentially allowing the aerospace giant to escape criminal charges over the two fatal crashes of its 737 MAX jetliner.
Bitcoin hits new all-time high of $111,300
Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high of $111,333, breaking its previous record set in January this year.
US 'illegally deported' Vietnamese, Burmese migrants to South Sudan
Immigrant rights advocates have accused the Trump administration of violating a court order by deporting around a dozen migrants, including those from Myanmar and Vietnam, to South Sudan.
US government wants Google to sell its ad tech products
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed that Google should divest its AdX advertising marketplace and DFP ad server.
Google to face trial in September over ad monopoly case
Alphabet-owned Google is going to trial in September. The case will revolve around recommendations from antitrust regulators for the company to sell off a portion of its advertising technology business.
Firefox could go out of business without Google search deal
Mozilla CFO Eric Muhlheim has voiced fears for Firefox's future, considering the US Department of Justice's (DOJ) proposals to curb Google's search monopoly.
After OpenAI and Perplexity, now Yahoo wants to buy Chrome
Yahoo, a veteran name in the search engine industry, has shown interest in acquiring Google's Chrome browser.
OpenAI may buy Google Chrome
OpenAI has expressed interest in acquiring Google's web browser, Chrome, if antitrust regulators force a sale.
Google could leverage AI to extend search monopoly: US government
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has asserted that Google can utilize its advancements in AI to further to strengthen its online search monopoly.
Is Google's reign over search, ads coming to an end?
Google is staring at a major breakup threat, owing to its alleged monopolistic practices.
Google found guilty. Will ad business be broken up now?
A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that Google illegally established "monopoly power" through its online advertising business.
US government doesn't want Google to sell AI investments anymore
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has dropped its proposal to force Google to divest its investments in artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including OpenAI competitor Anthropic.
Is China behind global cyberattacks? US reveals key details
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged 12 Chinese nationals, including law enforcement officers and private hacking firm employees, for conducting worldwide cybercrime operations.
Google requests US government to avoid breaking up the company
Google has urged the US government to rethink its plans of breaking up the tech giant.
Google resists DOJ's call to sell Chrome, offers alternative solutions
In a bid to avoid the forced sale of its Chrome browser, Google has offered a one-of-a-kind solution to the US Department of Justice's (DOJ) antitrust concerns.
Why Ambani, Adani are out of Bloomberg's $100B club
Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, two of Asia's richest, have dropped out of Bloomberg's elite centibillionaires club. The change comes as both billionaires faced multiple business challenges.
'Ridiculous, BJP scared': Priyanka on Sonia Gandhi-George Soros allegations
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has rubbished Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) allegations of a link between her mother, former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, and billionaire philanthropist George Soros.
From Dhillon to Ramaswamy: Meet Indian Americans in Trump cabinet
US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American lawyer Harmeet K Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the US Department of Justice.
From Dhillon to Ramaswamy: Meet Indian Americans in Trump cabinet
US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American lawyer Harmeet K Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the US Department of Justice.
'Running around in colorful clothes': Rijiju on opposition's Parliament protest
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has slammed the opposition for stalling the proceedings of the Parliament during the Winter Session.
'Modi-Adani ek hain...': Opposition MPs—including Rahul—stage protest in Parliament
Congress MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged an unusual protest in Parliament on Thursday.
Who was Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in NYC
Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in a targeted attack outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel on Wednesday morning.
Google presents final arguments in ad tech monopoly case
Google and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) have wrapped up their last courtroom session in Alexandria, Virginia.
How to switch your browser as Chrome sale looms large
The US Department of Justice recently proposed that Google should sell its Chrome browser. The suggestion comes as part of a larger antitrust investigation into the tech giant's business practices.
Adanis sold bribe-linked assets to TotalEnergies despite US probe knowledge
Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani, knew that their renewable energy firm was under US scrutiny for suspected bribery when they sold a stake in India's largest solar park to TotalEnergies, prosecutors have alleged in documents reviewed by Reuters.
