EU fines Google $3.5 billion over adtech antitrust violations

Engadget : Business, Technology

The European Commission has announced that it will fine Google €2.95 billion, or around $3.5 billion, for violating European Union antitrust laws and "distorting competition in the advertising technology industry." The decision follows a similar ruling from earlier in 202

3 big things you need to know about the economy following today's brutal jobs report

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style
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Job seekers should consider networking and broadening their job search, experts told Business Insider.

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I've been to all 50 states. I recommend these 7 walkable US cities for anyone traveling without a car.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Style
Emily taking a selfie in front of a pink Carmel-by-the-Sea mural.
In my opinion, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, is one of the best US cities to visit without a car.

Emily Hart

Tesla's board to Elon Musk: Hit these milestones, and we'll make you a trillionaire

Engadget : Business, Economy, Politics

It's September 2025, and things are looking peachy keen. Sure, the US job market has taken a nosedive. And yeah, only one in four Americans believes they have a good chance of improving their standard of living.

Google fined $3.5 billion by EU for ad tech abuse

The Verge : Politics, Business, Technology

The European Commission has waged a €2.95 billion (~$3.5 billion) fine against Google for “abusing its dominant position” in advertising technology.

Lawsuit against a top ad agency says it made big DEI claims but discriminated against Black execs

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Style
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A top Madison Avenue firm has been hit with a discrimination lawsuit.

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Why gold is more expensive than ever

Tech Insider : Business, Style

Gold is the most expensive it's ever been. On September 2, 2025, the precious metal hit $3,508.50 per ounce. And this isn't the first time—its price has hit record highs several times this year.

I'm a single boomer living paycheck to paycheck. I've been too busy living in the moment to plan for retirement.

Tech Insider : Business
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The author is single and has no kids.

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I visited the summer home of a Gilded Age dynasty. Take a look at the property modeled after a medieval French castle.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Style
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Falaise's backyard is idyllic.

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Photos show every time Melania Trump has appeared at a public White House event this year

Tech Insider : Politics, Business, Style
Melania Trump at a meeting of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 04: First Lady Melania Trump is seen with others during a meeting of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education in the East Room of the White House on Thursday September 04, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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