The U.S. Justice Department has filed its second antitrust lawsuit against Google in two years, accusing the tech giant of using its dominance in the online advertising market to stifle competition. The lawsuit, which is backed by 8 states, seeks to make Google divest parts of its business. It is the latest sign that the U.S. government is taking a hard stance against tech giants, and the first blockbuster antitrust case against a Big Tech company under the Biden administration.
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Google, one of the world's leading technology companies, has announced a 6% workforce reduction of 12,000 employees, as the economic boom experienced during the pandemic begins to slow. This is one of the biggest rounds of layoffs ever for the company, and adds to the tens of thousands of job losses recently announced by other tech companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook parent Meta. The layoffs are a sign of the times, and a reminder that the tech industry is not immune to the effects of the pandemic.
Brian Walshe, a Massachusetts man, has been charged with murder and disinterring a body without authority after investigators found bloody clothing, rags and sharp tools in 10 trash bags he discarded while searching online for tips on handling a dead body. His wife Ana Walshe has been missing since April, and Walshe is being held without bail while authorities search for her remains. The community is calling for justice for Ana Walshe, and the investigation is ongoing.
Microsoft has announced that it will lay off 10,000 employees over the next eight months as part of cost-cutting measures in response to the global economic slowdown. The affected employees will receive 60 days' notice, health care coverage, stock vesting, and severance pay. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the company is taking steps to weather any economic conditions while investing in its future. The layoffs come as Microsoft continues to invest in new technologies.
Brian Walshe, 47, was arraigned Wednesday on charges of murder and assault in the disappearance of his wife, Ana Walshe, 39. Prosecutors presented evidence of more than a dozen disturbing Google searches made by Walshe in the minutes before he told police he last saw his wife. His defense attorney Tracy Miner released a statement saying the prosecution's case is weak and she has not yet been given any evidence. Walshe is being held without bail and the investigation into Ana Walshe's disappearance is ongoing.