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A “battle royale” between titans: Fortnite takes Apple, Google to court
Aug 14, 2020

A “battle royale” between titans: Fortnite takes Apple, Google to court

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Fortnite is suing Google and Apple over revenue cuts the tech giants take from purchases on their respective mobile app stores. Lionel Bonaventure/AFP via Getty Images
The maker of Fortnite is arguing that Apple and Google shouldn’t be able to force app makers to fork over a cut of revenues from in-app purchases. Plus, NYC rental market upheaval. And, the state of play for the NBA.

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Fortnite maker sues Apple, Google after its app was removed from stores

by David Brancaccio , Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder
Aug 14, 2020
Epic Games is arguing the tech giants shouldn’t be able to force app makers to fork over a cut of revenues from in-app purchases.
Fortnite is suing Google and Apple over revenue cuts the tech giants take from purchases on their respective mobile app stores.
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Rents are down, vacancy rates are up in NYC rental market

by Jasmine Garsd
Aug 14, 2020
A July report shows landlords are having a harder time finding tenants in the pandemic.
The notoriously pricey rental market is in upheaval.
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NBA "bubble" has been a success, but how are the league's finances?

by Andy Uhler
Aug 14, 2020
The NBA said the cost to operate the bubble is more than $150 million. There also aren’t any fans there to buy tickets or spend money.
Had the league not finished the season and canceled the playoffs, the NBA would not have satisfied a billion-dollar TV contract.
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