DOJ Antitrust Trial Challenges Google’s Market Dominance Amid Regulatory Fireworks
April 21, 2025, 8:20 am more...
A three‐week antitrust trial has commenced, as prosecutors target Google’s alleged monopolistic practices surrounding Chrome sales and search dominance. Charged with potentially disrupting a $264 billion ad empire, the tech giant now finds itself in a classic David-versus-Goliath courtroom showdown. With legal teams exchanging sharp repartee, the trial is set to test whether even Silicon Valley behemoths can withstand relentless regulatory scrutiny.
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arstechnica.com / Chrome on the chopping block as Google’s search antitrust trial moves forward
reuters.com/business / Google could use AI to extend search monopoly, DOJ says as trial begins - Reuters
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Abrego Garcia’s Facility Transfer Sparks Political Controversy and VIP Detention Upgrade
April 21, 2025, 8:20 am more...
Abrego Garcia, the deported Salvadoran once linked to gang allegations, has been unexpectedly moved from a maximum-security prison to a lower-security facility complete with his own room. This unexpected upgrade has not gone unnoticed by U.S. lawmakers, who are now making diplomatic visits amid growing concerns over the Trump administration’s deportation practices. Critics are wryly pointing out the irony of a man accused of criminal ties now enjoying accommodations that seem fit for a high-roller rather than a detainee.
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OpenAI’s o3/o4-mini Models Stir Mixed Reviews and Invisible Marking Debates
April 21, 2025, 7:20 am more...
OpenAI’s new o3 and o4-mini models are making waves by showcasing impressive coding and math capabilities while paradoxically suffering from increased hallucinations. Adding to the intrigue, observers have discovered the unexpected presence of invisible characters that hint at a built-in watermarking mechanism—because nothing says “cutting-edge” like secret invisible signatures in your output. It’s a curious blend of technical wizardry and quirky oversights that has both experts and skeptics raising an amused eyebrow.
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techspot.com / OpenAI's newest o3 and o4-mini models excel at coding and math – but hallucinate more often
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Mortgage Rates Update: Cooling Trends for Homebuyers and Refinancing
April 21, 2025, 6:20 am more...
Home loan seekers received a double dose of market relief on April 21, 2025, as both standard mortgage rates and refinance rates showed noticeable dips. The trend suggests that borrowers might benefit from lower financing costs while traditional lenders try to decipher whether these decreases are a fleeting anomaly or a sustainable shift. As potential buyers revel in the temporary break from high rates, industry experts inject a wry observation on whether the market’s ‘cool down’ is a calm before the storm or just another twist in the ongoing rate rollercoaster.
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Trump’s Tariff Measures Spark Strong China, JPMorgan, South Korea Reactions
April 20, 2025, 11:20 pm more...
The tariffs imposed by President Trump have ignited a storm of cross-border criticism and unexpected economic forecasts. China’s Ministry of Commerce lambasts the US for “abusing tariffs” and bullying its way through trade, while JPMorgan issues a dire warning that these measures could send tax rates soaring—even if they fend off recessionary threats. Adding further irony, South Korean firms are uncovering loopholes in “Made in Korea” labels to dodge the new costs, highlighting a tangled web of unintended consequences from a policy meant to rein in global trade.
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reuters.com/business / Netflix gains as rosy forecast calms investor nerves amid tariff fears - Reuters
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cnet.com / Tariffs Are Scary. Should You Buy Now or Save the Money? This Expert Says It Depends
reuters.com/business / Investors pour into European equity funds, flee U.S. on tariff woes - Reuters
zerohedge.com / US Stock Futures, Dollar, Treasuries Tumble On Powell Punt Panic; Gold, Bitcoin Soar
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bloomberg.com/technology / Tycoon Says Trump Tariffs May Hurt Philippines’ Trade Partners - Bloomberg.com
techinasia.com / Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch faces trade war challenges
zerohedge.com / Minerals In Hand, Africa's Trade Envoys Head For The US
bloomberg.com/technology / China’s Cosco Says US Levies Risk Upsetting Global Shipping - Bloomberg.com
bloomberg.com/technology / Ishiba Says Japan Won’t Just Keep Conceding in US Tariff Talks - Bloomberg.com
www.ft.com/ / Beijing warns countries not to act against China in trade deals with US - Financial Times
techinasia.com / South Korea cracks down on false exports to avoid US tariffs
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: Vance visits India as US finalizes trade deal
www.ft.com/ / US tariffs on pharmaceuticals risk shortages of lower-cost generic drugs - Financial Times
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: China warns nations against backing US
techinasia.com / Trump’s tariffs: JPMorgan sees tax rate jump to 20%
reuters.com/business / South Korea finds 'Made in Korea' breaches intended to avoid US tariffs - Reuters
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