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A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that an FTC complaint alleging that Facebook's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were anticompetitive should proceed to a jury trial.



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I reached out to an image consultant for help choosing a new hair color.
  • I started getting highlights at 14, and since then, being blonde has become part of my identity.
  • However, the bleach was taking a toll on my hair health, and I knew it was time for a change.
  • I booked an appointment with an image consultant, who helped me choose my new hair color.

I started getting blonde highlights



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UPDATE: Nov. 13, 2024, 1:01 p.m. EST This article was updated to reflect Musk's recent appointment as the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency.

Donald Trump may have won the 2024 presidential election, but Elon Musk may end up being the bigger winner than the soon-to-be 47th President of the United States.

Musk bet big on Trump and spent millions to back him. However, Musk wasn't



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Meta must face the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit that accuses the company of dominating the social media industry through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, a DC District Court Judge ruled on Wednesday.

The FTC filed a lawsuit against Meta in 2020, alleging the company bought up rivals — Instagram and WhatsApp



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Supersonic startup Exosonic closed its doors on Friday following low customer interest and difficulty raising funds.
  • Supersonic aviation startup Exosonic shut down in November after five years in business.
  • The California-based startup was working on faster-than-sound jets for commercial and military use.
  • Funding, low customer interest, and a preference for hypersonic flight negatively



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Sony has revealed the latest slate of PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions for Extra and Premium members, and it's a dang solid lineup this month. The biggest name, of course, is Grand Theft Auto V. That's returning to the Game Catalog after Sony removed it in June. GTA V has now sold more than 205 million copies (not a typo), but if you've yet to dive into the game or its perennially popular



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UPDATE: Nov. 13, 2024, 12:15 p.m. EST This story has been updated with new information about Target's Black Friday sale and early holiday deals.

After hosting a three-day Early Black Friday sale this month, Target has solidified its plans for the year-end shopping holiday. Its official Black Friday sale will run for a full week from Sunday, Nov. 24 to Saturday, Nov. 30, ushering in its "best



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The Lightfoot scooter’s 120W solar panels can extend its range by up to 20 miles in the Summer, its creators claim. | Image: Otherlab

Otherlab has announced a new electric scooter called the Lightfoot that can extend its range not by fast charging or quick battery swaps, but by soaking up the sun. The scooter is shrouded in two large solar panels that Otherlab says can exte