Google Faces Scrutiny

Trump’s pick for DoJ to face scrutiny on vow to prosecute his opponents

Pam Bondi called for investigations into lawyers who built cases against the president-elect

Financial Times - 5h

Google’s Gemini AI just shattered the rules of visual processing — here’s what that means for you

Google's Gemini AI achieves a milestone with simultaneous video and image processing, unlocking possibilities through AnyChat.

VentureBeat - 11h

Google faces first major probe under UK's tough new antitrust rules

Britain's competition watchdog said Tuesday that it's opening a formal antitrust investigation into Google's search and search advertising business.

CNBC - 19h

Google Joins the AI Shopping Revolution With Agent Tools for Retailers

The next stage of AI development, which lets the technology act with more autonomy and performs some customer service actions, is being applied to an industry that must constantly embrace change.

Inc. - 1d

Face the Nation: Barrasso, Kelly, Gingrich

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Republicans are "going to work around the clock, through the ...

CBS News - 2d

Gov. Newsom says he has ‘faith in our leaders’ as L.A. Mayor Karen Bass faces scrutiny

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) says he has "absolute faith" in his state's leaders when asked about Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Bass has been criticized for being out of town on a trip to Ghana ...

NBC News - 2d

US supreme court curbed public scrutiny as it boosted security before Roe ruling

Memo obtained by the Guardian mandates that court would maintain ‘exclusive’ control of all security-related records. A newly uncovered document reveals that the US supreme court sought to beef ...

The Guardian - 2d

Line of fire: LA mayor Karen Bass faces scrutiny as historic blazes devour city

Seething residents are questioning city’s preparedness, even as hurricane-force winds and climate crisis created unprecedented calamity conditions. As a series of wildfires in the Los Angeles ...

The Guardian - 3d

Google DeepMind researchers introduce new benchmark to improve LLM factuality, reduce hallucinations

Based on a new benchmark, Google DeepMind found Gemini 2.0 Flash to be the most factual LLM, with a score of 83.6%.

VentureBeat - 4d

Reeves faces 'difficult decisions' on tax and spending

The warning from a former Bank of England official comes in the wake of rising UK borrowing costs.

BBC News - 4d

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 - 5d

What are the unprecedented conditions facing firefighters in LA?

Fire crews are facing dire challenges, hurdles that have intensified the fires and are complicating the response. LA fires live updates: California wildfires latest news As multiple fires rage ...

The Guardian - 5d

Los Angeles mayor faces backlash over wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly dodged questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area.

ABC News - 5d

Barça face fury after Olmo registration boost

Barcelona are facing criticism from Athletic Club after Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor were granted temporary playing registrations by the country's top sports court.

ESPN - 5d

Google and Microsoft donate $1m each to Trump’s inaugural fund

Tech giants follow footsteps of other major companies, including Amazon, Meta, OpenAI and Uber. Google and Microsoft have donated $1m each to Donald Trump ’s inauguration fund, following in ...

The Guardian - 5d

Google donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund, joining other tech giants

Google becomes the latest tech company to donate to Trump's inauguration fund

CNBC - 5d

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 - 5d

Los Angeles fire official on the challenges crews are facing

Los Angeles Fire Capt. Erik Scott spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell Wednesday about how firefighters are faring in their battle against multiple wind-driven ...

CBS News - 6d

Quarter of freshwater animals face extinction: Research

Almost a quarter of freshwater animals, including crabs, crayfish, shrimp, damselfly and fish, are threatened of going extinct, according to a new, global study that was published on Wednesday. ...

The Hill - 6d

Trump faces growing threat of 'gray zone' warfare

President-elect Trump has made ambitious promises to end Russia’s war in Ukraine and face down China, but he’s also contending with a growing threat of “gray zone” attacks from foreign adversaries, ...

The Hill - 6d

Google, Warren Buffett, and Science Agree: These 3 Words Are the Best Path to Remarkable Success

Google, Warren Buffett, and science on the fundamental algorithm of lifelong success and happiness.

Inc. - Jan. 8

In Tibet, Earthquake Survivors Face Freezing Weather Conditions

Rescuers rushed to distribute blankets and tents to those displaced by the magnitude-7.1 quake that struck Tibetan villages near Nepal, toppling over 3,000 homes.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Navy faces steep shipbuilding costs

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Navy's plan to build more ships faces steep costs The Congressional ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Labor Board Says Google Should Have to Bargain With Contractors’ Union

A National Labor Relations Board complaint says that as a joint employer of workers from IT staffing firm Accenture Flex, the tech giant should be obliged to negotiate with its union.

Inc. - Jan. 7

A&E patients facing two-day waits in Liverpool

Patients in A&E at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital are facing waits of up to 50 hours.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Controversial Trump picks like Sebastian Gorka likely to bypass Senate scrutiny

Sebastian Gorka failed security screenings during Trump's first term, but could return as White House counterterrorism chief.

CBS News - Jan. 7

‘One of the Faces of Jan. 6’

What happened to the rioter who put his boot on a desk in Nancy Pelosi’s office.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Google maps the future of AI agents: Five lessons for businesses

Google's groundbreaking white paper reveals how AI agents leverage advanced reasoning, real-time data access and autonomous decision-making.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

Boardroom Diversity Stalls in the Face of Conservative Backlash

Observers say the surge of inquiries about diverse candidates has dropped sharply as anti-DEI activists keep up their efforts.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Face the Nation: Pelosi, Homan

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...As Congress readies for the joint session to count the Electoral College votes four years after President-elect Donald Trump's supporters stormed ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Vikings face Lions for No. 1 seed in NFC

In what could be considered the biggest game of the 2024-25 NFL season, the Detroit Lions will host the Minnesota Vikings on "Sunday Night Football."

NBC News - Jan. 6

Face the Nationn: Pelosi, Homan

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...As Congress readies for the joint session to count the Electoral College votes four years after President-elect Donald Trump's supporters stormed ...

CBS News - Jan. 5

A Weakened Iran Prepares to Face Trump 2.0

Tehran is bracing for a tough confrontation with the incoming Trump administration while holding a weak hand after setbacks in 2024.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5

Google’s antitrust woes spark analyst downgrade of Alphabet’s stock

JMP Securities cited “the risk of antitrust penalties that could significantly impact Google’s U.S. distribution of search and search revenue.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

California gas car ban faces uncertain future

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Legal challenges complicate California's auto future While the Biden administration recently approved California’s effort to ban ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban

The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Irish mourn attack while preparing to face UGA

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said his team is processing the attack that killed 15 people while still preparing to win a critical game.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Progressives face an existential crisis under Trump

Progressives in Washington are facing an existential crisis like never before as they brace for the incoming Trump administration. Not only are they at odds with their own party, with many ...