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China Surpasses US in Downloads of Open-Source AI Models, Study Finds
China has overtaken the United States in the global market for open-source artificial intelligence models, according to a new study by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Hugging Face, an open-source AI platform. The study found that Chinese developers accounted for 17 percent of downloads of newly released open AI models over the past year, compared to 15.8 percentā¦
France Detains Four over Alleged Russian Espionage and Propaganda Activity in Paris
French authorities have detained three individuals and placed a fourth under police supervision as part of an inquiry into an alleged Russian spy network, according to prosecutors. The arrests relate to suspected espionage and the promotion of Russiaās wartime propaganda inside France. The three people taken into custody include a 40-year-old Russian man who was filmed placing pro-Russian postersā¦
Taiwan Announces $40 Billion in Defense Spending Over 8 Years
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te has announced a $40 billion defense budget covering the next eight years, aimed at strengthening the islandās military capabilities in response to threats from China. Lai revealed the new spending plan in an opinion piece published in The Washington Post and outlined key points during a news conference in Taipei. He said the main objective of the budgetā¦
Non-US Visitors to Pay $100 Entry Fee at Top National Parks
The United States will begin charging non-US residents $100 per person to enter its 11 most-visited national parks starting in 2026, according to a new policy announced by the Department of the Interior. The fee hike is part of a broader entry pricing plan unveiled on Tuesday and represents a major change to park access for international visitors. In addition to the new per-person rate, the costā¦
Study Finds Human Brain Has Four Major Turning Points, With Adolescence Extending to Age 32
A new study has identified four pivotal agesānine, 32, 66, and 83āat which the human brain undergoes significant structural changes, with findings suggesting adolescence may last until age 32. The research was published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications. By analyzing nearly 4,000 brain scans from individuals aged up to 90, scientists uncovered five distinct phases of brain development:ā¦
Jakarta Becomes Worldās Largest City, Surpassing Tokyo and Dhaka
Jakarta has overtaken Tokyo to become the worldās most populous city, according to the United Nationsā World Urbanization Prospects 2025 report. Indonesiaās capital now hosts a population of 41.9 million, ahead of Dhaka, Bangladesh, with 36.6 million, and Tokyo, Japan, which has 33.4 million residents. The change marks the first time since 2000 that Tokyo is no longer the worldās largestā¦
Peru's Ex-President Martin Vizcarra Sentenced to 14 Years for Corruption
A Peruvian court has sentenced former President Martin Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for accepting bribes during his tenure as governor of the southern province of Moquegua. The court also handed him a nine-year ban from holding public office and imposed a financial penalty. The sentence, handed down on Wednesday, stems from accusations that Vizcarra accepted more than $600,000 in bribes inā¦
Apple Sued by U.S. Rights Group Over Use of Conflict Minerals From DR Congo and Rwanda
A U.S.-based human rights organization has filed a lawsuit against Apple in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, accusing the company of using conflict minerals tied to armed groups and forced labor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. The nonprofit group, International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates), alleges Appleās supply chain includes cobalt, tin, tantalum andā¦
Sudanese Women in Chad Organize Support Networks Amid Widespread Trauma
Sudanese women who have fled to eastern Chad are creating their own support groups to cope with the trauma of war, sexual violence, and displacement, according to Al Jazeera. The conflict in Sudan, which escalated in 2023, has driven millions from their homes and become one of the worldās largest humanitarian crises. Many of those fleeing are women and children who suffered abuse as militiasā¦
Israeli Forces Impose Siege on West Bankās Tubas Governorate, Displace Dozens of Families
Israeli military forces launched an extensive operation in the Tubas governorate of the occupied West Bank, sealing off the region and displacing approximately 30 Palestinian families, according to local officials. The siege, which began overnight and continued into Wednesday, involved house raids, road blockades, and helicopter overflights. Troops carried out searches in Tubas city andā¦
Tariffs and AI Shape Black Friday Tech Shopping Trends
Artificial intelligence (AI) and global trade policies are reshaping how Americans shop for tech during this yearās Black Friday season, according to reporting by Yahoo Finance. While online shopping has streamlined how consumers buy products, new AI-based tools may now influence how customers discover them. Companies including OpenAI, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have launched AI tools to helpā¦
CD Rates Drop Below 2% But Some Accounts Still Offer Over 4% APY
Interest rates on certificates of deposit (CDs) have declined in recent months following a series of federal funds rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, according to Yahoo Finance. As of June 2024, the average CD now pays under 2% annual percentage yield (APY), with some accounts offering as low as 0.24%, depending on the term. The shift began in September 2024 when the Federal Reserve initiated aā¦
Mortgage Rates Inch Down but Remain above 6%, Outlook for Bigger Drop Unclear
Mortgage rates ticked down slightly this week following three consecutive weeks of increases, according to data released by Freddie Mac. On November 26, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped by three basis points to 6.23%. The 15-year fixed rate also decreased by the same margin, now standing at 5.51%. Although these changes mark a modest decline, rates are still significantly higherā¦
Dell Forecasts Strong Growth in AI Revenues, Analyst Suggests Doubling Possible in 2025
Dell Technologies may be on track to significantly boost its artificial intelligence-related revenues, with one market analyst suggesting the company could double its AI income next year. This projection follows Dellās recent revision of its full-year AI revenue guidance from $20 billion to $25 billion, according to Yahoo Finance. āFrom the quarter itself, like one thingās very clear, right? AIā¦
Holiday Shopping Trends Show Early Buying, Loyalty to Familiar Brands, and More Informed Decisions
Consumers are kicking off the holiday shopping season earlier than ever, showing strong preferences for familiar brands and spending more time researching products before making purchases, according to Klaviyo CEO Andrew Bialecki. Bialecki shared the trends in a recent interview with Yahoo Finance, citing data gathered from Klaviyoās platform, which provides customer relationship management (CRM)ā¦
21 States and D.C. Sue USDA Over Food Assistance Rule for Immigrants
Twenty-one states and Washington, D.C., have sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), alleging that the agency is unlawfully limiting food assistance benefits for certain lawful permanent residents. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Eugene, Oregon, claims the USDA misinterpreted provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act and violated the law in how itā¦
Trump Administration to End Protected Status for Haitians by February 2025
The Trump administration has announced it will terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals living in the United States, with protections set to expire on February 3, 2025. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a notice on Wednesday stating that approximately 340,000 Haitian migrants currently under TPS will lose their protected status next year. Kristi Noem,ā¦