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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 -
Jayapal: Laken Riley Act a 'highway to mass deportation'
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) said on Sunday that the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at curbing crime by migrants, is a “highway to mass deportation.” “It is essentially a highway to mass ...The Hill - 1d -
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 -
California fires prompt acts of generosity among residents
Despite the catastrophic damage, all-encompassing stress and unhealthy air quality, many neighbors have stepped up to assist one another.ABC News - 4d -
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 -
Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act
Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.BBC News - 4d -
California wildfires: A look at the helpers, heroes, acts of bravery
Communities across California have been devastated by the severe wildfires in the region and now, amid so much damage and despair, people are displaying remarkable acts of bravery and kindness to ...NBC 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 -
Laken Riley Act overwhelmingly clears first hurdle in Senate with help from Democrats
The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly cleared a key procedural hurdle toward passing the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at curbing crime by migrants, in the first vote of the year by the chamber. ...The Hill - 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 fundCNBC - 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 -
Wicked leads acting awards race but Jolie snubbed
Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are all recognised at the Oscars precursor.BBC News - 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. - 6d -
Laken Riley Act gains steam — with Democrats
Some in the party's ranks are turning right alongside the electorate.Politico - Jan. 7 -
These Democrats flipped their votes on the Laken Riley Act
Seven House Democrats flipped their votes to "yes" on a GOP-led bill named after the slain Georgia student Laken Riley that would require detention of migrants arrested for theft. The Laken Riley ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
House passes Laken Riley Act in first bill of new Congress
The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration.CBS News - 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 -
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 -
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act into law
President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law Sunday, marking what is expected to be one of the last major pieces of legislation of his presidency.ABC News - Jan. 6 -
Demi Moore wins first major acting award for "The Substance" at Golden Globes
Demi Moore delivered an emotional acceptance speech after winning a Golden Globe Sunday for her performance in "The Substance." Katey Rich, awards editor for The Ankler, joined CBS News to discuss ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Demi Moore wins first-ever acting award for 'The Substance': Read her Golden Globes speech
Moore brought a jolt of emotional energy to the room with a speech that touched on her own career in the face of playing an aging actress in 'The Substance.'Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6 -
Demi Moore takes home Golden Globe for 'The Substance,' her first major acting award
In what was perhaps the most shocking win of the Golden Globes , Demi Moore snagged a statuette for her leading role in body-horror film "The Substance."NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act
President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, which will increase the benefits of Social Security for millions of public workers.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Terror act shatters the New Year in New Orleans
Just hours into the first day of 2025, a 42-year-old Texas man purposely drove a rented pickup through a dense crowd of revelers on New Orleans' Bourbon Street, then opened fire on police officers. ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
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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 -
Investigators Said the New Orleans Attacker Acted Alone
Also, Speaker Johnson is trying to unite Republicans behind him. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Friday Briefing: F.B.I. Said the New Orleans Attacker Acted Alone
Plus, eat better in 2025.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
DOJ Takes the Dizzying Corporate Transparency Act Saga to the Supreme Court
The anti-money laundering law has been volleyed back and forth at the appeals level. Should businesses comply with its reporting requirements anyway?Inc. - Jan. 2 -
New Orleans attack: FBI believes suspect acted alone in ‘act of terrorism’
Investigators had initially suggested others may have been involved in New Year’s Day attack that killed 14 people. New Orleans truck attack – latest updates The FBI said on Thursday that it ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
FBI says suspect in New Orleans acted alone in ‘act of terrorism’ – live
FBI says attack not linked to Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion and says New Orleans surveillance video shows suspect planting two explosive devices at the scene. Full story – FBI believes suspect ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
New Orleans attacker acted alone, FBI now believes
The agency initially said it believed multiple people were involved the attack.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
New Orleans attacker acted alone, FBI says
FBI officials said they believe Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone in New Orleans in what they described as a terror attack inspired by ISIS. “Let me be very clear about this point, this was an act of ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
New Orleans truck attack that killed 15 being investigated as ‘act of terrorism’
Joe Biden said suspect in attack that also injured at least 30 expressed a ‘desire to kill’ in videos. At least 15 people have been killed and more than 30 injured after a vehicle flying an Islamic ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
FBI investigating New Orleans vehicle attack as 'act of terrorism'
Law enforcement officials gave an update on the investigation into the New Orleans vehicle attack, confirming it is being investigated as an "act of terrorism." An ISIS flag was located on the ...NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Trump calls New Orleans attack an 'act of pure evil' in statement
President-elect Trump released a statement on social media after a driver plowed into a crowd in New Orleans, calling the attack an "act of pure evil."NBC News - Jan. 1 -
FBI investigating deadly New Orleans truck attack as act of terrorism
The FBI is investigating the New Year's Day truck attack that killed at least 10 people in New Orleans as an act of terrorism. CBS News contributor Samantha Vinograd has more on the latest ...CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Vehicle plowing into pedestrians in New Orleans was a deliberate act, officials say
Officials in New Orleans said at least 10 people were killed when a vehicle was deliberately driven into pedestrians celebrating New Year's Eve in Bourbon Street.NBC News - Jan. 1