Google News & Breaking Stories

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, are separating after 18 years of marriage.

"Date-me docs" are emerging as a new dating trend, with users creating detailed profiles on Google Docs to find love.

Former billionaire and FTX cryptocurrency exchange founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, may be jailed pending his October fraud trial for witness tampering. Prosecutors argue that Bankman-Fried shared personal Google documents with the press to intimidate witnesses. Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to stealing billions of dollars in customer funds.

Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal has made a record €300m ($332m) bid for French striker Kylian Mbappe, according to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), which has given Al-Hilal permission to negotiate directly with the player. The bid would make Mbappe the most expensive soccer player in history, surpassing the €222m PSG paid for Neymar in 2017. Al-Hilal's bid is part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to attract high-profile players to the country, following Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr in 2021.

Elon Musk unveils new "X" logo to replace Twitter's blue bird as part of a major rebranding effort. The move has alienated users and advertisers, leaving Twitter vulnerable to competition. Musk aims to create an "everything app" similar to China's WeChat. Critics argue the rebranding is a risky move that may confuse users and erase brand recognition. However, some analysts believe it could drive engagement and appeal to new audiences.

Akshay Bhatia wins first PGA Tour title at Barracuda Championship.

Max Verstappen wins 7th straight race at Hungarian Grand Prix.

Kevin Mitnick, the most celebrated US hacker, has died at the age of 59. Mitnick was known for his pioneering antics in the 1980s and 1990s, tricking employees into helping him steal software and services from large phone and tech companies. He was imprisoned for five years until 2000, after which he became a respected cybersecurity professional, public speaker and author. Mitnick died in Las Vegas on 16 July after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Stanford University President, Marc Tessier-Lavigne, has resigned following allegations of research misconduct. The allegations, first reported by a student newspaper, questioned the integrity of Tessier-Lavigne's research and his failure to address errors. While a report released by the university's board of trustees confirmed some of the allegations, it did not agree with the newspaper's claims of potential research fraud. Tessier-Lavigne, who had a successful career as a neuroscientist and fundraiser, joined Stanford in 2016 and helped raise billions of dollars for the university. Richard Saller, a Stanford classics professor, will serve as interim president.

Jason Aldean's music video removed after outcry over historical references.

Powerball jackpot rises to $1 billion after no winning ticket sold.

Carlos Alcaraz, 20, has been compared to Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer by Djokovic himself.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches Triad region, triggering air quality alert.

Google Doodle celebrates Eunice Newton Foote, pioneer of climate science.

Mexico predicted to win the 2023 Gold Cup by Google AI.

Google enables Easter Eggs feature for Barbie movie release, mesmerizing users.

New York man arrested for murders of three sex workers.

Serial killer Rex Heuermann has been arrested in New York City.

Billionaire Elon Musk forms new AI company, xAI, to "understand reality."

Mark Zuckerberg's reputation is improving thanks to Elon Musk's behavior.

Robert De Niro's 19-year-old grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, has died.

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett dies at 35 in apparent drowning.

Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to federal indictment. Cormac McCarthy dies at 89. Denver shooting likely drug-related.