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Google-Meta Under Fire: EU Watchdog Reportedly Probes Alleged Secret Ad Deal Targeting Teen Users
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 6:45am | 571European regulators have launched an investigation into a clandestine advertising arrangement between Google in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) that reportedly circumvented Google’s own advertising policies for minors. What Happened: The...
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Fiery Farmers Pelt EU Parliament Building With Eggs And Stones In Protest Against Rising Costs And Taxes
Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 9:06am | 494In a dramatic display of frustration, farmers from across the European Union (EU) converged on Brussels, pelting the European Parliament with eggs and stones. The protests aimed to draw attention to their plight amid rising costs and taxes. What Happened: Reuters reported that the Thursday farmers...
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UK Comes Last In Queue For Post-Brexit Data Deal With EU
Thursday, December 26, 2019 - 7:32am | 372The UK is at the “end of the queue” among the countries waiting to reach a data flows agreement with the EU, according to Financial Times. What Happened Discussions over the future trade relationship between the UK and the EU in the aftermath of Brexit is scheduled to start in 2020. But...
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How Bad Are Brussels Terror Attacks For EU Stability?
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 - 2:38pm | 283A deadly terrorist attack on Brussels airport and subway system on Tuesday has left dozens killed and several injured. Market intelligence firm Stratfor analyzed how bad Brussels terror attacks are for EU stability. "The first outcome of the Brussels attacks will be a fresh round of debate...
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Airline Investors Watching Brussels Terrorist Attack Closely
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 - 11:25am | 321Deadly explosions rocked Brussels on Tuesday as terrorists targeted the city’s airport and subway system. Overall, U.S. investors appear to be taking a “wait and see” approach to the market. The S&P 500 is mostly flat in early Tuesday trading, but the stocks of American...
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Brussels Suicide Attacks Kill Dozens, Injure More
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 - 7:06am | 473Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel's chilling words said it all: "What we feared has happened. We were hit by blind attacks." Two explosions ripped through Brussels airport Tuesday morning as hundreds of passengers were trying to check in, according to The Associated Press. An...
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Euro Makes Modest Gains On Weak US Data
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 - 8:44am | 362The euro made its way above $1.27 on Tuesday as the dollar weakened on disappointing data and the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting. The common currency traded at $1.2702 at 7:00 GMT, still weighed down by worries about stability in the region. Reuters reported that U.S. service sector...
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Cyprus Update: Where Are They Now
Sunday, March 24, 2013 - 10:33am | 340As Cypriot leaders and Troika creditors discuss the latest bailout for Cyprus, much has happened over the weekend. Here is a quick round-up of the headlines from the past couple of days. Cypriot leaders claim to be close a deal with creditors, placing a 20 percent levy on deposits greater than 100...
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How to Profit From ECB President's Warning of Systemic Threat to World Economy
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 7:53am | 569European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet warned the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday that the financial crisis facing the eurozone is systemic and that Europe's leaders must take decisive action in order to prevent it from escalating and spreading. Trichet will soon be stepping...