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A federal judge handed Meta a major win, rejecting the FTC’s bid to unwind its Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled the agency failed to prove Meta holds a social media monopoly, citing a rapidly shifting market where TikTok and YouTube loom large. The FTC said it was deeply disappointed and questioned the judge’s impartiality, while Meta’s legal chief praised the decision as recognition of fierce competition. The case, five years in the making, may not be over; the commission said it is reviewing its options.

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