Google CEO Sundar Pichai opened the Google Cloud Next conference on Wednesday with a video in which he announced one of the company’s biggest new products: Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform. Google’s tool is intended for building and managing agents at scale. This is Google’s answer to Amazon’s Bedrock AgentCore and to Microsoft Foundry. Given that…
Joe Terranova sees a long-term opportunity in shares of Netflix , thanks to the company’s shift into live entertainment. Terranova said on CNBC’s ” Halftime Report ” on Wednesday afternoon that he moved to the sidelines on the streaming giant when its shares were trading in the mid-70s. However, its current sell-off has created an…
Footage of an Israeli soldier attacking a Christian statue depicting the crucifixion of Jesus in southern Lebanon with a sledgehammer was difficult for Israel’s political establishment to ignore. The country has long tried to frame itself as a defender of Christians, and is allied with the powerful Christian Zionist movement in the United States. But…
No stranger to courtrooms or handing out cash, MrBeast isn’t playing games in decrying claims made in a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed Wednesday by a former member of his company’s social media team. The company behind MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, says the suit is no more than a shakedown. “This clout-chasing complaint is…
U-turn by Brussels would be bitterly contested by environmental groups
The health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, faced intense questioning from several US senators on Wednesday during a hearing largely focused on how the administration has responded to the measles outbreak and the spread of vaccine misinformation. In his opening remarks to the Senate finance committee, the senator Ron Wyden criticized Kennedy’s messaging on vaccines,…
Threads is launching “Live Chats” to allow for real-time conversations during cultural events, the Meta-owned platform announced on Wednesday. The company says the idea behind the new feature is to help make the app feel more timely and relevant. Live Chats are launching first within the NBA Threads community during the Playoffs. Media personalities, including…
Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe on April 22, 2026 drives the first customer-ready electric R2 SUV off the assembly line at the company’s plant in Normal, Illinois. Courtesy Rivian Rivian Automotive on Wednesday said it has started production of its new R2 all-electric vehicle for customers at its plant in Normal, Illinois. The start…
Sudan Gurung steps down after less than a month in office, citing questions about his investments and other matters. Published On 22 Apr 202622 Apr 2026 Nepal’s minister of home affairs has resigned, saying there have been questions about his investments and other matters. He is the second minister to withdraw from the country’s month-old…
Yesterday’s palace reception for Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday was only the second time the Princess of Wales has been seen in a month. Kate was tasked with making small talk with lots of seniors, which is actually her one strength (she prefers chatting with seniors as opposed to children). Prince William and Kate also…
