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Published on Apr 14, 2025

Zuckerberg Rejects FTC’s Arguments on Day 1 of Meta Antitrust Trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand on Monday, the first day of a landmark competition trial brought against the tech company by the Federal Trade Commission. The 40 year-old tech exec was questioned in a Washington, D.C. courtroom, where he …

Source: Adweek - Pending
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Did Meta Allow TikTok to Grow in Order to Dilute the FTC’s Antitrust Case?

Here’s an interesting question: “Did Meta halt its efforts to stop TikTok’s expansion in the U.S. in order to strengthen its defense against the FTC’s antitrust case?” Because, at one stage at least, Meta was playing a role in seeding concerns about TikTok …

Source: Social Media Today - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

US argues Meta built a social media monopoly

“They decided that competition was too hard and it would be easier to buy out their rivals than to compete with them.” Meta’s lawyers denied the allegations in opening arguments, countering that the company faces plenty of competition from TikTok and other …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Meta to face off against the FTC in mega antitrust trial

Facebook’s parent company Meta is gearing up to face the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in what is shaping up to be a historic antitrust battle. Meta will face off against the FTC on Monday in a high-stakes antitrust trial that could result in the …

Source: The American Bazaar - Center-left
Published on Apr 14, 2025

FTC begins historic antitrust trial against Meta

A Federal Trade Commission lawyer argued in court on Monday that Meta illegally monopolized the social media market, starting what is set to be a weekslong and high-stakes antitrust trial for one of the country’s largest tech companies. Daniel Matheson, …

Source: The Gazette - Colorado - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

FTC chair weighs in on Meta antitrust trial

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson previews the start of the agency's antitrust case against Meta and details the deregulatory agenda of the Trump administration. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson weighed in on the …

Source: FOX Business - Right-wing
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Zuckerberg’s 2012 email dubbed “smoking gun” at Meta monopoly trial

Still, for Meta, the stakes are high, as the FTC could pursue a breakup of the company, including requiring Meta to spinoff WhatsApp and Instagram. Losing Instagram would hit Meta's revenue hard, as Instagram is supposed to bring in more than half of …

Source: Ars Technica - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 14, 2025

'No Expiration Date' On Meta's Antitrust Case, Says Former FTC Chair As Trial Begins

Social media giant Meta Platforms META could be forced to spinoff or divest Instagram and WhatsApp as the result of a pending trial with the Federal Trade Commission. What Happened: Lina Khan, who stepped down as FTC Chair in January 2025, is speaking out …

Source: Benzinga - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

FTC vs Meta: Antitrust trial begins. Mark Zuckerberg to testify

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, began a courtroom battle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday (April 14). The antitrust trial, which could potentially lead to the breakup of Mark Zuckerberg’s tech …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

FTC says Meta bought up its rivals instead of competing with them

The Federal Trade Commission told a federal judge Monday that Meta illegally acquired WhatsApp and Instagram as part of a larger strategy to buy or crush up-and-coming rivals. The agency argued in its opening arguments before the U.S. District Court for …

Source: The Detroit News - Michigan - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Meta antitrust trial: updates from the monopoly battle with the FTC

A long-awaited trial between Meta and the Federal Trade Commission kicks off on April 14th. Over about two months, DC District Court Judge James Boasberg will hear arguments about whether Facebook illegally monopolized the market for personal social …

Source: The Verge - Center-left
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Meta's defense uses animated graphics to energize its weekslong FTC antitrust trial

Meta's lawyer on Monday mounted a boisterous defense ahead of Mark Zuckerberg's testimony, mixing in animated graphics and colorful asides to undermine the US government's blockbuster antitrust case against the social media empire. The Federal …

Source: Insider - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Meta Attorney Blasts FTC’s Antitrust Case As “At War With The Facts And At War With The Law,” Says It Ignores TikTok’s ...

UPDATE, 9:40 a.m. PT: Meta’s lede attorney blasted the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust case, telling a federal judge that it was a “grab bag” of theories that are “at war with the facts and at war with the law.” In his opening statement, Mark Hansen …

Source: Deadline - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Meta Attorney Blasts FTC’s Antitrust Case As “At War With The Facts And At War With The Law”, Says It Ignores TikTok’s ...

UPDATED with latest: Meta’s lead attorney blasted the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust case, telling a federal judge Monday that it was a “grab bag” of theories that are “at war with the facts and at war with the law.” In his opening statement, Mark …

Source: Deadline - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Meta Faces Potential Breakup With FTC Antitrust Trial Starting

(Bloomberg) -- The US Federal Trade Commission is finally having its day in court against Meta Platforms Inc., arguing that the company must be broken up for illegally monopolizing the social media market after buying Instagram and WhatsApp more than a …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Meta’s Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisition To Begin Today: Chief Legal Officer Says FTC’s Case ‘Ignores ...

