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Google joins firms dropping diversity recruitment goals
U-turn by former the diversity champion comes as major companies face pressure to drop the policies.BBC News - 1h -
With China’s Antitrust Investigation Into Google, What’s at Stake?
China said it had started an antitrust investigation of Google, which works with Chinese companies on smartphones and advertising outside the country.The New York Times - 1d -
China Is Investigating Google Over Trump’s Tariffs
Google’s limited presence in China gives Beijing room to hit back harder if President Donald Trump’s trade war escalates.Wired - 1d -
Google ends minority hiring goals, reviewing DEI efforts
Google is dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring goals in the wake of President Trump’s executive orders seeking to end the practice. “We’ll continue to invest in states across ...The Hill - 7h -
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 - 20h -
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 credulityFinancial 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 - 1d -
Democrats a permanent minority? Their ideology problem is only getting worse.
Democrats’ demographic problem is ideological: they’re becoming more liberal as America remains more conservative.The Hill - 1d -
New York doctor indicted for prescribing abortion pill to Louisiana minor
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is taking steps to protect doctors in the state who prescribe abortion medications. This comes after a doctor was indicted for prescribing abortion pills online to a ...CBS News - 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 - 4d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 6d -
‘We will keep protesting’: Druze minority demands a voice in new Syria
Assad’s fall welcomed in southern province of Suwayda but community continues to press Damascus caretaker government. Suwayda is well-equipped for protests. The central square of the city, home to ...The Guardian - 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 -
Trump Signs Order Restricting Gender-Affirming Treatments for Minors
The directive built on a string of recent actions to roll back federal protections and services for transgender people.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
Trump signs order to end federal support for care for transgender minors
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Trump issues executive order to ban gender-affirming care for minors
President Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order meant to broadly restrict access to gender-affirming care for transgender children and teenagers younger than 19, inching closer to ...The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Is Sought for Charges of Soliciting Minor
Andrew Taake, who pleaded guilty to attacking the police outside the Capitol, was just released from prison. He is being sought for charges in 2016 of soliciting a 17-year-old online for sex.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
Trump signs sweeping order to restrict trans care for minors nationwide
President Donald Trump signed a broad executive order targeting transition-related medical care for minors on Tuesday.NBC News - 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 -
Pardoned January 6 rioter faces unresolved charges of soliciting a minor
Andrew Taake, 36, assailed police with bear spray at the US Capitol and in 2016 was charged with a third-degree felony. A convicted US Capitol attacker who was freed from prison by Donald Trump ’s ...The Guardian - 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 -
Report: Giants agree to minor-league deal with former All-Star
The San Francisco Giants reportedly are bringing former MLB All-Star Jake Lamb on board.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 27 -
Charges Dropped Against Doctor Who Leaked About Minors’ Transgender Care
The decision by federal prosecutors came at a time when President Trump was rolling back protections for transgender people.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
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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 -
‘Very minor incidents’: Trump defends January 6 pardons in Hannity interview
In interview with Fox News host, US president also hinted that Joe Biden made an error by not pardoning himself. US politics – live updates Donald Trump has described attacks on police ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
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 -
Google invests further $1bn in OpenAI rival Anthropic
Artificial intelligence group closes in on $60bn valuationFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
AI-developed drug will be in trials by year-end, says Google’s Hassabis
Founder of Isomorphic Labs aims to develop a drug in oncology, cardiovascular or neurodegeneration areasFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Magnitude 6 earthquake shakes Taiwan, with initial reports of minor injuries, damage
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck southern TaiwanABC News - Jan. 20 -
Israel starts releasing 90 Palestinian prisoners, all women or minors, as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas
Israel starts releasing 90 Palestinian prisoners, all women or minors, as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal with HamasABC News - Jan. 19 -
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 -
Kosovo authorities close parallel institutions run by ethnic Serb minority
Kosovo authorities say they have closed all so-called parallel institutions used by the ethnic Serb minority and supported by neighboring Serbia in a move condemned by the European UnionABC News - Jan. 15 -
Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities
Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Boeing and Google each give $1m for Trump inauguration
The US companies join other major firms donating funds for the ceremony on 20 January.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
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Fake Aldi on Google Maps wreaks 'havoc' on village
Shoppers end up empty handed after driving to a rural village hoping to buy their bread and milk.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
House Passes ‘Laken Riley Act’ to Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes
Forty-eight Democrats joined Republicans in supporting legislation that aims to deport more migrants charged with nonviolent crimes, a first salvo in a broader crackdown.The New York Times - Jan. 7
