Update app.py

app.py

@@ -117,7 +117,11 @@ forecast_tool = FunctionTool.from_defaults(
 # -----------------------------
 
 def fetch_news_headlines() -> str:
-    """Fetches the latest news from Google News RSS feed."""
+    """Fetches the latest news from Google News RSS feed.
+    
+    Returns:
+        A string containing the latest news articles from Google News, or an error message if the request fails.
+    """
     url = "https://news.google.com/rss"
     
     try:
@@ -127,21 +131,21 @@ def fetch_news_headlines() -> str:
         # Parse the XML content
         root = ET.fromstring(response.content)
         
-        # Format the news articles into a readable string with clickable links
+        # Format the news articles into a readable string
         formatted_news = []
-        formatted_news.append("# Latest Headlines\n")
-        
         for i, item in enumerate(root.findall('.//item')):
             if i >= 5:
                 break
             title = item.find('title').text if item.find('title') is not None else 'N/A'
             link = item.find('link').text if item.find('link') is not None else 'N/A'
             pub_date = item.find('pubDate').text if item.find('pubDate') is not None else 'N/A'
+            description = item.find('description').text if item.find('description') is not None else 'N/A'
             
-            # Make the title a clickable link using Markdown syntax
-            formatted_news.append(f"{i+1}. **[{title}]({link})**")
-            formatted_news.append(f"   *Published: {pub_date}*")
-            formatted_news.append("")
+            formatted_news.append(f"Title: {title}")
+            formatted_news.append(f"Published: {pub_date}")
+            formatted_news.append(f"Link: {link}")
+            formatted_news.append(f"Description: {description}")
+            formatted_news.append("---")
         
         return "\n".join(formatted_news) if formatted_news else "No news articles found."
         
@@ -159,7 +163,14 @@ google_rss_tool = FunctionTool.from_defaults(
 # SERPER API
 # -----------------------------
 def fetch_news_topics(query: str) -> str:
-    """Fetches news articles about a specific topic using the Serper API."""
+    """Fetches news articles about a specific topic using the Serper API.
+    
+    Args:
+        query: The topic to search for news about.
+        
+    Returns:
+        A string containing the news articles found, or an error message if the request fails.
+    """
     url = "https://google.serper.dev/news"
     
     payload = json.dumps({
@@ -177,23 +188,16 @@ def fetch_news_topics(query: str) -> str:
         
         news_data = response.json()
         
-        # Format the news articles with clickable links
+        # Format the news articles into a readable string
         formatted_news = []
-        formatted_news.append(f"# News About '{query}'\n")
-        
         for i, article in enumerate(news_data.get('news', [])):
             if i >= 5:
                 break
-            title = article.get('title', 'N/A')
-            link = article.get('link', 'N/A')
-            source = article.get('source', 'N/A')
-            snippet = article.get('snippet', 'N/A')
-            
-            # Make the title a clickable link using Markdown syntax
-            formatted_news.append(f"{i+1}. **[{title}]({link})**")
-            formatted_news.append(f"   *Source: {source}*")
-            formatted_news.append(f"   {snippet}")
-            formatted_news.append("")
+            formatted_news.append(f"Title: {article.get('title', 'N/A')}")
+            formatted_news.append(f"Source: {article.get('source', 'N/A')}")
+            formatted_news.append(f"Link: {article.get('link', 'N/A')}")
+            formatted_news.append(f"Snippet: {article.get('snippet', 'N/A')}")
+            formatted_news.append("---")
         
         return "\n".join(formatted_news) if formatted_news else "No news articles found."
         
@@ -289,6 +293,7 @@ web_agent = AgentWorkflow.from_tools_or_functions(
     - For locations, use the format "City, Country Code" (e.g., "Montreal, CA")
     - For URLs, include the full address with http:// or https://
     - When multiple tools are needed to answer a complex question, use them in sequence
+    - If possible, provide your sources with clickable links
 
     When you use a tool, explain to the user that you're retrieving information. After receiving the tool's output, provide a helpful summary of the information.
     """
@@ -379,7 +384,7 @@ with grb:
         👉 Try asking 'What's the weather in Montreal?' or 'What's in the news today?'
         """
     )
-    chatbot = gr.Chatbot(type="messages", render_markdown=True)
+    chatbot = gr.Chatbot(type="messages")
     txt = gr.Textbox(placeholder="Ask me anything...", show_label=False)
     
     # Set up event handlers for streaming