The social media giant acquired Instagram in 2012 for $1 billion and WhatsApp in a highly competitive bid in 2014 for a whopping $19 billion, beating Google to the punch. An antitrust trial seeking to unwind the acquisition of WhatsApp and Instagram by …

Source: myMotherLode - Pending
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Meta's Monopoly Trial Kicks Off: Here's What To Know

Authored by Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times, The fate of social media giant Meta, billionaire Mark Zuckerberg’s primary company, is on the line as a trial begins in Washington on Monday to determine whether the tech giant is violating antitrust laws. The …

Source: Zero Hedge - Pending
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Meta’s day in court: could the FTC trial break the internet’s center of gravity?

A seismic shift in the social media universe looms, with the trial’s outcome having the potential to redefine how platforms compete and how users connect.Today marks the opening arguments in a landmark trial that could reshape the future of social media as …

Source: The Drum - Pending
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Facebook Sought To 'Neutralize' Competitive Threats, FTC Argues As Landmark Antitrust Trial Begins

An anonymous reader shares a report: An attorney for the Federal Trade Commission told a judge that Facebook, fearing the competitive threat of Instagram posted to their social media network, acquired both as a way to "neutralize" the rival. …

Source: Slashdot - Neutral

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 23:54 GMT

FTC Launches Public Inquiry into Anti-Competitive Regulations

Today, the Federal Trade Commission launched a public inquiry into the impact of federal regulations on competition, with the goal of identifying and reducing anticompetitive regulatory barriers. The FTC launched this inquiry in response to President Trump …

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Published on April 11, 2025 - 22:27 GMT

FTC Seeks Public Comment on Petition to Modify Exxon-Pioneer Final Order

The Federal Trade Commission seeks public comment on a petition filed by Scott Sheffield, the founder and former CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources, requesting that the Commission reopen and set aside a final consent order involving Exxon Mobil Corporation’s …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy

Published on April 11, 2025 - 22:27 GMT

FTC Seeks Public Comment on Petition to Modify Chevron-Hess Final Order

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a petition filed by Chevron Corporation and Hess Corporation requesting that the Commission reopen and set aside a final consent order involving Chevron’s acquisition of Hess. The companies filed a …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy
Published on April 10, 2025 - 23:14 GMT

FTC Chairman Ferguson Congratulates Mark Meador on Confirmation as FTC Commissioner

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson today congratulated Mark R. Meador on his confirmation to serve as an FTC Commissioner. “I am thrilled to welcome Mark to the Commission,” Chairman Ferguson said. “Mark is a brilliant antitrust lawyer …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy

Published on April 15, 2025 - 11:19 GMT

Influencer Market to Hit $40.0 Billion By 2035, Shaping Digital Trends With Influencer Marketing

Influencer market is booming as brands leverage social media personalities to drive engagement, build trust, and boost product visibility. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:26 GMT

Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG) and Pro Music Rights, Inc. Call for Major Reform in U.S. Music Licensing Industry in ...

Naples, FL, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG) and its wholly owned subsidiary Pro Music Rights, Inc. (PMR) have submitted a detailed and forceful response to the U.S. Copyright Office’s Notice of Inquiry (Docket No. 2025– …

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Published on April 12, 2025 - 06:57 GMT

PrimeBiome— How PrimeBiome Gummies Boost Glowing Skin With Bacillus Coagulans & Babchi

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In today's highly competitive landscape of health and wellness supplements, consumers are increasingly drawn to products backed by solid science and real-world results. PrimeBiome, a natural …

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 20:11 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Alerts Californians to Job Recruitment Scams

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert asking Californians to be aware of job recruitment scams. Job recruitment scams occur when bad actors trick job seekers into providing money or personal information by posing as …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 17:40 GMT

BSH Hausgeräte GmbH relies on TGW Logistics

Starting in spring 2027, TGW technology will be responsible for production supply in one of the largest and most modern dishwasher factories in the world. MARCHTRENK, AUSTRIA, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Bavarian district of …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 17:39 GMT

Sail Shade World Implements 30% Price Reduction in Response to U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Goods

Business has reduced its prices in the United States by 30%. This adjustment is a direct response to recently implemented tariffs on goods produced in China NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sail Shade World, an …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:37 GMT

Dr. Donald B. Brockley Celebrates 50 Years of Smiles: Marking Half a Century of Dental Excellence in Butler, PA

Honoring five decades of clinical innovation, compassionate care, and community service by one of Butler, PA’s most trusted and respected dental professionals. BUTLER, PA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a remarkable …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:18 GMT

