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States are leaning toward a push to break up Google’s ad tech business
on June 6, 2020 at 12:52 am
Critics have said that Google bundles its ad tools so that rivals can’t afford to match its offerings and that its operation of search results, YouTube, Gmail and other services hinder ad competition. Google has argued it has a slew of ad-tech competitors.
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George Floyd protests created a surge in voter registrations, groups say
on June 6, 2020 at 12:24 am
The efforts are by groups including Latino voter registration organizations, Rock the Vote and one co-chaired by former first lady Michelle Obama.
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Surprise job gains narrow the White House vision for coronavirus relief, but Democrats still want to go big
on June 6, 2020 at 12:11 am
Trump floated ideas such as a payroll tax cut and stimulus checks, while Democrats want state and local relief and unemployment insurance.
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Citigroup executive Ray McGuire discussed potential NYC mayor run with political strategists
on June 5, 2020 at 10:13 pm
McGuire has held court with several high profile political strategists recently, and and at least one city political power player is working the phones on his behalf.
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As new data shows early signs of economic recovery, black workers are being left out
on June 5, 2020 at 9:41 pm
Markets cheered on Friday as new data showed a surprising decline in unemployment, but black workers have little to celebrate.