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Washington DC: Alphabet’s Google may have to sell Chrome, the world’s most widely used browser. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) is reportedly asking a court to order Alphabet Inc. to sell its browser to break up Google’s monopoly on the internet search market and related advertising. Meanwhile, Google said it would hurt consumers and businesses if it was forced to sell Chrome. Last month, the Justice Department filed court documents saying it was considering enforcing “structural remedies” to prevent Google from using some of its products. Antitrust enforcement officials are expected to present the measure to a judge on…

The Democratic Party is in crisis. In his three campaigns with Donald Trump, he lost one, lost another narrowly, and then lost more decisively than the first. Trump’s recent victory saw more than 90% of counties across the country shift in his direction. Now, those on the left are scrambling to diagnose what’s troubling the party and offer prescriptions. A group of center-left commentators and party operatives has rallied around a diagnosis that can be summarized as “the woke have lost it.” The set argues that social justice activists, who focus on identity-linked oppression, have significant influence in the Democratic…

NBCUniversal is set to make major changes to its executive leadership and television operations as the company reshuffles its executive ranks in connection with plans to spin off most of the cable network. One of the big winners will be Donna Langley, chairman and chief content officer of NBCUniversal Studios Group, who will be joining NBC, according to a memo from Comcast President Mike Cavanagh to staff Wednesday morning. He will take on additional responsibilities as chairman of Universal Entertainment and Studios. The company also changed the roles of other top leaders within the company. Matt Strauss, head of Comcast’s…

There are all kinds of lessons we want to teach our kids about competition, but chief among them is how to be a good loser and how to be a good winner. Winners often learn that they have to be extra kind, even if they don’t feel like they are, because there are long-term benefits to taking the high road.This is especially true for governance, especially in a polarized climate. When it comes to losers, not showing bitterness is usually a trait of losers who have hope for the future.Of course, these basic rules of political decorum are ones that…

A video claiming to show hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs collapsing during a court hearing has taken social media by storm after he was reportedly sentenced to life in prison. However, this video is completely fabricated. Here we take a closer look at why the claims in the video are false.Current status of the Sean “Diddy” Combs caseSean Combs is currently under investigation on serious charges including sex trafficking and harassment. The case attracted significant public attention due to the severity of the charges and Combs’ status as a prominent figure in Hollywood and the music industry.It is important to…

good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox and get all the news you need to start your day with the Up First podcast. Today’s top news President-elect Donald Trump has announced his nomination of Linda McMahon to head the U.S. Department of Education. During President Trump’s first term, she was selected to head the U.S. Small Business Administration. She is best known for building the professional wrestling company WWE into a powerhouse with her husband. Linda McMahon speaks at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Matt Rourke/AP Photo Hide…

Shy Tech is a new trend that’s shaping the way companies design their spaces. Tech shy refers to fewer gadgets and gizmos. By integrating technology into the environment, it becomes invisible. Car companies are at the forefront of this movement. For example, Tesla’s interior lacks traditional buttons and knobs, with most functions controlled by a single touchscreen. The car recognizes the driver’s phone, unlocks and starts the car when the owner approaches, eliminating the need for a key fob. The door handles are also kept flush with the body. Expands only when necessary. This concept now extends to homes, offices,…

Kizza Besigye’s wife says he was arrested in Nairobi and is being held in a Kampala prison and is calling for his immediate release.Prominent Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye has been kidnapped in neighboring Kenya and taken to Uganda’s military prison, his wife has announced. In a post on X, Winnie Byanyima, executive director of the United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), called on the Ugandan government to immediately release her husband. Byanyima said he was kidnapped last Saturday while visiting Kenya’s capital Nairobi to attend another politician’s book launch event. “I have been reliably informed that he is currently…

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) announced on Tuesday that it would suspend operations in the Haitian capital following “violence and intimidation” against its staff by members of the police force. MSF said in a statement that police repeatedly stopped vehicles and directly threatened staff with death and rape threats. Christophe Garnier, head of MSF’s mission in Haiti, said: “We are used to working in conditions of extreme insecurity in places like Haiti, but when even law enforcement is directly threatened, we have no choice but to cancel the project.” There is no choice.” MSF announced that its operations in Port-au-Prince and…

Seven FSU alumni were recognized at the 2024 “7 under 30” event. (Colin Hackley) Florida State University’s Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship recognized seven FSU alumni who are making a name for themselves as entrepreneurs at its 13th annual “7 Under 30” event. The event, held Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Jim Moran Building in downtown Tallahassee, spotlighted seven successful FSU alumni entrepreneurs who started their own businesses before the age of 30. Jim Moran College Dean Susan Fiorito said, “The annual ‘7 Under 30’ speaker series recognizes FSU alumni entrepreneurs who have demonstrated the drive and determination to break…