Epic Games beat Google but lost to Apple in monopoly lawsuits. What does it all mean?
The tech giants' app stores are multibillion-dollar money-makers. Now the services are under threat like never before.
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Amazon sellers say they made a good living — until Amazon figured it out
The federal government has sued Amazon for allegedly using its monopoly power to stamp out rivals. Now, some small businesses that sell on the marketplace reveal what it's like to depend on Amazon.
FTC Chair Lina Khan's lawsuit isn't about breaking up Amazon, for now
The FTC's Lina Khan speaks to NPR about the goals of the agency's monopoly lawsuit against Amazon and why she thinks the company unfairly treats sellers on its marketplace.
U.S. sues Amazon in a monopoly case that could be existential for the retail giant
The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states accuse Amazon of suffocating rivals and raising costs for both sellers and shoppers.
Google turns 25, with an uncertain future as AI looms
For 25 years, Google has shaped the internet. Now, artificial intelligence threatens to change everything.
FTC and Justice Department double down on strategy to go after corporate monopolies
New guidelines from the FTC and Justice Department are part of a broader push to promote competition and limit what the White House sees as excessive consolidation.
Senators are calling on the Justice Department to look into Ticketmaster's practices
The leaders of the Senate subcommittee that held a hearing into Ticketmaster last month shared evidence with the Justice Department and asked it to "continue examining" the company's conduct.
California sues Amazon, alleging its policies cause higher prices everywhere
California's antitrust lawsuit alleges the company penalizes sellers and suppliers that offer cheaper prices at rival online stores.
The Untamed Rise Of Hospital Monopolies
America has seen decades of consolidation of its hospitals, raising prices for consumers. President Biden now wants to do something about it.
How New Biden Rules Could Make It Easier To Buy Hearing Aids Or Fix Your Phone
In a new executive order, President Biden aims to kickstart competition for consumers, workers and farmers in ways both big and small, starting with a list of 72 initiatives.