SEARCHENGINES
Google Search Console Logging Bug May Lead To Drop In Image Search Data

Google has confirmed an issue with the Google Search Console Performance reports specific to image search. The issue is a logging issue that may result in your clicks and impressions data in those reports being lower than normal. Google said the issue began on Monday, January 24, 2022 and is still ongoing.
It is unclear if Google will be able to backfill the data or not. It is also unclear when the issue will be revised.
We do know that this is just a reporting glitch and this is not specific to any ranking changes for your images in Google Images or web search.
Here is what Google posted “Search data for images is affected by a logging issue that might cause you to see a drop in clicks and impressions for images on your site in the Performance report. We’re working on resolving this issue. This issue is a logging issue only; it does not reflect a drop in either user behavior or search results on Google.”
Forum discussion at Twitter.
SEARCHENGINES
Google Dedicated Local Ad Pack

Google seems to be testing adding a local pack for ads along with a normal organic local pack, I believe. Here is a screenshot showing a local pack labeled as “Ads” that show a list of stores that have shoes near you.
You can click “more places” that will load more local ads. Below that is the local pack map, showing you organic nearby stores that have that product nearby.
Here is a screenshot I took from a Twitter video from Saad AK:
Here are more examples of this in action from Saad AK:
Another Example:
Sending to: @rustybrick SIR.
CC: @JoyanneHawkins MAM. pic.twitter.com/aCDPc0vC21
— Saad AK (@SaadAlikhan1994) May 19, 2022
I think this is new but I can be wrong?
Forum discussion at Twitter.
Update: Supposedly this is not a new thing, according to Google.
Source: www.seroundtable.com
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