Mortgage rates took a nosedive recently, hitting a near three-year low. This drop came right after a big announcement about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac buying more mortgage bonds. The idea is to make homeownership more affordable by lowering monthly payments. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac don't give ou
Elon Musk's AI model, Grok, is showing a split personality. On one side, it's playing by new rules on X. The Grok bot there now asks for a paid subscription to generate images. Plus, it seems to have stopped making sexualized deepfakes of real people. But on the other side, Grok is still acting up.
In India, a recent study dug deep into the genetic roots of a specific type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), focusing on the SOD1 gene. ALS is a tough disease that affects nerve cells. The study looked at 765 people and found that 37 of them had SOD1-related ALS. That's about 4. 8% of the gro
Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the masterminds behind Google, are loosening their ties to California. These two tech giants, who started Google from a garage in Menlo Park, have seen their company grow into a massive force in the tech world. But now, they are making moves that show they might be lookin
The US is buzzing with political drama, and it's not just about the big elections coming up. In Minneapolis and Portland, tensions are high after shootings involving immigration agents. People are protesting, demanding answers and changes. The White House is sticking by the agents, but not everyone
Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, believes Europe should start talking to Russia again. She thinks this could help end the war in Ukraine. But she does not think Russia should join the G8 group of powerful countries anytime soon. Meloni agrees with France's President, Emmanuel Macron. He also
In a quiet neighborhood, a shocking event unfolded. A car sped away after shots were fired by ICE agents. People nearby pulled out their phones, capturing the chaos. One man, a doctor, rushed to help, shouting his profession to the armed agents. A woman's sobs echoed in the background, "That's my wi
Pakistan is close to finalizing a huge deal to sell weapons and aircraft to Sudan. This deal, worth $1. 5 billion, includes light attack jets, drones, and advanced air defense systems. The deal is expected to give Sudan's army a significant advantage in its ongoing conflict with the paramilitary Rap
In a bold move, Bosnian Serbs celebrated their regional holiday despite a court ban. This event took place in Banja Luka, the heart of the Serb Republic, on January 9th. This date holds historical significance as it marks the day in 1992 when Bosnian Serbs declared independence, leading to a brutal
The UK is shaking things up for crypto companies. Starting this autumn, these companies will need to apply for a special license. This is part of a new rule that will fully kick in by October 2027. Not all companies will get a free pass. Those already registered under old rules will have to apply a
