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Google Assures Privacy Sandbox Technology Fair Play To UK Competition Supervisor: Reuters

Today, 2:38 AM

Britain competition regulator Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has secured Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google’s commitment regarding its proposal to…

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EU Privacy Regulator May Slap Amazon Over $425M Fine For Alleged GDPR Violation: WSJ

By Anusuya Lahiri

Today, 2:38 AM

Luxembourg’s data-protection commission, the CNPD, has proposed a penalty of over $425 million against Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) in a draft…

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European Commission Clarifies Revised Copyright Rules Following Criticism: Reuters

By Anusuya Lahiri

Today, 2:38 AM

The European Commission sought to clarify the scope and liability of 2020 revised copyright rules to resolve criticism…

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EU Initiates Antitrust Inquiry in Facebook’s Marketplace: Reuters

By Anusuya Lahiri

Today, 2:38 AM

The E.U. antitrust regulators launched a probe into Facebook Inc’s (NASDAQ:FB) Marketplace to track the potential violation of the E.U.…

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Do Gig Workers Want To Be Employees? It Depends Who You Ask

By FreightWaves

Today, 2:38 AM

In the last few weeks, there have been surveys that suggest that rideshare drivers and other independent contractors would rather have full-time employment – except for those who don't.

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German Competition Watchdog Initiates Inquiry in Google’s News Showcase Platform: Reuters

By Anusuya Lahiri

Today, 2:38 AM

Germany’s competition authority had initiated an investigation against Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google’s News Showcase platform to ensure no discrimination…

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Medtronic Pulls Plug On Heart Implant Device Amid Growing Concerns Over Patient Safety

By Kate White

Today, 2:38 AM

Medtronic PLC (NYSE: MDT) announced Thursday that it is stopping the distribution and sale of the Medtronic HVAD System, an implantable heart pump, after numerous data indicated higher occurrences of adverse events, including stroke and mortality, as compared to other circulatory-support devices.

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Do Multiple Tesla Vehicle Recalls Complicate Its Growth Story?

By Shanthi Rexaline

Today, 2:38 AM

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares have been locked in a lackluster phase since mid-May, and the recent headlines about multiple recalls couldn't have come at a worse time.

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