By 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