Axios

A federal judge's historic decision Monday declaring Google a monopoly is the strongest sign yet that the Google Age of the internet has run its course.

The big picture: Google isn't going anywhere, and it will remain a digital Goliath — but its ability to set and control the agenda for the tech industry's future is waning.

China is challenging the European Union's plan to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

Why it matters: The move further escalates global tension over protectionist policies related to EVs.

Paramount Global on Thursday took a $6 billion write-down on its cable TV business, the day after Warner Bros. Discovery did the same for $9 billion.

Why it matters: Both companies are struggling to convince Wall Street that their streaming bets will make up for those losses.

Communities across the U.S. are facing tough, complex challenges — such as a lack of employment, food accessibility, education and affordable housing. These challenges are exacerbated by rising costs of living.