Justice Dept. files landmark antitrust case against Google

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department on Tuesday sued Google for antitrust violations, alleging that it abused its dominance in online search and advertising to stifle competition and harm consumers.

Liberty to open south OKC branch

OKLAHOMA CITY – Liberty National Bank’s new branch in south Oklahoma City, 13300 S. Pennsylvania Ave., will open for full service Nov. 2. The OKC branch is the eighth for Liberty, which is celebrating 118 years of service, according to a news release from the bank.

ConocoPhillips buying Concho in all-stock deal

NEW YORK (AP) – ConocoPhillips is buying shale producer Concho Resources in an all-stock deal valued at $9.7 billion. That gives the companies a major presence in the Permian Basin, the top-producing oil field in the U.S. The combined company, if approved, would be among the largest U.S.

Halliburton sees Q3 loss

HOUSTON (AP) – Halliburton Co. (HAL) on Monday reported a third-quarter loss of $17 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. The Houston-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 11 cents per share.

DEQ programs offering funds for diesel projects

School districts trying to reduce diesel vehicle emissions can seek financial aid from two state programs.

OG&E completes solar energy farms in SE Okla.

OKLAHOMA CITY – OG&E recently finished construction of new five-megawatt solar energy farms in southeast Oklahoma, which are operating at full capacity.

Netflix reports a summer slump in subscriber growth

LOS GATOS, Calif. (AP) – Netflix’s subscriber growth slowed dramatically during the summer months after a surge in the spring fueled by pandemic lockdowns that corralled millions of people in their homes. The summer slump came as more people sought refuge from the pandemic outdoors and major U.S.

Crop report: Drought conditions worsen; small grain progress mixed

Oklahoma saw cooler temperatures last week, with four of the nine districts reporting lows on Oct.16 at or below freezing. The state had virtually no rain was reported last week, averaging 0.02 of an inch.

Surprising things renters insurance covers — and leaves out

Insurance is designed to offer peace of mind, but there’s a reason your policy has all that fine print: You might not have the coverage you expect.

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