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A federal judge recognized another judge's finding that Google holds monopoly power in internet search, advancing Yelp's antitrust lawsuit against the tech giant. The ruling allows Yelp to bypass proving Google's monopoly status in discovery, with the trial set for May 2028. Yelp alleges Google suppresses its search results to harm competition.

California occupies four of the top five spots in Yelp's 'most saved' in America rankings. The rankings come as summer temperatures rise, offering ice cream lovers reasons to cool off.

Yelp's new ranking of the 50 most saved ice cream shops in the US includes three Honolulu businesses, with Henry's Place ranked #10. The list highlights dessert lovers' preference for globally inspired flavors.

Yelp selected the best seafood restaurant in each U.S. state using customer reviews, health scores, and operational status as of June 23. Examples include Skinner's Seafood in Alabama and The Salmon Spot in Alaska, with positive customer feedback highlighted.

Heron House, a Mahjong studio and boutique in Charlotte's Dilworth neighborhood, is opening to address the growing popularity of the tile game, which has experienced a 4,000% surge in Yelp searches over the past year.

John Morgan, founder of Morgan & Morgan law firm, describes his daily routine involving business oversight, delegation, and personal habits. He manages multiple ventures including law firms, entertainment attractions, hotels, and restaurants across the US, emphasizing balance between purposeful work and family-focused businesses.

Yelp seeks partial summary judgment in its antitrust case against Google, citing a 2025 ruling that required Google to share search data with competitors. Google argues the case is distinct from the Department of Justice's lawsuit and contests the timeframe for applying prior findings, claiming its search monopoly is diminishing due to AI and localized queries.

Yelp has released a list of the top 100 sports bars in the United States during the summer sports season, which includes events like the NBA playoffs, baseball games, and the World Cup.

America's late-night fast-food culture may be recovering after a years-long decline, with Yelp data showing an 18% drop in 24-hour restaurants between 2020 and 2024.

Late-night fast-food services in the U.S. have declined since the pandemic due to reduced consumer demand, rising costs, and labor challenges. Restaurant sales dropped 47% in April 2020, and 24-hour service locations fell by 18% between 2020 and 2024, with operators struggling to justify overnight hours amid inflation and staffing issues.

Yelp's Elite Squad has compiled a list of the top 100 barbecue restaurants across the United States. The ranking highlights the most popular and highly-rated BBQ establishments based on reviews from Yelp's community of elite reviewers.

Yelp released a 'Top 100 BBQ Restaurants in the US' list compiled from ratings and reviews by Yelp Elite users, with California ranking higher than Texas for the number of included establishments. The ranking challenges the conventional assumption that Texas dominates BBQ restaurant quality.

Yelp has introduced an AI chatbot feature that allows users to make dinner reservations. This update enhances the platform's functionality by integrating automated booking capabilities.

Yelp has introduced an updated AI assistant that allows users to ask questions about a restaurant and book a table or place an order within a single conversation. The new feature enhances user experience by streamlining the process of inquiry and reservation.

Yelp is enhancing its AI chatbot, the Yelp Assistant, to function as a digital concierge capable of answering questions, making recommendations, and handling bookings within a single conversation. This update aligns with broader industry efforts to make AI more practical for consumers and leverage user-generated data as a competitive advantage.