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Google rolling back DEI efforts

Google is cutting back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs in a move many American companies are making after President Trump signed an executive order intended in part to pressure ...

CBS News - 8h

Google joins firms dropping diversity recruitment goals

U-turn by the former diversity champion comes as major companies face pressure to drop the policies.

BBC News - 17h

Google owner drops promise not to use AI for weapons

Alphabet guidelines no longer refer to not pursuing technologies that could ‘cause or are likely to cause overall harm’. The Google owner, Alphabet, has dropped its promise not to use artificial ...

The Guardian - 1d

Google goes heavy on investment but light on detail

Absence of guidance on what tech companies are buying as they raise bets on AI begins to stretch credulity

Financial Times - 1d

Google lifts ban on using AI for weapons

The tech giant has updated the principles governing its development of artificial intelligence.

BBC News - 1d

China to investigate Google amid tensions with US

China said Tuesday that it is investigating Google for potential antitrust violations after the Trump administration levied new tariffs on Beijing. The Chinese State Administration for Market ...

The Hill - 2d

Foreign Hackers Are Using Google’s Gemini in Attacks on the US

Plus: WhatsApp discloses nearly 100 targets of spyware, hackers used the AT&T breach to hunt for details on US politicians, and more.

Wired - 5d

Google offers 'voluntary' buyouts to hardware and platform teams

The move comes ahead of expected layoffs as Google continues to "push a little further" with cost cuts.

CNBC - 6d

Mexico asks Google Maps not to rename Gulf of Mexico

US President Donald Trump has ordered that the body of water be renamed the Gulf of America.

BBC News - Jan. 30

How Google Maps Plans to Handle the ‘Gulf of America’

Google said it would follow the Trump administration in renaming the Gulf of Mexico once the new name is updated in government sources.

The New York Times - Jan. 29

Google Maps to make Trump geographic name changes

Google says it will update the names of Denali and the Gulf of Mexico in Google Maps to reflect the executive order by President Donald Trump on inauguration day to change them to Mount McKinley ...

NBC News - Jan. 28

Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America'

Google said on Monday that it will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" in Google Maps once it is updated in the U.S. Geographic Names System. Google Maps will also change the ...

The Hill - Jan. 28

QB Sanders to talk to teams, won't play in Shrine

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders will meet with NFL teams at the Shrine Bowl but will not practice or play in Thursday's showcase in Arlington, Texas.

ESPN - Jan. 25

Canes add Rantanen as part of 3-team blockbuster

The deal sees Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall go to Carolina and Martin Necas, Jack Drury and draft picks head to Colorado. Chicago gets its own 2025 third-round pick back and takes on half of ...

ESPN - Jan. 25

Trademark office rejects 'Utah Yetis' team name

Utah Hockey Club said it still expects to announce a permanent name and identity before the 2025-26 NHL season despite having "Utah Yetis" refused by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

ESPN - Jan. 24

Google agrees changes to tackle fake reviews for businesses

Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned.

BBC News - Jan. 24

Former Flyers Forward Traded To New Team

This former Flyers forward is on the move.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

Google agrees to new $1 billion investment in Anthropic

Google has agreed to a new investment of more than $1 billion in generative AI startup Anthropic, a person familiar with the situation confirmed to CNBC.

CNBC - Jan. 22

Poch: U.S. squad in January not 'alternative' team

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino emphasized that the January camp cannot be categorized as an "alternative" team, serving instead as an opportunity for newcomers to fight for a spot in the ...

ESPN - Jan. 22

Google invests further $1bn in OpenAI rival Anthropic

Artificial intelligence group closes in on $60bn valuation

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Biggest questions, predictions and teams most likely impacted

Where will the biggest names land? Which teams have the most work to do this offseason?

ESPN - Jan. 21

Amorim: We are worst Man United team in history

Ruben Amorim has said he will not change his style even though his team are being the "worst in the history of Manchester United."

ESPN - Jan. 20

No debate: The 12-team College Football Playoff was a success

Though not without its flaws, the first 12-team College Football Playoff was an undeniable success.

NBC News - Jan. 19

The N.H.L. Team That Is Surprising Everyone This Season

Now beyond the season’s midpoint, these are the updated picks for Stanley Cup winner, dark horse, biggest disappointment and more.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Trump announces White House economic policy team

The White House National Economic Council advises the president on U.S. and global economic policy.

CNBC - Jan. 17

A deeper look at Trump’s tariff team

Who will set US trade policy?

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Men: Which three teams have emerged at the top?

After another SEC shake-up, three squads have proven themselves in a dominant top tier.

ESPN - Jan. 17

Trump team unveils official portrait ahead of inauguration

Donald Trump is days away from being sworn in for the second time as president, and his transition team unveiled his official portrait and that of incoming Vice President JD Vance. NBC’s Peter ...

NBC News - Jan. 17

Google's Resolution for 2025: Catch Up to ChatGPT

Tired of trailing OpenAI, Chief Executive Sundar Pichai wants his Gemini chatbot to be used by 500 million people.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16

NCAA approves paying women's tourney teams

Women's basketball teams will be paid for playing games in the NCAA tournament each March, just like the men have for years, under a plan approved Wednesday at the NCAA convention.

ESPN - Jan. 15

If Patriots trade down, they should target these teams and players

Trading down for extra picks and/or players is a scenario worth exploring for the Patriots. Here are four potential trade partners in the top 15.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Will new Match of the Day hosts become a winning team?

Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan have been announced as the three new presenters of the show.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Morning Report — Trump team blitzes Senate

In today’s issue: The Cabinet nominees are officially going under the Senate’s microscope. Starting Tuesday, senators will hold hearings to confirm President-elect Trump’s picks to lead the ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

WRs Chase, Jefferson unanimous for All-Pro team

Lamar Jackson beat out Josh Allen at quarterback, and Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson are unanimous choices for the Associated Press 2024 NFL All-Pro Team.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Meta cutting DEI team, programs in broad shift

Meta told employees Friday it will cut its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) team and roll back several related programs, marking another major shift in policy for the leading social media ...

The Hill - Jan. 10