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Google is many things, but most of the time it’s a verb: It is what it is to search the internet for information. But what if it’s an AI agent doing the searching? And it’s doing it proactively? Without even telling you about it? In the world Google imagines, in which so much of the actual googling happens without your prompting, involvement, or even knowledge, can you even call Google a search engine anymore?These are the heady questions we get to in this episode of The Vergecast. But first, we have some news to talk about. There’s the corporate news…

Dublin, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Colombia Social Commerce Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook – 50+ KPIs on Social Commerce Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics – Q1 2026 Update” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The social commerce market in Colombia is poised for significant growth, projected to increase by 11.3% annually and reach US$15.38 billion in 2026. The sector experienced notable growth between 2022 and 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.0%. This positive momentum is expected to persist, with a forecasted CAGR of 9.7%…

New York, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Optimove Insights today released its 2026 US World Cup Betting Intentions Report, finding that 65% of US bettors plan to keep betting after their national team is eliminated from the tournament, with another 17% planning to continue at reduced frequency. Only 3% say they will stop entirely. Optimove Insights is the analytical and research arm of Optimove, the creator of Positionless Marketing and the #1 Player Engagement Solution for iGaming and sports betting operators.  The findings are significant for sportsbook operators planning their retention strategy around the home team’s tournament arc. Two out…

Dublin, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Poland Social Commerce Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook – 50+ KPIs on Social Commerce Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics – Q1 2026 Update” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The social commerce market in Poland is poised for significant growth, with projections indicating a 13.5% annual growth rate, reaching US$47.09 billion by 2026. The market demonstrated robust development between 2022 and 2025, recording a CAGR of 13.3%. This positive trend is expected to persist, with a forecasted CAGR of 11.4% from 2026 to…

Fort Worth, TX, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Newly opened Five Iron Golf Fort Worth is celebrating its first month in the Near Southside with tournament-week experiences, watch parties, and special offers tied to the Charles Schwab Challenge at nearby Colonial Country Club, welcoming golf fans, visitors, and local residents during one of the biggest weeks in Texas golf. The opening marks Five Iron Golf’s first Texas location as the rapidly expanding indoor golf and entertainment brand continues growing across major markets throughout the U.S. and internationally. Following its ceremonial first swing and ribbon-cutting celebration earlier this month alongside…

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toobit, the award-winning global cryptocurrency exchange, today announces the expansion of its Event Contracts offerings with the addition of XAU. To mark this launch, Toobit is introducing a campaign featuring a 150,000 USDT prize pool. The campaign, running from May 22, 2026, to June 26, 2026, invites traders to engage with BTC, ETH, and the newly added XAU Event Contracts, alongside SOL and XRP, which remain exclusively available on Toobit. Participants can compete for a share of the 150,000 USDT prize pool through four activities: Activity 1: An initial trade…

CHICAGO, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As gas prices continue to climb heading into the summer travel season, Giordano’s is helping guests save on their favorite pizza. Starting Friday, May 22, Giordano’s is launching its new “Summer Savings – Save a Gallon” promotion, a loyalty reward that takes the average price of a gallon of gas in Chicago off any pizza order. Every Monday throughout the summer, Giordano’s will update the discount based on the current average cost of a gallon of regular gas in the City of Chicago, according to AAA Gas Prices, giving guests fresh savings all summer…

JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Moomoo, a leading global investment and trading platform that empowers self-directed investors with advanced market data and professional-grade tools, today announced the expansion of its cryptocurrency trading services to investors in Texas alongside the launch of its new Direct Crypto Deposit & Withdraw feature for U.S. users. Together, these milestones mark a significant step forward in moomoo’s strategy to deliver a seamless, multi-asset investing experience that bridges the gap between traditional finance and Web3. Texas-based investors can trade 52 cryptocurrencies on moomoo with $0 commission* and an industry-competitive transaction fee as…

When Victor Bal walks across the stage to collect his mechanical engineering degree at Montreal’s École Polytechnique, his service dog Kopeck will be by his side — just as she’s been for every single class. When Bal was 12, he was one of the first students to attend classes with a service dog that was trained by Quebec’s Mira foundation to support youth with autism spectrum disorder. Now the foundation says that at age 27, Bal is among the first people to have benefited from a Mira ASD service dog to graduate from university.“She’s my partner, she’s my ally,” he…

Dallas, TX, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and the North Texas legal community wrapped up another impactful Food from the Bar campaign this spring, generating the equivalent of 640,000 nutritious meals for children and families who face heightened food insecurity during the summer months. As schools close and access to free and reduced-price meals declines, law firms and legal departments across the region stepped forward with donations, food drives, and volunteer hours to help fill the gap. Since its launch in 2019, the campaign has now provided more than 3 million meals. “This…