Tag: Antitrust regulation

China fines tech giants for content exploiting children

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HONG KONG — China’s internet watchdog said Wednesday it has fined platforms operated by e-commerce company Alibaba and gaming firm Tencent for spreading sexually...

Dozens of states target Google’s app store in antitrust suit

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SAN RAMON, Calif. — Dozens of states are taking aim at Google in an escalating legal offensive on Big Tech, this time in a...

Break them up? 5 ways Congress is trying to rein in Big Tech

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WASHINGTON — Groundbreaking legislation is advancing in Congress that would curb the market power of tech giants Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple and could...

From Biden to Congress, Big Tech is under mounting pressure

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WASHINGTON — Without speaking a word or scratching a pen across paper, President Joe Biden drove up the pressure on Big Tech companies already...

Biden elevates energetic critic of Big Tech as top regulator

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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday installed an energetic critic of Big Tech as a top federal regulator at a time when the...

Court order would allow 15-year-old to sign with NSWL team

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PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order that allows a talented 15-year-old player who already trains with professionals to...

15-year-old sues for right to play in NWSL

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PORTLAND, Ore. — A 15-year-old has sued in federal court for the right to play in the National Women's Soccer League, which doesn't allow...

Beijing warns fintech firms against anti-monopoly behavior

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HONG KONG — Chinese financial regulators have summoned 13 companies engaged in online finance services, including Tencent and Bytedance, and told them to strengthen...

China probes takeout firm Meituan over antitrust behavior

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HONG KONG — China’s market regulator said Monday it has launched a probe into suspected monopolistic behavior by food delivery firm Meituan. ...

Farmers file antitrust lawsuit against big ag companies

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BOISE, Idaho — A group of farmers has filed an antitrust case against several big agricultural companies, contending the companies worked together to ban...