news-monitor

name	news-monitor
description	Find recent news, announcements, and developments about a topic, company, or technology
argument-hint	["topic/company"]

News Monitor

Track recent news and developments for: $ARGUMENTS

Search Strategy

Step 1: Recent News Search

Use google_search with date restrictions:

{
  "query": "[subject]",
  "dateRestrict": "w1",  // Last week
  "num_results": 10
}

Then expand if needed:

• "d3" - Last 3 days (breaking news)
• "w1" - Last week
• "m1" - Last month
• "m3" - Last quarter

Step 2: Source-Specific Searches

For comprehensive coverage, search specific source types:

Major News:

"[subject]" site:reuters.com OR site:apnews.com
"[subject]" site:bbc.com OR site:nytimes.com

Tech News (if applicable):

"[subject]" site:techcrunch.com OR site:theverge.com
"[subject]" site:arstechnica.com OR site:wired.com

Industry/Trade:

"[subject]" announcement OR launch OR release
"[subject]" funding OR acquisition OR partnership

Step 3: Extract Headlines and Summaries

Use extract_webpage_content on top 3-5 most relevant articles.

Step 4: Identify Themes

Look for patterns:

• What's driving the news cycle?
• Are there conflicting reports?
• What's the overall sentiment?

Output Format

# News Monitor: [Subject]
**Period:** [Date range searched]
**Generated:** [Current date]

## Headlines Summary

### Breaking / Major Stories
1. **[Headline]** - [Source], [Date]
   > [1-2 sentence summary]

2. **[Headline]** - [Source], [Date]
   > [1-2 sentence summary]

### Recent Developments
- [Development 1] ([Source], [Date])
- [Development 2] ([Source], [Date])

## News Analysis

### Key Themes
1. **[Theme]**: [Explanation of what's driving coverage]
2. **[Theme]**: [Explanation]

### Sentiment Overview
[Generally positive/negative/neutral/mixed] - [Brief explanation]

### Notable Quotes
> "[Quote]" - [Person], [Title], [Source]

## Timeline

| Date | Event | Source |
|------|-------|--------|
| ...  | ...   | ...    |

## Sources Consulted

| Source | Type | Articles Found |
|--------|------|----------------|
| Reuters | Wire Service | X |
| TechCrunch | Tech News | X |
| ... | ... | ... |

## Recommended Follow-ups
- [Topic to watch]
- [Upcoming event/announcement]

Tips

• Use resultType: "news" if available for news-specific results
• Check official press release pages: site:[company].com press OR newsroom
• For public companies, check SEC filings for material announcements
• Set up the search again in a week to track ongoing stories