Google vs Apple Antitrust Trial

Shares in Google parent Alphabet dropped over 7% after Apple executive testified that Google’s search traffic on Apple products fell, leading to a $140 billion loss in market capitalization. The trial revolves around Google’s alleged monopoly in online search and its revenue sharing agreement with Apple. Apple plans to introduce AI alternatives to Google search on its devices, potentially impacting Google’s dominance.

U.S.-Ukraine Revenue Sharing Deal on Mineral Extraction

The United States and Ukraine signed a deal to share revenue from the extraction of minerals, including rare earths, with President Trump praising it as saving America from looking foolish for funding the Ukraine War. The agreement establishes the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund to invest in the Ukrainian economy and split dividends 50-50 between the two governments.

House vs. NCAA Settlement and Its Impact on College Sports

The House vs. NCAA settlement is set to transform college sports by allowing schools to pay players directly, sharing revenue and implementing roster limits. The final approval hearing is scheduled for Monday.

NFL 18-Game Regular Season Proposal

The NFL is considering adding an 18th game to the regular season despite concerns from the NFL Players Association about player safety.