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LONDON — European Union regulators on Friday hit Google with a 2.95 billion euro ($3.5 billion) fine for breaching the bloc’s competition rules by favoring its own digital advertising services, marking the fourth such antitrust penalty for the company.The European Commission, the 27-nation bloc’s executive branch and top antitrust enforcer, also ordered the U.S. tech giant to end its “self-preferencing practices” and take steps to stop “conflicts of interest” along the advertising technology supply chain. EU regulators had previously threatened a breakup of the company but held off on that threat for the time being. Google said the decision was…

Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst Say football three times fast.Now you’re ready for the weekend.Not only do we have another full Saturday slate of college pigskin, the first NFL Sunday of the season is here, too. Last weekend’s picks went 1-2, and I’m still not sure how Cal freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele balled out like a young Tua Tagovailoa in his first career start for the Golden Bears. Tip of the cap.Remember, this isn’t the place for locks or five-team parlays. These are the games I’m betting with my own money.Let’s go to work.2025 Record: (2-3, -1.4 units)Illinois (-3, O/U…

News anchors work at Newsmax’s booth during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 16, 2024.Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty ImagesA federal judge dismissed Newsmax’s antitrust lawsuit against Fox News just two days after it was filed, while leaving the door open for the right-leaning media outlet to resubmit an amended version.Newsmax’s five-count civil complaint against Fox is an impermissible “shotgun pleading” because four of the counts “incorporate all preceding allegations,” Judge Aileen Cannon wrote in the order dated Thursday in southern Florida federal court.Doing so causes each…

[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s growing gas shortage is forcing the government to prioritise domestic industries – a decision which analysts said could undermine its credibility as an exporter and may push long-standing partners such as Singapore to look elsewhere. The supply crunch will also have a “severe impact” on Indonesia’s gas-reliant manufacturers – from those in fertilisers and petrochemicals to ceramics and steel – as they face operational strain, threatening a fallout in investments and jobs.Already, the tight conditions have led the authorities to ask overseas gas customers to accept shipment delays and to urge exporters to defer cargoes well into 2026, a…

If you look up to the sky on Sunday, you might just see a rare celestial event – a total lunar eclipse. The phenomenon occurs when the sun, Earth and the moon align perfectly with one another in a straight line. As the moon passes through the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow – known as the umbra – it causes it to turn a deep, dark red colour, creating what is known as a blood moon.Lunar eclipses are not always ‘total’ and for UK observers, a total eclipse hasn’t been visible since 2022, and won’t occur again until August…

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce were among the celebrities that flocked to Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday to watch Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.Kelce, a Super Bowl-winning tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, is a known hockey fan, and ever since he and Swift began their high-profile romance in 2023, the 14-time Grammy Award-winning singer has been known to pop in on big sporting events — including the last two Super Bowls — and cause an excited frenzy for fans.There were rumblings ahead of Thursday’s game that…

[SINGAPORE] Featuring leaders from both the private and public sectors, The Business Times roundtable on aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) delved into topics ranging from navigating post-pandemic growth to adopting new technologies. These are edited excerpts from the event on Wednesday (Sep 3).ROUNDTABLE PANELLISTSZheng Jingxin, vice-president for mobility and industrial solutions, Economic Development Board (EDB)Iain Rodger, managing director, component repair Singapore, GE AerospaceYip Hin Meng, executive vice-president and head of aerospace MRO, ST EngineeringModerator: Derryn Wong, transport correspondent, The Business TimesSingapore has remained a key global aerospace and aviation hub. What factors have enabled it to rebound in areas…

In a world driven by screens, one North Texas nonprofit is making sure no one gets left behind.Computers for the Blind, based in Dallas, is opening doors for people across the country who are blind or visually impaired. The nonprofit refurbishes donated computers and equips them with powerful accessibility software, providing life-changing technology to thousands who would otherwise go without it.For Antoinette McDonald Ellis, receiving one of these computers was nothing short of transformational.”I can send that email myself. I can look things up myself. Whatever I need to do on that computer, I have the ability now to go in…

Getting tested for HIV isn’t just about knowing your status—it’s about taking control of your health, reducing fear, and protecting both yourself and others. Testing is quick, simple, and often inexpensive. It’s one of the most powerful tools in the fight against HIV. Why HIV Testing is So Important Early diagnosis means early treatment, which helps people with HIV live long, healthy lives. People who know their HIV status can take steps to prevent passing it to others. Many people with HIV don’t have symptoms for years, so the only way to know for sure is by getting tested. FACT:…

The field has narrowed for The Basketball Tournament’s $1 million prize after the final two quarterfinal games wrapped on Monday evening.First, Best Virginia (West Virginia alum) defeated Shell Shock (Maryland alum) to punch its ticket to the semifinals on July 31. Then, Eberlein Drive took down Sideline Cancer by double digits in the final game of the quarterfinal round.The winners will go up against We Are D3, which defeated Fail Harder on Sunday night, and Aftershocks, a team loaded with Wichita State alumni that came out with a statement win over Heartfire to advance.Here’s a recap of Monday night’s TBT…