Author Amy L. Bernstein Wins Prestigious First Place BookFest Award for Inspirational Nonfiction

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bancroft Press is proud to announce that Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration by Baltimore author Amy L. Bernstein, illustrated by Mary Grace Corpus, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:07 GMT

Lap of Love Now Offers In-Home, End-of-Life Veterinary Services in North Shore, MA

Lap of Love is the nation's leading provider of in-home, veterinary hospice, euthanasia, telehospice, and pet loss support services. NORTH SHORE, MA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice & In-Home …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

MixPlaces Introduces Custom Chinese Zodiac Posters: An Artful Way to Honor Birth Years

MixPlaces introduces new personalized artwork inspired by the Chinese zodiac, available in a range of artistic styles from traditional to modern designs. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MixPlaces, the cutting-edge …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Sovány Beverage Launches Into Bristol Farms

Premium Organic Fruit Sparkling Water Brand Strengthens Presence With Strategic Retail Expansion Across All California Locations LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sovány Beverage is thrilled to announce the …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

RIG M2 STREAMSTAR PRO HD USB MICROPHONE IS OUT NOW IN NORTH AMERICA

Available from today at RIGGaming.com and Amazon KIRKLAND, WA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Assets available here. See the video below. NACON, a leader in premium gaming accessories and parent of the RIG audio brand, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Tress Wellness Brings Affordable, Salon-Quality Waxing to Walmart.com

Beloved for Its Easy-to-Use Waxing Kits, the TikTok Sensation Expands Its Online Footprint CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tress Wellness, the brand behind the internet’s favorite at-home waxing kit, is now …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Next Day Access Michiana: New Franchise Location

Next Day Access, a leading provider of accessibility solutions, is expanding its Indiana and Michigan outreach with the opening of Next Day Access Michiana. SOUTH BEND, IN, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Next Day Access, a …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Artisan Venture Tours Encourages Teams to Try New Experiences Through Bespoke Corporate Retreats

LIVINGSTON, MT, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a professional world often defined by screens and schedules, Artisan Venture Tours is inviting teams to reconnect in ways they never imagined—by stepping outside their comfort zones …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:56 GMT

Deer Solution Expands into Wisconsin with the Launch of Deer Solution of Milwaukee Northwest

Cedarburg Native and Deer Enthusiast Todd Filter Opens Franchise to Help Homeowners Protect Their Landscaping from Deer Damage MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Deer Solution, a leading provider of all-natural, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:52 GMT

INNOVATIVE FRENCH MANUFACTURER LAUNCHES NEW ELECTRIC OUTBOARD

The TEMO 1000 delivers more power & versatility to the North American market PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TEMO, the French manufacturer of ‘the lightest outboard motor in the world’, today announced the …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:45 GMT

Core Health & Fitness Launches Next Generation Star Trac & StairMaster Cardio with New Apex Display Technology

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Core Health & Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announces the release of its Next Generation 8 and 10 Series Cardio Equipment, now featuring Apex, a …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

CELEBRATE EASTER SUNDAY WITH A SPECTACULAR BRUNCH BUFFET AT GRAND GALVEZ -Sunday, April 20 from 11am until 2pm

Sunday Buffet Brunch features an abundant spread of Lone Star State specials, Gulf Coast seafood, and an unmatched display of breakfast specialties GALVESTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GALVESTON, TX - Grand Galvez, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Birdcall Hatches National Franchise Expansion Plans

Denver-based fast casual chain is flying high with its all-natural chicken offerings, unforgettable designed spaces, and exclusive in-house technology. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Birdcall – a beloved Denver- …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Funnelmax: Proudly Made in the USA, Now Available on Amazon

BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Say goodbye to spills, messes, and frustration. The future of precision pouring has arrived—and it’s made in America. Funnelmax, the revolutionary funnel system designed for maximum …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Friendly Diamonds Redefines Luxury with Sustainable, Ethical Lab-Grown Diamonds

The Company Offers Eco-Conscious, High-Quality, Customizable Jewelry at Accessible Prices NEW YORK , PA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Friendly Diamonds is transforming the fine jewelry industry by offering exquisite, 100% lab- …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Christian Editing & Design Marks World Book Day by Highlighting the Role of Cover Design in Reader Engagement

Christian Editing & Design highlights the power of book covers on World Book Day, reminding authors that great design helps books reach the right readers. CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Financial Planning Expert Russell Hackmann: The Big Six Retirement Risks

LARCHMONT, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Wall Street ‘blows itself up, and the shrapnel hits all of us,’ every 10 to 20 years,” says author Russell Hackmann, “No matter how much money you have, losing 30% to 50% …

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