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Apple and United States Justice Department Begin Early Antitrust Settlement Talks

Apple and the United States Department of Justice have opened preliminary discussions to resolve a landmark monopolization lawsuit over the iPhone ecosystem, a move that could influence future antitrust enforcement and digital platform regulation.
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EU Imposes Record €550 Million Digital Services Fine on AliExpress
AI Enters the Pulpit as Pastors Debate the Limits of Machine-Assisted Sermons
London’s Housing Starts Collapse as Planning and Building Costs Stall Development
Charlie Sheen’s Daughter: "My Dad Didn’t Buy Me a House, My Breasts Bought It"
Vivienne Westwood Casts Cicciolina, 74, in Its New Autumn Campaign
Dejavu: Germany’s Military Expansion Reshapes Europe’s Strategic Balance With France
Naturally Conceived Identical Quadruplets Born in Rare Brisbane Delivery
Tate Brothers Fight British Extradition Bid After Miami Arrests
Spain Defeats Argentina After Extra Time to Win the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Israel Weighs Nationwide Ban on Civilian Drones Over Assassination Threats
International Monetary Fund Keeps Global Growth Forecast at Three Percent
Apple and United States Justice Department Begin Early Antitrust Settlement Talks
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