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DOJ Pushes to Break Up Google’s Ad Monopoly

9/28/2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice pushes to break up Google's advertising business.
A court found Google monopolized the online ad ecosystem and urged divestitures.
Google appeals a ruling with behavioral remedies for search, extending to 2027.
China ends antitrust probe; the EU plans fines for prioritizing Google.
Google faces Epic Games over Android app distribution, with Play Store implications.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice pushes to break up Google's advertising business.
A court found Google monopolized the online ad ecosystem and urged divestitures.
Google appeals a ruling with behavioral remedies for search, extending to 2027.
China ends antitrust probe; the EU plans fines for prioritizing Google.
Google faces Epic Games over Android app distribution, with Play Store implications.