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Google CEO Sundar Pichai, whose company is racing to figure out AI.
  • Google is testing AI-generated answers in regular search results.
  • The experiments are labeled as "AI overviews" and began about a month ago in the US and the UK.
  • Remember when Google's purpose was to compile lists of sites that had the information you want? That was a long time ago.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent employees a memo about the layoffs late Sunday evening.
  • Tesla laid off over 10% of its workforce on Sunday night.
  • Some factory employees only realized they were laid off when their badges didn't work, sources told BI.
  • At the Nevada factory, the process of weeding out laid-off staff in line to enter caused around a 2-hour



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Former President Donald Trump speaks before the opening of his New York criminal trial on on April 15, 2024.
  • Monday is the first day of Donald Trump's criminal hush-money trial. 
  • During pretrial arguments, his campaign texted supporters saying he "could be locked up for life."
  • Legal experts have said it's unlikely Trump will spend any time behind bars if convicted.

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Modern iPhone cameras are extremely capable video recorders, but typically require accessories like lights and microphones to ensure professional results. Audio gear manufacturer Rode just announced a pair of gadgets intended to simplify this process, so streamers won’t have to build a cumbersome rig in the computer room or haul one to an outdoor space. 

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Associate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
  • Associate Justice Clarence Thomas on Monday was absent from oral arguments without explanation.
  • John Roberts said Thomas would take part in the day's cases via transcripts and briefs, per The AP.
  • Thomas, 75, is the eldest member of the court and a key member of its influential conservative bloc.

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McDonald's has done bagel breakfast sandwiches in the past, and they've been a hit.
  • McDonald's is bringing back bagel breakfast sandwiches to California restaurants.
  • The popular menu item, plus a $15 million ad buy, could boost sales by 10%, according to Bloomberg.
  • Franchisees have said price increases alone won't cover the cost of California's new fast food wage.

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President Joe Biden joins family caregivers, care workers, early childhood educators, and advocates to celebrate progress made by care champions while calling for additional legislative action at a rally in Union Station on April 09, 2024, in Washington, DC.
  • President Joe Biden began his presidency with a 57% approval rating, according to Gallup.
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The mysterious hole at the center of Amazon’s Outer Range was something to fear when the sci-fi / western drama first debuted. But the show’s new season 2 trailer makes it seem like the gaping chasm might wind up answering all of the Abbott family’s prayers.

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Disney is reportedly planning to add linear cable-style streaming channels to Disney+. According to The Information, the company wants subscribers to spend more time in the app and, by offering more viewing options, it may entice users to stick around. In addition, by running ads on these channels, Disney could boost its bottom line.

There are already a bunch of free, ad-supported streaming (FAST)