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In an unprecedented move, Russia has imposed an astronomical $20 decillion fine—equivalent to a 2 followed by 34 zeroes—on Google, over its refusal to reinstate blocked Russian state-run media channels on YouTube. This figure, which far exceeds any plausible financial scale and dwarfs the global economy many times over, was announced following a ruling that deemed Google in violation of national broadcasting regulations.

Google, with a workforce of more than 179,000 employees, remains one of the most sought-after companies for aspiring software engineers. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google's parent company Alphabet, recently shed light on what it takes to become part of this prestigious tech giant. Speaking on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations," Pichai discussed the key attributes Google seeks in potential candidates, emphasizing the need for technical excellence, adaptability, and a passion for learning.

Google's parent company Alphabet experienced a significant dip in market value, with reports indicating a staggering loss of approximately $90 billion on Monday, February 26. This plunge comes amidst a storm of controversy surrounding Gemini, the company's generative artificial intelligence product. Shares of Alphabet plummeted by 4.5% to $138.75, marking its lowest price since January 5 and its second-largest daily loss in the past year, as reported by Forbes.