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A US judge ruled on Monday that Google violated antitrust laws by spending billions to establish an illegal monopoly as the default search engine globally. This decision marks a significant win for federal authorities challenging Big Tech’s dominance. US District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington, D.C., declared that “Google is a monopolist and has taken steps to sustain its monopoly.” …

The Earth-Moon system as we know it was formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago when a protoplanet named Theia collided with the young Earth, which was only about 100 million years old at the time. This colossal impact expelled a vast amount of debris. Some of this debris returned to Earth, while the remainder coalesced to form our Moon. Over …

Imane Khelif, one of the two boxers embroiled in a gender controversy at the Paris Olympics, pledged on Tuesday (August 6) to overcome the issue and make Algeria and the Arab world proud. Khelif delivered an outstanding performance against Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng, advancing to the welterweight tournament final amid enthusiastic support from Algerian fans at a repurposed Court Philippe Chatrier. …

Paraguayan swimmer Luana Alonso has been making headlines for controversial reasons. After participating in the Paris Olympics, she was asked to leave due to “inappropriate” behavior and dressing in revealing outfits within the Olympic Village. Luana’s Olympic journey ended after she didn’t advance past the 100m butterfly heats. Reports suggest that her behavior, clothing choices, and social interactions with other …

Efforts continue across the region to prevent the war from escalating into a broader conflict following the recent killings of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas’ top political leader in Iran. In Gaza, the sole corridor for humanitarian aid to the south has been closed due to ongoing fighting in the area. The Palestinian territory is experiencing a …

The Palestinian militant group Hamas announced on Tuesday that Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7 attacks in Israel, has been chosen as its new leader in Gaza. This appointment follows the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ political leader, in a presumed Israeli strike in Iran last week. Sinwar, known for his close ties to Iran and his leadership …

Israeli artillery shelled al-Jebbayn and Zebqine in southern Lebanon on Wednesday as global leaders sought to prevent the escalating tensions in the Middle East from sparking a regional war. Overnight, artillery fire hit the outskirts of Shaqra and Baraachit, with flare bombs impacting villages along the blue line. The health ministry reported that a woman was injured in Shaqra. Hezbollah …

Top U.S. national security leaders have called for calm in the Middle East, urging all involved parties to avoid escalating the conflict. This appeal comes even as the U.S. deploys more troops to the region and warns of retaliation if American forces are attacked. “It’s urgent that everyone in the region take stock of the situation, understand the risk of …