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Why Antitrust Breakups of Google and Meta Could Be Difficult

admin April 15, 2025 0 Comments

The last time the courts seriously weighed the wisdom of breaking up a giant technology company was a quarter-century ago, after Microsoft was found to have illegally stifled competition in personal computer software. A Federal District Court judge said yes to forcing Microsoft to split in two, separating its monopoly Windows operating system from its […]

Why Is Dining Alone So Difficult?

admin March 27, 2025 0 Comments

There are few customers Conor Proft appreciates more than people who eat alone. A bartender at the Italian restaurant Fausto, in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, he said the solo diners he serves tend to be more engaged and willing to chat. They are self-aware and more attuned to the restaurant’s rhythms. But does Mr. Proft dine […]