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Google not required to sell Chrome, judge rules
A US judge on Tuesday rejected the government's demand that Google sell its Chrome web browser as part of a major antitrust case but imposed sweeping requirements to restore competition in online search. The US currently has five pending antitrust cases against major technology companies.
Trump says to ask Supreme Court for 'expedited ruling' in tariff appeal
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he plans to seek a swift ruling from the Supreme Court as his administration pushes to overturn a court decision that found many of his tariffs illegal. If these tariffs are ultimately ruled illegal, companies could potentially seek reimbursements. bys/bjt
Nestle CEO switch a chance to reset: experts
Nestle's sudden sacking of its chief executive over an office relationship gives the Swiss food giant a chance to reset and return to its strengths, industry analysts said Tuesday. "But in a positive scenario it could accelerate Nestle's return to its strengths," he said.
Vogue appoints Chloe Malle to replace fashion doyenne Wintour
Chloe Malle will follow Anna Wintour as editor of Vogue, the magazine said Tuesday, resolving an intrigue that has gripped fashion and journalism circles for months. - Wintour 'down the hall' - "Chloe Malle is Head of Editorial Content for American Vogue, effective immediately," Vogue said on its website.
Premier League clubs break £3 billion barrier to roar ahead of rivals
Record spending of £3 billion ($4 billion) during the summer transfer window further cements the Premier League as the "most competitive in world football", according to financial experts Deloitte.
Govt gestures leave roots of Indonesia protests intact
Government gestures to calm deadly protests in Indonesia have done little to address the economic inequality and hardship fuelling the unrest, leaving deep resentment to linger and flare up again, experts say. Such conditions mean many Indonesians will still feel the economic pain in the coming months, leaving the door open for fresh protests.
Suntory CEO quits over Japan drugs probe
One of Japan's best-known business people has resigned as CEO of beverage giant Suntory after police raided his house in an illegal drugs probe, the company and media reports said Tuesday. Police searched Niinami's house in August, but he has denied involvement, and no illegal drugs have been found.
Gold rushes to new high as Asia stocks mixed
Gold hit a record high Tuesday as a weaker dollar and expectations of a US interest rate cut made the safe haven an attractive investment. Gold reached $3,501.59 an ounce during early trading in Asia, soaring past its previous record of $3,500.10 in April.
'Vibe hacking' puts chatbots to work for cybercriminals
The potential abuse of consumer AI tools is raising concerns, with budding cybercriminals apparently able to trick coding chatbots into giving them a leg-up in producing malicious programmes. He announced in March that he had found a technique to get chatbots to produce code that would normally infringe on their built-in limits.
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