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For Tottenham Hotspur, retaining Son Heung-min's services is crucial. The South Korean forward has been a linchpin in the team's attack, providing goals, assists, and crucial moments of brilliance on the pitch. His importance to the club goes beyond just his playing abilities; Son's impact in the dressing room and his leadership qualities have made him a valuable asset for Tottenham both on and off the field.In the realm of gaming, few titles manage to capture the hearts of players quite like "Black Myth: Wu Kong." Known for its stunning visuals, immersive gameplay, and rich storytelling, the game has garnered a dedicated fan base since its release. Now, with the official announcement of an update featuring new Boss challenges, players are once again plunged into the world of mythical creatures and epic battles.
Google and the US government faced off in a federal court on Monday, as each side delivered closing arguments in a case revolving around the technology giant's alleged unfair domination of online advertising. The trial in a Virginia federal court is Google's second US antitrust case now under way as the US government tries to rein in the power of big tech. In a separate trial, a Washington judge ruled that Google's search business is an illegal monopoly, and the US Justice Department is asking that Google sell its Chrome browser business to resolve the case. The latest case, also brought by the Justice Department, focuses on ad technology for the open web -- the complex system determining which online ads people see when they surf the internet. The vast majority of websites use a trio of Google ad software products that together, leave no way for publishers to escape Google's advertising technology, the plaintiffs allege. Publishers -- including News Corp and Gannett publishing -- complain that they are locked into Google's advertising technology in order to run ads on their websites. "Google is once, twice, three times a monopolist," DOJ lawyer Aaron Teitelbaum told the court in closing arguments. Presiding judge Leonie Brinkema has said that she would deliver her opinion swiftly, as early as next month. Whatever Brinkema's judgment, the outcome will almost certainly be appealed, prolonging a process that could go all the way to the US Supreme Court. The government alleges that Google controls the auction-style system that advertisers use to purchase advertising space online. The US lawyers argue that this approach allows Google to charge higher prices to advertisers while sending less revenue to publishers such as news websites, many of which are struggling to stay in business. The US argues that Google used its financial power to acquire potential rivals and corner the ad tech market, leaving advertisers and publishers with no choice but to use its technology. The government wants Google to divest parts of its ad tech business. Google dismissed the allegations as an attempt by the government to pick "winners and losers" in a diverse market. The company argues that the display ads at issue are just a small share of today's ad tech business. Google says the plaintiffs' definition of the market ignores ads that are also placed in search results, apps and social media platforms and where, taken as a whole, Google does not dominate. "The law simply does not support what the plaintiffs are arguing in this case," said Google's lawyer Karen Dunn. She warned that if Google were to lose the case, the winners would be rival tech giants such as Microsoft, Meta or Amazon, whose market share in online advertising is ascendant as Google's share is falling. The DOJ countered that it simply "does not matter" that Google is competing in the broader market for online ads. "That is a different question" than the market for ads on websites that is the target of the case, said Teitelbaum. Google also points to US legal precedent, saying arguments similar to the government's have been refuted in previous antitrust cases. Dunn also warned that forcing Google to work with rivals in its ad products would amount to government central planning that the court should reject. If the judge finds Google to be at fault, a new phase of the trial would decide how the company should comply with that conclusion. And all that could be moot if the incoming Trump administration decides to drop the case. The president-elect has been a critic of Google's, but he warned earlier this month that breaking it up could be "a very dangerous thing." arp/dwUnder al-Burhan's leadership, negotiations between the military and civilian groups culminated in the signing of a power-sharing agreement in August 2019. This agreement established a transitional government comprising both military and civilian representatives, with al-Burhan serving as the head of the Sovereign Council, the highest authority in the transitional period. The formation of this transitional government aimed to pave the way for democratic elections and the establishment of civilian rule in Sudan.Within minutes, a crowd had gathered around the sedan, with concerned onlookers offering assistance and support to the two drivers involved. It was then that the parents of the young man on the electric scooter arrived at the scene, having been alerted to the incident by a passerby who witnessed the collision. Their initial shock and worry quickly turned into a fierce determination to protect their son and ensure that justice was served.
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Cowherd calls on 49ers to reboot franchise after loss to PackersGoing forward, it is expected that Google, Meta, and other tech giants will face increased scrutiny and regulatory pressure to ensure compliance with EU competition laws and data protection regulations. The era of secret deals and backroom agreements in the digital advertising sector may be coming to an end, as regulatory agencies around the world step up efforts to protect consumers and promote fair competition.
Moreover, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) proposed by China has opened up new opportunities for economic cooperation between Europe and China. The BRI aims to promote connectivity and cooperation along the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, linking China with Europe, Asia, Africa, and beyond. European countries have enthusiastically participated in the BRI, benefiting from enhanced trade routes, infrastructure development, and cultural exchanges with China.Meta Platforms Inc., on the other hand, has not yet commented on the allegations of secret advertising collaboration with Google. The social media giant, which rebranded from Facebook to Meta in a strategic move to focus on the metaverse and virtual reality, is facing mounting legal challenges and regulatory inquiries worldwide, including investigations into its market power and data privacy practices.
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