McKinsey nears $600 million settlement over role in opioid crisis
Global consulting giant McKinsey & Company is close to finalizing a $600 million settlement with the United States government, The Guardian reported.
'Confident' in navigating crisis: White House after Gautam Adani indictment
The White House has reacted to the recent indictment of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, in New York.
Adani Group refutes US SEC's bribery charges, plans legal recourse
The Adani Group has vehemently denied allegations by US authorities of a $250 million bribery scheme.
Apple seeks dismissal of DOJ's lawsuit accusing unfair business practices
Apple has asked a US judge to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit from the Department of Justice (DOJ), which accuses it of preventing rivals from accessing hardware and software features on its devices.
Google must sell Chrome to end online search monopoly: DOJ
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended that Google should divest its Chrome browser to break its illegal monopoly in online search.
US government wants Google to sell Chrome to end monopoly
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is said to be planning to seek a judicial order, forcing Google to divest its Chrome internet browser.
Hacker behind billion-dollar Bitcoin heist gets 5-year sentence
Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind a major Bitcoin heist, has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Washington federal court after being pleaded guilty last year.
FBI raids Polymarket CEO's home after platform predicted Trump's victory
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has raided the home of Shayne Coplan, the CEO of predictive betting platform Polymarket.
Mumbai Police move to extradite Anmol Bishnoi after US alert
The Mumbai Police are on the lookout to extradite Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, from the United States.
All Indian diplomats 'put on notice' by Canada
Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, over their alleged involvement in the 2023 assassination of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last week.
'Wanted Canada to extradite Bishnoi gang...': India on diplomatic row
Amid ongoing diplomatic tensions, India has expressed concerns over Canada's handling of criminals tied to organized crime.
17,000 job cuts, $5 billion in costs: Boeing's crisis deepens
Boeing, the US-based aerospace giant, will issue layoff notices to thousands of its employees as it struggles with a crippling labor strike and rising financial troubles.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao released after 4-month jail sentence
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, the brain behind Binance, was released from a low-security US correctional facility on Friday after wrapping up a four-month sentence.
US Justice Department charges Iranian hackers over Trump campaign cyberattack
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged three Iranian nationals, for their supposed role in a cyberattack on Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
US Department of Justice sues Visa for allegedly suppressing competition
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against global payment giant, Visa.
Google facing new antitrust lawsuit over ad tech monopoly
Google is facing a fresh antitrust lawsuit, following a judge's ruling last month that labeled its search engine as an illegal monopoly.
Google to face penalties for search monopoly by next August
A US federal judge, Amit P. Mehta, has set a deadline of August 2025 to determine the penalties for Google's internet search monopoly.
YouTube deletes Russia-funded channel hosting some pro-Trump influencers
YouTube has deleted the channel of Tenet Media, a right-wing media outlet.
Google is abusing dominance over online ads: UK competition watchdog
UK's antitrust watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has accused Google of exploiting its dominant position in the digital advertising sector.
NVIDIA stock plummets 9.5%, wiping out $279B in market value
NVIDIA has experienced a significant 9.5% drop in its stock value, resulting in a loss of $279 billion from the company's market capitalization.
Why US has launched antitrust probe into NVIDIA
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated an antitrust investigation into NVIDIA, the world's leading AI chip manufacturer.
Boeing pleads guilty for fraud in fatal 737 MAX crashes
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge, thereby resolving a US Justice Department investigation into two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
Breaking down Julian Assange's plea deal: US espionage charge explained
WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, was released from a London jail earlier today, after spending five years fighting extradition to the US.
US prosecutors advise criminal charges against Boeing for settlement violation
US prosecutors have suggested to senior Justice Department officials, that criminal charges should be filed against Boeing.
Google trims legal investigations team sparking concerns about regulatory compliance
Google has reportedly laid off about a third of its 'Legal Investigations' team, according to a statement from the Alphabet Workers United-CWA union.
