Justice Department seeks Chrome sale to curtail Google dominance

**Justice Department Proposes Google Sell Chrome to Boost Competition in Search Market**

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1 year ago

November 21, 2024

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The Justice Department has proposed that Google should sell its Chrome browser to address antitrust concerns regarding its dominance in the online search market.

This action follows a recent court ruling against Google.

Government lawyers argue that separating Chrome from Google’s search engine and Android operating system would promote competition.

Currently, Chrome holds about two-thirds of the global browser market, and most searches via the browser default to Google.

The proposal also includes preventing Google from maintaining preferential access to its search engine on Android devices and banning them from paying to be the default search engine on any browser.

Encourages competition

The Justice Department is seeking to foster an environment that encourages competition, innovation, and entry into the search market.

As part of the antitrust proceedings, they aim to address Google’s emerging role in artificial intelligence and data usage practices involving website publishers.

Google has criticized the proposal as overly broad and harmful to American interests, indicating plans to present its own remedies to the court.

U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta is set to oversee a trial on these matters, with decisions expected by August.

Ukraine and Russia set for U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

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17 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.

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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

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19 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.

The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.

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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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19 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.

The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.

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