US arrests Chinese national behind massive global botnet cyberattacks
The United States has arrested YunHe Wang, a 35-year-old Chinese national, for allegedly operating a botnet, known as 911 S5, that infected over 19 million IP addresses worldwide and stole $5.9 billion.
Rare Wu-Tang Clan's album to finally grace public ears!
The Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Hobart, Tasmania, is set to publicly debut the "only" physical copy of Wu-Tang Clan's album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin.
Boeing confirms $200 million cyber extortion attempt in 2023
Boeing, the multinational aerospace and defense corporation, has confirmed being targeted in a $200 million cyber extortion attempt in October 2023.
US DOJ investigating Tesla over potential securities and wire fraud
The Department of Justice (DOJ) in the US, is currently investigating Tesla for potential securities and wire fraud, according to a Reuters report.
US Congressman raises concern over 'rising attacks' on Hindu temples
United States's Congressman Shri Thanedar has expressed his concern over the increasing number of attacks on Hindu temples in the country.
New judge assigned to US government's antitrust case against Apple
The US government's antitrust lawsuit against Apple has been reassigned to a new judge.
How Apple's lock-in problem led to antitrust lawsuit by DOJ
Apple products yield the best experience when you stick with an iPhone. This is precisely why Apple has found itself under scrutiny from the US Department of Justice.
US Justice Department initiates antitrust lawsuit against Apple over CarPlay
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed an extensive 88-page antitrust lawsuit against the technology behemoth, Apple.
US government initiates antitrust lawsuit against Apple: Key takeaways
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a legal offensive against tech behemoth Apple, accusing the firm of monopolizing the smartphone industry.
US Justice Department to review Disney-Fox-Warner sports streaming deal: Report
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) is gearing up to examine a proposed streaming service collaboration between Walt Disney, Fox Corporation, and Warner Bros. Discovery, according to Bloomberg Law.
eBay fined $3mn after employees sent live cockroaches to couple
eBay will pay a $3 million fine to settle a harassment case filed by a Massachusetts couple.
Why US justice department is considering antitrust suit against Apple
The United States (US) Department of Justice might soon file an antitrust case against Apple.
Hunter Biden now charged with tax evasion of $1.4 million
Hunter Biden, the son of United States (US) President Joe Biden, has been indicted on nine tax charges in California. This is the second criminal case against Hunter.
Google antitrust trial concludes: Key takeaways and what lies ahead
The US government has concluded the evidentiary phase of its court case against Google in which it accused the online search leader of breaking antitrust law to stay on top.
Hunter Biden indicted: A look at controversies surrounding him
Hunter Biden, son of United States (US) President Joe Biden, has been indicted on three criminal counts related to gun possession, marking the first-ever prosecution of a sitting president's child.
Google's antitrust trial in US: Key takeaways from Day 2
During the second day of the antitrust case against Google, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) continued its push to challenge the company's dominance in the search engine market.
Google's antitrust trial in US: Key takeaways from Day 1
The highly anticipated antitrust case against tech giant Google is officially underway in Washington, DC, with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) alleging that Google engaged in anticompetitive practices to maintain its dominant position in the search engine market.
US President Joe Biden may face impeachment probe
Amid serious financial strains in the United States (US), the country is facing a fresh challenge as calls for President Joe Biden's impeachment grow louder.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Why President Joe Biden's son may face serious charges
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) may press "serious charges" against Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, former US Attorney General William Barr said.
Meta's new AI ad tech aims to reduce discrimination
In a bid to address concerns about its ads being discriminatory, Meta has rolled out some changes to ensure that the real audience for an ad matches closely with the target audience.
NewsBytes Briefing: Google defers 30% commission in India, and more
Last night, Google deferred the enforcement of its Play Store billing policy that requires certain app developers to pay a 30% commission to the tech giant.